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Clearer, actual video: PBBM receives lapel pin, not drugs
September 28, 2024, 4:14 pm Updated on September 29, 2024, 4:22 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Saturday lamented the spread of “false” information about President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. through a blurred video of him allegedly receiving a sachet of drugs. PCO’s fact-checker “Maging Mapanuri” posted a video on Facebook to… Read More
State media lead way in combating fake news
September 28, 2024, 4:09 pm
TAGAYTAY CITY – The role of state media organizations in combating fake news is among the keys to address disinformation in the age of social media and artificial intelligence. University of the Philippines professor Rachel Khan pointed this out Saturday during the National Information Summit… Read More
‘Julian’ intensifies into tropical storm
September 28, 2024, 2:45 pm
MANILA – Signal No. 1 was hoisted over five areas as Julian intensified into a tropical storm. As of 11 a.m. Saturday, Julian was estimated at 465 km east of Aparri, Cagayan, packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center, gustiness of up to 80 kph, and slowly moving south… Read More
8 ranking cops get new posts in latest PNP reshuffle
September 28, 2024, 12:02 pm
MANILA – Eight ranking police officials, including Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Director Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, are included in the latest reorganization of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Maranan, a member of the Philippine National Police Academy Class 1995 and former PNP… Read More
New Zealand joins 4th multilateral maritime cooperative activity
September 28, 2024, 11:26 am
MANILA – New Zealand will be joining the Philippines, the United States, Japan, and Australia in the fourth multilateral maritime cooperative activity (MMCA) in the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) on Saturday. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the fourth MMCA will… Read More
DMW honors Filipino seafarers, partners on National Maritime Week
September 28, 2024, 9:22 am
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers on Friday honored Filipino seafarers, including industry partners such as manning agencies, ship owners, and seafarers’ associations, as the country celebrates World Maritime Week. During the “Alay sa Marinong Pilipino” held at the Philippine… Read More
Signal No. 1 raised over 3 areas as 'Julian' slows down
September 28, 2024, 6:58 am
MANILA – Signal No. 1 is hoisted over three areas as Tropical Depression Julian maintains its strength while decelerating over the Philippine Sea. As of 3 a.m. Saturday, Julian was estimated at 430 km. east of Calayan, Cagayan, or 410 km. east of Aparri, Cagayan, with maximum sustained winds of… Read More
Labor unions laud PBBM signing of Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers
September 27, 2024, 10:07 pm Updated on September 28, 2024, 10:52 am
MANILA – Labor unions hailed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for signing Republic Act (RA) 12021 or “An Act Providing for the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers,” spelling out the rights, welfare, and work conditions of every Filipino seafarer worldwide. The Associated Labor Unions (ALU),… Read More
PH-hosted APMCDRR 2024 to accelerate risk reduction programs
September 27, 2024, 9:28 pm
MANILA – The 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) next month is expected to provide local government units (LGUs) with a vital platform to enhance disaster risk reduction strategies, adopt best practices from other countries, and fast-track mitigation… Read More
Lacuna, Servo to seek reelection under Asenso Manileño
September 27, 2024, 8:22 pm
MANILA – Asenso Manileño, Manila's dominant local political party, unveiled its official slate for the May 2025 elections during a convention at the San Andres Sports Complex in Malate on Friday afternoon. The party is fielding reelectionist and party president Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor… Read More
DMW reminds caregivers under PH-S. Korea program to comply with laws
September 27, 2024, 7:41 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reminded Filipino caregivers sent to South Korea under the Pilot Foreign Caregiver government-to-government hiring program to follow the country's immigration laws. In an interview in Pasay City on Friday, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac… Read More
No Comelec issuance of voter certification, registration on Sept. 30
September 27, 2024, 7:39 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has suspended the issuance of voter certifications and registration records on Sept. 30 in order to focus on the final day of registration nationwide. In a resolution promulgated on Sept. 25, the Comelec en banc announced that the temporary… Read More
PCG welcomes new spokesperson; Balilo retires
September 27, 2024, 7:16 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday welcomed Commodore Algier Ricafrente as its new spokesperson, replacing Rear Admiral Armando Balilo who is set to retire on Monday. Ricafrente was also appointed as the acting commander of the PCG Public Affairs Service (CGPAS) during the… Read More
Cop implicates Garma in PCSO official's slay in 2020
September 27, 2024, 7:14 pm
MANILA – A police officer implicated former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Royina Garma in the assassination of board secretary and retired general Wesley Barayuga in 2020. During the seventh hearing of the House of Representatives Quad Committee Friday on alleged… Read More
LTO summons jeepney operators in Caloocan road rage
September 27, 2024, 6:50 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Friday summoned the registered operators of two passenger jeepneys involved in repeated collisions allegedly caused by road rage in Caloocan City. In a statement, LTO Chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said the show cause order (SCO)… Read More
PNP-LTO pact to lower motorcycle theft
September 27, 2024, 6:45 pm
MANILA – An alliance between the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will reduce motorcycle theft cases in the country. Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. said Friday the signing of an agreement by PNP chief Gen.… Read More
120K indigents served under Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair in Cavite
September 27, 2024, 6:17 pm
MANILA – At least 120,000 indigent residents get various services and assistance from the national government through the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) in Cavite on Friday. Speaker Martin Romualdez and 200 members of the House of Representatives attended the service caravan at the Emilio… Read More
‘Julian’ places parts of N. Luzon under Signal 1
September 27, 2024, 6:14 pm
MANILA – Scattered rains are forecast in northern Luzon, while some areas have been placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 due to Tropical Depression Julian, the weather bureau said Friday afternoon. Julian maintained its strength, packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the… Read More
DBM chief touts NGPA, digitalization as PH anti-corruption measures
September 27, 2024, 6:11 pm
MANILA – Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has trumpeted Republic Act 12009 or the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) and digitalization efforts as major anti-corruption measures of the Marcos administration. Pangandaman discussed the Philippines’ anti-corruption and integrity-building… Read More
Attempted homicide raps filed vs. PBA cager Amores
September 27, 2024, 6:04 pm
MANILA – Attempted homicide charges have been filed by prosecutors against NorthPort Batang Pier guard John Walker Amores before the Lumban, Laguna court over a shootout arising from an alleged bet in a barangay basketball game. The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) rookie posted bail of… Read More
