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MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Tuesday ordered the 90-day preventive suspension of former Speaker and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, who is charged with plunder over allegations that he received P7.44 billion in kickbacks from government infrastructure projects funded under the national budgets from 2022 to 2025. In a resolution, the antigraft

Senate impeachment court presiding officer Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday ruled to strike from the record the “absurd” remark mentioned in the trial amid discussions on the findings of financial forensic analyst Atty. Alexander Cabrera.

Timora HRIS and Payroll System and Juan by JuanTax have announced a strategic partnership aimed at helping Philippine businesses streamline their human resource management, payroll, accounting and tax compliance processes through integrated digital solutions. The collaboration between the two Philippine-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) providers seeks to reduce repetitive administrative tasks and manual processes by combining their respective technological capabilities. Through the initiative, businesses are expected to benefit from more organized records and improved coordination between their human resources and finance teams. Under the partnership, Timora and Juan will conduct joint training sessions and educational initiatives focusing on payroll processes, tax responsibilities and the use of digital tools. The companies will also refer customers to each other's platforms to expand access to complementary business solutions. They likewise plan to introduce bundled software packages, with specific inclusions and pricing details to be announced at a later date. Cristoper Frago, chairman and chief executive officer of JAF Digital Group Inc., said the partnership aims to give Filipino businesses more time to focus on their employees and business growth by providing access to complementary solutions and practical training to support payroll and tax-related processes. Meanwhile, Marvin Galang, co-founder and CEO for the Philippines of Juan by JuanTax, emphasized the close connection between payroll management and tax compliance, noting the importance of helping business owners and their teams handle these responsibilities more efficiently and confidently. The two companies have also completed an initial integration of their platforms, establishing a foundation for more connected workflows across human resources, payroll, accounting and tax-related operations. They will continue exploring additional integration capabilities based on evolving business requirements, customer needs and technological developments. Timora HRIS, developed by JAF Digital Group Inc., provides workforce management solutions covering various stages of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to employee management, payroll, offboarding and retirement. It also offers outsourced payroll processing through Timora Payroll Services, as well as biometric attendance and access control products under Timora Bio. Juan by JuanTax, meanwhile, is an AI-powered accounting platform designed for Philippine businesses. Its services cover the accounting cycle, including the issuance of compliant electronic invoices, transaction recording and reconciliation, bookkeeping, and filing requirements with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). As businesses increasingly adopt digital technologies, the partnership seeks to address common operational challenges, including managing employee information, attendance records, payroll computations, accounting documents and tax-related requirements across different departments. Through their combined solutions and continuing collaboration, Timora and Juan aim to provide Philippine businesses with more efficient, connected and scalable digital tools to minimize manual work, improve record management and support more effective business operations. Visit http://www.timora.ph for more information.

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday ruled out the need for now to declare a nationwide state of calamity due to El Niño, saying government agencies were working hard to ease the impact of the weather phenomenon. At a press briefing, Palace press officer Claire Castro said that they have not given much thought at

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines said on Tuesday it was investigating a reported data breach involving the Philippine Air Force (PAF) following online claims that sensitive personnel and administrative records had been compromised. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said that military cybersecurity units were verifying the information but stressed that

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MANILA, Philippines — Critics of the government’s various “ayuda” schemes may not find this amusing. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday reminded beneficiaries of its cash assistance program that the aid being handed out was meant for basic necessities. The DSWD issued the statement as it took note of social media

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine Army soldier accused of killing a dog and posting the incident on social media faces possible demotion and criminal charges as the military investigates the alleged animal cruelty case. Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala on Tuesday said the soldier assigned to the 1st Infantry Division in Zamboanga del Sur had

CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — Nearly 30 years after the 1996 Marcopper mining disaster, residents in Marinduque are pressing for the immediate implementation of a $100-million (about P6.4-billion) settlement to rehabilitate affected areas. The Marinduque Council for Environmental Concerns (Macec), in a statement on Monday, asked the provincial government to convene the Provincial Rehabilitation

TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — A Bohol provincial board member has sought an inquiry into the collection of environmental or entrance fees from Department of Tourism (DOT)-accredited tour guides accompanying visitors to Balicasag Island in Panglao town, citing the need for clear and consistent policies across the province’s tourism destinations. Lawyer Jiselle Rae Aumentado Villamor,

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