National
LTO provides option to 'order' license cards thru hotline
July 13, 2024, 8:24 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) advised motorists who have not claimed their plastic-printed driver’s license to make use of the “Aksyon on the Spot 09292920865” system for faster printing. LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said drivers can scan or take a photo… Read More
Caritas Manila holds fundraiser to support scholars
July 13, 2024, 6:58 pm
MANILA – Caritas Manila, the social action arm of the Archdiocese of Manila, urged good samaritans to participate in the Youth Servant Leadership and Education Program (YSLEP) telethon to raise funds that will help send less fortunate students to school. In an interview over Church-run Radio… Read More
WPS transparency creates ‘deeper sense of nationalism’ among Filipinos
July 13, 2024, 5:44 pm
MANILA – The country’s transparency initiative on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has created a “deeper sense of nationalism” among Filipinos, a political analyst said Saturday. On the eighth anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Ruling on July 12, Pulse Asia released a study showing that 8 out… Read More
NIA: P200-B needed yearly for unirrigated land in PH
July 13, 2024, 5:31 pm
MANILA – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on Saturday said PHP200 billion is needed annually for the next 10 years to fully cover the country’s unirrigated land. The Department of Agriculture in January said there are still at least 1.2 million hectares of unirrigated land, which… Read More
Task force handles case of 2 Aussies, companion killed in Tagaytay
July 13, 2024, 3:51 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Embassy in Australia on Saturday officially identified the two Aussie nationals found dead in a Tagaytay City luxury hotel on July 10. The victims were partners David James Fisk and Lucita Barquin-Cortez, found dead with Filipino national Mary Jane Cortez. Australian news… Read More
Senate orders arrest of Alice Guo, 7 others
July 13, 2024, 3:11 pm
MANILA – The Office of the Senate Sergeant at Arms (OSAA) on Saturday deployed four teams to serve the arrest warrant against suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and seven others. The teams were deployed by OSAA head, retired Philippine Army Lt. Gen. Roberto Ancan, to serve the arrest order… Read More
MMDA set to deploy 1.32K personnel for SONA
July 13, 2024, 2:20 pm
MANILA – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is deploying more than 1,300 personnel in anticipation of the heavy traffic on roads leading to the Batasang Pambansa Complex for the 3rd State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on July 22. At the… Read More
PNP backs PBBM veto of reform bill
July 13, 2024, 1:57 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Saturday expressed its support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to veto the proposed PNP reform bill. "The PNP understands the President's concerns about maintaining fairness and equality in compensation for all officers, as well as… Read More
PH eyes top 3 in SEA Internet connectivity by 2028
July 13, 2024, 1:38 pm
CAPAS, Tarlac – The Philippines is poised to rank third in Internet connectivity in Southeast Asia, with the government’s continued investment in improving connectivity. According to Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy, the country is 6th in… Read More
Gov't launches nationwide rice price monitoring under PBBM's EO 62
July 13, 2024, 10:58 am
MANILA – The government has launched its nationwide rice price monitoring to assess the impact of the rice tariff reduction across the entire supply chain, from importers to retailers. According to a news release on Saturday, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in cooperation with the… Read More
‘Habagat’ to continue to bring rains over most of PH Saturday
July 13, 2024, 7:05 am
MANILA – The southwest monsoon or “habagat” is forecast to continue to bring rains over most parts of the country, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the southwest monsoon… Read More
Forfeited POGO hubs could be used by gov’t – PAOCC
July 13, 2024, 1:36 am
MANILA – Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) Undersecretary Gilbert Cruz said Friday that seized and forfeited buildings used by illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) could be used by government agencies after the filing of civil forfeiture cases.… Read More
States consistently back Arbitral Award as "final and binding"
July 12, 2024, 9:34 pm
MANILA – Foreign governments have reaffirmed support to the Arbitral Tribunal on the South China Sea as it marks its eighth year, describing it as “final and binding” on all parties, including China. At a Stratbase ADRI forum in Makati on Friday, the United States, Japan, Australia, France… Read More
US welcomes PH-Japan RAA; hopes for ‘more complex’ regional drills
July 12, 2024, 7:31 pm
MANILA – The United States on Friday welcomed the signing of the reciprocal access agreement (RAA) between Tokyo and Manila, which will lift restrictions on military exchanges between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF). Speaking at a Stratbase ADRI… Read More
NBI recovers stolen Amorsolo masterpiece
July 12, 2024, 6:24 pm
MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has successfully recovered a painting by National Artist Fernando Amorsolo which was stolen from the Hofileña Museum in Silay City, Negros Occidental last July 3. In a statement on its Facebook page on Friday, the National Museum of the… Read More
MARINA joins int'l meet on marine casualty probes
July 12, 2024, 6:16 pm
MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has joined other countries in pooling their knowledge to improve safety investigations on marine casualties in a workshop in Busan, South Korea. In a statement on Friday, the agency said the 2024 International Workshop on the Safety Investigation… Read More
Plebiscite for creation of new S. Cotabato village set July 13
July 12, 2024, 6:08 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will hold on Saturday (July 13) the plebiscite for the creation of another barangay (village) in Tupi, South Cotabato. In a social media post on Friday, the poll body said 9,765 registered voters from the town's Barangays Miasong, Cebuano, and Linan… Read More
SC affirms denial of compensation for acquitted ASG member
July 12, 2024, 5:39 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday affirmed that persons claiming compensation from the government for unjust imprisonment must have “served time after conviction” after being erroneously charged. In its 13-page decision published online on July 12, the SC ruled that to be entitled to… Read More
House bill on ‘responsive, accessible’ civil registration pushed
July 12, 2024, 5:27 pm
MANILA – A House leader on Friday pushed for the passage of a measure providing for a comprehensive and responsive civil registration and vital statistics system in the country. In a media forum, Deputy Majority Leader and Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre highlighted the importance of a… Read More
DA still finalizing the Rice for All program launch
July 12, 2024, 5:21 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday said it is yet to finalize measures for the launching of the Rice for All program or the sale of cheaper rice for the general public. The DA made the statement after the Rice for All program's initial target launch did not push through… Read More
