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PH, Japan seal defense pact in Malacañang
July 8, 2024, 12:00 pm Updated on July 8, 2024, 8:24 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and Japan on Monday signed the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) that would facilitate mutual visits between Filipino and Japanese armed forces for training and joint exercises. Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. signed the… Read More
PAF contingent in Australia for 'Pitch Black' drills
July 8, 2024, 11:17 am
MANILA – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has deployed an initial contingent to participate in the "Pitch Black" exercises hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) scheduled from July 12 to Aug. 2. In a statement Monday, PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo said the contingent as… Read More
Isolated rain showers likely across PH Monday
July 8, 2024, 7:45 am
MANILA – The weather bureau on Monday said most parts of the country could experience isolated rain showers due to the easterlies and localized thunderstorms. "The easterlies will cause high chances of rains, especially in the eastern part of the country," said Philippine Atmospheric,… Read More
PH, Japan to sign troop access pact in Malacañang Monday
July 8, 2024, 12:52 am
MANILA – The Philippines and Japan will sign on Monday the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), a landmark agreement that will allow both countries to deploy troops to each territory. The signing of the RAA is set in Malacañang Palace in Manila shortly after the courtesy call of Japanese… Read More
Congress urged to hasten Manila Bay reclamation probe
July 7, 2024, 7:34 pm
MANILA – Congress should expedite the inquiry on a reclamation project in Manila Bay, following the recent arrest of nine Chinese nationals who disembarked from a dredging vessel, House Deputy Majority Leader and ACT-CIS Party-List Rep. Erwin Tulfo said Sunday. Tulfo filed a resolution last… Read More
PBBM cites Mama Meldy's role in promoting arts, culture
July 7, 2024, 7:25 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. dedicated his latest vlog to his mother, Imelda Romualdez-Marcos, whom he described as a people person and a "promdi" (colloquial for from the province). In his “BBM Vlog 261: Mama Meldy” shared on social media Sunday, the President expressed… Read More
Person of interest in killing of pageant candidate, fiancé yields
July 7, 2024, 6:26 pm
MANILA – The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) on Sunday announced another breakthrough in the investigation on the killing of beauty pageant candidate Geneva Lopez and her Israeli boyfriend with the surrender of one of the persons of interest. "Jess," driver of the two former… Read More
WPS issue, UNCLOS ruling in DepEd curriculum pushed
July 7, 2024, 3:44 pm
MANILA – A party-list legislator on Sunday recommended to incoming Education secretary, Senator Sonny Angara, to include in the national history curriculum the territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) arbitral ruling.… Read More
4Ps beneficiaries to get low-cost social insurance via SSS
July 7, 2024, 3:13 pm
MANILA – The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries will soon become low-cost social insurance policyholders when they become members of the Social Security System (SSS). The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the SSS will sign a memorandum of agreement… Read More
3 arrested, P3-M shabu seized in Las Piñas sting operation
July 7, 2024, 1:20 pm
MANILA – Agents of the Philippine National Police-Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) arrested three drug suspects during a sting operation in Las Piñas City on Saturday, leading to the confiscation of over PHP3 million worth of suspected shabu. PDEG chief Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta said the suspects… Read More
Marcos revokes policy granting CES rank to MNSA grads
July 7, 2024, 9:49 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has revoked the policy conferring career executive service (CES) rank to graduates of the National Defense College of the Philippines’ (NDCP) Master in National Security Administration (MNSA) program. Signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin by… Read More
PBBM proud of gallant Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA Olympic qualifiers
July 7, 2024, 9:45 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed admiration for Gilas Pilipinas’ gallant showing in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Latvia. As 37th-ranked in the world, Gilas ended its inspired OQT run in the semifinals on Saturday, falling to Brazil 60-71 and falling short… Read More
Marcos creates special economic zone in Victoria, Tarlac
July 7, 2024, 8:13 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has designated parcels of land in Barangay Baculong in Victoria, Tarlac as a special economic zone. In his Proclamation No. 623 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on July 4, Marcos identified a total of 297,719 square meters of land to be… Read More
2 weather systems continue to affect PH
July 7, 2024, 8:01 am
MANILA – Two weather systems will continue to bring cloudy skies and scattered rains over most parts of the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Sunday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the weather bureau said Mimaropa (Mindoro,… Read More
Mystery debtor linked to killing of Israeli, Filipino girlfriend
July 7, 2024, 12:57 am
MANILA – A debtor may have something to do with the killing of Pampanga native Geneva Lopez and her boyfriend Yitzhak Cohen, whose remains were unearthed in Capas, Tarlac early Saturday, revealed the brother of the Israeli. Beauty pageant candidate Lopez, 27, and Cohen, 37, went missing on June… Read More
Suspected bodies of missing couple found; ex-cops may be involved
July 6, 2024, 8:17 pm
MANILA – Two police officers on AWOL (absent without official leave) status are being implicated in the disappearance of beauty pageant candidate Geneva Lopez and her Israeli boyfriend. The development came up after Criminal Investigation and Detection Group agents recovered on Saturday morning… Read More
PCG has concrete evidence vs. China in West Philippine Sea conflict
July 6, 2024, 8:07 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continues to document the illegal movements of China, according to National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela. Tarriela said they are ready to provide pieces of evidence once needed. “With regard to the… Read More
Family wants justice for Fil-Am elderly killed in SanFo train shoving
July 6, 2024, 6:45 pm
MANILA – The family of Corazon Dandan, the elderly Filipino-American who was killed after being shoved toward an oncoming train in San Francisco, California, is seeking justice as the suspect failed to appear for his arraignment. The hearing for the case has been suspended after 49-year-old… Read More
Official thumbs down Guo as state witness
July 6, 2024, 5:58 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on Saturday thumbed down a suggestion to turn Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo into a state witness, saying that would only be possible if she can point to someone "higher" and more guilty than her. PAOCC spokesperson Winston Casio… Read More
At least 40 more sites to sell rice at P29 per kilo
July 6, 2024, 5:13 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is looking for at least 40 more sites or “Kadiwa” stores in the next two months that will sell rice at PHP29 per kilogram (kg). Agriculture Assistant Secretary Genevieve Guevarra said the sites for the “P29 Rice Program” will be in Malabon,… Read More
