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Marcos: PH to continue defending what our ancestors fought for
June 12, 2024, 8:03 pm Updated on June 12, 2024, 8:08 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday urged Filipinos to show the world the country's might through their patriotism and unity to defend Philippine territory. “Ang ating mga ninuno ay hindi umurong sa digmaan, kaya’t tayo ay hindi rin tatalikod sa tungkuling ipagtanggol ang… Read More
BOC: PBBM’s 24/7 operation directive ‘very responsive’ to biz needs
June 12, 2024, 7:55 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s round-the-clock operation directive is “very responsive” to the needs of the business sector. “And, of course, the Bureau of Customs supports this very brilliant idea by the President and his order… Read More
DA bans imported birds, poultry products from Michigan
June 12, 2024, 6:27 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday announced the temporary importation ban on birds and poultry products from Michigan, USA. This came after the US Chief Veterinary Officer to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) reported the outbreak of the H5N1 subtype of… Read More
DSWD welcomes 4Ps grant expansion
June 12, 2024, 6:17 pm Updated on June 12, 2024, 6:43 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday welcomed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s approval of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program’s (4Ps) expanded cash grant as “incentive” for poor pregnant and lactating women. In a sectoral meeting in… Read More
Teves’ falsely accused claim ‘mere delaying tactics’ – DOJ
June 12, 2024, 6:15 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Wednesday the allegations made by expelled Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. that he has been falsely accused is a “mere imaginary and delaying tactic.” “The DOJ categorizes such statements as imaginary and a delaying tactic. While he… Read More
126 PDLs set free on Independence Day
June 12, 2024, 5:40 pm
MANILA – A total of 126 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) from various prison facilities nationwide were released during the country’s 126th Independence Day on Wednesday. In a news release, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Undersecretary Margarita Gutierrez and Bureau of Corrections… Read More
BI stops 3 OFW victims with altered visas at NAIA
June 12, 2024, 5:29 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday said it recently barred three overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from leaving the country after presenting passports with altered visas. According to the BI’s immigration protection and border enforcement section (I-PROBES), the victims were… Read More
DMW Mega Job Fair offers over 7K vacancies abroad
June 12, 2024, 5:08 pm
MANILA – People seeking to work abroad have flocked to the Mega Job Fair organized by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Wednesday in line with the 126th celebration of Philippine Independence Day. The DMW said a total of 23 land-based and sea-based recruitment agencies participated in… Read More
DepEd: TEC Secretariat appointment, teacher education still priority
June 12, 2024, 4:52 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday assured the public that teachers' education and appointments for the Teachers Education Council (TEC) Secretariat remain its priority. DepEd released its official statement following “insinuations of delay from advocacy groups.”… Read More
PH flag raised for 1st time at Sabina Shoal on Independence Day
June 12, 2024, 4:29 pm
MANILA – Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel aboard BRP Teresa Magbanua held a ceremonial flag-raising at Sabina Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Wednesday while surrounded by several Chinese vessels. In a Viber message to reporters, PCG spokesperson, Rear Admiral Armando Balilo said… Read More
Comelec: Miru ‘ready’ to deliver 110K ACMs for 2025 polls
June 12, 2024, 4:24 pm
MANILA – Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman George Garcia on Wednesday said the Miru Systems is ready to deliver the 110,000 automated counting machines (ACMs) for the 2025 mid-term elections. Garcia made the remark after he and other Comelec officials visited on Monday the facilities of… Read More
Increase in Chinese ships within 'acceptable' limits: Navy
June 12, 2024, 4:03 pm
MANILA – A ranking Philippine Navy (PN) official on Wednesday said the increase in China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) warships in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is "still within acceptable limits". Navy spokesperson for WPS Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad said the increase is within the… Read More
New PCG San Simon Station to boost disaster response in Pampanga
June 12, 2024, 3:56 pm
MANILA – The new station of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) undergoing construction in San Simon, Pampanga will boost coastal security and disaster response in the province. In a statement Wednesday, the PCG said the new station would be built on a 2,000 square-meter lot within the government… Read More
Marcos: PH foreign policy grounded on peace, nat'l interest
June 12, 2024, 1:58 pm
MANILA – The Philippines maintains an independent foreign policy that is anchored on peace and national interest, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Wednesday before foreign diplomats as the country celebrates the 126th anniversary of the proclamation of the nation’s independence. Marcos… Read More
Crime syndicates pretending as POGOs nat'l security concern: DND chief
June 12, 2024, 1:29 pm
MANILA – Crime syndicates pretending as Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) are a national security concern and must be stopped, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said. Teodoro made this comment on the sidelines of Swedish National Day celebration and… Read More
PHLPost issues ‘longest stamp’ for 2024 Independence Day
June 12, 2024, 1:09 pm
MANILA – In celebration of the 2024 Araw ng Kalayaan and the 125th anniversary of the First Philippine Republic of 1899, the Philippine Postal Corp. or PHLPost issued the “longest stamps” to set a new Guinness World Record. Considered the Philippines’ longest Postage Stamps, the sheetlet… Read More
DBM: Release of 2022, 2023 performance-based bonuses to proceed
June 12, 2024, 10:29 am
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) clarified on Wednesday that the release of the 2022 and 2023 performance-based bonuses (PBB) will proceed despite President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s order to review and overhaul the government’s evaluation and incentives schemes. Marcos… Read More
Filipino conjoined twins separated in Saudi Arabia
June 12, 2024, 10:15 am
MANILA – Filipino conjoined twin sisters Ayeesha and Akhizah Yusoph were successfully separated through a surgery facilitated by the Saudi Arabian government. The procedure was performed by pediatric surgeon Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah last June 6 at the King Abdullah Specialist Children's Hospital… Read More
Marcos: Spirit of freedom lives on PH fight vs. hurdles, oppression
June 12, 2024, 9:44 am Updated on June 12, 2024, 4:21 pm
MANILA – As the Philippines marks the 126th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said the true spirit of freedom can be seen in every Filipino’s fight against daily challenges and oppression. In his message for the Independence Day… Read More
PH Navy gets food donations from private sector for WPS troops
June 12, 2024, 9:16 am
MANILA – Private organizations have donated about 190 cases of assorted food items for troops manning the various detachments in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Navy (PN) has said. Philippine Navy chief Vice Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr. received the donation during a ceremonial hand-over… Read More
