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Lacson: More reforms underway in NFA operations
June 10, 2024, 2:20 pm
MANILA – More reforms are being implemented to ensure efficient and transparent operations in the National Food Authority (NFA), according to Administrator Larry Lacson. In an ambush interview over the weekend, Lacson said these include invitations for on-the-ground inspections of NFA warehouses… Read More
4 Siargao flights canceled due to bad weather
June 10, 2024, 2:15 pm
MANILA – Four flights between Siargao and Manila were canceled Monday due to bad weather. Among the canceled flights were PAL Express 2P 2971/2972, and CebGo DG 6837/6838 Manila-Siargao-Manila, according to the Manila International Airport Authority. The weather bureau on Monday said several… Read More
Soldiers seize firearms from abandoned NPA lair in SoCot
June 10, 2024, 1:59 pm
MANILA – Government forces seized assorted weapons and materiel from an abandoned lair of the New People's Army (NPA) in a remote area in South Cotabato province. Western Mindanao Command (Wesmincom) chief Lt. Gen. William Gonzales, in a news release on Monday, said soldiers from the 5th Special… Read More
Navy exec: China has no right to dictate PH actions within EEZ
June 10, 2024, 12:30 pm Updated on June 10, 2024, 2:12 pm
MANILA – China is not in the position to dictate any terms or conditions on what actions the Philippines can take in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), a ranking Philippine Navy (PN) official said on Sunday. PN spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad made… Read More
Marcos inaugurates biggest solar-powered irrigation project in Isabela
June 10, 2024, 11:18 am Updated on June 10, 2024, 5:53 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday inaugurated the Cabaruan Solar-Powered Pump Irrigation Project (SPIP) in Quirino town, Isabela, the biggest solar-powered pump irrigation system in the country. The Cabaruan SPIP, a project of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) under… Read More
OCD sends water filtration truck, response team to Negros Occidental
June 10, 2024, 11:06 am
MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) announced that it has deployed a water filtration truck along with a seven-member rapid deployment team to Negros Occidental to help communities affected by the eruption of Mount Kanlaon on June 3. In a statement Sunday night, OCD administrator… Read More
Senator files bill banning smartphone, gadget use during class hours
June 10, 2024, 10:34 am
MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday said he filed a bill seeking to prohibit the use of mobile devices and electronic gadgets in schools during class hours to minimize distractions and enhance learning. In a news release, Gatchalian said Senate Bill (SB) No. 2706, or the Electronic… Read More
'Habagat', easterlies to bring rain showers over parts of PH
June 10, 2024, 8:10 am
MANILA – Most parts of the country will get dampened with rain showers due to the southwest monsoon (habagat) affecting western Luzon and the easterlies, the weather bureau said Monday. In its 4 a.m. weather advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services… Read More
'Colorum' crackdown starts; transport groups counter with 3-day strike
June 10, 2024, 12:22 am
MANILA – There is no more escape for unconsolidated public utility jeepneys (PUJs) as the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will start apprehensions on Monday. In response, transport groups will stage a nationwide three-day strike. “’Yung mga nagwe-welga po sa… Read More
Marcos advocates for patriotism, promotes June 10-12 events
June 9, 2024, 8:19 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to join the government in celebrating the 126th Independence Day as he highlighted a series of activities to mark the commemoration on June 10 to 12. In a video message posted on social media Sunday, Marcos encouraged the public to… Read More
Lawmakers anticipate signing of maritime zones bill amid WPS bullying
June 9, 2024, 7:12 pm
MANILA – Enacting the Philippine Maritime Zones bill into law would strengthen the country’s stand against China’s aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez thus issued an appeal to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday to sign… Read More
PBBM to gov’t agencies: Support 2024 National ICT Summit
June 9, 2024, 5:16 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called on government agencies to take part in and support the 2024 National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Summit of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). The DICT, in partnership with the private… Read More
Gov’t hospitals urged to add hemodialysis units as CKD patients surge
June 9, 2024, 4:36 pm
MANILA – Amid the surge in the number of Filipinos living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), Quezon City 4th District Rep. Marvin Rillo urged public hospitals to avail of additional funding from the Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP). “We would urge all public hospitals to seek HFEP… Read More
Police colonel, 2 others held for carnapping
June 9, 2024, 3:45 pm
MANILA –A police lieutenant colonel is under investigation after his arrest over a complaint of carnapping. Lt. Col. Gideon Ines Jr., 52, was arrested on June 5 in Baclaran, Parañaque, for allegedly selling a rented multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). Also nabbed were his supposed accomplices, Michael… Read More
Marcos nominates Raymond Balatbat as ambassador to Saudi Arabia
June 9, 2024, 2:29 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has nominated career diplomat Raymond Balatbat as the new Philippine ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with concurrent jurisdiction over the Republic of Yemen. Surigao del Sur 2nd District Rep. Johnny Pimentel said the President nominated… Read More
Gov’t agencies told: Recite Bagong Pilipinas hymn in flag ceremonies
June 9, 2024, 9:59 am
MANILA – Malacañang has directed all government agencies to include the recital of the Bagong Pilipinas Hymn and Pledge in the conduct of their weekly flag ceremonies. The move aims to instill the principles of Bagong Pilipinas among government workers, according to Memorandum Circular (MC) No.… Read More
Chinese approval not needed; PH to continue Ayungin resupply
June 9, 2024, 9:56 am
MANILA – The Philippines will continue to "maintain and supply" its outposts in the West Philippine Sea, including the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, National Security Adviser Eduardo Año said Saturday as he chided China for suggesting it be notified for access to the feature. "We reaffirm… Read More
PH-China award, ‘a flagship of friendship’
June 9, 2024, 9:53 am
MANILA – Two days before the 49th anniversary of the Philippines-China diplomatic relations, six outstanding Filipinos were honored as the 2024 laureates of the Awards for Promoting Philippines-China Understanding (APPCU) on Friday night. Given recognitions at a gala dinner at the Manila Hotel… Read More
‘Habagat’ continues to affect western Luzon
June 9, 2024, 8:01 am
MANILA – The southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat”, will continue to affect the western section of Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) bared on Sunday. In its 4 a.m. forecast, the weather bureau said Palawan province will… Read More
Comelec goes to S. Korea to encourage registration
June 8, 2024, 8:30 pm
MANILA – Commission on Elections (Comelec) chair George Garcia on Saturday reiterated calls to Filipinos overseas to register and participate in the 2025 midterm elections. Speaking before the Online Voting and Counting System (OVCS) training/internet voting information drive in Busan, South… Read More
