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DOJ orders probe of investment firm named in SEC complaint
May 14, 2024, 3:36 pm
MANILA – Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Tuesday directed the panel of prosecutors to leave no stone unturned in its investigation on officials of a firm named by regulators as allegedly behind an illegal investment scheme. In a statement, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said it will… Read More
Senators want OP, DA to intervene in local rice market, not NFA
May 14, 2024, 3:32 pm
MANILA – Senators Imee Marcos and Cynthia Villar on Tuesday called on Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. for the agency, or the Office of the President, to assume the power to intervene in the local rice market, without the help of the National Food Authority… Read More
PH Navy to monitor civilian group's mission to Bajo de Masinloc
May 14, 2024, 3:30 pm
MANILA – A Philippine Navy (PN) ship is in close contact with the civilian group "Atin Ito Coalition,” which is heading to the Bajo de Masinloc (also known as Scarborough Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to hold a "peace and solidarity regatta," a Navy official said Tuesday. "Without… Read More
BuCor cooperates with CHR probers looking into strip search policy
May 14, 2024, 3:08 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) is fully cooperating with Commission on Human Rights (CHR) investigators looking into complaints filed by inmates' visitors over the conduct of cavity searches in prison facilities. In a statement on Tuesday, the BuCor said prison officials presented a… Read More
Socmed group files complaint vs. culprits behind PBBM 'deepfake'
May 14, 2024, 2:39 pm
MANILA – A group on Tuesday filed a complaint before the Philippine National Police - Anti Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) against alleged perpetrators of social media videos manipulated using deepfake technology, which has also victimized President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Michael Raymond Aragon,… Read More
Ombudsman orders reinstatement of 72 NFA warehouse supervisors
May 14, 2024, 2:28 pm Updated on May 14, 2024, 9:05 pm
MANILA – The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the reinstatement of 72 warehouse supervisors of the National Food Authority (NFA) suspended last March. The group was among the 139 respondent officials and employees placed on a six-month preventive suspension on March 1 amid the investigation… Read More
DOH declares Isabela province malaria-free
May 14, 2024, 2:27 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) has declared the province of Isabela in Cagayan Valley malaria-free. In a news release Tuesday, the DOH said Isabela has not recorded any indigenous cases of malaria from 2014 to this date. “By prioritizing malaria control and leveraging partnerships,… Read More
Electronic marketplace for gov’t procurement set end-July launch
May 14, 2024, 2:18 pm
MANILA – The government is set to launch by end of July an online purchasing platform to ease and digitalize the government procurement process. Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said the e-Marketplace launching was approved by President Ferdinand R. Marcos… Read More
No more backlog on driver’s license card, new car plates by July – LTO
May 14, 2024, 1:55 pm Updated on May 14, 2024, 5:36 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) said Tuesday that it is on track in addressing the backlog of driver’s license cards and license plates for newly bought cars, saying the issues will be resolved by July. In a Palace press briefing, LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II… Read More
PH, Aussie soldiers train on specialized ops in 'Kasangga' drills
May 14, 2024, 12:30 pm
MANILA – Filipino and Australian soldiers are set to hone their skills in specialized military techniques at the Exercise "Kasangga" 24-1 which opened on Monday. In a statement Tuesday, Philippine Army (PA) spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said the drills opened at the 5th Infantry Division… Read More
US considers PH as location for USGS Landsat ground station
May 14, 2024, 12:15 pm
MANILA – The Philippines is being considered as a possible location for the next United States Geological Survey (USGS) Landsat ground station, the State Department has announced. The subject was floated at the inaugural US-Philippines Space Dialogue in Washington DC on May 2, where the two… Read More
PBBM seeks continued gov't, private partnerships to boost tourism
May 14, 2024, 11:57 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called for continued collaboration between the government and the private sector to boost the Philippine tourism industry. Marcos made the call in a speech delivered by Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco during the Tourism Summit… Read More
SRA wants magic sugar regulated in markets vs. health risks
May 14, 2024, 11:44 am
MANILA – The proliferation of artificial or magic sugar in local markets must be regulated in consideration of consumers’ health, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said on Monday. "Mayroon tayong tinitingnan na high fructose syrup, iyong mga chemical sweeteners. Lahat po pinapatingnan… Read More
July declared as PH Agriculturists’ Month
May 14, 2024, 11:44 am
MANILA – To honor local agriculturists and raise awareness of the significance of the agricultural sector, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared July of every year as Philippine Agriculturists' Month. "The celebration of the Philippine Agriculturists' Month will engage professional… Read More
DBM: Qualified gov’t workers to receive mid-year bonus starting May 15
May 14, 2024, 9:35 am
MANILA – Qualified government personnel will receive their mid-year bonus starting May 15 this year, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced Tuesday. The mid-year bonus is equal to an employee’s one-month basic pay given to eligible personnel who have worked at least four… Read More
Pasonanca Park as AHP proof of gov't conservation efforts
May 14, 2024, 7:49 am
MANILA – The designation of the Pasonanca Natural Park in Zamboanga City as the 52nd ASEAN Heritage Park (AHP) is a solid proof of government conservation efforts. “The journey of Pasonanca Natural Park to this prestigious status symbolizes our unwavering commitment to environmental… Read More
PAGASA warns of dangerous heat index in 40 areas
May 14, 2024, 6:57 am
MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned of dangerous heat index levels in 40 areas on Tuesday. Based on the weather bureau’s forecast, the following areas may have a heat index ranging from 42°C to 47°C: NAIA Pasay City, Metro… Read More
Dagupan feels the heat at 50°C
May 14, 2024, 3:19 am
MANILA – The province of Pangasinan sizzled Monday with its highest heat index so far this year at 50 degrees Celsius, based on the monitoring of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration in Dagupan City. It was also the highest in the country that day,… Read More
No mango oversupply; farmers urged to coordinate with DA vs. wastage
May 13, 2024, 9:04 pm
MANILA – There's no oversupply in mango production in the country, the Department of Agriculture (DA) assured Monday, following the viral online post of mango being disposed of in San Mateo, Isabela. "Not necessarily oversupply, pero ito iyong panahon ng (but this is the season of) peak… Read More
DOJ greenlights legality of US-RP pact on peaceful use of nukes
May 13, 2024, 9:00 pm
MANILA – The agreement between the Philippine government and the United States on the peaceful use of nuclear energy is subject to national laws and is not in conflict with the constitution, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a legal opinion issued to the Department of Foreign Affairs… Read More
