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Tourism growth shows PH appeal as travelers' ‘destination of choice’
June 19, 2024, 2:48 pm
MANILA – The tourism industry’s growth in 2023 is an indication that the Philippines is fast becoming a “destination of choice” to both foreign and domestic tourists post-pandemic, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. In its latest data released on June 18, the Philippine Statistics… Read More
DOJ welcomes conviction of 4 cops in 2016 drug bust killings
June 19, 2024, 2:48 pm Updated on June 19, 2024, 4:51 pm
MANILA – Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla on Wednesday welcomed the conviction of four police officers who killed a father and son during an anti-illegal drug operation in 2016. Remulla regarded the conviction as proof that the country’s justice system exists and working. "This… Read More
U-turn slot under Quezon Ave. flyover off limits to trucks, buses
June 19, 2024, 2:47 pm
MANILA – Buses and trucks will be prohibited from using the U-turn slot under the Quezon Avenue flyover, both northbound and southbound, starting June 22. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said the closure of the U-turn slot is to give way to the installation of scaffolding… Read More
June 24 special non-working day in Manila
June 19, 2024, 2:12 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared June 24, a Monday, a special non-working day in the City of Manila to mark its 453rd founding anniversary. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, by the authority of the President, signed Proclamation 599 on Wednesday. “It is but fitting and… Read More
DFA denounces latest 'illegal, aggressive' Chinese actions in Ayungin
June 19, 2024, 1:55 pm Updated on June 19, 2024, 6:42 pm
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday denounced the “illegal and aggressive actions” of the Chinese near the Ayungin Shoal on June 17, which severely injured a Philippine Navy personnel and damaged Filipino vessels. In a statement, the DFA expressed "grave concern"… Read More
Senator wants probe into alleged anti-vax propaganda by US military
June 19, 2024, 12:22 pm
MANILA – Senator Imee Marcos said Wednesday she has filed a resolution seeking an inquiry into the alleged anti-vaccine propaganda by the United States military during the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. In Senate Resolution 1052 filed on June 18, Marcos cited an article published… Read More
Marbil orders 85% of police out on field duties
June 19, 2024, 11:56 am
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco D. Marbil on Wednesday ordered a nationwide intensification of patrol operations across all regional, provincial, city, and municipal police stations as part of ongoing efforts to make Filipino communities safer. In a… Read More
Tulfo eyes probe on MRT-3’s ‘incompatible’ Dalian trains
June 19, 2024, 10:32 am
MANILA – Senator Raffy Tulfo on Wednesday said he would schedule an investigation after the sine-die adjournment to look into the 48 unutilized Dalian trains of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) 3 due to unresolved incompatibility issues with the railway system. In a news release, the chairperson of… Read More
PH, US start 2nd edition of 'Cope Thunder' drills
June 19, 2024, 10:12 am
MANILA – The second iteration of the Cope Thunder exercises between the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and its US counterparts started Tuesday in Clark Air Base, Mabalacat, Pampanga. In a news release Wednesday, PAF spokesperson Ma. Col. Consuelo Castillo said approximately 1,000 PAF personnel… Read More
July 17-23 of every year is National Disability Rights Week
June 19, 2024, 10:11 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared July 17 to 23 of every year as “National Disability Rights Week" in a bid to raise awareness and uphold the rights of persons with disabilities. In the two-page Proclamation No. 597 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on June 13… Read More
Legarda: Love of country ‘crucial driving force’ in national growth
June 19, 2024, 9:34 am
MANILA – The love of country that Dr. Jose Rizal showed is an important trait that modern Filipinos should emulate to overcome challenges, Senator Loren Legarda said Wednesday. In a statement, Legarda said fostering patriotism is a crucial driving force in national development, enabling… Read More
China has no right to damage PH assets within EEZ: AFP chief
June 19, 2024, 8:52 am Updated on June 19, 2024, 4:56 pm
MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. scored China for its latest act of "reckless and aggressive" harassment that targeted a rotation and resupply (RORE) mission for Filipino troops manning the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) in Ayungin Shoal in the West… Read More
CHED boosts internationalization; globally-ranked PH HEIs now at 86
June 19, 2024, 8:30 am
MANILA – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Tuesday said it is intensifying internationalization efforts to support higher education institutions (HEIs) in the country. In an ambush interview, CHED chairperson J. Prospero de Vera III noted a “significant increase” in the number of… Read More
Rains continue to prevail across PH
June 19, 2024, 8:25 am
MANILA – Most areas in the country will continue to experience rains due to the prevailing southwest monsoon, the weather bureau said Wednesday. This will bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over Palawan and Mindanao, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services… Read More
DA: P29/kg rice at Kadiwa sites to benefit 30% target population
June 19, 2024, 12:49 am
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said the 30% target population, including those with weaker purchasing power, will benefit from the sale of PHP29 per kilogram of rice in various Kadiwa sites. "Ang intensyon noon is para sa targeted beneficiary na mostly iyong mga… Read More
10 flagship programs unveiled on UP’s 116th founding anniversary
June 18, 2024, 10:28 pm
MANILA – University of the Philippines (UP) President Angelo Jimenez on Tuesday unveiled the 10 flagship programs under his Strategic Plan 2023-2029 as part of the school’s weeklong celebration of its 116th founding anniversary. The flagship programs include academic excellence; inclusive… Read More
Japan, PH to strengthen defense ties
June 18, 2024, 8:55 pm
MANILA – House of Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez and Japanese Speaker Fukushiro Nukaga have committed to enhancing the defense and security cooperation between the Philippines and Japan, as well as to expand trilateral cooperation with the United States. In a statement on Tuesday,… Read More
House probe sought on issuance of special resident visas
June 18, 2024, 8:46 pm
MANILA – A House leader on Tuesday filed a resolution seeking a congressional inquiry into the issuance of special resident visas and the delayed registration of births as possible avenues enabling the influx of Chinese nationals in the Philippines. In filing House Resolution 1771, Deputy… Read More
DOE vows to boost environment for investments, innovation in LNG
June 18, 2024, 8:30 pm
MANILA – The Department of Energy (DOE) has vowed to create an “enabling environment” for investments and innovation in liquefied natural gas (LNG), recognizing its use as a substitute fuel while the country accelerates its green transition and builds its natural gas capacity. The government… Read More
PBBM OKs laws on new Bacoor schools, engineering offices in provinces
June 18, 2024, 8:05 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed into law several measures seeking to establish new schools in Bacoor City, Cavite and district engineering offices of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in various provinces. Marcos signed Republic Act (RA) 12007 and 12008 on… Read More
