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AFP: West PH Sea regular patrols continue amid China fishing ban
May 31, 2024, 2:18 pm Updated on May 31, 2024, 8:05 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Friday it would continue its regular patrol activities in the West Philippine Sea despite China's announcement of a unilateral fishing ban that intrudes on Manila's maritime zones. "For the part of the AFP, we are continuing, of course with… Read More
Cases filed vs. PCG personnel in extortion attempt
May 31, 2024, 1:53 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has filed criminal and administrative cases against one of its personnel allegedly involved in an extortion attempt on a job applicant. The PCG said the cases were filed against Petty Officer Third Class (PO3) Ibrahim Banota who allegedly attempted to… Read More
DILG, PNP honor slain cop, wounded colleagues in Tawi-Tawi clash
May 31, 2024, 1:19 pm
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) honored a police officer who was killed and two others wounded in a counter-terrorism operation in Tawi-Tawi province earlier this week. DILG Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. and PNP chief… Read More
PBBM greets VP Sara on her 46th birthday
May 31, 2024, 1:15 pm
MANILA -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. praised Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte's hard work and love for the country, as the latter turned 46 on Friday. "Happy Birthday, Inday Sara! Pinalalakas ng ‘yong sipag at pagmamahal sa bayan ang ating mga kabataan at kaguruan.… Read More
Fair weather, isolated rain showers to prevail over most of PH Friday
May 31, 2024, 8:15 am
MANILA – Most parts of the country will experience fair weather with isolated rain showers, the weather bureau said Friday. The frontal system affecting extreme Northern Luzon, however, will cause scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over Batanes and Babuyan Islands. Moderate to heavy rains… Read More
Tolentino apologizes over arrest of MMDA escorts
May 30, 2024, 9:18 pm
MANILA – Senator Francis Tolentino on Thursday apologized to the public after two of his escorts from the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) were apprehended Wednesday by members of the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) in Parañaque City for unauthorized use of… Read More
DOJ: PH’s request for Teves' extradition passes ‘1st screening’
May 30, 2024, 8:06 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday announced that the Philippine government's request for the extradition of ousted lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. has passed the first screening by Timor-Leste's Ministry of Justice. According to DOJ spokesperson Mico Clavano, the extradition… Read More
PH to complete environmental case vs. China in 'few weeks'- DOJ
May 30, 2024, 7:40 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday said the Philippine government might finalize the case against China for environmental damage in the West Philippine Sea in a few weeks. The DOJ is in continuous coordination with the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) to gather solid… Read More
PBBM to intervene in illegal sale of babies online - DOJ spox
May 30, 2024, 7:15 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intends to intervene to put an end to the illegal selling of babies through the Internet, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Thursday. The department is in talks with the Office of the President to address the illicit sale of babies online, according… Read More
High heat index to continue despite onset of rainy season
May 30, 2024, 7:01 pm
MANILA – Some areas in the country are likely to continue experiencing high heat indices despite the onset of the rainy season, an official of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Thursday. "Even though we officially declared the onset of… Read More
New survey should prompt Senate to pass economic Cha-cha
May 30, 2024, 6:35 pm
MANILA – Leaders of the House of Representatives on Thursday said the new nationwide survey indicating majority support for amending the 1987 Constitution should prompt the Senate to pass the proposed amendments to its restrictive economic provisions. Senior Deputy Speaker and Pampanga Rep.… Read More
DSWD gives P3.6-M aid to 'Aghon'-hit families hit
May 30, 2024, 5:51 pm Updated on May 30, 2024, 6:00 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has delivered assistance worth at least PHP3.6 million to families severely affected by Typhoon Aghon, DSWD spokesperson Irene Dumlao said on Thursday. “The DSWD, through its field offices (FOs), already handed over assistance to… Read More
Consumers flock to Kadiwa store in Manila
May 30, 2024, 5:49 pm
MANILA – Consumers on Thursday came in droves to buy affordable agri-fishery products as the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI) reopened its Kadiwa site at Brgy. 692 multipurpose hall in San Andres, Malate. In a Facebook post, the DA-BPI showed a long line of consumers… Read More
DSWD bats for passage of House bills for community dev't
May 30, 2024, 5:40 pm
MANILA – A senior official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday urged Congress to pass a bill institutionalizing the community-driven development (CDD) program through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services… Read More
Better healthcare urged after detection of 400 TB cases in Pasay jail
May 30, 2024, 5:32 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Thursday called on the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) to adopt healthcare improvement measures in prison facilities. The human rights body made the call following the detection of 400 suspected tuberculosis (TB) cases among persons deprived of… Read More
BI nabs 7 Chinese illegal workers in Batangas quarry
May 30, 2024, 5:15 pm
MANILA – Immigration authorities arrested seven Chinese nationals found to be illegally working in a quarry in Batangas province on Wednesday. In a news release Thursday, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said the operation was initially aimed at apprehending a certain Wang Zhenglai, 34, who has a… Read More
Gun-toting Chinese yields firearms, 'hacking equipment' in Makati
May 30, 2024, 4:49 pm Updated on May 31, 2024, 10:33 am
MANILA – An operation in response to a gun-toting complaint led law enforcers to the discovery of firearms and suspected hacking equipment from a Chinese national in Makati City. In a report on Thursday, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said the suspect identified as Yuhang… Read More
DHSUD cites private sector's 'growing' confidence in housing program
May 30, 2024, 4:40 pm
MANILA – The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has observed the private sector’s "growing confidence" in the administration's flagship Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program (4PH). DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar said the entry of Megawide Construction… Read More
PCSO welcomes ex-judge Reyes as new board chair
May 30, 2024, 4:34 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Thursday welcomed the appointment of retired Marikina Regional Trial Court Judge Felix Reyes as its new board chairperson. In a statement, PCSO general manager Mel Robles said Reyes' long and sterling record in government service would… Read More
DENR doubles water allocation for NIA rice contract farming program
May 30, 2024, 4:32 pm
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Thursday announced the doubled water allocation for irrigation in support of the National Irrigation Administration’s (NIA) rice contract farming program. From 3 cubic meters per second (CMS), the DENR will increase the… Read More
