Witness in immigration bribery a no-show anew in Senate

(UPDATED at 11:15 a.m., Feb. 9, PH time) A key witness to the bribery scandal at the Bureau of Immigration failed to attend a Senate inquiry anew for medical reasons. In a statement read before the blue ribbon committee by his lawyer, Ted Contacto, Wenceslao “Wally” Sombero, who allegedly offered P50 million to two immigration officials in exchange for the release of undocumented Chinese workers, claimed that he was about to board a plane back to Manila from Vancouver, Canada when he was prevai

Safety tips during an earthquake

© Image from NDRRMC Image from NDRRMC Image from NDRRMC When an unexpected earthquake occurred in your location, how prepared are you? The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council issued safety tips during an earthquake. Duck. Duck down to the floor. Cover. Look for a table, desk, or other furniture that can cover you. If covering yourself in an appliance was not possible, seek cover against a wall, and protect you hear and neck with your arms. Hold. Hold onto the furniture i

Style Guide for the Government (Gabay sa Estilo para sa Gobyerno) : Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office : Free Download & Streaming

The Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office (PCDSPO) has initiated the formulation of an official and comprehensive guide to set the conventions within the Office of the President and beyond with respect to all written documents and text for public consumption. The guide will cover conventions of grammar and style, that is spelling, punctuation, capitalization, as well as the arrangement and display of writing for printing and online publication. The Office is mand

Official Calendar Of The Republic : Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office (PCDSPO) : Free Download & Streaming

The Official Calendar of the Republic is a project by the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office that features historical events and official observances per calendar day of the year. These events range from birth/death anniversaries of prominent historical figures (e.g., previous presidents/vice-presidents, national artists/scientists, etc.), to dates regarding official proclamations. The book also features essays for every month detailing a specific historic even

Philippine Electoral Almanac Revised And Expanded : Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office : Free Download & Streaming

The Philippine Electoral Almanac traces the history of Philippine elections. This revised and expanded edition goes as far back as the precolonial period, when the Philippines was a collection of independent polities ruled by datus and sultans. Leading up to the present day, it explores the intricate relationship, in a democracy, between the President and Congress; analyzes the partnerships established between political parties and personalities; fleshes out the history of political coalitions;

CPP advisers reject ‘improper’ notice to end immunity pact

The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), the political wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), has rejected the Duterte administration’s notice of termination of its immunity agreement,claiming it was “improperly addressed”. “It should have been sent to the National Executive Committee of the NDFP through its Negotiating Panel, and not jointly in one letter to Professor [Jose Maria] Sison as Chief Political Consultant and me [Agcaoili] as Chairperson of the Negotia

Historical Atlas Of The Republic : Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office : Free Download & Streaming

I was looking forward to reading this but when I loaded it on iBooks the font was garbled. Could you fix it please? this one is a must have for everyone, not only with those who study history but for every filipinos! :) it's very useful and I highly recommend you all should secure your own copies, it's FREE. together, let's all view our nation's beautiful story and unravel the questions that might've bugged us for years - April 19, 2016To my fellow Filipinos, do yourselves a favor!
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