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Self-regulation in ad industry remains under Cha-cha, lawmaker assures
May 11, 2024, 2:44 pm
MANILA – Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez said Saturday that self-regulation in the advertising industry would remain under the proposed amendments to restrictive economic provisions of the Constitution. He made the statement in the wake of concerns aired by stakeholders… Read More
91 PWDs complete vocational training in DSWD-run center
May 11, 2024, 12:42 pm
MANILA – Jude Anthony Oriondo, a visually impaired person from Samar province could not believe that someone like him would be able to hone his skills in the use of a computer. Oriondo was one of the 91 persons with disabilities who have officially completed social and vocational training at the… Read More
PAGASA warns of dangerous heat index in 27 areas
May 11, 2024, 7:22 am
MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned of dangerous heat index levels in 27 areas across the country on Saturday. Based on the weather bureau’s forecast, the following areas may have a heat index ranging from 42°C to 46°C:… Read More
Gov't targets to boost infrastructure dev't in Soccsksargen
May 10, 2024, 9:16 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said the government would accelerate infrastructure development and ensure progress in the entire region of Soccsksargen. During a media interview in General Santos City, Marcos said the development of the region would be prioritized through the… Read More
PBBM brands ex-PDEA agent as 'professional liar'
May 10, 2024, 8:50 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. dismissed the allegations made against him by former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent Jonathan Morales, whom he branded as a "professional liar". In a media interview during the distribution of government assistance for El Niño-hit… Read More
DA: P29/kg subsidized rice sale possible in August
May 10, 2024, 8:44 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday that it is possible to sell government-subsidized rice at PHP29 per kilogram in August. During the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon, Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa pointed out that the selling of cheaper rice was earlier done through… Read More
DSWD digitalizes SWDA registration, licensing, accreditation
May 10, 2024, 7:49 pm
MANILA – The registration, licensing and accreditation by social welfare and development agencies (SWDAs) could soon be done online through the Harmonized Electronic License and Permit System (HELPS), according to an official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). In a media… Read More
SC ruling on red-tagging right step to uphold freedom, accountability
May 10, 2024, 6:49 pm Updated on May 11, 2024, 2:10 pm
MANILA – The recent Supreme Court (SC) ruling on red-tagging is a significant step toward protecting fundamental freedoms and promoting accountability, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros said on Friday. In a recent ruling, the SC cited red-tagging, vilification, labeling, and guilt by… Read More
Pasay City backs PBBM's Bagong Pilipinas, boosts clearing, cleanup ops
May 10, 2024, 6:22 pm
MANILA – The Pasay City Government has committed to harmonizing its policies with the "Bagong Pilipinas" campaign of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. by strengthening its clearing operations and cleanup drive around the city. The commitment was formalized by Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano… Read More
Road crash injuries top cause of child deaths in PH
May 10, 2024, 6:15 pm
MANILA – Road crash-related injuries remain to be the top cause of death and injuries among children and adolescents and the number continues to increase, the Department of Health said Friday. According to the DOH Online National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, in 2023, 31.1 percent of… Read More
BPSF pours P580M in gov’t services, aid to Zambo beneficiaries
May 10, 2024, 6:02 pm
MANILA – The Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF), the flagship program of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. that brings government service and assistance directly to the people, is rolling out a total of PHP580 million to 111,000 beneficiaries in Zamboanga City during its two-day festival of… Read More
Int'l support for WPS claims ensures stability – PBBM
May 10, 2024, 5:57 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday said the international support for the Philippines in asserting its sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is vital in ensuring stability in the maritime domain. In a media interview in General Santos City, President Marcos said… Read More
Mindanao leaders throw support behind PBBM's Bagong Pilipinas
May 10, 2024, 5:27 pm
MANILA – Officials from Mindanao on Friday threw their support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s "Bagong Pilipinas" initiative, calling it the "best" Philippines the government can provide to the Filipino people. Local executives expressed their support as President Marcos personally… Read More
DMW monitors Filipinos in Taiwan after strong quakes strike anew
May 10, 2024, 5:02 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is closely monitoring overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan after consecutive strong earthquakes rocked the island on Friday. “Migrant Workers Offices in Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung are coordinating with the Manila Economic and Cultural… Read More
No report of destab plot among police ranks: PBBM
May 10, 2024, 4:57 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday said he has not received any reports of a destabilization plot involving active police officials against his administration. In a media interview following the distribution of presidential assistance to farmers and fisherfolk in General Santos… Read More
Replica guns not allowed among air passengers – OTS
May 10, 2024, 4:57 pm
MANILA – Replica guns, although not real firearms, are not allowed to be carried by passengers in Philippine airports, the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) said Friday. The pronouncement came as a "toy gun" was intercepted from a Taipei-bound passenger at Clark International Airport last… Read More
DepEd backs review of gov’t eligibility standards for hiring SHS grads
May 10, 2024, 4:54 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday expressed support for the bill seeking to revise the eligibility requirements for government employment in consideration of Senior High School (SHS) graduates. The DepEd issued the statement after Senator Sherwin Gatchalian highlighted anew… Read More
New PCG ship repair facility boosts maritime security
May 10, 2024, 4:54 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard's (PCG) newly constructed maintenance and repair facility in Cavite province will enhance the country’s ability to safeguard its maritime territory, an official said Friday. PCG Deputy Commandant for Administration, Vice Admiral Allan Victor Dela Vega, said… Read More
NCRPO chief: No cops communicating with ICC
May 10, 2024, 4:36 pm
MANILA – National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Maj. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said Friday no police officers in the region were communicating with the International Criminal Court (ICC) about its probe into the previous administration's drug war. This came after Senator… Read More
DENR mining permit issuance going digital to lure more investors
May 10, 2024, 4:34 pm
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is looking to shorten the processing of permits for the mining industry to entice more investors to do business in the Philippines. Speaking during Friday's mining conference in Makati City organized by think-tank Stratbase ADR,… Read More
