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2 most-wanted suspected rapists in QC nabbed
May 28, 2024, 10:51 am
MANILA – Two rape suspects tagged as most wanted persons (MWPs) in Quezon City were arrested in separate operations on Monday, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said Tuesday. In a statement, QCPD Director Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan said 31-year-old Randy Baloncio, tagged as the No. 4… Read More
PBBM to DSWD, other agencies: Ensure aid for ‘Aghon’ victims
May 28, 2024, 9:43 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday directed the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and other government agencies to ensure the continued delivery of assistance and relief services to individuals affected by Typhoon Aghon. Before leaving Manila for a two-day… Read More
Marcos off to Brunei state visit, Singapore defense summit
May 28, 2024, 8:41 am Updated on May 28, 2024, 9:58 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday morning headed to Brunei Darussalam for a two-day state visit and Singapore for a defense summit. Marcos will be in Brunei until Wednesday upon the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah. The President… Read More
DBM OKs creation of 5K DepEd non-teaching positions
May 28, 2024, 7:49 am
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the creation of about 5,000 non-teaching positions in schools supervised by the Department of Education (DepEd) nationwide. In a news release on Tuesday, the DBM said the creation of new non-teaching positions for Fiscal Year… Read More
Wind signals lifted as 'Aghon' weakens
May 28, 2024, 7:28 am
MANILA – The weather bureau on Tuesday lifted tropical cyclone wind signals hoisted in several areas as Typhoon Aghon slightly weakened. Aghon now packs maximum sustained winds of 130 kph near the center and gusts of up to 160 kph, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical… Read More
Marcos signs ‘Eddie Garcia Law’ to protect TV, movie workers
May 28, 2024, 7:10 am Updated on May 28, 2024, 2:58 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed a law on protecting and ensuring the welfare of movie and television industry workers, which stemmed from the demise of legendary actor Eddie Garcia while filming on set. Marcos signed Republic Act 11996 or the “Eddie Garcia Law" on May 24,… Read More
Vegetable supply stable despite Aghon
May 27, 2024, 9:58 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Monday there is a stable supply of vegetables despite the damage caused by Typhoon Aghon. In an ambush interview, DA Assistant Secretary for Operations U-Nichols Manalo added that strict monitoring is also being conducted to protect consumers from… Read More
NCSC hopes for swift passage of pro-senior citizen bills in Senate
May 27, 2024, 9:25 pm
MANILA – The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) is looking forward to the swift approval of the four bills that Filipino elderlies have been waiting for after getting the nod of the House of Representatives. These measures are House Bill (HB) No. 10312 or the proposed act enhancing… Read More
DMW: War-like conditions declared in 5 maritime areas
May 27, 2024, 7:50 pm
MANILA – Five areas have been considered as having "war-like" conditions and were included in the International Bargaining Forum (IBF) list, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reported Monday. Under Advisory No. 12-2024, the DMW said the Warlike Operations Areas are more dangerous for… Read More
Invest in gov't projects, DPWH urges private firms
May 27, 2024, 7:26 pm Updated on May 27, 2024, 9:06 pm
MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has urged the private sector to invest in government projects. “I firmly believe to be able to implement efficiently the projects of the government, we also encourage the participation of the private sector,” DPWH Secretary Manuel… Read More
SC orders Comelec, Miru to comment on suit seeking to annul contract
May 27, 2024, 7:21 pm Updated on May 27, 2024, 8:07 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc and Miru Systems Co. to file a comment on a petition questioning the PHP17.9-billion contract to automate next year's national and local elections. In a statement Monday, the tribunal said the poll body… Read More
PH protests China's fishing ban in SCS
May 27, 2024, 6:26 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government on Monday protested China's imposition of a unilateral fishing ban in the South China Sea (SCS) as it includes the maritime zones over which the Philippines has sovereignty and jurisdiction. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the… Read More
PNP: Relief from post part of probe into allegations vs. cops
May 27, 2024, 6:24 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday maintained that the relief of police officers from their posts is normal when there is an investigation into their alleged involvement in illegal activities. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo issued the reaction after Davao City Mayor… Read More
Budget chief assures no gov’t underspending for 2024
May 27, 2024, 6:24 pm
MANILA – Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Monday assured the public there will be no underspending this year, as she noted the changes made to ensure better government spending and disbursements. During the 2024 Philippine Economic Briefing in Pasay City, Pangandaman touted the steps taken… Read More
DSWD resolute to address needs of IPs cited in WB study report
May 27, 2024, 5:58 pm Updated on May 28, 2024, 10:24 am
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is determined to addressing issues sorted out on the World Bank (WB) report on indigenous peoples (IPs), Undersecretary Fatima Aliah Dimaporo said on Monday. Dimaporo, representing Secretary Rex Gatchalian, thanked the WB for the… Read More
Parts of Luzon under Signal No. 1 as Aghon moves away from PH landmass
May 27, 2024, 5:55 pm
MANILA – Some areas in Luzon remained under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 as Typhoon Aghon moved away from the Philippine landmass, the weather bureau said Monday afternoon. In its 5 p.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration… Read More
NBI, PNP allowed to secure cybercrime warrant
May 27, 2024, 5:03 pm
MANILA – Any authorized unit of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) may file an application for a cybercrime warrant, the Office of the Court Administrator (OCA) has clarified. Court Administrator Raul Villanueva, in a circular dated May 6 (OCA… Read More
Suspect in LTO exec’s slay falls in QC
May 27, 2024, 4:56 pm
MANILA – Authorities have arrested the suspect in the killing of an official of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Quezon City last week. In a press briefing at Camp Crame on Monday, Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said the special investigation task group… Read More
NFA triples rice buffer stock, assures ample supply for La Niña
May 27, 2024, 4:47 pm
MANILA – The National Food Authority (NFA) reported Monday it has tripled the volume of rice buffer stock through the new pricing scheme. In an interview, NFA officer-in-charge Administrator Larry Lacson said NFA warehouses secured 2.8 million bags of palay with its higher buying price range set… Read More
NoKor rocket debris to fall east of PH: PhilSA
May 27, 2024, 4:19 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) said debris from a rocket that North Korea is launching between Monday and midnight of June 3 is likely to fall east of the Philippines. PhilSA Director Marc Talampas told the Philippine News Agency that the country usually gets notifications about… Read More
