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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
DSWD committed to uplift lives, welfare of Filipinos – exec
July 19, 2024, 2:32 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will stay committed to uplifting the lives and welfare of every Filipino by investing in human capital, an official said on Friday. DSWD Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Irene Dumlao made this comment following the Social… Read More
PH to host Asia-Pacific conference on disaster risk reduction in Oct.
July 19, 2024, 2:06 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government is now gearing up for the country’s hosting of the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) this October. In a press release, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said Friday that registration for the… Read More
Nearly 118K families affected by LPA, 'habagat'
July 19, 2024, 1:52 pm
MANILA – About 117,676 families in several regions have been affected by the southwest monsoon (habagat) and the low pressure area (LPA) that continue to bring moderate to heavy rain showers, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Friday. In its latest situational… Read More
House probe on clandestine sale of human organs sought
July 19, 2024, 12:51 pm
MANILA – A bill has been filed at the House of Representatives, urging the appropriate panel to investigate the clandestine trade of human organs after the recent arrest of three individuals allegedly involved in the sale of kidneys in Bulacan. AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee filed House Bill… Read More
GSIS commits to ensuring affordable housing for gov’t workers
July 19, 2024, 11:50 am
MANILA – The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has expressed commitment to improving housing for government workers, as it ensures that affordable housing programs are available to public servants. In an interview over PTV’s Pre-SONA Special, GSIS President and General Manager Jose… Read More
Man yields P6.9-M marijuana in QC buy-bust
July 19, 2024, 9:45 am
MANILA – Operatives of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) seized nearly PHP7 million worth of marijuana in a buy-bust operation in Quezon City on Thursday night. In a report sent to the Philippine News Agency, NCRPO chief Maj. Gen.… Read More
Davao del Sur bettor bags P157-M Super Lotto jackpot
July 19, 2024, 9:21 am
MANILA – A lone bettor from Davao del Sur became an instant multi-millionaire after hitting Thursday night’s Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot. In an advisory Friday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winning combination 41-33-31-24-37-49 carried a total prize of… Read More
AFP, Aussie counterpart reaffirm commitment to regional peace
July 19, 2024, 9:13 am
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and its counterpart, the Australian Defence Force (ADF), vowed to further strengthen their ties, committing to promoting peace and stability in the region. AFP public affairs office chief Col. Xerxes Trinidad said AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner… Read More
Rainy weather continues across PH Friday
July 19, 2024, 8:19 am
MANILA – The low-pressure area (LPA) last spotted 135 km. west-southwest of Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, and the southwest monsoon (habagat) will continue to bring rain showers across the country Friday, the weather bureau said. The LPA will bring scattered to widespread rains and… Read More
OVP to prioritize assistance in underserved areas
July 19, 2024, 12:40 am Updated on July 19, 2024, 1:01 pm
MANILA – The Office of the Vice President (OVP) will prioritize underserved areas alongside assistance to teachers nationwide. "Hinahanap natin iyong mga underserved na areas doon sa iba't ibang satellite offices natin. Syempre nandyan pa rin iyong para sa kababaihan, para sa kabataan, at para… Read More
NBI nabs Facebook infant seller
July 18, 2024, 10:30 pm
MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation-Human Trafficking Division (NBI-HTRAD) has arrested a woman in Muntinlupa City caught selling a baby online for P25,000. NBI Director Jaime Santiago said on Thursday that the NBI has received information from the Department of Justice - Inter-Agency… Read More
DMW to unpaid Saudi OFWs: Be patient, claims out soon
July 18, 2024, 10:05 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers has assured unpaid Saudi Arabia overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that they are closely working with the Saudi government for the release of their unpaid benefits. “Meron namang mga release (There were releases), we just have to be patient and… Read More
Bangsamoro launches 3-yr plan for madrasah education
July 18, 2024, 10:05 pm
MANILA – The Bangsamoro local government has launched on Thursday a three-year plan to enhance madrasah education in the region. At a forum in Makati City, the Bangsamoro Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE) presented the new Madrasah Education Strategic Plan (MESP), which… Read More
PTFoMS asks PNP to dig deeper on shooting of Laguna journo
July 18, 2024, 9:58 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) has requested the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) and the Task Force Usig to look deeper into the shooting incident last July 15, 2024, in San Pablo City, Laguna that targeted a local… Read More
VP Sara turns over DepEd helm to Angara
July 18, 2024, 9:37 pm
MANILA – Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday formally turned over the helm of the Department of Education (DepEd) to new Secretary, Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara. The transition ceremony was held at the DepEd Central Office in Pasig City, a day before Duterte’s resignation takes… Read More
