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PBBM names new officials in OP, DepEd, PRC
June 21, 2024, 3:55 pm Updated on June 21, 2024, 5:48 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed a new set of officials in various government agencies, according to a list released by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Friday. In a Facebook post, the PCO said Marcos named new officials to the Office of the President,… Read More
PhilHealth hikes hemodialysis package rate to P4K per session
June 21, 2024, 3:45 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has increased the benefit package rate for hemodialysis to PHP4,000 from PHP2,600 per session, the Department of Health (DOH) said Friday. In a statement, DOH Secretary and PhilHealth Board chair Teodoro Herbosa said the increase… Read More
3 cops face raps for hazing of rookie officer in Isabela
June 21, 2024, 3:40 pm
MANILA – Criminal complaints have been filed against three police officers involved in the alleged hazing of a rookie in Isabela province, a ranking official of the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday. PNP Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group (IMEG) chief Brig. Gen. Warren de Leon… Read More
Comelec: Over 18K posts up for grabs in 2025 midterm polls
June 21, 2024, 3:36 pm
MANILA – More than 18,000 national and local positions are up for grabs in the May 2025 midterm polls. Based on Commission on Elections (Comelec) data released on Friday, 18,271 elective posts will be contested involving 14 different positions next year. For national positions, 12 senatorial… Read More
Doubled Korea, US arrivals eyed amid tighter visa rules for Chinese
June 21, 2024, 3:34 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) will “recalibrate” its efforts to further increase tourist arrivals from other source markets, including South Korea, the United States and Japan. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco made the statement Friday after admitting that the additional visa… Read More
PH's 1st missile corvette launched in S. Korea
June 21, 2024, 2:17 pm
MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. led the launch of the Philippines' first guided missile corvette built in South Korea. Teodoro and key Philippine defense and military officials graced the launch of the BRP Miguel Malvar (FF-06), at the shipyard of… Read More
AFP: 4 Chinese naval ships ‘challenged’ in Palawan waters
June 21, 2024, 2:10 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday said that it challenged four vessels of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) spotted sailing in the Balabac Strait in Palawan province. "On June 19, four PLAN vessels were monitored transiting within 12 nautical miles of… Read More
PH Navy to operationalize anti-submarine capabilities this year
June 21, 2024, 1:30 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) is bent on operationalizing its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities as it is now integrating its most modern naval and air assets to ensure development by this year. "The focus of the commander, Philippine Fleet (Rear Admiral Renato David) this year, is to… Read More
PBBM: Cavitex links seen to ease traffic flow in Greater Manila
June 21, 2024, 12:21 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday said the three milestone infrastructure projects establishing connector roads for the Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) are the fulfillment of his administration's promise to transform Filipinos’ lives by easing traffic flow in the Greater… Read More
PH commits to upholding refugees' protection, welfare
June 21, 2024, 11:08 am
MANILA – The Philippines has committed to sustaining and prioritizing the protection and welfare of refugees, political asylums, and stateless persons. Officials of the Department of Justice made this vow during the celebration of the first-ever National Refugee Day Forum at the Philippine… Read More
Pope Francis names new Baguio bishop
June 21, 2024, 10:26 am
MANILA – Pope Francis has appointed a new bishop of the Diocese of Baguio, over a year after the position has been vacant. The Vatican announced the appointment of 64-year-old Fr. Rafael Cruz on Thursday noon local time (6 p.m. Manila time), according to a report of the Catholic Bishops’… Read More
2 Las Piñas cops feted for prompt robbery response
June 21, 2024, 9:48 am
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) recognized two police officers for their swift response that led to the neutralization of an armed robber in Las Piñas City. In a news release on Friday, National Capital Region Police… Read More
PH to experience longest day Friday
June 21, 2024, 8:14 am
MANILA – The country will experience the summer solstice or the longest day and shortest nighttime on June 21, the weather bureau said. "Sunrise was 5:28 a.m. and sunset is (expected) at 6:38 p.m. – so around 13 hours daytime," Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services… Read More
Filipina Hajj pilgrim dies from extreme heat in Makkah
June 20, 2024, 10:22 pm Updated on June 21, 2024, 1:43 am
MANILA – A 37-year-old Filipina pilgrim died from extreme heat during the annual Hajj in Saudi Arabia, the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh said Thursday. Philippine Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Rommel Romato confirmed that the Filipina passed away on June 16 “due to extreme weather conditions.”… Read More
Pact inked to facilitate deportation of 'unwanted' Chinese nationals
June 20, 2024, 8:04 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice has partnered with the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII), to facilitate the deportation of illegal Chinese nationals detained at the Bureau of Immigration facilities across the country. On Thursday, the DOJ signed a… Read More
Lawmaker backs DMW plan to ban Pinoy seafarers on ships in hot zones
June 20, 2024, 7:56 pm
MANILA – A party-list lawmaker on Thursday expressed support for the Department of Migrant Workers' (DMW) plan to temporarily prohibit all Filipino seafarers from boarding ships that pass through waterways classified as high-risk or warlike zones by the International Bargaining Forum (IBF).… Read More
Senate probe on proliferation of fake birth certificates sought
June 20, 2024, 7:51 pm
MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has filed a resolution seeking to investigate the proliferation of fake birth certificates being used by unscrupulous individuals, including foreign nationals, to secure government-issued identification, evade immigration laws, and perpetrate crimes.… Read More
PAOCC: Freeze assets, deport POGO workers in Porac
June 20, 2024, 7:42 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has ordered the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to seek the freezing of the assets of foreign workers from the raided Philippine Overseas Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, who… Read More
Gov’t forms TWG to boost monitoring of special visa issuance
June 20, 2024, 6:45 pm
MANILA – A technical working group (TWG), led by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and includes members like the Board of Investments (BOI), has been formed to reinforce the monitoring of the issuance of special visa to foreigners eyeing to invest in the Philippines. BOI Director Ryan Ramos told… Read More
DSWD ‘prepared’ for La Niña phenomenon – execs
June 20, 2024, 6:19 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is prepared for the upcoming La Niña phenomenon, Special Assistant to the Secretary (SAS) for Disaster Response Leo Quintilla said on Thursday. During the weekly DSWD Media Forum at the Central Office’s New Press Center in… Read More
