Windows26: OSG: Pogo asset seizures, birth records purge next

January 2, 2024

Hello, reader! Today, we're covering plans for a naval base in Mindanao's ecozone, updates on US H-1B visa reforms for Filipino professionals, and the OSG's role in Pogo asset seizures and birth record purges.

OSG: Pogo asset seizures, birth records purge next

The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) will play a key role in dealing with the Philippine offshore gaming operators' (Pogos) exit from the country.

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Fewer firecracker injuries, but DIY 'boga' videos pose concern

The Filipino revelry that greeted 2025 saw fewer deaths and injuries due to firecrackers compared to a year ago, based on reports reaching the police and health authorities as of Wednesday.

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H-1B visa: How new US reforms will impact Filipino professionals

The US government's recent overhaul of the H-1B visa program marks a transformative step for US businesses and international professionals, including Filipinos seeking opportunities abroad.

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Ecozone eyed as naval base site in Mindanao

The management of state-owned Phividec Industrial Authority (PIA) has expressed confidence they will be able to accommodate the national government's plan to establish a naval base within its 3,000-hectare industrial estate in Misamis Oriental province.

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New Year at Fabella: Here comes 'Gen Beta'

The hospital is considered a "baby factory" due to the sheer number of children born in the government-run facility, where the health department showcases its newborn care programs.

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EDITORIAL: A justice system that evolves

The benefits of modernizing the criminal code extend beyond correcting past injustice. It will provide clarity for law enforcement, reduce the burden on courts, and ensure that penalties are commensurate with the offenses committed. Most importantly, it will uphold the dignity and rights of every individual, especially the vulnerable and marginalized.

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