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DENR lauds PH election as host of Loss and Damage Fund board
July 10, 2024, 3:53 pm
MANILA – Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga on Wednesday welcomed the election of the Philippines as the host nation of the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF) board, the global finance mechanism that assists vulnerable states dealing with the effects of climate change. In a press release,… Read More
AFP 'concerned' over Chinese carrier flotilla in PH Sea
July 10, 2024, 3:49 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday expressed concern over China's deployment of a "carrier strike group" in the Philippine Sea. "We emphasize the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region and urge all parties to adhere to international laws and… Read More
Marcos to DOJ, PNP: Find ways to ensure prosecutors' safety
July 10, 2024, 3:42 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to come up with steps to ensure the safety of prosecutors. Speaking at the signing of the DOJ-National Prosecution Service (NPS) Rules on Criminal… Read More
4Ps grantees hired on the spot in DSWD job fair in Zambo City
July 10, 2024, 3:23 pm
MANILA – Some 31 Zamboangueño beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) were hired on the spot in a job fair organized by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office-9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) at the Camino Nuevo Covered Court in Zamboanga City last… Read More
China allowing PH medical evacuation 'ridiculous' – NTF-WPS
July 10, 2024, 3:17 pm
MANILA – An official of the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) described as "ridiculous" China’s claim that it allowed the recent medical evacuation of a Philippine Navy (PN) personnel stationed at BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. In a message to reporters on… Read More
Marcos: LDF Board hosting gives PH voice on climate issues
July 10, 2024, 2:30 pm
MANILA – The Philippines’ upcoming hosting of the Board of the Loss and Damage Fund will provide the country with an influence in addressing climate change, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Wednesday. “Magiging malaki ang ating impluwensiya para lahat ng ating pangangailangan, lahat ng… Read More
PBBM to operators: Use dams to generate renewable energy
July 10, 2024, 1:55 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday called on dam operators across the country to maximize their facilities not only to provide water but also to generate renewable energy. Marcos appealed during the impounding process ceremony at the Upper Wawa Dam in Montalban, Rizal,… Read More
Palace to release detailed 2024 SONA brief
July 10, 2024, 1:30 pm
MANILA – Malacañang will release a detailed report to the public to thoroughly explain the contents of the third State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. later this month. Speaking to reporters in Montalban, Rizal on Wednesday, Marcos said preparations for his… Read More
Hontiveros cites Guo in contempt, orders arrest for snubbing probe
July 10, 2024, 1:05 pm Updated on July 10, 2024, 6:48 pm
MANILA – A Senate committee on Wednesday ruled to cite in contempt and issue a warrant of arrest against suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo for repeatedly skipping the hearing on illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Senator Risa Hontiveros, chair of the Senate Committee on Women,… Read More
‘We’ve always been okay,' PBBM on Aquino boys’ visit to First Lady
July 10, 2024, 1:04 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said his family and the Aquinos “have always been okay” despite being on the opposite sides of the Philippines’ political fence. Marcos made the pronouncement as he explained the visit of Kris Aquino’s sons, Josh and Bimby, to First… Read More
PH Navy exec says WPS patrols 'significantly boosted'
July 10, 2024, 12:28 pm
MANILA – Philippine Navy (PN) patrols in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) have been significantly boosted in the past year, a ranking official said on Tuesday. PN spokesperson for WPS Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad made this response when asked on whether naval patrols will be deployed to counter… Read More
Newly launched e-PhilHealth makes data access easier to members
July 10, 2024, 12:17 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Tuesday launched its digital platform to improve delivery of universal health care to Filipinos. In his speech at the ceremonial launch of e-PhilHealth, PhilHealth president and chief executive officer Emmanuel Ledesma said… Read More
BRP Jose Rizal sails for sovereignty patrol to PH Rise
July 10, 2024, 12:16 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Navy's first guided-missile frigate, BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), sailed for a sovereignty patrol on Tuesday to celebrate the seventh anniversary of the renaming of Benham Rise to Philippine Rise, highlighting the country's claims on the vital maritime area. In a news release… Read More
PBBM defends Quiboloy bounty, dares pastor to show himself
July 10, 2024, 11:55 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday dared embattled televangelist Apollo Quiboloy to show himself and face the charges against him. In a media interview, Marcos defended the initiative of private citizens in putting a PHP10-million reward for anyone who can provide… Read More
PNP in 'final stage' of SONA security preparations
July 10, 2024, 9:17 am
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) is now in the "final stage" of its security preparations for the third State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. In a press briefing in Camp Crame on Tuesday afternoon, PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said they are… Read More
ITCZ, easterlies to bring rains across PH
July 10, 2024, 8:08 am
MANILA – Almost all areas in the country are forecast to get rain showers on Wednesday due to the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) and the easterlies, the weather bureau said. Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms caused by the ITCZ will prevail across Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Mimaropa,… Read More
PH wins bid to host Loss and Damage board
July 10, 2024, 4:35 am
MANILA – The Philippines was selected to host the Board of the Loss and Damage Fund, the global finance mechanism to assist vulnerable states dealing with the effects of climate change. The country won its bid during the second Loss and Damage Board meeting in Songdo, South Korea on July 9. “I… Read More
Over 2,000 confirmed guests for PBBM’s 3rd SONA
July 9, 2024, 9:57 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 22 is expected to have the highest attendance in history with over 2,000 guests confirmed to attend, an official of the House of Representatives said on Tuesday. House Secretary General Reginald Velasco… Read More
Escudero backs early RAA ratification in meet with Japanese FM
July 9, 2024, 9:44 pm
MANILA – Senate President Francis Escudero has backed the early ratification of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan signed Monday. Escudero expressed his support during a meeting with visiting Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa on Tuesday following the 2+2 foreign… Read More
CHED attributes COA 2nd ‘unqualified opinion’ to fiscal reforms
July 9, 2024, 9:42 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Tuesday highlighted continuous fiscal reforms following its second unqualified opinion rating from the Commission on Audit (COA) for fiscal year 2023. “In 2023, we continued to implement reforms including increasing our disbursement rate… Read More
