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DepEd confirms resignation of 5 officials effective July 19
July 16, 2024, 1:36 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday confirmed the resignation of five officials effective on July 19, the effectivity of the resignation of Vice President and outgoing Education Secretary Sara Duterte. In a Viber message, DepEd Undersecretary and Spokesperson Michael Poa said… Read More
PNP: 2024 rice aid adjustments pursuant to gov't fiscal rules
July 16, 2024, 1:02 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday announced the implementation of adjustments to the rice subsidy of uniformed officers this year. In a statement, PNP Public Information Office chief Col. Jean Fajardo said a total of PHP100 would be collected from each officer for the… Read More
Dengue cases hike by 30% in June amid rainy season
July 16, 2024, 11:37 am
MANILA – The number of dengue cases has increased by 30 percent as of June 29 amid the rainy season, the Department of Health (DOH) reported Tuesday. Citing its latest data, the DOH said from 6,323 dengue cases reported last May 19 to June 1 or the start of the rainy season, the figure rose to… Read More
Ticket sold in Makati wins P9.6-M Mega Lotto jackpot
July 16, 2024, 11:13 am
MANILA – A bettor from Metro Manila became the latest millionaire from the state lottery games. In an advisory on Tuesday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winning combination 38-05-14-15-22-37 carried a jackpot prize of PHP9,698,926.80 for Mega Lotto 6/45 draw on Monday… Read More
2 nabbed, P13.6-M shabu seized in Manila drug sting
July 16, 2024, 10:39 am
MANILA – Operatives of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) arrested two drug suspects and seized over PHP13.6 million worth of shabu in a sting operation in Manila early Tuesday. In a report, NCRPO Director Maj. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez said the suspects Anthony Reyes, 42, and… Read More
PH, Australia armies kick off 'Exercise Carabaroo 2024'
July 16, 2024, 10:08 am
MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) and its Australian Army counterparts on Monday formally kicked off the month-long Exercise Carabaroo 2024 in the latter's northern city of Darwin. In a statement Tuesday, PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said the Australian Army's 1st Brigade hosted this… Read More
Army: Talaingod ruling to deter groups luring youth to insurgency
July 16, 2024, 10:06 am
MANILA – The government will not hesitate to apply the full force of the law to persons and groups exposing the youth to deceitful and dangerous ideologies, the Philippine Army (PA) spokesperson has said. The remark was made after the Tagum Regional Trial Court Branch 2, in a July 5 decision,… Read More
Navy missile boat gets battle system upgrade
July 16, 2024, 9:39 am
MANILA – One of the Philippine Navy's most capable surface combatants, fast attack interdiction craft BRP Nestor Acero (PG-901), got more potent as its "battle net" (BNET) system got a significant upgrade from Israeli defense manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. "This upgrade was… Read More
Rains across PH due to LPA, 'habagat'
July 16, 2024, 8:33 am
MANILA – The low pressure area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon or "habagat" will bring rains over most parts of the country, the weather bureau said Tuesday. "We don't discount the possibility that this LPA could develop into a tropical cyclone in the next few days. Continuous monitoring is… Read More
Agri chief: ASF vax rollout for gov’t use eyed in September
July 15, 2024, 9:11 pm
MANILA – Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday said the agency is eyeing to roll out the government’s vaccination against African swine fever (ASF) in September. During the pre-State of the Nation Address (SONA) briefing over the People’s Television… Read More
DSWD chief wants barriers impeding PWD dismantled
July 15, 2024, 8:47 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday renewed the agency’s call for the protection and upholding of the persons with disabilities’ (PWDs) rights at all times. Gatchalian made this call in his message during the opening of the… Read More
DA assures preps, interventions in anticipation of La Niña
July 15, 2024, 7:44 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday assured that all interventions for farmers are in place as the country anticipates the effects of the La Niña phenomenon. The DA issued the statement after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration… Read More
PCG rescues over 750 in Zamboanga City floods
July 15, 2024, 6:58 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has assisted in the rescue of over 750 individuals in several residential areas in Zamboanga City amid floods on Sunday. In a statement on Monday, PCG District Southwestern Mindanao (CGDSWM) and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)… Read More
PCO holds 3-day 'Build Better More' Infrastructure Forum
July 15, 2024, 6:54 pm Updated on July 15, 2024, 8:20 pm
NEW CLARK CITY, Tarlac – The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) conducted a three-day "Build Better More" Infrastructure Forum, to showcase the progress of legacy projects and achievements in infrastructure flagship projects under the current administration. The three-day forum held last… Read More
Padilla files anti-political dynasty bill
July 15, 2024, 6:50 pm
MANILA – Senator Robin Padilla on Monday said he filed a measure seeking to finally fulfill the 1987 Constitution's mandate to prohibit political dynasties. Under his Senate Bill (SB) 2730, Padilla said it was time to break the barriers that prevent the best and the brightest from serving the… Read More
5K Manila 'tanod' get cash aid under PBBM Kadiwa program
July 15, 2024, 6:33 pm
MANILA – A total of 5,000 barangay tanod (village watchers) from the fifth district of Manila received financial assistance from the national government in coordination with local officials. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna led the distribution of the cash aid from the "Kadiwa ng Pangulong Ferdinand R.… Read More
CTA junks car manufacturer's P262-M tax refund claim
July 15, 2024, 6:13 pm
MANILA – The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has turned down a motor vehicle manufacturer's claim for a PHP262-million tax refund. In a 23-page decision dated July 10 and written by Associate Justice Lanee Cui-David, the tax court said Ford Group Philippines, Inc. failed to substantiate its claim of… Read More
PNP beefs up intel, security monitoring for SONA
July 15, 2024, 6:11 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has intensified its intelligence monitoring and security operations to ensure peace and order for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s third State of Nation Address (SONA) on July 22. In a press briefing in Camp Crame on Monday, PNP public information… Read More
Comelec chief: 'Bahamas docs' from ex-lawmaker fake
July 15, 2024, 5:47 pm
MANILA – Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairperson George Erwin Garcia said Monday the documents handed over to him by former Caloocan representative Edgar Erice which supposedly contain a list of foreign bank accounts linked to a poll body official are dubious. In an interview, Garcia said… Read More
Lawmaker: Establish rural potable water supply systems nationwide
July 15, 2024, 5:12 pm
MANILA – AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee on Monday called for the passage of a measure seeking to establish a nationwide potable water supply system throughout the country in three years to address the need of millions of Filipinos, especially in rural areas. In pushing for House Bill (HB)… Read More
