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Comelec firm on legality of poll automation deal with Miru
June 26, 2024, 4:43 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday maintained the legality of the poll automation contract it has entered into with South Korean service provider Miru Systems for the May 2025 midterm elections. Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia, however, said he would keep mum on… Read More
LTFRB seeks license suspension of PUJ driver in body-shaming case
June 26, 2024, 4:37 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Wednesday recommended the suspension of the license and issuance of a fine to a public utility jeepney (PUJ) driver who body-shamed a passenger. In an order signed by LTO National Capital Region Regional Director Zona… Read More
House panel to PNP: No taking of photos of EJK victims at hearings
June 26, 2024, 4:09 pm
MANILA – House Human Rights Committee chairperson Bienvenido "Benny" Abante Jr. on Wednesday warned the Philippine National Police (PNP) officers that they would be held in contempt if they would not stop taking photos of the alleged extrajudicial killings (EJK) victims’ families who were… Read More
MARINA backs DMW policy not to allow PH seafarers to sail in warzones
June 26, 2024, 4:09 pm
MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on Wednesday expressed support for the Department of Migrant Workers’ (DMW) policy not to allow Filipino seafarers to sail on ships attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, and other high-risk areas. “No value or money can… Read More
PTFoMS hails CA junking of Bantag’s plea to dismiss murder raps
June 26, 2024, 4:04 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) has hailed the Court of Appeals’ (CA) dismissal of former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) director general Gerald Bantag’s petition challenging the murder case filed against him in connection with the killing of broadcaster… Read More
3,881 student-tutors trained for DSWD’s ‘Tara, Basa!’
June 26, 2024, 4:02 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to conduct capability building for college student-beneficiaries of select state universities and colleges (SUCs) and local government-run universities for this year’s implementation of the “Tara, Basa!” Tutoring… Read More
DICT: PH cybersecurity ‘significantly better’ now
June 26, 2024, 3:35 pm
MANILA – The Philippines’ cybersecurity is now ”significantly better,” the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said Wednesday, citing the country’s improved detection and response mechanisms. In a Palace briefing, DICT Undersecretary Jeffrey Ian Dy said the… Read More
$288-M digital infra project to boost free Wi-Fi coverage
June 26, 2024, 2:59 pm
MANILA – The recently approved $288-million Philippine Digital Infrastructure Project (PDIP) will expand the coverage of the free Wi-Fi program as the government moves to strengthen the country’s broadband connectivity. In a Palace briefing Wednesday, Department of Information and… Read More
Jollibee data breach could be related to global extortion activities
June 26, 2024, 2:58 pm
MANILA – The data breach affecting 11 million customers of Jollibee Foods Corporation could be part of a string of extortion or ransomware activities happening worldwide, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) said Wednesday. "Sa aming pagsisiyasat, maari itong connected sa marami pong extortion… Read More
DOJ: De Lima acquittal proof of PH's fair, efficient justice system
June 26, 2024, 2:55 pm
MANILA – The acquittal of former senator Leila de Lima on drug charges is a testament to the fairness and efficiency of the Philippines' criminal justice system under the Marcos administration, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Wednesday. “This court ruling is a proof of the country’s… Read More
Seawall protecting communities in Banton, Romblon completed
June 26, 2024, 2:48 pm
MANILA – A 168-lineal meter seawall project completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now benefits the residents of the coastal Barangay Poblacion in Banton, Romblon. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, Regional Office 4-B (Mimaropa) Director Gerald Pacanan said… Read More
NSC shrugs off militants' call for PH to 'demilitarize' WPS
June 26, 2024, 2:42 pm
MANILA – Demilitarizing the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is out of the government's options in dealing with issues on the disputed territory as such a move will only benefit China, a ranking National Security Council (NSC) official said on Wednesday. In a radio interview, NSC Assistant Director… Read More
New Virac bishop to faithful: Be armed with truth, love vs. evil
June 26, 2024, 2:05 pm
MANILA – Newly installed Virac bishop Luisito Occiano on Wednesday called on the faithful to be armed with truth, goodness, and love in battling societal ills. In his message during the installation rites at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral and Parish, Occiano said he is ready to face a… Read More
LPA to bring rains across Mindanao; unlikely to develop into cyclone
June 26, 2024, 1:59 pm
MANILA – A low pressure area (LPA) developed inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Wednesday and is embedded in the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), the weather bureau said on Wednesday. Benison Estareja of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services… Read More
PNP: Crackdown on drugs, illegal arms focus of 2025 polls preps
June 26, 2024, 11:34 am
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Wednesday it has begun security preparations for the 2025 midterm elections. In a statement, PNP chief Gen. Rommel Marbil said these preparations include outlining plans to curb the prevalence of illegal firearms, narcotics, and private armed… Read More
PH reaffirms strong defense ties with Brunei
June 26, 2024, 11:30 am
MANILA – The Philippines reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral defense ties with Brunei Darussalam. This came following the visit of a high-level delegation of Brunei's Defense Ministry to the Department of National Defense (DND) headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City last… Read More
DMW eyes strict measures to protect OFWs as Kuwait lifts visa ban
June 26, 2024, 11:07 am
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) would implement stricter measures to protect overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who would be deployed to Kuwait. In a news release Wednesday, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said they would also enhance their monitoring of the conditions… Read More
PH to host 32nd ASEAN armies' shooting tilt
June 26, 2024, 10:40 am
MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) is all set to host the 32nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Armies Rifles Meet (AARM) slated from Nov. 12 to 23, 2024. This came after Tuesday's comprehensive inspection of facilities at Camp O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac, which will be the venue of… Read More
Marcos eyes ending hunger as his legacy
June 26, 2024, 10:40 am Updated on June 26, 2024, 6:54 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said he wants ending hunger to be his lasting legacy. Speaking at the Walang Gutom Awards in Malacañang, Marcos recalled being asked during a media interview what he wanted to be his administration’s legacy. “And it was a question I… Read More
Comelec eyes massive info drive on online voting
June 26, 2024, 9:46 am
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) expressed hope that the use of the Online Voting and Counting System (OVCS) in the May 2025 midterm polls would lure more overseas Filipinos to sign up. "We will have a massive voters education campaign with regards to internet voting. We will… Read More
