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Fair weather continues; danger level heat index forecast in 44 areas
May 22, 2024, 7:48 am
MANILA – Generally fair weather will continue to prevail across the country due to the easterlies, the weather bureau said Wednesday. The easterlies could also cause isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)… Read More
House passes bill on Rice Tariffication Law amendments
May 21, 2024, 8:38 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on final reading the measure seeking amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL). With 231 affirmative votes, 3 negative votes, and 1 abstention, the chamber approved House Bill 10381, which seeks to restore the price stabilization and… Read More
CA defers confirmation of DMW chief Cacdac
May 21, 2024, 8:32 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Tuesday deferred the confirmation of Hans Cacdac as secretary of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). “As of now, his appointment is deferred, but in case his oppositors withdrew opposition, he might be confirmed tomorrow (Wednesday),”… Read More
DA to probe diverted agri-products, build condemnation facility
May 21, 2024, 7:44 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture said Tuesday it is planning to build a condemnation facility to curb the alleged “diversion” of illegally imported agricultural products. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. made the statement after reports of smuggled imported agricultural… Read More
Universal social pension for seniors bill gets House final nod
May 21, 2024, 7:23 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved on the third and final reading a measure granting universal social pension to all Filipino senior citizens. With 232 affirmative votes, the chamber passed House Bill (HB) 10423, which seeks to expand the current social… Read More
House ethics panel approves recommended sanction vs. Alvarez
May 21, 2024, 7:18 pm
MANILA – The House committee on ethics and privileges on Tuesday agreed on a recommended sanction regarding the complaint filed against Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez for allegedly making seditious remarks about President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. In a press conference, House ethics panel… Read More
CAAP apologizes for latest system glitch; hopes issues fixed by Q3
May 21, 2024, 5:57 pm
MANILA – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has apologized for another system glitch that affected over 9,200 passengers and delayed and consequently canceled a number of flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Monday. "Muli kaming humihingi ng paumanhin,… Read More
Lying resource persons signal end to Senate's PDEA probe – lawmaker
May 21, 2024, 5:46 pm
MANILA – It’s time for the Senate to end its probe on the so-called “PDEA leaks” after it cited former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent Jonathan Morales and former National Police Commission employee Eric Santiago in contempt for "continuously lying" before the panel,… Read More
Comelec: Another 20K ACMs to arrive from S. Korea in August
May 21, 2024, 5:37 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is preparing for the delivery of another batch of 20,000 automated counting machines (ACMs) from South Korea which is expected in August. In an interview Tuesday, Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia said they are coordinating with the Bureau of… Read More
House optimistic for enhanced Senate collaboration under Escudero
May 21, 2024, 4:52 pm
MANILA – The leadership of the House of Representatives is looking forward to a “more harmonious” working relationship with the Senate under the stewardship of newly elected Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero. In a press conference on Tuesday, House Majority Leader Manuel Jose… Read More
China policy of detaining 'trespassers' in SCS violates UNCLOS: Manalo
May 21, 2024, 4:39 pm
MANILA – The Chinese government’s policy of detaining “trespassers” would be a violation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) if applied to areas beyond its jurisdiction in the South China Sea (SCS), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday. “We… Read More
CAAP probes training aircraft crash in La Union
May 21, 2024, 4:14 pm
MANILA – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is still determining the cause of the Cessna 172 training aircraft (RP-C6923) crash in the waters of Barangay Canaoay in San Fernando City, La Union on Tuesday morning. A flight instructor and a student pilot sustained minor… Read More
BI warns travelers vs. 'foreign currency fine' scam
May 21, 2024, 4:09 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday warned the public against unscrupulous individuals using the agency's name to scam people. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco issued the warning after the agency received a request for verification from a Filipino woman whose American partner was… Read More
Bamban Mayor Guo has ties with criminals –Hontiveros
May 21, 2024, 3:52 pm Updated on May 21, 2024, 6:17 pm
MANILA – Senator Risa Hontiveros revealed on Tuesday that Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo has ties with criminals, aside from the many red flags on her persona. In a statement, Hontiveros said documents submitted by Guo's company Baofu Land Development, Inc. to the Securities and Exchange… Read More
PH still waiting for Timor-Leste's decision on Teves
May 21, 2024, 3:42 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government is still waiting for Timor-Leste’s decision on ousted lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr., the Department of Justice said Tuesday. “Let’s give due respect to the courts of Timor Leste. They are a sovereign country with their own systems. As of now, we can only… Read More
Duterte admin execs: No gentleman's agreement with China
May 21, 2024, 3:32 pm Updated on May 21, 2024, 3:48 pm
MANILA – Former executive secretary Salvador Medialdea on Tuesday denied there was ever a "gentleman's agreement" on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) forged during official meetings between former president Rodrigo R. Duterte and Chinese President Xi. During the joint hearing of the Committee on… Read More
Comelec exceeds 3M target for new voter registrants
May 21, 2024, 3:12 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday vowed to ramp up voter registration activities for qualified Filipinos even as it breached its target of 3 million new voters for the 2025 midterm polls. "(We will) proceed until the very end. What is important is the assurance that they… Read More
PNP chief wants cops in 'security escort racket' dismissed
May 21, 2024, 2:46 pm Updated on May 21, 2024, 5:33 pm
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil on Tuesday said he wants all those involved in the moonlighting racket of two Special Action Force (SAF) commandos as security escorts of a Chinese national to be dismissed from the service. This came as Marbil ordered… Read More
DFA: No solid proof call on alleged ‘new model’ transpired
May 21, 2024, 2:31 pm
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has yet to receive solid proof that a call on the alleged “new model” in the Ayungin Shoal has transpired between a Chinese diplomat and a ranking Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) official. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo stood… Read More
PH dares China: Allow int'l inspection of Bajo de Masinloc
May 21, 2024, 1:15 pm
MANILA – An official of the National Security Council (NSC) on Tuesday challenged China to allow third-party inspectors to check the current environmental condition of Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal). "In the face of China's repeated denials, we call on China to open up Bajo de Masinloc to… Read More
