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1 of Quiboloy’s co-accused in trafficking raps nabbed in Davao
July 12, 2024, 9:26 am Updated on July 12, 2024, 11:41 am
MANILA – A co-accused of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy on human trafficking charges was arrested in Davao City. In a report late Thursday, the Police Regional Office (PRO) 11 (Davao Region) said Pauleen Canada, also tagged as its top 6 most wanted person, was… Read More
‘Habagat’ to bring scattered rains over most of PH Friday
July 12, 2024, 8:11 am
MANILA – The southwest monsoon or “habagat” will bring scattered or isolated rains across the country, the weather bureau said Friday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the southwest monsoon will bring… Read More
Court of Appeals orders asset freeze on suspended Mayor Alice Guo
July 11, 2024, 10:22 pm Updated on July 11, 2024, 10:36 pm
MANILA – The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has secured a freeze order from the Court of Appeals (CA) for the assets of suspended Mayor Alice Leal Guo and other individuals allegedly involved in the illegal operations of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO). In a statement late… Read More
DOH breaks ground for Clark multi-specialty medical center
July 11, 2024, 10:21 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) broke ground for the Clark Multi-Specialty Medical Center, a priority project of the Marcos administration in line with the Regional Specialty Centers Law. Health Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa and Undersecretary Glenn Matthew G. Baggao led the ceremony with… Read More
DSWD prioritizes cybersecurity, digital transformation in programs
July 11, 2024, 10:15 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) puts a premium in strengthening cybersecurity and in adopting innovative and transformative approaches to better serve the Filipino people, an agency official said on Thursday. “Priority ni Secretary Rex Gatchalian ang… Read More
Japan sorry for injuring dignity, honor of Filipino comfort women
July 11, 2024, 10:13 pm Updated on July 11, 2024, 10:18 pm
MANILA – The Japanese Foreign Ministry conveyed Japan’s apology and deep remorse for the “injured” dignity and honor of Filipino comfort women during its occupation of the Philippines in World War II. “We fully recognize that the dignity and honor of those former comfort women was… Read More
Romualdez: SONA crucial moment for unity
July 11, 2024, 10:11 pm
MANILA – Speaker Martin Romualdez on Thursday cited the importance of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) as a "crucial moment" for unity and collaboration among the country's leaders. Romualdez issued the statement after Vice President Sara Duterte announced that she will be skipping… Read More
Australia confirms death of 2 nationals in posh Tagaytay hotel
July 11, 2024, 10:01 pm
MANILA – The Australian government confirmed on Thursday that two of its nationals died at a posh hotel in Tagaytay City. “The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is providing consular assistance to the families of two Australians who have died in the Philippines,” Australia’s… Read More
PBBM vetoes PNP reform bill
July 11, 2024, 9:50 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has vetoed the measure seeking to introduce organizational reforms in the Philippine National Police (PNP), according to Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. "President Marcos, with careful consideration, has decided to veto the proposed PNP reform bill… Read More
SRA to resume raw sugar exportation to US
July 11, 2024, 9:40 pm
MANILA – The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is planning to resume the exportation of raw sugar to the United States next month, according to administrator and CEO Pablo Luis Azcona. “Sugar exports need to arrive (in the US) by September… they should start shipping out by August,”… Read More
DPWH: No EDSA extension lanes, no Guadalupe bridge retrofitting
July 11, 2024, 9:38 pm
CAPAS, Tarlac – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) assured the public Thursday that it will not start with the much-needed retrofitting of the Guadalupe Bridge without the establishment of extension lanes on EDSA to mitigate the expected traffic congestion. During the Build… Read More
9 PPP projects worth P65-B added in the pipeline
July 11, 2024, 8:51 pm
CAPAS, Tarlac – Nine public-private partnership (PPP) projects were added in the pipeline, increasing the value of PPP list by PHP65 billion as of July this year. During the Build Better More Infrastructure Forum here Thursday, PPP Center Executive Director Ma. Cynthia Hernandez said her office… Read More
43K individuals benefit from DSWD projects LAWA, BINHI
July 11, 2024, 8:48 pm
MANILA – About 43,204 partner beneficiaries of Projects LAWA (Local Adaptation to Water Access) and BINHI (Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvest for the Impoverished) have received cash-for-training and -work from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), an official… Read More
OWWA opens seafarers’ hub in Malate
July 11, 2024, 8:17 pm
MANILA – The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) on Thursday formally opened the Seafarers’ Hub where Filipino seafarers can hang out while waiting for their documents to be processed. The hub in Malate, Manila, which is closer to most seafarers' agencies, will be open 24 hours a… Read More
PBBM appoints Wassmer as member of BSP's Monetary Board
July 11, 2024, 7:53 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed top banker Walter Wassmer to join the seven-member Monetary Board, the highest policy-making body of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the Palace announced on Thursday. According to a Presidential Communications Office (PCO) news… Read More
PBBM's whole-of-govt approach delivers PHP28-B aid in Calabarzon
July 11, 2024, 7:51 pm
MANILA – The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has delivered nearly PHP28 billion in financial assistance and services to help improve the lives of Filipinos in the Calabarzon region, which covers the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon. In his speech… Read More
More benefits for health workers, Covid-19 heroes’ day sought
July 11, 2024, 6:11 pm
MANILA – AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee on Thursday lauded the government’s “much-awaited” release of the last tranche of the health emergency allowance (HEA) for healthcare workers who worked during the Covid-19 pandemic. “We thank President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for fulfilling the… Read More
P20-B budget cut has effects but may be mitigated – DOTr
July 11, 2024, 6:07 pm
CAPAS, Tarlac – While the reported PHP20-billion budget cut for the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) proposed 2025 budget may affect the agency, there are still ways to mitigate its impacts. Speaking at the Build Better More Infrastructure Forum at New Clark City in this town Thursday,… Read More
24 gov’t agencies now connected thru eGovPH app
July 11, 2024, 5:23 pm
MANILA – The mobile application (app) eGovPH now offers online services for 24 different Philippine government agencies, with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) aiming to streamline all government services through the app. In a live-streamed pre-SONA interview… Read More
NBI nabs 2 Cameroonians in ‘black dollar’ scam
July 11, 2024, 5:00 pm
MANILA – Two Cameroonian nationals were arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation-Cybercrime Division (NBI-CCD) in Taguig City during a sting operation on "black dollar" scam, the agency said Thursday. The “black dollar” scam involves convincing victims to pay money for chemicals… Read More
