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PAOCC monitoring ‘fake hospitals’ with POGO links
May 15, 2024, 3:47 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) said Wednesday it is monitoring hospitals with supposed links to illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). This as the PAOCC recently raided a hospital at Hobbies of Asia Building along Macapagal Avenue in Pasay City… Read More
PCG: 'Atin Ito' WPS mission, win for PH
May 15, 2024, 3:07 pm Updated on May 15, 2024, 9:39 pm
MANILA – The aid mission of civilian group 'Atin Ito Coalition' is already a victory for the Philippines even without the convoy reaching very close to the Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal), a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) official said on Wednesday. Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson… Read More
DILG to LGUs: Inspect water meters, report leaks immediately
May 15, 2024, 2:53 pm
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday directed local chief executives and village officials to regularly monitor water meters in their areas and immediately report leaks to their concerned providers. In a news release, DILG Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr.… Read More
PH Navy: 98 Chinese ships detected in WPS
May 15, 2024, 2:32 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) monitored 98 Chinese vessels of various kinds in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) from May 7 to 13. Based on the data from the PN released on Wednesday, these sightings can be broken down into the following: --eight China Coast Guard Vessels (CCGVs), two People's… Read More
Japan assures delivery of more capital ships to PCG
May 15, 2024, 2:25 pm
MANILA – Japan Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya on Wednesday assured the support of the Japanese government in the acquisition of five more capital ships by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The assurance was made during Endo’s courtesy visit to PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil… Read More
PCG sends 2 more escort vessels for ‘Atin Ito’ convoy to WPS
May 15, 2024, 1:29 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday dispatched two more vessels to escort the "Atin Ito" convoy to the Bajo de Masinloc to ensure the safety of the Filipino civilian movement. During a press conference hosted by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) in Quezon City, National… Read More
DHSUD to develop townships in Clark
May 15, 2024, 1:17 pm
MANILA – The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is eyeing to establish townships within Clark in Pampanga. In a news release Wednesday, the DHSUD said it has discussed with Clark Development Corporation the establishment of townships within the vicinities of Clark… Read More
PCG, DSWD tie up to improve children’s literacy in remote areas
May 15, 2024, 1:15 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) have partnered to improve children’s literacy in the country's remote areas, such as Pag-asa Island in Palawan. In a statement on Wednesday, PCG spokesperson, Rear Admiral Armando Balilo, said… Read More
Probe on alleged wiretapping ops of Chinese Embassy in Manila urged
May 15, 2024, 10:22 am
MANILA – Senator Francis Tolentino on Wednesday urged the Senate Committee on National Defense to investigate the alleged wiretapping of the Chinese Embassy in Manila against the Armed Forces of the Philippines - Western Command (AFP-WESCOM), citing a potential violation of the Philippine… Read More
PTFoMS to Dizon slay gunman: Cooperate or rot in jail
May 15, 2024, 10:17 am
MANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) is urging the arrested gunman in the killing of Kidapawan City broadcaster Eduardo "Ed" Dizon to cooperate in the investigation by confessing in exchange for a potential shorter jail term or remain silent, exonerate his co-accused… Read More
PH accedes to UN convention on registration of space objects
May 15, 2024, 9:58 am
MANILA – The Philippines government has deposited the instrument of accession to the United Nations (UN) Registration Convention, a treaty that calls for the registration of all objects launched into outer space. Philippine Permanent Mission to the UN in New York Antonio Lagdameo handed over the… Read More
6 PNP officials get new posts in latest reshuffle
May 15, 2024, 9:56 am
MANILA – Six ranking police officials were designated to new positions in the latest reorganization of the Philippine National Police (PNP) effective Wednesday. Based on PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil's order dated May 14, Police Regional Office (PRO)-Caraga director Brig. Gen. John… Read More
PAGASA warns of dangerous heat index in 37 areas
May 15, 2024, 6:34 am
MANILA – The weather bureau on Wednesday warned of dangerous heat index levels in 37 areas, with the highest at 47°C expected in Dagupan City, Pangasinan. The following areas are likely to have heat index ranging from 42°C to 47°C, based on the forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric,… Read More
Marcos, Army tackle comprehensive archipelagic defense concept
May 14, 2024, 8:58 pm
MANILA – The government’s Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept was the center of discussion during the command conference of the Philippine Army, led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., in Malacañang, Manila on Tuesday. In a Facebook post, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO)… Read More
LTO sees no need to terminate IT deal with Dermalog
May 14, 2024, 8:56 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Tuesday rejected the suggestion of lawmakers to terminate its land transportation management system (LTMS) contract with its current information technology service provider, Dermalog. During the House Committee on Transportation hearing, LTO chief… Read More
BIR urged to hit revenue collection target to spur economic growth
May 14, 2024, 8:17 pm
MANILA – House of Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez on Tuesday urged the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to hit its revenue collection target so that the government could ramp up spending and contribute more to economic growth. In a statement, Romualdez said that while the BIR's total… Read More
House OKs bill on RTL amendments on 2nd reading
May 14, 2024, 7:58 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on second reading the measure seeking amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL). During the plenary session, the chamber approved through voice voting House Bill (HB) 10381, which seeks to restore the price stabilization and supply… Read More
Marcos: Cerberus, Hyundai tie up to restore PH shipbuilding glory days
May 14, 2024, 7:49 pm
MANILA – The partnership between US equity firm Cerberus and South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in the strategically located Subic Bay will allow the Philippines to regain its footing in the global shipbuilding industry, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Tuesday. During the… Read More
NIA: Farmers must capture value added in palay via contract farming
May 14, 2024, 7:36 pm
MANILA – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) said Tuesday that farmers could increase their profit if they capture the value added in palay (unhusked rice) through contract farming. At the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon public briefing, NIA Administrator Eduardo Guillen said the program is not… Read More
DOT calls for significant upgrades to secondary airports nationwide
May 14, 2024, 7:17 pm
MANILA – Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco on Tuesday highlighted the need to implement significant upgrades in airports outside Metro Manila. Frasco said services and facilities in developing such secondary gateways as Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, and other areas with the… Read More
