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DA eyes use of drone tech for palay wet cropping season
June 10, 2024, 7:47 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said it is looking to utilize drone technology to help farmers in planting play (unhusked rice) for the wet season. In an interview, DA Undersecretary for Rice Industry Development Christopher Morales said it may increase efficiency in… Read More
MMDA offers registration for motorcycle academy in caravan
June 10, 2024, 5:44 pm
MANILA – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is offering registration to the public for its motorcycle academy in the two-day government caravan at Rizal Park in celebration of the 126th Independence Day. The MMDA booth also facilitates inquiries regarding verification of… Read More
PH, New Zealand strengthen defense ties with signing of MLSA
June 10, 2024, 5:41 pm Updated on June 10, 2024, 6:35 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and New Zealand have agreed to strengthen security and defense cooperation with the signing of a Mutual Logistics Support Arrangement (MLSA), Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said Monday. The signing is a follow-up to the bilateral meeting of President Ferdinand… Read More
BFP: P2-B funds to address absence of fire hubs, trucks in 110 towns
June 10, 2024, 5:39 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) on Monday said the more than PHP2 billion in funds released by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) would help build fire stations and provide firetrucks in towns across the country that still do not have these facilities. "This is a big help… Read More
PNP chief orders quick probe into erring cops' cases
June 10, 2024, 5:23 pm
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has ordered a speedy investigation into the administrative cases stemming from the involvement of police officers in various illegal activities. In a press briefing in Camp Crame, Quezon City, police spokesperson Col.… Read More
House reso filed urging UN to intervene in WPS dispute
June 10, 2024, 5:14 pm
MANILA – House Deputy Majority Leader Rep. Erwin Tulfo on Monday filed a resolution urging the government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), to sponsor a resolution before the United Nations (UN) General Assembly aimed at compelling China to stop unlawful actions in the West… Read More
Senator: Nothing illegal in Bagong Pilipinas hymn, pledge
June 10, 2024, 5:10 pm
MANILA – Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Monday defended the issuance of Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 52, saying its intention is to "foster a culture of good governance and progressive leadership across all government levels." MC 52, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin… Read More
Prelate to Filipinos: Pray for leaders, help defend freedom
June 10, 2024, 5:01 pm
MANILA – A prelate on Monday called on the faithful to pray for the country's leaders to act prudently to preserve the Philippines' independence amid geopolitical tensions and other issues. "Una ipagdasal po natin na maging maingat tayong lahat, ipagdasal natin ang ating mga leaders na sana… Read More
CHED: More PH HEIs now with globalization outlook as 65 HEIs join WURI
June 10, 2024, 4:42 pm
MANILA – More higher education institutions (HEIs) in the country now possess a globalization outlook with 65 PH HEIs joining the top 300 most innovative universities across the globe as per the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2024 report. Out of the 12,000 HEI entries worldwide,… Read More
Marcos brings over P190-M El Niño aid to Cagayan Valley
June 10, 2024, 4:34 pm
MANILA – Fulfilling the government’s commitment to provide relief to communities affected by the dry spell, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday led the distribution of various assistance, including over PHP190 million cash aid, to El Niño-affected communities in the Cagayan Valley… Read More
Lawmakers join call to totally ban POGOs
June 10, 2024, 4:22 pm
MANILA – Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on Monday joined the growing clamor for the government to declare Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) a serious national security threat and to come up with a statute ordering the latter’s total ban in the country due to… Read More
DSWD, La Castellana execs prioritize children in Kanlaon relief ops
June 10, 2024, 4:17 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development Western Visayas Field Office (DSWD FO-6) and local officials, led by La Castellana, Negros Occidental Mayor Alme Rhummyla Mangilimutan, have come up with strategies to further improve assistance for families affected by Mt. Kanlaon’s… Read More
Laity group: Enough remedies in place for 'on the rocks' couples
June 10, 2024, 4:08 pm
MANILA – A laity group on Monday said a divorce law is unnecessary as there are enough remedies for married couples who are experiencing hardships in their relationships. In a statement, the Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas (SLP) said it is pushing to further strengthen the people's knowledge of… Read More
Radio station condemns assault of reporter covering transport strike
June 10, 2024, 3:59 pm
MANILA – Radio station DZRH and its parent firm Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) condemned the alleged assault by members of transport group Manibela on its reporter Val Gonzales while covering a transport strike on Monday. In a statement, MBC-DZRH station manager and vice president for Legal,… Read More
Let cops do their jobs, PNP tells Quiboloy supporters
June 10, 2024, 3:39 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday appealed to supporters of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy to be calm and allow the police to perform their duties as law enforcers. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo made the call after Quiboloy's supporters… Read More
PTFoMS blasts Manibela for ‘violence’ vs. radio reporter
June 10, 2024, 3:24 pm Updated on June 10, 2024, 9:22 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) denounced the reported physical attack by members of Manibela against a radio reporter covering the transport strike staged by the group on Monday in Quezon City. In a statement, PTFoMS Executive Director Undersecretary Paul… Read More
New Senate building construction suspended, under review
June 10, 2024, 3:15 pm Updated on June 10, 2024, 5:15 pm
MANILA – The Senate leadership is set to review the construction of the new Senate building in Taguig City due to concerns over escalating costs. This, after Senate President Francis Escudero announced during the flag ceremony on Monday that he suspended its construction, which was originally… Read More
PNP deploys assets to aid commuters amid transport strike
June 10, 2024, 3:09 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it has dispatched vehicles to provide rides to commuters who might be affected by the three-day strike of transport group Manibela. "So far, we have not monitored any affected commuters but the NCRPO (National Capital Region Police… Read More
PBBM: P18-B Isabela solar farm a step to renewable energy-secure PH
June 10, 2024, 2:46 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday expressed elation on the construction of a 440-megawatt (MW) solar farm in Ilagan City, Isabela province, calling it a step towards the realization of the country’s renewable energy ambitions. Speaking at the signing of the Connection… Read More
DBM OKs 25 permanent posts for DepEd’s teacher education council
June 10, 2024, 2:34 pm
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the creation of 25 permanent positions for the Teacher Education Council (TEC) Secretariat under the Department of Education (DepEd). The new positions were included in the organizational structure and staffing pattern (OSSP)… Read More
