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Marcos committed to peace process: Galvez
July 24, 2024, 11:24 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is committed to the peace process, reiterating during his 3rd State of the Nation Address (SONA) that the government will honor all peace agreements and their terms, Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU)… Read More
Marikina River reaches 3rd alarm, forced evacuation underway
July 24, 2024, 11:06 am Updated on July 24, 2024, 11:34 am
MANILA – The water level at the Marikina River reached third alarm Wednesday morning due to the heavy rainfall brought by Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon or “habagat.” In an update, the Marikina City Rescue 161 said the water level reached 18.3 meters at 10:30 a.m., which… Read More
183K families affected by ‘habagat,’ 2 weather disturbances
July 24, 2024, 10:49 am
MANILA – About 183,464 families consisting of 882,861 persons have been affected by the combined effects of the southwest monsoon or "habagat," Typhoon Carina, and the former tropical depression Butchoy, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Wednesday. The… Read More
Minimal water release in Ipo, Binga dams won't affect low-lying areas
July 24, 2024, 10:30 am Updated on July 24, 2024, 7:06 pm
MANILA – The release of water in Ipo and Binga Dams due to continuous heavy rains would not significantly affect communities in low-lying areas, a weather specialist said Wednesday. Sonia Serrano of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said… Read More
Marcos: P43-M aid given amid 'habagat,‘ Carina, P2.88-B on standby
July 24, 2024, 9:49 am Updated on July 24, 2024, 2:32 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Wednesday more than PHP43 million in assistance has been provided by the government while PHP2.88 billion more is on standby for those affected by the heavy rains and flooding across the country brought by Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest… Read More
Carina, 'habagat' ground 73 flights
July 24, 2024, 9:05 am Updated on July 24, 2024, 12:00 pm
[UPDATED] MANILA – Heavy rainfall brought by Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon or “habagat” grounded nine flights between Manila and Taipei, and 64 domestic flights on Wednesday. As of 11 a.m., the following flights were grounded, according to the Manila International… Read More
Rains, strong winds to continue across PH Wednesday
July 24, 2024, 8:05 am
MANILA – Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon ("habagat") will continue to drench and bring strong winds to most parts of the country Wednesday, the weather bureau said. Stormy weather and gale-force winds are forecast in Batanes, currently under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2,… Read More
Palace suspends gov’t work, classes in NCR due to habagat, ‘Carina’
July 24, 2024, 5:03 am Updated on July 24, 2024, 9:23 am
MANILA – Malacañang suspended work in government offices and classes at all levels in Metro Manila on Wednesday due to the effects of southwest monsoon (habagat) and Typhoon Carina. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO), in a social media post, said the cancellation is upon the… Read More
Suspension of jeepney modernization program pushed in Senate
July 23, 2024, 10:50 pm
MANILA – Senate President Francis Escudero said Tuesday he would seek the suspension of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) until the concerned agencies solve the problems, including the high price of modern jeeps. During the Senate Committee on Public Services hearing,… Read More
DHSUD: 45 Pabahay projects in different stages of construction
July 23, 2024, 10:35 pm
MANILA – A total of 45 town development projects under the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Program (4PH) nationwide are in different stages of construction, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) said Tuesday. DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar said the 4PH… Read More
Escudero: BARMM polls ‘experiment’ if parliamentary form fits PH
July 23, 2024, 10:32 pm
MANILA – Senate President Francis Escudero on Tuesday said the first elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) next year can also be used to test if the parliamentary form of government will work in the Philippines. “Ito ang unang pinakamalapit na eksperimento sa… Read More
DENR completes inventory of surface water – Loyzaga
July 23, 2024, 10:30 pm
MANILA – Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said Tuesday the department has completed the inventory of the country’s surface water. “Bakit po mahalaga? We are able now to match kung saan po mayroon resources na tubig in order to… Read More
DMW offers services to OFWs through Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Caravan
July 23, 2024, 10:25 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) extended services to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families through the OFW Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Caravan launched in Tarlac City on Tuesday. DMW Undersecretary Patricia Yvonne Caunan said the agency also distributed livelihood… Read More
Comelec, PTFOMs sign MOA to protect media during elections
July 23, 2024, 10:23 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to ensure the safety and respect for the rights of the members of the press covering the elections. Signing the MOA on behalf of the… Read More
Presidential security ready to secure VP
July 23, 2024, 10:00 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Security Command (PSC) is ready to guard Vice President Sara Duterte, its Commander said Tuesday, following the recall of police officers from her protective security detail. “The Presidential Security Command is ready to ensure the security and safety of the Vice… Read More
LTO summons bus, modern jeep in road rage ramming
July 23, 2024, 9:17 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Tuesday summoned the owners of a passenger bus and a modern jeepney involved in a road rage ramming incident in España Boulevard, Manila. In two separate show cause orders issued by LTO-National Capital Region Director Roque Verzosa III dated… Read More
NBI solidifying evidence vs. 'deepfake' PBBM video creators
July 23, 2024, 8:54 pm
MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is working to create an airtight case against those responsible for making and spreading the video first shared during a political gathering in Los Angeles, California, agency Director Jaime Santiago said Tuesday. Santiago they have dentified… Read More
DOH: Over 100 specialty centers built under Marcos admin
July 23, 2024, 6:38 pm
MANILA – About 158 specialty centers have been established nationwide to ensure accessible and affordable healthcare services for all, the Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday. During the post State of the Nation Address (SONA) forum in Pasay City, DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa noted that… Read More
PNP: Recall of VP police escorts to augment security ops
July 23, 2024, 6:33 pm
MANILA – The recall of police officers from protective security duties of various personalities, including some government officials, is meant to rationalize their deployment to security operations, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Tuesday. PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil made… Read More
Comelec, SolGen seek amendments to Omnibus Election Code
July 23, 2024, 6:18 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Office of the Solicitor General (SolGen) stressed the need to amend the nearly four-decade-old Omnibus Election Code (OEC) to effectively punish various poll offenses. “The Comelec cannot define a crime if there is no law punishing it.… Read More
