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PBBM's trust and satisfaction ratings continue to climb – survey
September 23, 2024, 6:36 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s satisfaction and trust ratings saw a modest increase in September, while Vice President Sara Z. Duterte suffered a slight decline, according to the results of data research firm Tangere's recent survey. The Tangere survey, conducted from Sept. 16 to 19,… Read More
Senate approves 3 measures, South Korea FTA
September 23, 2024, 6:12 pm
MANILA – The Senate on Monday approved Senate Bill Nos. (SBN) 2415, 2451, and 2804, as well as the resolution concurring to the country’s free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea. Garnering 20 affirmative votes, one negative and zero abstention, SBN 2415 or the creation of a value-added tax… Read More
PH gets 2 more Israeli-made missile boats
September 23, 2024, 5:50 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Fleet (PF) on Monday announced that two more fast attack interdiction craft (FAIC), also known as the Acero-class patrol vessels, were delivered to the country. In a message to reporters, PF spokesperson Lt. Giovanni Badidles said the two FAICs were delivered at the Pier… Read More
DOJ, private firms to protect health of female inmates
September 23, 2024, 5:45 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has entered into partnerships with private companies for the health and wellness of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Correctional Institution for Women in Mindanao (CIWM). Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, and the DOJ Action Center, headed… Read More
P44.7-M farm-to-market roads in Palawan to spur agri activities
September 23, 2024, 5:35 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) on Monday said the new PHP44.7 million farm-to-market roads (FMRs) in Palawan are expected to help spur agricultural activities in the province. In a news release, the DAR said the newly completed roads would provide accessibility for local… Read More
Ex-presidential spox questions House panel arrest warrant before SC
September 23, 2024, 5:12 pm
MANILA – Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday filed a petition before the Supreme Court, questioning the arrest order issued by the House of Representatives’ quad committee (Quadcom) against him. “The actions of the respondents (referring to the House of Representatives… Read More
Guo negative for TB, joins 43 other PDLs in Pasig jail
September 23, 2024, 4:54 pm
MANILA – Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo has tested negative for tuberculosis. The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said Monday this is based on the results of Guo's sputum test conducted by the Quezon City Jail Laboratory. “Alice Guo was transferred immediately to her… Read More
PH affirms UN 'pact' to boost global governance
September 23, 2024, 4:41 pm
MANILA – Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said the Philippines welcomes the United Nation's (UN) comprehensive pact aiming to strengthen global governance and tackle key challenges of humanity. The UN General Assembly has adopted the Pact for the Future, along with its annexes, the… Read More
New NAIA operator to help CAAP upgrade facilities, improve manpower
September 23, 2024, 4:39 pm
MANILA – The New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) would help the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) upgrade its facilities and improve manpower through training. In a news release Monday, the CAAP said its officials met with the NNIC –the consortium that won the operation and… Read More
GSIS MPL Flex lends members over P208-B in first year
September 23, 2024, 4:13 pm
MANILA – The multi-purpose loan (MPL) program of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) disbursed PHP208.17 billion to 790,514 government employees in its first year. Launched in September 2023, the MPL Flex (Flexible) financial solution has a 6 percent interest rate and repayment terms… Read More
DOTr defers tollway fines on motorists without RFID to 2025
September 23, 2024, 3:59 pm
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has deferred to 2025 the imposition of fines on motorists along expressways with no radio frequency identification (RFID) tags or insufficient funds on their accounts. According to the DOTr, the postponement will give operators more time to… Read More
Longer nights, cooler days ahead – PAGASA
September 23, 2024, 3:13 pm
MANILA – The upcoming onset of the northeast monsoon or "amihan" season may bring cooler days ahead and longer nights due to the equinoxes, the head of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Monday. PAGASA Administrator Nathaniel Servando… Read More
DND chief seeks better performance from civilian employees
September 23, 2024, 3:08 pm
MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Monday recognized the exemplary service of the agency's civilian employees and urged them to uphold higher standards of performance, in celebration of the 124th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary. Teodoro made the… Read More
DA forms ACED Services to boost agri output, realize food security
September 23, 2024, 3:04 pm
MANILA – Agricultural groups will receive a more comprehensive support system through the establishment of the Agricultural Cooperative Enterprise Development (ACED) Services, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Monday. In a statement, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the creation… Read More
PBBM' pro-investment policies keep PH investment outlook strong
September 23, 2024, 2:14 pm
MANILA – The chairperson of the House Ways and Means Committee on Monday credited President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s "steady hand" in fiscal policy and economic policy for maintaining the Philippines' strong investment outlook amid a volatile global economic environment. Albay 2nd District Rep.… Read More
No stranded commuters so far amid transport strike – LTFRB
September 23, 2024, 2:11 pm Updated on September 23, 2024, 3:41 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Monday said no commuter was seen stranded so far at the start of the two-day transport strike by transport groups Piston and Manibela. In a Palace press briefing, LTFRB chair Teofilo Guadiz III said few public jeepney… Read More
Senate panel approves OP budget in less than 10 minutes
September 23, 2024, 1:02 pm
MANILA – The proposed 2025 budget of the Office of the President (OP) is "deemed submitted” to the Senate plenary after being approved by the Committee on Finance in less than 10 minutes of deliberation on Monday. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada moved for the approval of the… Read More
Guo in Pasig jail, undergoes TB test due to 'lung infection'
September 23, 2024, 12:58 pm Updated on September 23, 2024, 1:06 pm
MANILA – Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo has been transferred to the Pasig City Jail Female Dormitory on Monday. In an ambush interview at the Pasig City Jail, PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said Guo was officially transferred to the custody of the Bureau of Jail Management and… Read More
DOJ commits to truth, fairness in 127th founding anniversary
September 23, 2024, 12:42 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) is commemorating its 127th founding anniversary this week with a continuing commitment to uphold the rule of law, accountability, fairness and truth. The celebration includes a number of activities for DOJ employees, like a food and merchandise trade fair… Read More
DepEd OKs early procurement of textbooks, learning tools
September 23, 2024, 12:39 pm
MANILA – The procurement of textbooks and learning tools will be faster for the fiscal year 2025, the Department of Education (DepEd) said Monday. This came after Education Secretary Sonny Angara signed DepEd Memorandum No. 49, series of 2024 for the Early Procurement Activities (EPA) of the… Read More
