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PH, Japan foster closer parliamentary ties to open more opportunities
June 20, 2024, 2:50 pm
MANILA – Both the Philippines and Japan legislative bodies have renewed their commitment to fostering closer relations and cooperation through the strengthening of the Japan-Philippines Parliamentary Friendship League (JPPFL). “By working together, we can create more opportunities for trade,… Read More
Senators urge DFA to boost diplomacy after CCG harassment in Ayungin
June 20, 2024, 2:29 pm Updated on June 20, 2024, 6:35 pm
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) must strengthen its diplomatic mechanisms in dealing with the continued bullying and harassment by Chinese troops in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), several senators said on Thursday. Senate President Francis Escudero, Senate Minority Leader… Read More
VP Sara resignation effective July 19; no DepEd OIC yet – Palace
June 20, 2024, 2:28 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has yet to identify an officer-in-charge (OIC) for the Department of Education (DepEd) following the resignation of Vice President Sara Duterte as education chief, Malacañang said Thursday. “Sa July 19 pa effectivity ng resignation niya, wala pa OIC… Read More
PH Navy deploys missile boat to Western Mindanao
June 20, 2024, 1:27 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) on Thursday announced it has deployed one of its newly-acquired Acero-class missile gunboats to the Zamboanga City-based Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM), as part of efforts to boost its patrol and external defense capabilities. In a news release, NFWM… Read More
Nograles warns public vs. individuals posing as CSC employees
June 20, 2024, 12:33 pm
MANILA – Civil Service Commission (CSC) chairperson Karlo Nograles on Thursday warned the public about unscrupulous parties posing as officials and employees of the institution to solicit favors or disseminate false information. In a statement, Nograles said stakeholders should be wary of… Read More
AFP: Increasing Chinese aggression won't deter PH resupply missions
June 20, 2024, 10:20 am
MANILA – China's increasingly aggressive actions will not prevent the Philippines from carrying out rotation and resupply (RORE) missions to its troops in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said Thursday. “That is our obligation… Read More
PH, US troops build disaster relief warehouse in Batanes
June 20, 2024, 9:49 am
MANILA – Philippine Army (PA) engineering units and their counterparts from the United States Army have built a multi-purpose humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) warehouse in Batanes province. In a news release Thursday, PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said the HADR warehouse… Read More
Blinken, Manalo discuss Chinese ‘escalatory acts’
June 20, 2024, 9:48 am
MANILA – Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo spoke with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on Thursday about China’s “escalatory actions” in the West Philippine Sea, the State Department said. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the two top diplomats discussed… Read More
457 underboard nurses avail of gov't upskilling program
June 20, 2024, 9:42 am
MANILA – Some 457 nursing graduates have availed of the government’s Clinical Care Associate’s (CCA) Program which aims to help them pass the board exams and augment the number of nurses in the country. The Private Sector Advisory Council-Healthcare Sector Group (PSAC-HSG) bared this during… Read More
Rains continue over most parts of PH Thursday
June 20, 2024, 8:15 am
MANILA – Most parts of the archipelago will continue to experience rains due to the prevailing southwest monsoon, the weather bureau said Thursday. Occidental Mindoro, Romblon, Central Visayas, Western Visayas, and Mindanao will have scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. The Philippine… Read More
Improved Jose Panganiban port to boost trade in Bicol Region – PPA
June 19, 2024, 8:10 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) on Wednesday said the Jose Panganiban Port Improvement Project will boost trade and economy in the Bicol Region, particularly on export cargo operations in Camarines Norte. During the project’s groundbreaking ceremony, PPA General Manager Jay… Read More
DSWD warns 4Ps beneficiaries vs fake FB post on payout skeds
June 19, 2024, 6:36 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday said a certain misleading viral Facebook post regarding the schedules for grant payout for Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries is untrue. “The Department wishes to clarify that this information… Read More
Posting of 2025 poll bets’ SOCEs on Comelec website pushed
June 19, 2024, 6:34 pm Updated on June 19, 2024, 7:13 pm
MANILA – Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman George Garcia said Wednesday he is pushing for the statement of contributions and expenditures (SOCEs) of all candidates in the 2025 midterm election to be posted on the commission’s website to promote complete transparency. “Ipo-propose… Read More
NFA Council OKs sale of 'aging but good rice'
June 19, 2024, 6:19 pm
MANILA – The National Food Authority (NFA) Council announced Wednesday the approval of the Bigas 29 program, or the sale of “aging but good” rice stocks to select beneficiaries in Kadiwa sites starting July. "This program primarily aims to provide rice at an affordable price of PHP29 per… Read More
PCO offers free socmed content production training to gov’t agencies
June 19, 2024, 6:12 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) is looking to provide free assistance and training to all government agencies in producing content for social media. This as the government’s primary communication arm launched on Wednesday the Creator COMMUNITY Program to assist interested… Read More
House panel works with BFAR to empower Filipino fisherfolk in WPS
June 19, 2024, 4:40 pm
MANILA – The House Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources is closely coordinating with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to capacitate Filipino fisherfolk and protect their livelihood in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a statement on Wednesday, Bicol Saro… Read More
PCG sends BRP Gabriela Silang to sea exercise with Indonesia, Japan
June 19, 2024, 4:35 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday deployed BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) to join the Regional Marine Pollution Exercise (MARPOLEX) 2024 among the coast guards of the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan in Bacolod City next week. During the send-off ceremony for the 83-meter… Read More
DBM green lights DOH’s purchase of 141 medical vehicles
June 19, 2024, 3:58 pm
MANILA – The country’s healthcare system response capabilities will get a shot in the arm as the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the request of the Department of Health (DOH) to purchase 141 units of medical vehicles. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has approved the… Read More
US committed to a free Indo-Pacific – 7th Fleet commander
June 19, 2024, 3:57 pm
MANILA – US 7th Fleet commander Vice Admiral Frederick William Kacher reaffirmed his country's stance in upholding rules-based international law to promote a free and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) public affairs office chief Col. Xerxes Trinidad said… Read More
VP Sara resigns as DepEd chief
June 19, 2024, 3:13 pm Updated on June 19, 2024, 6:53 pm
MANILA – Vice President Sara Duterte stepped down as education secretary and vice chairperson of the government’s anti-communist task force, Malacañang announced on Wednesday. According to Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cheloy Garafil, Duterte went to Malacañang at 2:21… Read More
