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DOT hails Apayao designation in UNESCO biosphere reserves list
July 19, 2024, 8:57 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) has welcomed the recent inclusion of Apayao in the UNESCO’s world network of biosphere reserves, which is the fourth in the Philippines to be recognized by the international body. The UNESCO approved the designation of 11 new biosphere reserves,… Read More
DA: Lower rice prices due to tariff cut may be felt by August
July 19, 2024, 8:57 pm
MANILA – The public may start to feel lower rice retail prices next month as imported rice with lower tariffs started coming in, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Friday. Executive Order (EO) 62, which lowered the tariffs on imported rice from 35 percent to 15 percent, was implemented… Read More
Senators seek Marcos’ backing on POGO ban
July 19, 2024, 8:28 pm
MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is hoping President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. would back calls to expel Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and make a declaration in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday. In a news release on Friday, Gatchalian said POGOs are a source of… Read More
Senate panel to finish new building review in August: Escudero
July 19, 2024, 7:48 pm
MANILA – The ongoing review on the new Senate building project is expected to conclude in August, Senate President Francis Escudero said Friday. In a press conference, the lawmaker said the Senate Committee on Accounts, headed by Senator Alan Cayetano, will cap its inquiry into the New Senate… Read More
DSWD boosts fight vs food insecurity with innovative programs
July 19, 2024, 6:52 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will continue to fight food insecurity with innovative programs, Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Irene Dumlao said on Friday. Dumlao issued the reaction on the National Nutrition Council’s (NNC) report that one out of three… Read More
DA expands P29 rice program to Southern Luzon vulnerable sectors
July 19, 2024, 6:39 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday expanded the P29 Rice Program to two new Kadiwa sites in Southern Luzon. The P29 program offers aging but good quality rice at PHP29 a kilo to the vulnerable sectors, including members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, senior… Read More
Parts of EDSA Santolan flyover partially closed for 2 weekends
July 19, 2024, 6:04 pm
MANILA – Portions of the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) - Santolan Flyover northbound (lane by lane) in Quezon City will be partially closed for two weekends. In a social media post, the Department of Public Works and Highways – National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) said overlaying of… Read More
Manila awards lot certificates to 133 Tondo residents
July 19, 2024, 5:58 pm
MANILA – The city government of Manila has turned over certificates of lot award to a total of 133 residents from two villages. Mayor Honey Lacuna led Friday's distribution to recipients from Barangay 210 and Barangay 152, held at the Pamana Covered Court and M. Guizon Basketball Court,… Read More
Globe, Smart block scam numbers amid unabated spam messages
July 19, 2024, 5:38 pm
MANILA – The amount of blocked SMS (short messaging service or text) messages decreased by almost half in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, Globe Telecom Inc. (Globe) reported Friday. In a statement, Globe said a total of 2,740,012 bank-related spams and scam messages… Read More
Guo in no position to tell lawmakers what issues to prioritize – Chiz
July 19, 2024, 5:18 pm
MANILA – Suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo is in no place to tell lawmakers what issues to prioritize after she suggested that Senators Risa Hontiveros and Sherwin Gatchalian focus their efforts on other issues, Senate President Francis Escudero said. Guo, who has been issued a Senate arrest… Read More
DA warns public vs. bird flu vaccines sold online
July 19, 2024, 5:05 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday warned the public against avian influenza (AI) or bird flu vaccines being sold online. "Again, hindi natin nire-recommend iyan at iyan ay bawal doon, kukuha lang ng bakuna doon sa mga reputable na institutions o source ng vaccines (we’re… Read More
Comelec hopes Marcos SONA includes vote call for Filipinos
July 19, 2024, 4:49 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is hoping that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will urge Filipinos to exercise their right to suffrage in next year's midterm elections during his State of the Nation Address (SONA). “Ang Pangulo ay simbolo ng pagkakaisa ng isang bansa, at the… Read More
Cebu Pacific warns of possible delays due to Microsoft issue
July 19, 2024, 4:41 pm Updated on July 19, 2024, 8:41 pm
MANILA – Low-cost airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) on Friday advised its passengers of possible delays as it is experiencing technical issues reportedly due to a global Microsoft system outage. In an advisory posted on its Facebook page past 3 p.m., the CEB said it is experiencing technical issues… Read More
Transport of tunnel boring machines to cause weekend traffic: DOTr
July 19, 2024, 3:54 pm
MANILA – Several roads in Metro Manila may experience vehicular traffic during the off hours this weekend due to the transport of tunnel boring machines (TBMs) for the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP). In a traffic advisory Friday, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said the transport of… Read More
Remulla to rallyists: Keep it peaceful
July 19, 2024, 3:48 pm
MANILA – Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday reminded protesters to remain peaceful in demonstrations and avoid directing violence on innocent persons. "The State unconditionally respects the right of the people to peaceably assemble and petition the government for redress of their… Read More
DOJ: Cruise visa waiver will be key factor in boosting tourism
July 19, 2024, 3:26 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) is optimistic that the simplified visa processing for cruise visitors crafted by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) will boost tourism in the country. In a statement Friday, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said the Cruise Visa Waiver program “will… Read More
BuCor releases 784 inmates in 1st half of July
July 19, 2024, 3:22 pm
MANILA – Some 784 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) have been released between June 11 and July 18 by the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) as its culminating activity for the celebration of the Nelson Mandela International Day. In a statement Friday, BuCor Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr.… Read More
NCRPO goes full alert Sunday for 2024 SONA
July 19, 2024, 2:42 pm Updated on July 19, 2024, 6:07 pm
MANILA – The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will be placed under full alert status starting Sunday as part of security measures for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s third State of the Nation Address (SONA). The full alert means the highest level of readiness in all police… Read More
NTF-ELCAC to remaining Reds: Avail of gov't amnesty program
July 19, 2024, 2:40 pm
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) urged remaining New People's Army (NPA) rebels to avail of the amnesty program offered by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. so that they live peacefully with their families. "We appeal to you to renounce… Read More
Caritas Manila telethon raises P12.7M to help 5K scholars
July 19, 2024, 2:32 pm
MANILA – The social action arm of the Archdiocese Manila has PHP12.7 million during its one-day fundraising drive earlier this week. In a statement Friday, Caritas Manila executive director Rev. Fr. Anton Pascual said they raised the amount during the July 15 Youth Servant Leadership and… Read More
