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Senate panel backs institutionalization of PBBM's 4PH program
May 20, 2024, 5:13 pm
MANILA – The Senate Committee on Urban Planning, Housing and Resettlement on Monday expressed its full support to the passage of pending measures seeking to institutionalize the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Senate Bill Nos. 2409 and 2108… Read More
Over 9K passengers affected, flights canceled due to technical glitch
May 20, 2024, 5:04 pm Updated on May 20, 2024, 6:18 pm
MANILA – About 9,240 passengers have been affected by the delays and consequent flight cancellations due to the technical issue with the navigational air traffic management system at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Monday. Data from the Manila International Airport Authority… Read More
9 Filipinos recruited as scammers in Myanmar, Laos repatriated
May 20, 2024, 4:39 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday reported the repatriation of nine more Filipinos who were promised decent work abroad but ended up in scam hubs. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the latest batch of eight repatriates arrived on May 18 from Thailand… Read More
Senate panel cites ex-PDEA agent in contempt for ‘continuously lying’
May 20, 2024, 4:19 pm
MANILA – The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Monday cited former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent Jonathan Morales in contempt for "continuously lying" before the panel. The motion was made after Senator Jinggoy Estrada failed to get a concrete answer from… Read More
Buy meds from authorized sources – FDA
May 20, 2024, 4:15 pm
MANILA – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday reminded the public to purchase registered medicines from authorized clinics or pharmacies, following reports of doctors selling drugs or medicines to their patients. “Ibig sabihin, hindi naman bawal bumili sa isang doctor, ngunit,… Read More
S. Korean 'trafficking escort' faces PH resident visa revocation
May 20, 2024, 4:14 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration's (BI) Immigration Protection and Border Enforcement (I-PROBES) has recommended the revocation of the permanent resident visa of a South Korean national who was arrested after attempting to depart with his five victims to Armenia transiting through the United… Read More
DSWD, NACC tighten watch vs. syndicates engaged in selling of babies
May 20, 2024, 3:43 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) expects the illegal selling of babies and children using social media to stop after the National Authority on Child Care (NACC) and the Women and Children Protection Center of the Philippine National Police (PNP) busted a syndicate… Read More
DILG orders NAPOLCOM to strip Bamban mayor of police powers
May 20, 2024, 3:40 pm
MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Monday said he has ordered the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) to initiate proceedings to revoke Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo's control over the local police within her jurisdiction. “Local… Read More
Dengue cases down from March to April
May 20, 2024, 3:33 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) has reported a 3 percent decrease in dengue cases nationwide amid frequent isolated thunderstorms and rainshowers. From April 7 to 20, the dengue cases dropped to 5,211 from 5,380, which was recorded from March 24 to April 6. A total of 59,267 dengue cases… Read More
NSC exec: China arrest of WPS 'trespassers' another scare tactic
May 20, 2024, 3:33 pm
MANILA – An official of the National Security Council (NSC) on Monday shrugged off China's latest announcement that it would arrest and detain for up to 60 days foreigners who will trespass on what it claims as its maritime territory in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In an interview with PTV's… Read More
DILG chief: Canadian suspect 'major player' in P9.6-B shabu haul
May 20, 2024, 3:26 pm
MANILA – The government is getting closer to unmasking those behind the PHP9.6 billion shabu shipment intercepted in Alitagtag, Batangas last month following the arrest of Canadian Thomas Gordon O’ Quinn, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. said… Read More
Navigation system 'technical issue' delays NAIA flights
May 20, 2024, 3:14 pm
MANILA – A number of flights departing from and arriving at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Monday were delayed due to a technical issue with the navigational air traffic management system. In an advisory sent at 1:05 p.m., the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)… Read More
2 'moonlighting' SAF commandos axed over brawl inside posh village
May 20, 2024, 3:04 pm
MANILA – Two members of the Philippine National Police Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) were relieved from their posts for their involvement in an alarm and scandal incident inside the Ayala Alabang Village in Muntinlupa City. In a statement Monday, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO)… Read More
Ex-ES Ochoa denies knowledge of PDEA ops vs. Marcos, actress
May 20, 2024, 1:52 pm
MANILA – Former executive secretary Paquito Ochoa on Monday denied the claim of former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent Jonathan Morales that he ordered the halt of an alleged surveillance operation against then-senator Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and actress Maricel Soriano in 2012.… Read More
OPAPRU: P4-B PAMANA funds to hasten dev't in conflict-hit areas
May 20, 2024, 1:20 pm
MANILA – The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) on Monday thanked the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for the release of PHP4 billion in funds for the implementation of key projects under its "Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan" (PAMANA) program.… Read More
Marcos: 15K hectares given to agrarian beneficiaries this year
May 20, 2024, 12:17 pm
MANILA – Over 15,000 hectares of land have been distributed to some 9,000 beneficiaries of the agrarian reform program so far this year, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Monday. Speaking at the distribution of land titles and support services to agrarian reform beneficiaries in Central… Read More
PH Air Force gets 2 more T-129 attack helicopters
May 20, 2024, 12:05 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has formally received two more Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T-129 'Atak' helicopters. In a Facebook (FB) post on Sunday, the PAF's 15th Strike Wing said it received the two helicopters, with tail numbers 1505 and 1506, in simple rites presided by Air… Read More
DA chief extends importation ban on onions
May 20, 2024, 11:41 am
MANILA – Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday said the agency is set to extend the existing importation ban on onion as the supply of the agricultural product remains stable. The DA earlier projected onion harvest output of 89,384.99 metric tons (MT) from… Read More
OCD working to ensure 'casualty-free' La Niña
May 20, 2024, 10:50 am
MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has said it was ramping up preparations to ensure zero casualties during the La Niña phenomenon. “We should step up our efforts and work together towards zero casualties. That is the first thing, no deaths and the safety of everyone. Then, of course,… Read More
P2.8B released for BFP’s firetrucks, emergency vehicle acquisition
May 20, 2024, 9:36 am
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released a total of PHP2.880 billion to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) for the purchase of nearly 300 firetrucks and emergency vehicles in line with its ongoing modernization efforts. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman approved the… Read More
