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‘Self-rated poor’ families fall to 50% in April- SWS
The Social Weather Stations (SWS) conducted its latest survey showing number of “self-rated poor” families decreased to 50 percent in Apri. The SWS Report survey conducted last April 23 to 28, 2025 said the latest figure is 5 percent lower than the 55% recorded on April 11-15, 2025, the survey group said. The survey also showed that the percentage of ...Ombudsman asks CA to withdraw TRO on Gwen Garcia suspension
The Office of the Ombudsman has asked the Court of Appeals (CA) to quash the temporary restraining order (TRO) it issued against the graft body’s preventive suspension vs outgoing Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia. In a motion filed by Ombudsman Samuel Martires said this Honorable Court closed its eyes to this very basic doctrine that “when the acts sought to be ...Angara says up to Congress to decide om call to abolished SHS
Education Secretary Sonny Angara said it is up to Congress to determine whether or not the government should continue the K to 12 program. Angara, who served as senator before being appointed as chief of the Department of Education (DepEd), pointed out that the agency is set to implement changes in the SHS this incoming School Year 2025-2026, through the ...Labor group concerned about pbbm statement on wage hike
The Federation of Free Workers expressed concerns over President Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s statement about reviewing the proposed hike in minimum wage for workers. Labor leader and lawer Sonny Matula emphasized that the bill granting a P200 increase on the daily minimum wage has already undergone scrutiny by lawmakers. “We are concerned about it being subjected to a review and the Palace seeking ...
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