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‘Habagat’ to bring cloudy skies, scattered rains over parts of Luzon
June 8, 2024, 7:06 am
MANILA – The southwest monsoon or “habagat” will bring cloudy skies and scattered rains in several parts of Luzon, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecast cloudy skies with… Read More
NFA certain to meet target of 3.3-M bags of palay for 1H 2024
June 7, 2024, 6:33 pm
SAN ILDEFONSO, Bulacan – The National Food Authority (NFA) on Friday said its palay (unhusked rice) procurement for the first half of the year will reach 3.3 million bags, up from the earlier target of 3.08 million, due to its higher purchase price. In an interview on the sidelines of a series… Read More
PBBM directs Bicol LGUs to review disaster preparedness plans
June 7, 2024, 5:42 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday directed local government units in the Bicol Region to review their disaster preparedness plans as the Philippines enters the wet season. Part of the preparedness plan is putting in place evacuation procedures and having emergency supplies,… Read More
Kids’ group wants inclusion of 1st 1,000 days of life in 4Ps
June 7, 2024, 5:14 pm
MANILA – A group advocating against malnutrition and stunting on Friday called for the inclusion of the first 1,000 days of life in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) following tariff adjustments for protein-source foods. In a media forum, Malusog at Matalinong Bata (MMB) Coalition… Read More
LTO revenue collection up 34% from January to May
June 7, 2024, 5:12 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has recorded a 34-percent increase in revenue collection from January to May this year, compared to the same period in 2023. In a statement on Friday, LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said their total revenue for the first five months… Read More
NTF-WPS: Chinese vessel rams PH boat carrying sick military personnel
June 7, 2024, 4:51 pm
MANILA – The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) on Friday called the actions of the China Coast Guard (CCG) “barbaric and inhumane” after its vessels blocked and rammed a Philippine boat during a medical evacuation in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In… Read More
NFA: Tariff cut no effect on local palay procurement price
June 7, 2024, 4:33 pm
SAN ILDEFONSO, Bulacan – The National Food Authority (NFA) on Friday assured local farmers that the tariff cut on imported rice would not affect the agency’s higher buying price for local clean and dry palay. "Walang kinalaman iyong pagbaba ng tariff ng imported rice doon sa buying price ng… Read More
Senator wants accountability over 'info leak' in Porac POGO raid
June 7, 2024, 4:03 pm
MANILA – Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Friday said her panel is determined to look into the possible information leak during the recent raid of a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga. Hontiveros made the assurance after the "unfortunate" news… Read More
Naga Airport project to boost economic dev't in Bicol region: PBBM
June 7, 2024, 3:48 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Friday the New Naga Airport Development Project is among the key infrastructure projects that would boost economic development in the Bicol Region. During the distribution of land titles, support services, and financial assistance to farmers and… Read More
LRT-1 Cavite Extension to be completed by 2031
June 7, 2024, 3:33 pm
MANILA – The Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite Extension is expected to be completed by 2031, an official of the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) said on Friday. "[For] Phase 2 and 3, [we are] meeting with the DOTr (Department of Transportation) to be able to commence the… Read More
PAGASA declares end of El Niño but dry spell still likely in 6 areas
June 7, 2024, 3:14 pm
MANILA – The weather bureau declared the end of the El Niño phenomenon Friday, but noted that its effects could still be felt in some parts of the country. "This June, dry spell is forecast in Bataan, Pangasinan, Tarlac, and Zambales, while drought is likely in Apayao and Cagayan," Philippine… Read More
CAAP waives rebooking fees for Kanlaon-affected flights
June 7, 2024, 3:03 pm
MANILA – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Friday announced that rebooking fees for airline passengers affected by Mt. Kanlaon's eruption will be waived. CAAP spokesperson Eric Apolonio made the assurance in a radio program hosted by Senate Majority Leader Francis… Read More
Largest BPSF yet: 250K Davao del Norte beneficiaries get P913-M in aid
June 7, 2024, 3:00 pm
MANILA – A total of 250,000 Davao del Norte beneficiaries benefitted from over PHP913 million worth of government services, as well as cash, education and livelihood assistance, in the largest Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) so far of the Marcos administration being held in Tagum City,… Read More
DOTr seeks reduction in road crashes
June 7, 2024, 2:48 pm
MANILA – Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista on Friday ordered intensified enforcement of road laws and regulations to reduce road crashes. In a statement Friday, Bautista challenged the Land Transportation Office and its regional directors to cut the number of road… Read More
Private sector lauds gov’t modernization; sees stronger PH economy
June 7, 2024, 2:24 pm
MANILA – A private sector group lauded the modernization efforts of the Marcos administration on infrastructure and logistics sectors, noting that the country is poised to see “substantial improvements” in efficiency and economic growth. Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) lead convenor… Read More
PBBM: Over 30K land titles distributed to ARBs Jan-May
June 7, 2024, 2:12 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday reported that the government has distributed nearly 30,000 certificates of land ownership award (CLOAs) and electronic titles (e-titles) to agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) across the country during the first five months of the year. In… Read More
Public warned vs. vog as Taal emits high SO2
June 7, 2024, 2:09 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Friday warned the public against exposure from vog (volcanic smog) as Taal Volcano emitted high sulfur dioxide (SO2). The volcano emitted 11,072 tonnes of SO2 on Thursday. Its average SO2 emission is 8,294 tonnes/day… Read More
DSWD assures Kanlaon evacuees of more relief goods, potable water
June 7, 2024, 1:55 pm Updated on June 7, 2024, 1:56 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday assured displaced families and individuals by the Mt. Kanlaon eruption that more potable water and hygiene kits will be delivered to ensure their basic needs are met. “Ang DSWD po ay may ongoing partnership with local… Read More
On Migrant Workers' Day, DMW assures OFWs of continued gov’t support
June 7, 2024, 1:43 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) led the observance of the National Migrant Workers' Day on Friday, as it assured overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) of continued support from the government. In his video message, Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said that the DMW works tirelessly to serve… Read More
Comelec to require 2025 poll bets to submit campaign poster photos
June 7, 2024, 1:22 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will impose a new requirement for the election campaign in next year's midterm polls. In a statement Friday, Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia has proposed the submission of the latest photos of poll bets to be used in their campaign posters.… Read More
