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Filipinos urged to learn CPR
July 17, 2024, 5:14 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday called on Filipinos to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to become first responders in times of emergency where every second counts. In a media forum coinciding with the National CPR Day, DOH spokesperson Albert Domingo said CPR… Read More
PNP internal cleansing program nets 6.2K erring cops under PBBM
July 17, 2024, 4:47 pm
MANILA – Over 6,200 police officers have been charged for various offenses ranging from conduct unbecoming of a law enforcer to grave misconduct as a result of an intensified internal cleansing program of the Philippine National Police (PNP) under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. PNP Internal… Read More
10-20% hike in egg prices possible as school opening nears
July 17, 2024, 4:41 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Wednesday that the prices of eggs may increase by 10 to 20 percent as the school opening nears. According to the DA-Bantay Presyo (price watch), the price range of medium egg in Metro Manila is set from PHP5.50 to PHP9. “Pagdating ng… Read More
PBBM finalizing SONA speech
July 17, 2024, 4:40 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is preparing for his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) next week, according to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). Marcos is on top of finalizing his speech, the PCO said Wednesday, adding that he does not have any… Read More
DA: Jan-June meat imports hit 640M kg amid ASF, avian flu, El Niño
July 17, 2024, 4:36 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday reported that the country has imported more than 600 million kilograms of meat in the first half of the year due to the effects of African swine fever (ASF), avian flu, and the El Niño phenomenon. “The grand total is 647 million… Read More
PBBM urged to prioritize Kadiwa bill amid P29 coverage expansion
July 17, 2024, 4:22 pm
MANILA – With the planned expansion of Bigas 29 Program (P29) in areas outside Metro Manila, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee has asked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to include House Bill (HB) 3957 or the “Kadiwa Agri Food-Terminal Act” as a priority measure in the 3rd Regular Session of… Read More
DSWD disburses P21.8-B in social pension for 3.7M indigent seniors
July 17, 2024, 3:57 pm
MANILA – Over 3.7 million indigent senior citizens nationwide have received their social pension in the first half of 2024, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Irene Dumlao said on Wednesday. “The DSWD has disbursed a total of PHP21.8… Read More
Bicam okays reconciled version of PH maritime zones bill
July 17, 2024, 3:30 pm
MANILA – The proposed Maritime Zones Bill, which defines the extent of Philippine waters, has been approved by a bicameral conference committee on Wednesday. Senate Majority Leader Senator Francis Tolentino, the bill's principal author, said the final version of the proposed Philippine Maritime… Read More
Pasay 4PH project pilots urban renewal in NCR
July 17, 2024, 3:19 pm
MANILA – The Pasay City project under the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Housing (4PH) Program will pilot the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development's (DHSUD) urban renewal and redevelopment of informal settlements in the National Capital Region (NCR). DHSUD Secretary Jose… Read More
NCRPO nabs 4 Japanese fugitives wanted for telecom fraud
July 17, 2024, 2:49 pm Updated on July 17, 2024, 4:56 pm
MANILA – The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), together with agents of the Bureau of Immigration (BI), arrested four Japanese nationals who are members of a telecommunications fraud syndicate based in Cambodia. The NCRPO operatives nabbed Sawada Masaya, 43; Suzuki Seiji, 29, Koji… Read More
5 domestic flights canceled due to bad weather
July 17, 2024, 2:09 pm
MANILA – Five domestic flights were canceled as of 12:30 p.m. Wednesday due to bad weather in several areas brought by the low pressure area (LPA). The Manila International Airport Authority said the flights were PAL Express (2P) 2921/2922 Manila-Daraga-Manila; Cebu Pacific (5J) 821/822… Read More
Resilient Metro Manila ensures safety, security of residents
July 17, 2024, 11:39 am
MANILA – Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. has highlighted the need for the Metropolis to be disaster-resilient to ensure the safety and security of its residents. “It is vital that we have a resilient Metropolitan Manila, not only its components but also as a whole,” Teodoro said… Read More
Teodoro stresses need for stronger cyber defenses
July 17, 2024, 10:32 am
MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto C.Teodoro Jr. has stressed the need for more formidable cyber defenses amid increasing incidents of attacks against cyber domains and to address critical concerns, especially in information and communications technology. “Our… Read More
Wet weather to persist due to LPA, 'habagat'
July 17, 2024, 8:17 am
MANILA – The low pressure area (LPA) 200 kms. northeast of Surigao City and the southwest monsoon or "habagat" will continue to bring rain showers across the country on Wednesday, the weather bureau said. The LPA will bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over Bicol Region, Eastern… Read More
PH, China hotline on SCS elevated to foreign ministers, leaders’ reps
July 17, 2024, 7:32 am
MANILA – The Philippines and China’s communication mechanism on the South China Sea would soon extend to the two states’ presidential representatives and top diplomats, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday night. In a text sent to the Philippine News Agency, the DFA confirmed… Read More
NKTI probes alleged kidney trafficking
July 16, 2024, 9:20 pm
MANILA – The National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) on Tuesday said it is conducting its own investigation on alleged cases of organ trafficking. The NKTI reacted on the National Bureau of Investigation’s arrest in Bulacan of three persons who allegedly buy and sell human organs,… Read More
DA in continuous talks with poultry sector amid retail price spikes
July 16, 2024, 9:05 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday assured that it is in continuous talks with the poultry sector amid spiking market prices. This came after the price per kg. of chicken in Metro Manila hit as high as PHP250, with the lowest at PHP190, according to the DA-Bantay Presyo. In… Read More
First Lady joins PCG Auxiliary
July 16, 2024, 8:45 pm
MANILA – First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos has joined the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Auxiliary Executive Squadron with the rank of “Auxiliary Vice Admiral.” During a ceremony on board the BRP Gabriela Silang in Port Area, Manila on Tuesday, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista and PCG… Read More
Dialysis patient lauds PhilHealth's increased benefits
July 16, 2024, 8:43 pm
MANILA – Aileen Climacosa Torres is one of the dialysis patients who took to social media their gratitude for the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) for the increased hemodialysis package rate. “Na-diagnose po ako ng chronic glomerulonephritis (CGN) noong March 2002, 22 years… Read More
DSWD-C. Visayas, local retailers join forces to combat hunger
July 16, 2024, 8:10 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development-7 (DSWD-Central Visayas) has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with local retailers for the implementation of the “Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program (FSP)” in the region. Field Office-7 Regional Director Shalaine Marie Lucero… Read More
