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PH to China: Don't impede civilian mission to Bajo de Masinloc
May 13, 2024, 3:44 pm
MANILA – The National Security Council (NSC) on Monday called on China to allow the civilian group 'Atin Ito Coalition' to carry out its "peace and solidarity regatta" to the Bajo de Masinloc (also known as Scarborough Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea. NSC Assistant Director General Jonathan… Read More
Estrada questions why ‘liar’ still allowed to testify in Senate
May 13, 2024, 3:32 pm
MANILA - Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Monday reminded the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs that legislative processes should always “uphold truth, integrity, and fairness,” as he questioned why disgraced Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent Jonathan Morales is… Read More
Stricter Comelec rules on candidate substitution up for approval
May 13, 2024, 3:09 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking into disallowing substitution due to the withdrawal of a candidate beyond the Oct. 8, 2024 deadline for the filing of candidacy for next year’s midterm elections. In an interview with Radyo5 on Monday, Comelec chairperson George Erwin… Read More
Improving PH airpower tackled in PBBM-led PAF command conference
May 13, 2024, 2:00 pm
MANILA – Strengthening the country’s airpower capability was among the points of discussion in the 2nd Quarter Command Conference of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at Villamor Airbase in Pasay City on Monday. According to Presidential Communications… Read More
DILG 'Kalinisan' drive collects 34M kg of waste Jan to April
May 13, 2024, 1:38 pm
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said 34.4 million kilograms of waste were collected from nearly 21,000 villages during the nationwide "Kalinga at Inisyatiba para sa Malinis na Bayan" (KALINISAN) program from January to April this year. DILG Secretary Benjamin… Read More
Hunt on vs. 7 PDLs who bolted PDEA jail in Zamboanga
May 13, 2024, 1:20 pm
MANILA – Authorities launched a manhunt against seven persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) who escaped from a jail facility of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office (PDEA RO) 9 in Zamboanga City on Monday dawn. The Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) identified the escapees as… Read More
Over P2-B aid given to El Niño-hit farmers
May 13, 2024, 12:44 pm Updated on May 13, 2024, 4:31 pm
MANILA – The government has already provided around PHP2.37 billion worth of assistance to farmers and fisherfolk affected by the El Niño phenomenon. In a statement issued Sunday, the Department of Agriculture said it has so far distributed PHP1.26 billion to farmers in Cagayan Valley,… Read More
Car-free Sundays along Roxas Boulevard starts May 26
May 13, 2024, 12:02 pm
MANILA – A portion of Manila Bay along Roxas Boulevard will be closed to motorists every Sunday, starting May 26, to enable the public to freely and safely run, jog, walk, exercise, and bike. This developed as Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan on Monday signed Ordinance No. 9047, or the Move… Read More
PH Navy to pursue modernization for better maritime security
May 13, 2024, 11:50 am
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) is bent on pursuing its modernization programs to better protect the country's vast maritime domains. "We shall continue our strides to modernize, cooperate with agencies, collaborate with like-minded partners, and recalibrate our response relative to the… Read More
Security exec: SC ruling didn't say NTF-ELCAC a 'red-tagger'
May 13, 2024, 11:29 am
MANILA – The National Security Council (NSC) on Monday dismissed calls made by leftist groups calling for the abolition of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC). NSC Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya made the remark after Karapatan, Gabriela, and… Read More
DBM approves 4K contractual jobs in DSWD for 4Ps implementation
May 13, 2024, 9:56 am Updated on May 13, 2024, 12:04 pm
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the creation of over 4,000 contractual positions for the different field offices of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to ensure the effective implementation of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).… Read More
PAGASA warns of dangerous heat index in 36 areas
May 13, 2024, 8:02 am
MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned of dangerous heat index levels in 36 areas on Monday. 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
PCO, social media giants beef up digital defense vs fake news
May 12, 2024, 5:08 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) has joined hands with giant social media companies in the Philippines to fight misinformation and disinformation. During the UniComm 2024 gathering at Bayleaf Hotel in Intramuros, Manila on Saturday, PCO Undersecretary for Digital Media… Read More
Marcos forms special committee for human rights protection
May 12, 2024, 10:16 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the creation of a special committee in a bid to further champion human rights protection in the country. Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin signed Administrative Order (AO) No. 22 on May 8, creating a “Special Committee on Human Rights… Read More
PBBM honors First Lady, mothers for compassion, strength
May 12, 2024, 10:04 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed appreciation to all mothers, including First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, for their compassion and sacrifices this Mother's Day. In a social media post on Sunday, Marcos honored all mothers for their sacrifices that strengthened the… Read More
Easterlies affecting PH; 32 areas under dangerous heat index
May 12, 2024, 8:00 am
MANILA – Easterlies will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms in Metro Manila and the rest of the country but the dangerous heat index is up in 32 areas nationwide, the weather bureau reported on Sunday. Eastern Visayas will experience cloudy… Read More
PCG on TV host's WPS video: Right time to choose Philippines
May 11, 2024, 8:26 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), which has been at the forefront of the country’s defense of the West Philippine Sea (WPS), praised celebrity television host Vice Ganda for raising awareness on socially relevant issues, specifically on the increasing Chinese intrusions within the… Read More
DA: Allowing NFA to buy, sell rice will stabilize prices
May 11, 2024, 6:27 pm
MANILA— The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Saturday reiterated the move to re-allow the National Food Authority (NFA) to buy rice and sell it cheaper would stabilize cost when its retail price is too high. At the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, DA Assistant Secretary and spokesperson… Read More
DSWD set to fully implement Food Stamp Program in July
May 11, 2024, 5:11 pm
MANILA – The government is set to fully implement the “Food Stamp Program” (FSP) nationwide in July, an official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Saturday. In a press briefing in Quezon City, DSWD Undersecretary Edu Punay said preparations for the full… Read More
PCG places ‘prolonged presence’ in Sabina Shoal amid Chinese sightings
May 11, 2024, 4:46 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Saturday it would maintain a “prolonged presence” in Escoda Shoal, commonly known as Sabina Shoal, following the sightings of Chinese vessels and the discovery of dumped crushed corals in the feature. The PCG, under the instruction of PCG… Read More
