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Marcos: Gov’t on top of Mt. Kanlaon eruption response
June 4, 2024, 7:12 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday assured the public of continued government action following Mt. Kanlaon’s eruption. In a video message posted on social media, Marcos said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), National Disaster Risk Reduction… Read More
GOCCs lauded for ‘undeniable’ role in national dev’t
June 4, 2024, 7:00 pm
MANILA – Senator Loren Legarda on Tuesday hailed Government Owned and Control Corporations (GOCCs) for their impressive dividend collections that are projected to surpass its PHP100 billion remittance in 2023. Speaking before the 13th Anniversary of the GOCC Governance Act of 2011, Legarda said… Read More
Senator wants Duterte included in Covid-19 supply probe
June 4, 2024, 6:27 pm
MANILA – Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros believes that former president Rodrigo R. Duterte should be included in the ongoing investigation of the Office of the Ombudsman on Pharmally deals with the government. In a statement, Hontiveros said Duterte should be included in the probe… Read More
Senators hail PBBM for signing law giving teachers add’l allowance
June 4, 2024, 6:18 pm
MANILA – Senators on Tuesday lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for signing Republic Act (RA) 11997 or “Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act” which increased the yearly teaching allowance of the public school teachers. Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., the principal author of the law in the… Read More
Dev't in Marcos admin’s infra program ‘substantial’ –NEDA
June 4, 2024, 6:15 pm
MANILA – There has been “substantial” development in the Marcos administration’s infrastructure flagship projects (IFPs) under the Build Better More program of the government, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said Tuesday. In a Palace press briefing, Socioeconomic… Read More
PCG heightens alert after Kanlaon eruption
June 4, 2024, 6:09 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Negros Island is on alert to assist local government units (LGU) and other concerned agencies in ensuring the public’s safety following the eruption of Mount Kanlaon. In a statement on Tuesday, PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armando Balilo said the… Read More
MARINA to roll out full online processing for seafarers
June 4, 2024, 5:24 pm Updated on June 4, 2024, 8:05 pm
MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will soon roll out full online services for seafarers and other maritime stakeholders to streamline processes and applications. During the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas media briefing on Tuesday, MARINA National Capital Region Director Marc Anthony… Read More
DPWH: P70-M evacuation hub in Pasig to boost disaster response
June 4, 2024, 5:12 pm
MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Tuesday reported the completion of an evacuation center building in Pasig City, which would help boost the disaster response operations in Metro Manila. In a statement, DPWH National Capital Region (NCR) director Loreta Malaluan said… Read More
AFP: Soldiers aboard BRP Sierra Madre have right to defend themselves
June 4, 2024, 5:09 pm
MANILA – Filipino soldiers aboard the ship BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) in the West Philippine Sea's (WPS) Ayungin Shoal have the right to defend themselves, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said Tuesday. Brawner said Filipino soldiers aboard BRP Sierra Madre are… Read More
MRT-7 partial operations to begin Q4 2025
June 4, 2024, 4:53 pm
MANILA – A 12-station portion of the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) will be operational by the final quarter of 2025, an official of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Tuesday. These 12 stations include North EDSA, Quezon Memorial Circle, University Avenue, Tandang Sora, Don… Read More
PH Covid-19 cases increase slow, manageable – DOH
June 4, 2024, 4:32 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said it has observed a slow increase in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases which are tagged as mild, making all regions remain at low-risk status. Latest DOH data showed that the average number of daily reported cases for the week May 21… Read More
PH, UAE eye deeper ties, increased trade
June 4, 2024, 4:31 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are looking to strengthen their bilateral relations, with the Middle Eastern country hinting at increased investments in Manila. During his courtesy call on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos at… Read More
Baguio faithful warned vs. group’s solicitation scam
June 4, 2024, 4:25 pm
MANILA – The Diocese of Baguio on Tuesday cautioned the public against a religious group asking for donations. In a social media post, the diocese said the group 'Filipino Katoliko' is composed of men clad in white clergy cassocks who are seeking financial support from individuals, business… Read More
Taiwan extends visa-free entry to Filipinos until July 2025
June 4, 2024, 4:09 pm
MANILA – Taiwan has extended its visa-free entry program for Philippine passport holders until July 31, 2025. The announcement was made by the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs-Bureau of Consular Affairs on June 4, renewing for another year its “trial visa-free entry” for nationals of its… Read More
DA ramps up efforts to address spike in ginger price in MM
June 4, 2024, 3:53 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said it is ramping up efforts to address the price spike of ginger in Metro Manila amid a supply shortfall and growing demand from the processing industry. This came after the prevailing ginger price in Metro Manila hit PHP280 per kilogram… Read More
PH reaffirms commitment to uphold rights, welfare of refugees
June 4, 2024, 3:49 pm
MANILA – Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Tuesday assured that the Philippines is "taking great strides towards an active role" in upholding the rights and welfare of refugees. Remulla made the assurance in a statement read by DOJ Undersecretary Raul Vasquez in Manila, ahead of the… Read More
Comelec processes over 3.3M voter applications
June 4, 2024, 3:27 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday said it has received 3,368,999 applicants for voter registration since the start of voter sign-up activities last February. Based on its latest data, the Comelec said the figure is composed of 1,734,890 females and 1,634,109 males. The… Read More
PBBM's socialized housing improved with high-quality amenities
June 4, 2024, 3:09 pm Updated on June 4, 2024, 3:19 pm
MANILA – Speaker Martin Romualdez on Tuesday said the socialized housing projects under the Marcos administration's flagship Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program have improved significantly, with high-quality amenities made affordable to Filipinos. During the site inspection of the… Read More
PNP: Reward to help resolve case of cop slain in 'rido' settlement
June 4, 2024, 2:34 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday is hopeful that the reward for any information on the killing of a police officer assigned as a security escort of a Maguindanao del Norte mayor would help bring the crime's perpetrators to justice. In a press briefing at Camp Crame, PNP… Read More
PH, Netherlands seek to forge stronger defense ties
June 4, 2024, 2:11 pm
SINGAPORE – Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren have vowed to further step up their bilateral defense and security relations, notably in the areas of combatting cybercrimes and espionage. Meeting on the sidelines of the 21st International… Read More
