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PCG ship now on patrol in Escoda Shoal
September 26, 2024, 2:43 pm
MANILA – A ranking National Security Council (NSC) official on Thursday said a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship is now patrolling off Escoda (also known as Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. This is contrary to claims made by some sectors who alleged that the Philippines surrendered from… Read More
Fast handling time seen with new US visa application hub
September 26, 2024, 2:15 pm
MANILA – Applicants processing their US visas would only take less than 10 minutes to finish the first two steps in their application once the new US Embassy Visa Application Center (VAC) opens on Saturday. The VAC at the Parqal Building in Parañaque City will handle the collection of photo,… Read More
Galvez says OPAPRU 2025 budget investment in peace
September 26, 2024, 2:10 pm
MANILA – The PHP7.094 billion proposed 2025 budget of the Office of Presidential Adviser on Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) is now up for Senate plenary deliberation after passing the committee deliberations on Wednesday. Presidential Peace Adviser… Read More
Better incentives await medium, large businesses in QC
September 26, 2024, 2:03 pm
MANILA – Medium and large enterprises in Quezon City will benefit from the enhanced incentives following the approval of a new ordinance by Mayor Joy Belmonte. On Thursday, the city government announced that Belmonte signed Ordinance No. SP-3296, S-2024, which updates and improves the city’s… Read More
House legislative initiatives bring in encouraging economic results
September 26, 2024, 1:28 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives' legislative initiatives have brought in "encouraging results" in sustaining the country's economic growth, according to Speaker Martin Romualdez. In his speech before the adjournment of session on Wednesday night, Romualdez highlighted the role of Congress… Read More
PBBM bares admin’s 2025 senatorial slate
September 26, 2024, 11:31 am Updated on September 26, 2024, 1:53 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday announced the administration’s 12 prospective senatorial candidates for the 2025 midterm elections. The 2025 senatorial slate was divulged during the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas Convention 2024 at the Philippine International… Read More
PH needs comprehensive missile defense system: AFP chief
September 26, 2024, 10:51 am
MANILA – The Philippines needs a comprehensive missile defense to fully protect its territory under the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said on Wednesday. Brawner was asked whether the military is planning to… Read More
DBM to BARMM, Sulu: Maintain status quo after SC ruling
September 26, 2024, 9:44 am
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Thursday urged the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and Sulu to maintain “status quo,” following the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision to exclude the province from the region. In a statement, DBM Secretary Amenah… Read More
PH hailed for advancing ties with EU as Marcos hopes to do more
September 26, 2024, 9:27 am
MANILA – The Philippines has been praised for its “excellent work” in advancing its relationship with the European Union (EU), one of the country’s top development partners. In a meeting in Malacañang Wednesday, EU Ambassador-designate Mariomassimo Santoro told President Ferdinand R.… Read More
Tropical cyclone likely to develop this weekend
September 26, 2024, 7:35 am Updated on September 26, 2024, 11:44 am
MANILA – Cloud clusters being monitored inside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) are likely to develop into a tropical cyclone over the weekend, a forecaster said Thursday. "These cloud clusters have a slim chance of developing into a tropical cyclone within 24 to 48 hours," Benison… Read More
Higher airport fees to begin by Sept. 2025
September 26, 2024, 6:00 am
MANILA – The new operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Wednesday reiterated that higher airport fees would be implemented in September next year. "Many have speculated on fee adjustments at NAIA," the New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) posted on the airport's Facebook page. The… Read More
House approves PHP6.352-T budget for 2025 on final reading
September 25, 2024, 9:50 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday night approved on the third and final reading the proposed PHP6.352-trillion national budget for 2025. With 285 affirmative votes, 3 negative votes and zero abstention, the chamber approved House Bill 10800 or the 2025 General Appropriations… Read More
Magnitude 4.6 quake jolts Occidental Mindoro
September 25, 2024, 9:49 pm
MANILA – A magnitude 4.6 earthquake jolted Occidental Mindoro on Wednesday night, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The tectonic quake struck 14 km. northeast of Looc at 7:37 p.m. It was 43 km. deep. Intensity III was felt in Batangas City, while Intensity… Read More
CCC: Students play vital role in PH climate action
September 25, 2024, 9:00 pm
MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) noted that students play a vital role in the country’s fight against climate change and the promotion of gender equality. In a news release on Wednesday, the CCC said the wide-ranging impacts of climate change, including rising global temperatures,… Read More
House terminates plenary debates on OVP budget for 2025
September 25, 2024, 7:45 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday terminated its deliberation on the proposed budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) for 2025. Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong, budget sponsor, said there was no representative from the OVP to assist him in defending the budget… Read More
Comelec sets raffle date to determine party-list order of listing
September 25, 2024, 7:16 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has scheduled the raffle for party-list organizations to determine the order of listing in the official ballot on Oct. 18. “For the 2025 National and Local Elections, the raffle shall be conducted at 9 a.m. 18 October 2024, or at any later date… Read More
CFO: Filipino marriage migrants continue to rise
September 25, 2024, 7:09 pm
MANILA – The number of Filipinos abroad who married or have become partners of foreign nationals has continued to rise, the Commission on Overseas Filipinos (CFO) said on Wednesday. While the data has been high since 2007, the number significantly dropped in 2020 because of the coronavirus… Read More
4Ps grantees need to follow medical, school rules to receive cash
September 25, 2024, 6:58 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday reminded the beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to continue complying with conditions in their "oath of commitment" to continue receiving the cash grants from the government. “Kung wala po… Read More
Westbound portion of R. Magsaysay Blvd to close for 4 months
September 25, 2024, 6:30 pm
MANILA – The westbound portion of R. Magsaysay Blvd., Manila will be partially closed for four months for drainage construction activities starting this week, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Wednesday. In a social media post, the DPWH-North Manila District Engineering… Read More
DOJ rules out immediate deportation for Tony Yang
September 25, 2024, 6:25 pm
MANILA – Justice Secretary Jesus Remulla said Wednesday the government would file possible criminal charges against businessman Tony Yang instead of immediately deporting him. In an interview with reporters, Remulla said the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) 10 (Northern Mindanao) is… Read More
