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Cloudy skies, isolated rains expected over PH Sunday
June 2, 2024, 8:20 am
MANILA – The easterlies will continue to affect the eastern sections of Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, the weather bureau said on Sunday. In its 24-hour weather forecast issued at 4 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Metro… Read More
Teodoro meets with counterparts from Lithuania, Canada, NZ
June 1, 2024, 8:36 pm
SINGAPORE – Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. held a series of bilateral talks with his counterparts from Lithuania, Canada and New Zealand on Saturday, aimed at deepening and broadening defense and security cooperation. On the sidelines of the 21st International Institute for Strategic… Read More
DMW assures all-out support for 2 convicted OFWs on Brunei death row
June 1, 2024, 3:55 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) assured two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) on death row in Brunei of the government’s continuing support. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac visited OFWs Edgar Puzon and Cyrile Tagapan at the Maraburong Prison Facility 1 in Keriam, Tutong District,… Read More
Marcos’ red line vs. harming Filipinos in WPS signals proactive PH
June 1, 2024, 3:41 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s public declaration that the Philippines will "respond accordingly" in case a Filipino gets willfully killed in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is a “clear” indication that the country is becoming more proactive in its approach amid Chinese… Read More
DTI says more firms commit to price freeze for basic commodities
June 1, 2024, 1:57 pm
MANILA – More major manufacturers of basic necessities and prime commodities have committed to implementing a voluntary price freeze in support of Filipino consumers amid rising prices of goods and the ill effects of the El Niño phenomenon, the Department of Trade and Industry announced on… Read More
P25-M worth of illegal vapes seized Jan-May – DTI
June 1, 2024, 1:46 pm
MANILA – The government has confiscated more than PHP25 million worth of illegal vape products in the first five months of the year, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported on Saturday. The DTI seized PHP25,874,175 worth of illegal vape products, surpassing the agency's total illegal… Read More
P4.5-M marijuana seized in Pasay City
June 1, 2024, 11:43 am
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs - Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) reported on Saturday that it has intercepted a parcel containing 323 grams of kush with an estimated street value of PHP4.5 million in Pasay City. According to District Collector Yasmin Mapa, the high-grade marijuana… Read More
Marcos, Lithuanian PM agree to uphold int'l rules-based order
June 1, 2024, 11:02 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonyte have agreed to uphold international rules-based order in the pursuit of peace and security, the Palace said on Saturday. According to a news release by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), both… Read More
PBBM: Brunei, Singapore trips to advance PH economic, security agenda
June 1, 2024, 10:38 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vowed on Saturday to build on the gains of his successful trips to Brunei Darussalam and Singapore to advance the country’s economic and security agenda. Marcos made the commitment after arriving at the Villamor Airbase in Pasay City at 3:58 a.m. on… Read More
PH to embrace role as peacemaker in pitch for UN Security Council bid
June 1, 2024, 10:19 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Friday the Philippines will embrace its role as a trusted partner, credible pathfinder, and committed peacemaker, as he made a pitch for the country’s candidacy to the United Nations (UN) Security Council for the 2027-2028 term. In his speech… Read More
Marcos calls for sovereign equality of states
June 1, 2024, 9:58 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday emphasized the need to reaffirm the sovereign equality of all states amid the challenges that blur the way for a united community of nations. In his historic address for the 21st International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La… Read More
PBBM: Killing a Filipino in WPS, ‘very close to an act of war’
June 1, 2024, 8:47 am
MANILA – The killing of a Filipino in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) amid escalating tensions would be very close to an "act of war," President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said. During the question-and-answer portion of the 21st International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue… Read More
Cloudy skies, isolated rains over PH Saturday
June 1, 2024, 7:12 am
MANILA – The easterlies, which is affecting the eastern sections of Southern Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao, will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms over Metro Manila and the rest of the country on Saturday, the weather bureau said. In its 4 a.m.… Read More
PH committed to address WPS dispute through dialogue, diplomacy
May 31, 2024, 10:04 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday said the Philippines is committed to address the maritime dispute in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) through dialogue and diplomacy. In his keynote address at the opening of the 21st edition of the International Institute for Strategic Studies… Read More
US shunning FTA due to domestic politics; nothing to do with PH
May 31, 2024, 8:43 pm Updated on May 31, 2024, 10:28 pm
MANILA – The United States’ reluctance to pursue a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines at the moment has nothing to do with the country but with the Western nation’s domestic politics, an American senator explained Friday. In an interview in a Makati hotel, visiting Democrat… Read More
Set clear policy on unregistered car sale, mortgage, Poe tells LTO
May 31, 2024, 8:27 pm
MANILA – Senator Grace Poe on Friday urged the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to ensure that policies for its plans to penalize the unregistered sale or mortgage of vehicles are clear. "The agency needs to ensure that the systems are in place for a smooth rollout of the policy," Poe said in a… Read More
34 kids in conflict with law graduate from elementary, senior high
May 31, 2024, 7:14 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday commended 34 Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) residing at the National Training School for Boys (NTSB) for finishing their elementary and senior high school education under the Jose Fabella Memorial School - Tanay… Read More
NFA hits 97% of target palay purchase for H1 2024
May 31, 2024, 7:03 pm
MANILA – The National Food Authority (NFA) on Friday said it had already reached 97 percent of its target palay procurement for the first half of the year with the new pricing scheme. This is equivalent to 2.93 million bags of palay, which is close to the NFA's 3.08 million bags target purchase.… Read More
SG President sees 'warmer' diplomatic ties with PH under PBBM admin
May 31, 2024, 6:56 pm
MANILA – Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam is expecting "warmer" diplomatic relations between Singapore and the Philippines under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Shanmugaratnam made the remark during his bilateral meeting with President Marcos on Friday at The… Read More
Lawmaker pushes for Anti-Road Rage Act following Makati shooting
May 31, 2024, 6:35 pm
MANILA – The road rage killing in Makati City early this week underscored the urgency of enacting pending measures in Congress penalizing aggressive, hostile and violent behavior of motorists on the road. Road rage incidents that result in serious injuries or even death of a person will likely… Read More
