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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
SC asks Senate to comment on Guo petition; no TRO for suspended mayor
July 16, 2024, 6:41 pm Updated on July 16, 2024, 9:30 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court has asked the Senate to comment on a petition filed by suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, but has not handed down an order granting her plea to stop the Legislative chamber from summoning her in its inquiries into Philippine Overseas Gaming Operators (POGO) hubs… Read More
PCG prepares vs. rogue vessels via boarding exercise
July 16, 2024, 6:18 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted boarding exercises on Monday as part of the ‘Vessel Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS)‘ course in Port Area, Manila. In a statement on Tuesday, course director Lieutenant Commander Mark Jefferson Mangoyob said the course includes a… Read More
183 pass Shari’ah Bar Exams; 9 women in top 10
July 16, 2024, 6:16 pm
MANILA – Nine women are among the ten examinees with the highest marks in the 2024 Shari'ah bar examinations (SBE), the Supreme Court said Tuesday. Supreme Court Associate Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh, chairperson of the 2024 SBE, announced that a total of 183 out of 853 examinees, or 21.45… Read More
PH, US military chiefs tout strong ties, discuss cooperation
July 16, 2024, 6:10 pm
MANILA – The strong military ties between the Philippines and the United States got a further boost following the visit of US Joint Chiefs of Staff chair Gen. Charles Brown Jr. on Tuesday. Brown met with Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) officials, led by Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner… Read More
DOTr welcomes UN resolution on seafarer rights
July 16, 2024, 5:08 pm
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Tuesday lauded the adoption of a United Nations Human Rights Council (UN-HRC) resolution that seeks to protect and promote the human rights of seafarers around the world. The resolution will allow the Philippine government to “advance the… Read More
DMW takes pre-emptive measures after ransomware attack
July 16, 2024, 4:57 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has decided to take its electronic systems offline following a ransomware attack to protect data of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) around the globe. In an advisory Tuesday, the DMW said it, however, activated other systems and processes to… Read More
Manila archdiocese to churches: Include prayer for peace in Masses
July 16, 2024, 4:47 pm
MANILA – The Archdiocese of Manila on Tuesday asked the clergy and the faithful to include prayers for the cessation of conflicts in other nations in all Masses starting July 20. In its Circular No. 2024 - 43, the archdiocese has included an intention in the Prayer of the Faithful in support of… Read More
Phivolcs staff to get Japan training on quake, tsunami monitoring
July 16, 2024, 4:44 pm
MANILA – The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will help boost the capacity of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) in earthquake and tsunami analysis and monitoring. The record of discussions between the two agencies was signed at the Phivolcs'… Read More
Navy: Effects of PH-China talks on WPS tensions yet to be seen
July 16, 2024, 4:22 pm
MANILA – The effects of the Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) meeting between the Philippines and China have yet to be seen as far as easing tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is concerned, a ranking Philippine Navy (PN) official said on Tuesday. "We are monitoring continuously the… Read More
Employees union slams attack on Comelec credibility
July 16, 2024, 4:12 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections-Employees' Union (Comelec-EU) on Tuesday rallied behind chairperson George Erwin Garcia amid allegations of graft linked to the poll body's automation contract for the 2025 midterm elections. In a statement, the Comelec-EU described the allegations as "a… Read More
4 domestic flights canceled due to bad weather
July 16, 2024, 4:02 pm
MANILA – At least four domestic flights were canceled as of 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said, citing inclement weather. The canceled flights were CebGo (DG) 6841/6842 Manila-Siargao-Manila, and DG 6881/6882 Manila-Surigao-Manila. Earlier, the weather… Read More
Civil servants urged to promote disaster resiliency
July 16, 2024, 3:55 pm Updated on July 17, 2024, 4:57 pm
MANILA – The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is enjoining all civil servants nationwide to actively promote disaster preparedness in celebration of this year’s National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM). The theme for this year is “Bantayog ng Katatagan at ang Pagbubuklod sa Layuning… Read More
Metro Manila Subway project hits ‘significant progress’: DOTr
July 16, 2024, 3:24 pm
NEW CLARK CITY, Pampanga – The Philippines’ first underground railway system, the Metro Manila Subway Project, has reached “significant progress” in its construction, a senior Department of Transportation (DOTr) official said. Speaking at the Presidential Communications Office’s "Build… Read More
Senate probe into long queues, issues besetting NAIA sought
July 16, 2024, 3:24 pm
MANILA – Senator Raffy Tulfo is pushing for an “urgent" Senate investigation into the problems besetting the Ninoy Aquino International Airport after receiving complaints of long passenger lines and persistent malfunctioning of electronic gates. Tulfo filed Senate Resolution No. 1069 to… Read More
DSWD releases cash-for-work for tutors of Tara, Basa! Program
July 16, 2024, 3:21 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has started releasing the cash-for-work (CFW) of college tutors and Youth Development Workers (YDWs) under the agency’s Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program, DSWD Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Irene Dumlao said on Tuesday. Dumlao… Read More
Romualdez: All systems go for another historic PBBM SONA
July 16, 2024, 3:15 pm
MANILA – Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Tuesday expressed confidence that the House of Representatives has set a grand stage for another historic State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Romualdez said preparations for President Marcos’ third SONA on July… Read More
FA-50PH jets to 'dogfight' with Thai 'Gripen' in Pitch Black 2024
July 16, 2024, 3:13 pm
MANILA – Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH "Fighting Eagle" light jet fighters and their pilots are scheduled to "dogfight" with Royal Thai Air Force's (RTAF) JAS-39 "Gripen" aircraft on Tuesday, as part of the ongoing "Pitch Black" exercises in Darwin, Australia. "Upcoming today, we are going… Read More
NBI nabs 3 in Bulacan organ trafficking ring
July 16, 2024, 2:26 pm
MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday presented three individuals nabbed in Bulacan for alleged trafficking of human organs. The NBI said the suspects, identified as Angela Atayde, Marichu Lomibao and Daniel Sicat, were arrested in a “rescue operation” in Brgy.… Read More
PBBM: Jalaur dam to boost rice production; help power Panay Island
July 16, 2024, 2:11 pm Updated on July 16, 2024, 5:37 pm
MANILA – The newly inaugurated phase 2 of the Jalaur dam project in Iloilo is expected to boost rice production and help supply power on Panay Island, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Tuesday. Marcos led the inauguration of the Jalaur River Multipurpose Project-Stage II (JRMP-II) at… Read More
