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PBBM: De Lima acquittal proves we don’t need ICC
June 27, 2024, 12:27 pm
MANILA – Former senator Leila de Lima's acquittal from her drug charges is proof that the justice system of the Philippines is working and the country does not need the intervention of the International Criminal Court (ICC), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Thursday. Marcos made the… Read More
Marcos after Ayungin incident: PH needs to do more than protest
June 27, 2024, 12:00 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday said the Philippines needs to do more than just the usual filing of diplomatic protest against China following the June 17 incident in Ayungin Shoal, which he described as a “deliberate, illegal action” by the Chinese forces. In a media… Read More
DA plans to import 200K MT refined sugar in September
June 27, 2024, 12:00 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is planning to import at least 200,000 metric tons (MT) of refined sugar in September to ensure a stable supply and prevent price hikes in the retail market. In a dinner discussion with members of the media on Wednesday, Agriculture Secretary Francisco… Read More
4 domestic flights canceled due to bad weather
June 27, 2024, 11:58 am
MANILA – Four domestic flights have been canceled on Thursday due to bad weather. The Manila International Airport Authority reported that these flights are AirSWIFT T6 710/711 Manila-Romblon-Manila, and CebGo DG 6055/6056 Manila-Busuanga-Manila. In an 11 a.m. advisory, the weather bureau said… Read More
US defense chief reaffirms 'ironclad' support to PH stance on WPS
June 27, 2024, 11:58 am
MANILA – United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III has reiterated Washington DC's "ironclad" commitment to supporting the Philippines' stance to defend its sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea amid China's recent aggressive actions. Austin made the remark in a phone call with his… Read More
PBBM to announce new DepEd chief before end-June
June 27, 2024, 10:52 am Updated on June 27, 2024, 3:59 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday said he would announce by the end of the week the replacement of Vice President Sara Duterte as Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary. Marcos, in a media interview, said the Education department is arguably the most important government… Read More
Camarines Sur bettor bags P20.3-M Mega Lotto jackpot
June 27, 2024, 10:51 am
MANILA – A Bicolano bettor bagged the PHP20.3 million jackpot in Wednesday night's Mega Lotto 6/45 draw. In an advisory on Thursday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winning combination 01-26-30-13-06-28 carried a jackpot prize of PHP20,388,114. The ticket was bought… Read More
DA to blacklist unscrupulous importers, smugglers of agri products
June 27, 2024, 10:42 am
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to blacklist four traders as it ramps up its crackdown on unscrupulous importers and smugglers of agricultural products. "You will see in the next few months, marami akong iba-blacklist na kumpanya, iyong mga smugglers, kasi (I will blacklist a… Read More
7 NPA rebels killed in N. Ecija clash
June 27, 2024, 10:00 am Updated on June 27, 2024, 11:51 am
MANILA – At least seven communist rebels were killed in an encounter with government forces in Nueva Ecija province on Wednesday afternoon. In a Facebook post Thursday, the Philippine Army's 703rd Infantry Brigade said the clash between soldiers from the 84th Infantry Battalion and rebels of the… Read More
UNWTO endorses Cebu ‘call to action’ on food tourism
June 27, 2024, 8:39 am
MANILA – The United Nations Tourism has issued the Cebu Call to Action, moving forward the agenda of a resilient food tourism in the Asia Pacific. The outcome document was endorsed by the agency during the first UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism in Asia and the Pacific at… Read More
Rain showers to prevail across PH Thursday
June 27, 2024, 8:31 am
MANILA – Most areas in the country will continue to experience rain showers due to three prevailing weather systems, the weather bureau said Thursday. The low pressure area (LPA) that developed inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility was last tracked 45 km. east northeast of Dipolog City,… Read More
Strengthen OFW protection in bilateral labor agreements – lawmaker
June 26, 2024, 8:03 pm
MANILA – A party-list lawmaker said Wednesday the Philippines' bilateral labor agreements (BLAs) with other countries must have teeth to protect the rights of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). OFW Party-list Rep. Marissa Magsino made the statement after the Kuwaiti government lifted its… Read More
DA urges livestock farmers to report sick animals to prevent outbreaks
June 26, 2024, 7:31 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI) on Wednesday urged livestock farmers to report sick animals to prevent outbreaks in the country. This came after the DA-BAI depopulated 94 imported goats from the United States in “secluded” farms in Pampanga and… Read More
PH entering 'railway renaissance' – DOTr exec
June 26, 2024, 7:03 pm
MANILA – The country is about to enter a “railway renaissance” period after the completion of a unified network of railways that would bolster the economy and regional cooperation, an official of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. In her speech at the PhilRailway Tech Conference… Read More
Boost fire prevention info drives, Lacuna prods village execs
June 26, 2024, 6:09 pm
MANILA – Mayor Honey Lacuna on Wednesday called on village officials in the city to boost their information dissemination efforts on fire prevention amid the consecutive fires that occurred in the city. During the distribution of aid to fire victims in Tondo district, Lacuna said residents… Read More
DILG orders probe on SWAT members' presence in Pasig private event
June 26, 2024, 6:04 pm
MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Wednesday ordered an investigation into the presence of a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team in a private event in Pasig City. In a statement, Abalos said he received reports regarding the… Read More
BOC: P20.7-M undeclared foreign currencies seized since Jan.
June 26, 2024, 5:34 pm
MANILA – Government agencies involved in countering money laundering activities have confiscated over PHP20.7 million worth of undeclared foreign currencies since the start of this year. In a statement Wednesday, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported that the amount was confiscated in 83… Read More
PBBM’s legacy hemodialysis center to save thousands of kidney patients
June 26, 2024, 5:17 pm
MANILA – The government can save thousands of indigent Filipinos suffering from kidney problems who have to undergo dialysis, through the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) Hemodialysis Center, House of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said Wednesday. Romualdez… Read More
Dela Rosa to skip House hearing on drug war
June 26, 2024, 5:15 pm
MANILA – Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Wednesday said he will not attend the House of Representatives inquiry into the war on drugs of the previous administration upon the advice of the Senate leadership. Dela Rosa made this reaction after the House Committee on Human Rights approved on… Read More
Book tickets in advance, take advantage of lower airfares – CAB
June 26, 2024, 5:04 pm
MANILA – The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) is encouraging air passengers to book tickets in advance and take advantage of the lower airfares in July due to the downgrade in fuel surcharge. In a televised briefing on Wednesday, CAB Administrative Division officer in charge Clarabel Anne Lacsina… Read More
