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AFP demands P60-M from China over damage, losses in Ayungin clash
July 4, 2024, 4:03 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday said it has demanded PHP60 million from China as payment for the equipment damage and losses incurred from the China Coast Guard's (CCG) harassment of Manila's rotation and resupply mission for Filipino troops in the Ayungin Shoal on… Read More
DOJ: Teves team seen to fully exhaust appeal period on extradition
July 4, 2024, 4:01 pm
MANILA – The camp of former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. is expected to exhaust the 30-day period to appeal the decision of Timor-Leste's court approving the Philippine government's request for his extradition, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Wednesday. “They (Teves' counsel)… Read More
BI launches online special study permit application
July 4, 2024, 3:37 pm
MANILA – Foreign students who are looking to study in the country can now apply for a special study permit (SSP) online. In a news release Thursday, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that it has launched the online application for SSP. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the… Read More
2 Cebuano priests appointed to Vatican posts
July 4, 2024, 2:58 pm
MANILA – Pope Francis has appointed two Cebuano priests to different offices in the Vatican. In a radio interview Thursday, Archdiocese of Cebu spokesperson Msgr. Joseph Tan said Msgr. Jan Thomas Limchua was appointed as Counselor of the Apostolic Nunciature of the Kingdom of the Netherlands… Read More
AFP to 'harden' facilities vs. missile threats, other attacks
July 4, 2024, 2:47 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday said it is looking into "hardening" its facilities to make these more resistant to hypersonic missile strikes and other forms of attack. "A missile attack is a possibility, yun nga po, naireport na may 25 targets dito (it was earlier… Read More
Brawner: PBBM OKs AFP's 'intention' to acquire multi-role fighters
July 4, 2024, 2:39 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has already approved the military's "intention" to acquire multi-role fighters (MRFs) to be used in boosting the country's defensive capabilities, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said on Thursday. Brawner said the… Read More
Marcos supports AFP bid to beef up cybersecurity capabilities
July 4, 2024, 2:12 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday expressed support to the Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) bid to strengthen its capabilities in addressing cybersecurity concerns. Marcos made the pronouncement during the military’s mid-year command conference at the AFP General… Read More
Court OKs extension of forensic exam on Chinese 'hacker' devices
July 4, 2024, 12:02 pm
MANILA – Police officers have until the end of July to hold a forensic examination on the gadgets and other devices seized from a Chinese national who was apprehended in Makati City in May. In a July 2 order made public Thursday, the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 90 approved the… Read More
2 high-value targets nabbed, P1.08-M shabu seized in Pampanga
July 4, 2024, 11:57 am
MANILA – Authorities arrested two high-value individuals (HVI) and seized over PHP1 million worth of shabu in a sting operation in Pampanga province on Wednesday night. In a statement on Thursday, Police Regional Office (PRO) 3 (Central Luzon) chief Brig. Gen. Jose Hidalgo said the suspects,… Read More
OPAPRU chief seeks creation of Department of Peace
July 4, 2024, 10:05 am
MANILA – Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. is pushing for the creation of the Department of Peace. In a news release Thursday, Galvez said the proposed department, which would eventually replace the OPAPRU, aims to sustain… Read More
Marcos orders faster e-visa processing for Indian nationals
July 4, 2024, 10:04 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered government agencies to streamline e-visa processing for Indian nationals to further boost tourism in the country. Marcos issued the directive Wednesday during the 6th meeting of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Tourism Sector Group… Read More
DBM to release remaining P27-B health emergency allowance Friday
July 4, 2024, 9:42 am Updated on July 4, 2024, 3:29 pm
MANILA – Around PHP27 billion is set to be released by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Friday in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to settle all unpaid claims for the Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) of healthcare workers. The DBM made the announcement… Read More
Rain showers continue to prevail over parts of PH
July 4, 2024, 8:15 am
MANILA – Several areas in the country will continue to experience rain showers due to the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) and the easterlies, the weather bureau said Thursday. The ITCZ affecting Palawan will bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms across the province. Moderate to… Read More
Comelec to partner with NBI to ensure credible 2025 polls
July 4, 2024, 6:29 am
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is partnering with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to ensure that the 2025 mid-term elections are secured, credible and free from hackers. Comelec chairperson George Garcia said coordination will surely secure the forthcoming polls from… Read More
Quality health services provided thru BUCAS centers, mobile clinics
July 3, 2024, 9:49 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) has delivered affordable and quality healthcare services closer to communities through the Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory Service (BUCAS) centers this year. In a pre-State of the Nation Address (SONA) special interview on Wednesday, DOH Secretary… Read More
DPWH: Senate building delayed by 852 days; not due to ongoing review
July 3, 2024, 9:16 pm
MANILA – The construction of the multi-billion Senate building in Taguig City has been delayed by 852 days, with no specific completion date as of yet, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) confirmed Wednesday. In a Senate Committee on Accounts hearing chaired by Senator Alan Peter… Read More
DFA email data reportedly being sold online; probe underway
July 3, 2024, 9:14 pm
MANILA – An investigation is underway over the reported data breach involving the Department of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) email. DFA Spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza on Wednesday said the agency received reports that its email data was being sold online. "The DFA has received reports of alleged… Read More
Mayor Guo’s fingerprints do not match Alice Guo’s in 2005 NBI data
July 3, 2024, 7:43 pm
MANILA – The fingerprints of suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo did not match the record of another Alice Guo who applied for a National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance in 2005. In a press briefing in Quezon City on Wednesday, NBI Director Jaime Santiago said the other Alice Guo in… Read More
New DepEd chief wants ‘undelivered’ K-12 employability addressed
July 3, 2024, 6:48 pm Updated on July 3, 2024, 9:36 pm
MANILA – Incoming Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary, Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, on Wednesday urged government agencies and companies to hire Senior High School (SHS) graduates in jobs that require simple tasks. Angara, who was appointed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.… Read More
DOLE: Sofitel management, workers' unions settle disputes
July 3, 2024, 5:46 pm
MANILA – The management and the labor unions of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel in Pasay City have agreed to settle their labor dispute after the closure of the establishment amid safety concerns, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said on Wednesday. In a news release, the DOLE… Read More
