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OPAPRU: Cotabato chapel blast culprits to be punished
May 21, 2024, 12:02 pm
MANILA – The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) on Tuesday deplored the grenade attack at a Catholic chapel in Cotabato City, wounding two churchgoers. In a statement, OPAPRU chief Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said the blast which coincided with the… Read More
Marcos pitches PH as key player in Indo-Pacific
May 21, 2024, 11:48 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday touted the economic strengths of the Philippines as he positioned the country to become a key player in the Indo-Pacific region. Speaking at the 6th Indo-Pacific Business Forum at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Marcos cited the… Read More
DND chief: PBBM supports AFP capability upgrade
May 21, 2024, 11:07 am
MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is fully supportive of the ongoing efforts of the three major services of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to evolve into more capable units. "The PAF (Philippine Air… Read More
AFP chief, US Pacific Fleet head tackle regional peace efforts
May 21, 2024, 10:36 am
MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief, Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. and United States Pacific Fleet commander, Adm. Stephen Koehler met Monday to discuss ways to further uphold peace in the Indo-Pacific Region. "In their meeting, Gen. Brawner Jr. expressed his gratitude to Admiral… Read More
P2.8-B funds for BFP to boost modernization
May 21, 2024, 10:22 am
MANILA – The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has said the release of PHP2.880 billion in funds by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for the purchase of new fire trucks and emergency vehicles is a big boost to its ongoing modernization efforts. "About 100 municipalities are still to… Read More
PH remains low risk for Covid-19 amid new variants
May 21, 2024, 10:07 am
MANILA – The Philippines remains at low risk for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) amid reports of new variants monitored abroad, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday. The agency said it was in close coordination with international health authorities in monitoring newly… Read More
Marcos expresses support to new Senate President Escudero
May 21, 2024, 8:32 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday expressed his support to Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero, named Senate President replacing Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri. In a statement posted on social media, Marcos acknowledged Escudero’s track record and experience in the legislative.… Read More
Fair weather, isolated rain showers to prevail across PH
May 21, 2024, 8:24 am
MANILA – The country will continue to experience fair and warm weather due to the easterlies, the weather bureau said Tuesday. "Although there are cloud clusters monitored in some areas, these would only cause rain showers for a short period," Rhea Torres of the Philippine Atmospheric,… Read More
1st 20 ACMs for 2025 polls pass Comelec’s hardware test
May 21, 2024, 7:30 am
MANILA – The first 20 automated counting machines (ACMs) for 2025 elections have passed the hardware acceptance test (HAT), the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Monday. In a statement, the poll body said the ACMs delivered by the joint venture led by South Korean company Miru Systems,… Read More
Chocolate Hills mess caused by deficiencies in law – House panel
May 20, 2024, 9:54 pm
MANILA – House Deputy Majority Leader Erwin Tulfo on Monday found numerous loopholes in the law that led to the construction of structures, including the Captain’s Peak resort, in the world-famous Chocolate Hills in Sagbayan, Bohol. During the House Committee on Natural Resources hearing on… Read More
No Filipinos hurt in Mt. Ibu eruption in Indonesia – DMW
May 20, 2024, 9:50 pm
MANILA – No Filipinos have been reported hurt in the recent volcanic eruption in Indonesia, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said late Monday. “The Department of Migrant Workers, through its Migrant Workers Office in Singapore (MWO-SG), reports no Filipinos or overseas Filipino workers… Read More
Lawmaker wants jail time for ex-officials behind alleged China deal
May 20, 2024, 8:59 pm
MANILA – Former government officials behind the alleged “gentlemen’s agreement” with China should be held accountable if the supposed secret deal is proven true. Taguig City 2nd District Rep. Amparo Maria Zamora on Monday said they must be put behind bars. “Pagka talaga natukoy na natin… Read More
3 Manila housing projects to benefit city hall employees
May 20, 2024, 8:45 pm
MANILA – The housing program of the city government of Manila will prioritize its employees. At the flag-raising ceremony on Monday, Mayor Honey Lacuna assured city hall employees that the local government is looking after their welfare. “Sa pagkakataong ito, ang prayoridad natin ay ang ating… Read More
Senate urged to adopt House bill on RTL amendments before adjournment
May 20, 2024, 7:51 pm
MANILA – Leaders of the House of Representatives on Monday called on their Senate counterparts to consider their version of the bill amending the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL). House Bill (HB) 10381 is set for approval on Tuesday, a measure that seeks to restore the price stabilization and supply… Read More
MMDA: Info drive on light e-vehicles ban in NCR extended
May 20, 2024, 7:46 pm
MANILA – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Monday announced a one-week extension of its information campaign on the prohibition of e-bikes, e-trikes and other similar light vehicles on national roads that are under its jurisdiction. This came after the one-month grace… Read More
DA chief monitors rice, corn prices as PH prepares for La Niña
May 20, 2024, 7:28 pm
MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco “Kiko” Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday said he was personally monitoring the movement of prices of rice, corn, and other agricultural products as the country transitions from El Niño to La Niña weather. In compliance with President Ferdinand R. Marcos… Read More
Escudero is new Senate President
May 20, 2024, 6:39 pm Updated on May 20, 2024, 8:33 pm
MANILA – Senator Francis Escudero is the new Senate President effective Monday, replacing Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri who tendered his resignation. Escudero vowed to serve the interests of Filipinos, regardless of affiliations. "Nawa'y sa bawat salitang bibigkasin natin dito, nawa'y sa bawat… Read More
SC: Private plaintiff can't question bail, acquittal in criminal cases
May 20, 2024, 6:22 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday reiterated that a private complainant in a criminal case cannot question the grant of bail and acquittal in favor of the accused. The SC emphasized the rule anew in a Second Division ruling that affirmed the grant of bail and the subsequent acquittal of… Read More
Marcos condoles with Iran on death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi
May 20, 2024, 5:40 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. condoled the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash in a mountainous terrain near the Iran-Azerbaijan border, and said the Filipinos stand with the Iranian people in this “difficult time.” The helicopter was also… Read More
DOJ vows to earnestly pursue terror financiers
May 20, 2024, 5:24 pm
MANILA – Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday assured his office will earnestly pursue the criminal charges against financers of local terrorism following the filing of charges against a local firm for violation of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 10168, or the Terrorism Financing Prevention… Read More
