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2 female suspects yield P2.7-M shabu in Taguig drug sting
July 18, 2024, 12:39 pm
MANILA – Operatives of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) seized over PHP2.7 million worth of shabu and arrested two female suspects in Taguig City on Wednesday. In a report Thursday, NCRPO chief Maj. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez said Elizabeth Villanueva, 26, a high-value… Read More
8 domestic flights canceled due to bad weather
July 18, 2024, 12:34 pm
MANILA – Eight domestic flights were canceled as of 11 a.m. on Thursday due to bad weather. The Manila International Airport Authority said the flights are: - AirSWIFT (T6) 710/711 Manila-Romblon-Manila- CebGo (DG) 6031/6032 Manila-San Jose-Manila- DG 6055/6056 Manila-Busuanga-Manila- DG… Read More
PH Army test-fires Israeli-made Sabrah light tank guns
July 18, 2024, 11:40 am
MANILA – The Philippine Army’s (PA) 1st Tank Battalion has test-fired the 105mm main guns of its newly acquired light tanks from Israel. In a Facebook post Wednesday night, the 1st Tank Battalion said the test fire was held during the familiarization and training exercise for Army personnel on… Read More
PNP enforces 3-day gun ban in NCR for SONA
July 18, 2024, 11:12 am
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced the suspension of all permits to carry firearms outside of residence (PTCFOR) in the National Capital Region (NCR) starting this weekend, as part of security measures for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s 3rd State of the Nation Address… Read More
Death toll from heavy monsoon rains in Mindanao climbs to 7
July 18, 2024, 10:45 am
MANILA – The death toll from the effects of heavy monsoon rains battering a large part of Mindanao has increased to seven, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has said. In its latest situation update Wednesday afternoon, the disaster response body said five have… Read More
Comelec execs unfazed by quit calls over bribery claims
July 18, 2024, 10:10 am
MANILA – Top officials of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said they will not resign or take a leave over allegations of local and foreign bank accounts supposedly owned by an official. In a press conference at the Comelec main office in Intramuros, Manila on Wednesday, chairperson George… Read More
Rain showers to continue across PH Thursday
July 18, 2024, 8:38 am
MANILA – Almost all areas in the country will experience rains due to a low pressure area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon, the weather bureau said on Thursday. "The LPA, last tracked in the vicinity of Catbalogan City, Samar, has a slim chance of developing into a tropical cyclone," Philippine… Read More
OWWA urges OFWs’ dependents to avail of scholarship programs
July 17, 2024, 11:21 pm
MANILA – The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has urged children and dependents of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to start preparing their documents as the online application for its scholarship program will soon start. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the OWWA announced that the… Read More
Pimentel hopes total ban of POGO included in SONA
July 17, 2024, 11:17 pm Updated on July 18, 2024, 9:08 pm
MANILA – Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Wednesday said he is hoping that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will announce the total ban of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) in his 3rd State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 22. Pimentel said ban of POGOs… Read More
DSWD chief cites whole-of-gov’t approach in speedy disaster response
July 17, 2024, 9:09 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday highlighted the importance of the whole-of-government approach in the speedy delivery of relief goods and services to disaster-affected families across the country. Gatchalian said the local government… Read More
‘Hapag Katutubo’ to help IPs boost agricultural productivity
July 17, 2024, 9:03 pm
MANILA – The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) has intensified efforts to help indigenous peoples and their communities to become more sufficient through “Hapag Katutubo” (indigenous table) Project. In a news release on Wednesday, NCIP Chairperson Bo-i Jennifer Pia Sibug-las… Read More
Solidum: Well-being of Filipinos ‘top priority’ in S&T sector
July 17, 2024, 8:54 pm
MANILA – Promotion of well-being is among the top priorities of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) under the Marcos administration, Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said Wednesday. The DOST programs, he said, are anchored on strategic pillars supporting the President's agenda,… Read More
DOTr, JICA sign accord to boost road transport projects
July 17, 2024, 8:50 pm
MANILA – The Japanese government renewed its support to the country’s big-ticket road transport projects through a new accord signed with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday. The agreement, meant to enhance the quality and efficiency of the country’s road transport systems,… Read More
SolGen asks SC to junk Quiboloy plea vs. Senate arrest order
July 17, 2024, 7:36 pm
MANILA – State lawyers have formally asked the Supreme Court (SC) to dismiss the petition filed by fugitive religious leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy questioning the contempt, arrest, and detention order issued against him by the Senate. In a 45-page comment dated July 8, the Senate, through the… Read More
DOJ urges ‘whole-of-nation’ approach vs. human trafficking
July 17, 2024, 7:26 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has vowed to remain relentless against human traffickers as it intensifies the campaign against those who exploit children, women, elderly and other vulnerable persons forced to be victimized because of poverty. “Ang human trafficking hindi lang ito… Read More
Both 'Alice Guo, Guo Hua Ping' on immigration lookout bulletin
July 17, 2024, 7:26 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday assured the public the names Alice Guo and Guo Hua Ping were both included in their Immigration Lookout Bulletin (ILBO). BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval gave this statement amid reports that suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo might have… Read More
Cruise visa waiver to boost post-pandemic tourism – BI
July 17, 2024, 7:23 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday said the newly launched Cruise Visa Waiver program will attract more cruise tourists to the Philippines as it simplifies the visa process for passengers on cruise ships. According to Commissioner Norman Tansingco, the initiative is to enhance… Read More
SC affirms COA disallowances on Bulacan water district execs, workers
July 17, 2024, 7:03 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the ruling of the Commission on Audit (COA) disallowing the grant of bonuses and financial assistance to officials and workers of a local water district. The San Rafael Water District (SRWD), through its general manager Numeriano Castañeda Jr., had… Read More
Inclusion of DOLE, DBM in Cabinet cluster on education pushed
July 17, 2024, 6:52 pm
MANILA – Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday pushed for the inclusion of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in the proposed creation of a new Cabinet Cluster focused on education. Cayetano, co-chairperson of the Second… Read More
DA warns unscrupulous traders over possible chicken price manipulation
July 17, 2024, 6:35 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday warned unscrupulous traders who may be behind a possible price manipulation in a public market in Metro Manila. This came after the price per kilogram of chicken surged to PHP250 in Muñoz market, higher than the PHP200 to PHP210… Read More
