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DA intercepts nearly 500 pigs amid fight vs. ASF
September 27, 2024, 5:28 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday said that it has intercepted almost 500 hogs amid the country’s fight against the African swine fever (ASF). This came amid the operations of DA-Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)’s various checkpoints in Metro Manila, nearby provinces,… Read More
DSWD well-prepared for Tropical Depression Julian
September 27, 2024, 4:54 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is well-prepared for the possible impacts of Tropical Depression (TD) Julian, an agency official said on Friday Assistant Secretary for Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) Irene Dumlao, also the DSWD spokesperson, gave the… Read More
Lalamove provides livelihood opportunities for PUV, PUJ drivers
September 27, 2024, 4:51 pm
MANILA – Lalamove, an on-demand delivery platform, has opened doors with livelihood opportunities for public utility vehicle (PUV) and public utility jeepney (PUJ) drivers under its nationwide “Tuloy Biyahe Program: Tsuper Onboarding Roadshow” program. In a news release on Friday, Lalamove… Read More
DepEd doubles teachers' vacation service credits from 15 to 30 days
September 27, 2024, 4:33 pm
MANILA – Public school teachers will now benefit from doubled vacation service credits (VSCs), the Department of Education (DepEd) said Friday. This came after DepEd Secretary Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara signed DepEd Order No. 13 series of 2024 increasing VSCs from 15 to 30 days. “The revised… Read More
US, Korea, Japan ink P1.6-B partnership on healthcare in BARMM
September 27, 2024, 4:29 pm
MANILA – The United States, South Korea and Japan have launched on Friday a PHP1.6 billion partnership to help the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) improve access to quality healthcare in the next six years. This will be a collaboration among the Japan International… Read More
No mass repatriation in Lebanon, PH mulls alert level 4
September 27, 2024, 4:26 pm Updated on September 27, 2024, 4:39 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government is “seriously considering” placing Lebanon under alert level 4 or mandatory evacuation as Israel continues to bombard Hezbollah targets in some parts of the country, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday. In a press briefing, DFA… Read More
RTWPB-6 sets public consultations on wage adjustments for October
September 27, 2024, 4:12 pm
MANILA – The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in Western Visayas (RTWPB-6) will hold public hearings next month to discuss potential minimum wage adjustments for private sector workers and domestic workers, also known as kasambahay. In a recent advisory, the wage board said the… Read More
Barbers cites need to revive death penalty to deter crimes
September 27, 2024, 3:09 pm
MANILA – House of Representatives Quad Committee (Quadcom) overall chairperson, Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on Friday pushed for the passage of key legislative reforms aimed at dismantling criminal syndicates, holding corrupt officials accountable and restoring peace and order in the country. During… Read More
PBBM to MisOcc LGUs: Stay vigilant vs. emerging threats
September 27, 2024, 2:49 pm Updated on September 27, 2024, 5:44 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. warned Friday the Misamis Occidental government against the potential comeback of terrorist groups, despite the declaration of an “insurgency-free” status in the province. “As we celebrate today these gains, we cannot rest here. We must remain… Read More
Resupply mission to BRP Sierra Madre completed Sept. 26 - AFP
September 27, 2024, 2:25 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have completed the resupply for the contingent aboard the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) stationed in Ayungin Shoal on Sept. 26, or two months after the last mission. A video clip provided by the AFP shows a… Read More
Ex-insurgents denounce armed violence, willing to work for peace
September 27, 2024, 1:34 pm
MANILA – Former rebels have condemned acts of violence of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front and expressed willingness to work with the government in attaining peace. The former rebels made the commitment in a two-page manifesto titled "A Call for… Read More
Quadcom says Cassandra Li Ong transfer to correctional ‘legal’
September 27, 2024, 1:11 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives Quad Committee (Quadcom) on Friday asserted that its order to transfer Philippine offshore and gaming operators (POGO) person-of-interest Cassandra Li Ong to the Correctional Institute for Women (CIW) was by the law. "We want to make it clear: Ms. Ong's… Read More
Court orders release of witness to alleged Davao jail murder
September 27, 2024, 1:11 pm
MANILA – A Muntinlupa court has ordered the release of Jimmy Fortaleza, an inmate-witness in the August 2016 execution of three Chinese drug lords inside the Davao Penal Colony which is currently being investigated by Congress. In a statement Friday, Bureau of Corrections Director General… Read More
Marbil to new CIDG chief: Restore integrity, rebuild public confidence
September 27, 2024, 11:50 am Updated on September 27, 2024, 12:45 pm
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has directed new Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Director Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III to lead a full-scale internal cleanup of the CIDG to restore its integrity and rebuild public confidence. “The… Read More
PBBM inaugurates Mindanao’s longest bridge
September 27, 2024, 10:35 am Updated on September 27, 2024, 1:02 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday led the inauguration of the 3.17-kilometer Panguil Bay Bridge Project, the longest sea-crossing bridge in Mindanao which aims to enhance connectivity and drive economic progress in the region. The PHP8.026-billion Panguil Bay Bridge Project of… Read More
PH Army holds 1st 'Katihan' patrol in Bulacan
September 27, 2024, 10:32 am
MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) is holding a six-day inaugural edition of the "Katihan" Patrol that aims to boost the operational capabilities of its participants. In a statement Thursday, PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said the send-off ceremony took place at the First Scout Ranger… Read More
PH denounces continuing NoKor ballistic missile launch
September 27, 2024, 10:26 am
MANILA – The Philippine government denounced North Korea’s continuing ballistic missile launches, describing the acts as a provocation that undermines regional peace and stability. In a statement Friday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) called on North Korea to “immediately cease”… Read More
Pangandaman confident of speedy passage of proposed 2025 nat'l budget
September 27, 2024, 8:58 am
MANILA – Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Friday expressed confidence about the immediate passage of the proposed PHP6.352-trillion national budget for 2025. The Department of Budget (DBM) chief thanked Senate President Francis Escudero and House Speaker Martin Romualdez for heeding… Read More
DFA calls for release of MV Galaxy Leader crew on World Maritime Day
September 27, 2024, 8:40 am Updated on September 27, 2024, 5:14 pm
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday night called for the immediate release of the crew of MV Galaxy Leader held captive by the Houthi group since November 2023. The department renewed its call on the occasion of the 2024 World Maritime Day as it recognized the… Read More
Envoy calls for renewal of commitment to PH-China ties
September 27, 2024, 8:37 am
MANILA – China’s ambassador to the Philippines has urged for a renewal of commitment to the two nations' diplomatic ties, calling on the country to work with China in advancing cooperation and promoting regional peace and stability. Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian said China-Philippines… Read More
