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Phivolcs records Taal phreatic events for 3 days
May 16, 2024, 2:57 pm
MANILA – Taal Volcano's main crater had a short phreatic event Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The state seismologist's Main Crater Observation Station recorded the "short-lived" phreatic event at 8:54 a.m. It lasted about 3 minutes and produced… Read More
Gov't begins crackdown on unconsolidated PUVs
May 16, 2024, 2:54 pm
MANILA – Traffic enforcers will begin their crackdown against unconsolidated public utility vehicles (PUV) on Thursday following a 15-day grace period since the deadline of the consolidation deadline on April 30. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said enforcers… Read More
PBBM steps in on CDO water woes, says MVP agrees to continue supply
May 16, 2024, 2:52 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said business tycoon Manny V. Pangilinan, who owns the Cagayan de Oro Bulk Water, Inc. (COBI) through Metro Pacific Water, has agreed to restore water supply in Cagayan de Oro City until the government finds a long-term solution to its water supply… Read More
ASEAN, China reaffirm commitment to Declaration of Conduct in SCS
May 16, 2024, 2:33 pm
MANILA – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China have reaffirmed their commitment to the full implementation of the Declaration of Conduct (DOC) in the South China Sea amid reports of suspected reclamation activities in Sabina Shoal, an uninhabited feature located within the… Read More
Prelate to lawmakers: Help strengthen, not break families
May 16, 2024, 2:26 pm
MANILA – A Catholic prelate on Thursday urged lawmakers to focus on efforts to strengthen the bond of Filipino families instead of breaking it. "I urge members of Congress to reconsider the proposed divorce bill and instead focus on promoting policies and programs that support marriage,… Read More
'Atin Ito' advance team reaches Bajo de Masinloc, gives aid to fishers
May 16, 2024, 2:16 pm Updated on May 16, 2024, 8:28 pm
MANILA – The "Atin Ito Coalition" on Thursday announced that its advance team had managed to breach the Chinese blockade at Bajo de Masinloc (also known as Scarborough Shoal) and succeeded in delivering fuel and food packs to Filipino fisherfolk in the area. In a social media, post, the group… Read More
DSWD to host ASEAN forum on reinforcing delivery of social services
May 16, 2024, 1:36 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to host the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) forum aimed at strengthening the delivery of social services for disaster risk reduction and climate resilience, in Makati City on May 16-17. The two-day forum is… Read More
Daet diocese caretaker named
May 16, 2024, 1:25 pm
MANILA – The Archdiocese of Caceres has appointed a diocesan administrator of the Diocese of Daet in Camarines Norte province, nearly two weeks after it was declared “sede vacante”. The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) news website on Thursday reported that Archbishop… Read More
OPAPRU: BARMM parliament did good job in ensuring region's progress
May 16, 2024, 12:45 pm
MANILA – The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) "has done more than enough" to foster stability and development in the region, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) said on Thursday. OPAPRU chief Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. made the remark during… Read More
Marcos: El Niño or La Niña, gov’t always ready to help
May 16, 2024, 12:41 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has assured the Filipinos that the government is ready to assist at all times, be it in times of drought or the looming rainy season. Speaking at the distribution of assistance to farmers, fisherfolk and other beneficiaries affected by extreme drought… Read More
ACG: Cybercrime complaints down 30% from Jan. 1 to May 9
May 16, 2024, 12:40 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported Thursday that the number of cybercrime complaints from Jan. 1 to May 9 has dropped by almost 30 percent. Citing its latest data, the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group logged a total of 6,151 complaints over the period, compared to 8,775 in the same… Read More
CHED, USAID launch fellowship program for senior academic officials
May 16, 2024, 12:36 pm
MANILA – More innovative and high-impact programs in the country’s higher education are expected with the launching of the Higher Education Innovation Leaders Fellowship Program by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The… Read More
DOLE to comply if Congress will amend wage hike law
May 16, 2024, 11:22 am
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday assured that it would comply if Congress decides to grant an across-the-board legislated wage increase for workers nationwide. In a statement, the DOLE said its function and duty is to ensure that minimum wage adjustments are… Read More
NFA welcomes Ombudsman ruling reinstating 72 supervisors
May 16, 2024, 11:17 am
MANILA – The National Food Authority (NFA) on Thursday expressed hopes for more suspension lifting following the order of the Office of the Ombudsman to reinstate 72 warehouse supervisors. "We are happy that our warehouse supervisors are back to work. Hopefully, all the other employees suspended… Read More
Senate bill filed to reform, strengthen PH coast guard
May 16, 2024, 11:16 am
MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has filed a bill seeking to reform and reorganize the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to build its capacities amid the continuing aggression of Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Gatchalian said he filed Senate Bill (SB) 2650, seeking to repeal… Read More
House OKs 3 bills enhancing benefits for seniors, PWDs
May 16, 2024, 11:13 am
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading three measures seeking to expand the benefits of senior citizens and persons with disability (PWDs). During the plenary session, the chamber approved through voice voting House Bills (HB) 10312, 10313, and 10314, all… Read More
DBM OKs release of P87M to uplift tobacco industry
May 16, 2024, 10:13 am
MANILA – The Department of Budget Management and Development (DBM) has approved the release of PHP87.632 million to the National Tobacco Administration (NTA) in line with the administration’s push to bolster support for the tobacco industry. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman approved the… Read More
AFP eyes heightened defense, security ties with Sweden
May 16, 2024, 10:12 am
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is looking to have more partnerships with Sweden in terms of defense and security. This came following the courtesy call of Brig. Gen. Olle Hultgren, Military Adviser of the Department for Armament and Industry of Sweden's Ministry of Defense,… Read More
DOLE vows to assist Sofitel employees affected by shutdown
May 16, 2024, 9:17 am
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment on Wednesday said the agency is ready to assist around 500 employees of Sofitel Hotel in Pasay City who will be affected by its closure on July 1. Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said the agency has standby programs that could help those… Read More
CHR gives more access to vulnerable sector via complaint portal
May 16, 2024, 9:11 am
MANILA – The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has introduced its online complaint portal, dubbed as the CHR Management Information System Monitoring Outlet (CHR-MISMO). In a news release Wednesday, the CHR said the portal is part of its mission to connect with clients particularly the most… Read More
