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CSC urges civil servants to honor PH flag
May 28, 2024, 6:24 pm
MANILA – The Civil Service Commission (CSC) on Tuesday called upon government officials and employees to manifest patriotism by honoring the Philippine flag in observance of the National Flag Days from May 28 to June 12, 2024. In a statement, CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles reminded civil… Read More
Romualdez: Bravely wave PH flags amid bullying from outside forces
May 28, 2024, 6:21 pm
MANILA – House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Tuesday urged Filipinos not to be intimidated and instead, be brave by waving the national flag amid “bullying or intimidation” from outside forces. “In these times, when we face challenges and pressures from outside forces, let us not… Read More
DA: Food supply remains stable as agri losses hit P11.8-M due to Aghon
May 28, 2024, 6:12 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday assured an overall stable supply of food in the country despite the onslaught of Typhoon Aghon. In an interview, Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said agriculture damage due to Aghon now stands at PHP11.83 million, with the… Read More
Prelate to couples: Be fully prepared for marriage duties, hardships
May 28, 2024, 6:11 pm
MANILA – The Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan on Tuesday urged couples planning to tie the knot to make sure that they are fully ready to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of married life. “The Church urges that those intending to contract marriage discern with maturity their preparedness… Read More
SC orders QC trial for Quiboloy’s Davao cases
May 28, 2024, 5:53 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the transfer of venue of the sexual and child abuse charges against Apollo Quiboloy from Mindanao to Metro Manila. In a statement, the court said that pursuant to its constitutional power to order a change of venue to avoid a miscarriage of justice,… Read More
PNP chief: Heads must roll as another moonlighting cop caught
May 28, 2024, 5:52 pm
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said Tuesday that heads must roll over police officers' involvement in moonlighting activities, emphasizing the need for stricter personnel accounting measures. “Ang guidance, ang binibigyan is yung mga IMEG… Read More
PhilHealth hikes benefits for neonatal sepsis, bronchial asthma
May 28, 2024, 5:32 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has increased its benefit packages for neonatal sepsis and bronchial asthma in acute exacerbation. In a media forum on Tuesday, PhilHealth President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Ledesma said the corporation enhanced the… Read More
DA inspects supermarkets to ensure accessible, affordable meat options
May 28, 2024, 5:24 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday conducted trade checks in three supermarkets in Quezon City to ensure the availability of safe and affordable meat. In an ambush interview, DA Undersecretary for Livestock Deogracias Victor Savellano said the supermarket visit showed that… Read More
PH extends P1.15-M to boost ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly
May 28, 2024, 5:15 pm
MANILA – The Philippines has contributed USD20,000 (approximately PHP1.15 million) to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), reaffirming its support to inter-parliamentary cooperation across ASEAN, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday. The… Read More
VP asks dismissal of confidential funds cases
May 28, 2024, 4:50 pm
MANILA – Vice President Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio has formally asked the Supreme Court to dismiss three petitions questioning the propriety of PHP125 million in confidential funds in the Office of the Vice President (OVP) under the 2022 budget. In a 16-page consolidated comment filed before the… Read More
Abu Sayyaf sub-leader killed in Tawi-Tawi clash
May 28, 2024, 4:40 pm
MANILA – A sub-leader of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was killed in a counter-terrorism police operation in Tawi-Tawi province early Tuesday. In a media interview at Camp Crame, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said Udon Hasim was killed in a 30-minute… Read More
Ex-Wescom chief denies negotiating for 'new model' pact with China
May 28, 2024, 4:38 pm
MANILA – Former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Command (Wescom) chief Vice Adm. Alberto Carlos on Tuesday maintained that he did not negotiate with China regarding a "new model" agreement that aims to reduce tensions at Ayungin Shoal at the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In an… Read More
PH, Brunei ink pact on tourism, maritime cooperation, agri
May 28, 2024, 4:30 pm Updated on May 28, 2024, 8:34 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and Brunei Darussalam further strengthened their four-decade-old bilateral relations, signing on Tuesday at least three memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and one letter of intent (LOI) covering tourism, maritime cooperation, seafaring, and agriculture. The signing of the… Read More
DPWH: Over 1.3K km. of roads built, widened in NCR
May 28, 2024, 4:01 pm
MANILA – Over 1,300 km. of roads have so far been built and underwent rehabilitation in Metro Manila under the Marcos administration, the Department of Public Works and Highways - National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) reported on Tuesday. Some 1,386.14 km. of roads have been constructed, widened… Read More
SC clears fitness center of liability in client’s death
May 28, 2024, 3:44 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has cleared a local fitness center of liability over the death of a 59-year-old female client after a workout. In its 20-page decision promulgated on April 3 and published on May 21, the high court's 1st Division reversed the ruling of the Court of Appeals (CA),… Read More
Villanueva: 3 to 4 of Zubiri's ‘Solid 7’ open to join Senate minority
May 28, 2024, 2:54 pm
MANILA – Senator Joel Villanueva, one of the Senate's new "Solid 7" bloc led by Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri, on Tuesday disclosed that some of them are willing to join the minority under the new leadership led by Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero. In an ambush interview, Villanueva said… Read More
Marcos names retired RTC judge Felix Reyes as new PCSO chair
May 28, 2024, 1:21 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has named the former president of the Philippine Judges Association and retired Marikina Regional Trial Court (RTC) judge Felix Reyes as chairperson of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), Malacañang said Tuesday. Reyes, who was appointed… Read More
PH Navy won't recognize China fishing ban, tags move as 'provocative'
May 28, 2024, 1:19 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) will not be deterred in carrying out its mandate by China's unilateral fishing ban that includes maritime zones where the Philippines has sovereignty and jurisdiction, an official said Tuesday. "The PN does not recognize this provocative statement nor will we be… Read More
3 nabbed, P13.9-M shabu seized in NoCot drug sting
May 28, 2024, 12:24 pm
MANILA – Law enforcers seized nearly PHP14 million worth of shabu and arrested three suspects, including an alleged high-value target (HVT), in North Cotabato province early Tuesday. In a report, Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) chief Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta identified… Read More
Marcos arrives in Brunei for 2-day state visit
May 28, 2024, 11:44 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived in Brunei Darussalam on Tuesday for a two-day state visit. The airplane carrying the President and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, along with the official delegation, arrived at the capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan at 10:01 a.m., the… Read More
