Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert Del Rosario himself will lead the probe into allegations that Philippine embassy staff are sexually abusing and even prostituting distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in the Middle East.
Malacañang said it would not tolerate the alleged “sex-for-repatriation” scam in the Middle East especially if the practice is proven to be true.
The Aquino administration directed the local government units to prevent relocated informal settlers living in the waterways from returning to danger zones or face sanctions, Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson said on Wednesday.
Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz has ordered the investigation of the alleged “sex-for-fly” activities at the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Kuwait.
President Park Geun-hye named a leading venture entrepreneur as head of a presidential committee on youth affairs, her office announced Tuesday.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai said on Tuesday his country’s armed forces are taking over responsibility for security around the country from the U.S.-led coalition.
Afghan national forces will assume leading all military operations in the country from June 19, Afghan President Hamid Karzai said on Tuesday.
US Ambassador to the Philippines, Harry K. Thomas, on Tuesday said that West Philippine Sea was also discussed during the visit of US Navy Secretary Mabus at the Department of National Defense headquarters in Camp Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City.
The master plan on flood control for Metro Manila is underway, a Palace official said, asking the public for patience because the plan may take some time to be felt.
A constituent congress of the Russian Popular Front will open at the Manezh exhibition hall outside the Kremlin on Tuesday. It is expected to pass a decision on transforming the Front into a public movement.
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