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PCG to build sub-station in Dipaculao, Aurora
May 9, 2024, 1:40 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard is set to build a sub-station in Dipaculao, Aurora following a land grant from the municipality. The PCG said the 500-square-meter lot was donated by Dipaculao Mayor Danny Tolentino to the PCG District North Eastern Luzon and was received by District… Read More
MMDA personnel warned vs. breaking traffic laws
May 9, 2024, 1:18 pm Updated on May 9, 2024, 1:58 pm
MANILA – Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) acting chair Don Artes on Thursday warned the agency’s personnel against breaking traffic laws after two former employees, including a traffic enforcer, were apprehended for illegally passing through the EDSA Busway. All MMDA personnel,… Read More
DA: Interventions in place vs. armyworm infestation in onion farms
May 9, 2024, 12:01 pm
MANILA – Necessary interventions are in place to minimize the effects of armyworm infestation in the country's onion farms, the Department of Agriculture (DA) assured on Thursday. "Pest management activities like the provision of technical assistance, pheromone lures, biological control agents,… Read More
DND: Archipelagic defense plan to help PH curb maritime security woes
May 9, 2024, 11:54 am
MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has said the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC) would help the Philippines in addressing its ongoing maritime security challenges. In his speech at the Philippine Navy's Maritime Security Symposium 2024… Read More
Marcos keen on making PH world’s number 1 coconut exporter
May 9, 2024, 10:08 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is keen on making the Philippines become the world’s number 1 coconut exporter, seeing it as a “great opportunity” for the country’s continued economic growth. In a meeting with the Private Sector Advisory Council-Agriculture Sector Group… Read More
AFP: WPS new model claim part of China's 'malign influence effort'
May 9, 2024, 9:22 am
MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. dismissed anew claims that the military has been a willing participant in the "new model" agreement reportedly reached with China, as part of efforts to reduce tensions in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).… Read More
Marcos orders beefed up drive vs. tobacco, vape products smuggling
May 9, 2024, 8:23 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to strengthen efforts against the smuggling of tobacco and vape products. Marcos issued the call during the 6th Private Sector Advisory Council-Agriculture Sector Group… Read More
Fair weather to prevail across PH Thursday
May 9, 2024, 8:17 am
MANILA – Fair weather will prevail over most parts of the country Thursday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. "Most areas in the country will continue to experience warm, humid, generally fair weather," PAGASA forecaster Rhea Torres… Read More
DOLE warns public vs. fake posts on TUPAD program
May 8, 2024, 9:50 pm
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued a warning to the public against unscrupulous individuals who are using the department’s Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) Program to confuse the public and circulate fake news. During an… Read More
DSWD reinforces programs, services to aid Pinoys undergoing crisis
May 8, 2024, 9:28 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday said it will continue to reinforce its various programs and services that will help eligible Filipinos who are in need of assistance, including those in crisis due to job loss. This, after the Philippine Statistics… Read More
DepEd braces for fewer school days, prepares plans vs. learning loss
May 8, 2024, 8:53 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday said it is now preparing concrete plans to prevent learning loss as it braces for fewer school days in the coming school year 2024-2025. This came after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. gave a go signal to revert to the old school… Read More
CAAP reports completion of Davao Airport runway repair
May 8, 2024, 8:20 pm
MANILA – The Davao International Airport's runway rehabilitation project was completed on May 7, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Wednesday. CAAP, however, said "some portions need minor rectifications wherein works will be conducted during the daytime when there are no… Read More
DOJ prepares legal brief on PBBM's options for ICC warrants
May 8, 2024, 7:13 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday announced they will provide President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. with a legal brief on his options if the International Criminal Court (ICC) issues a warrant against Filipino nationals. "The Department is now preparing a legal briefer for the… Read More
Most Pinoys want military action, diplomacy approaches in WPS dispute
May 8, 2024, 6:49 pm
MANILA – A large majority of adult Filipinos want the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to assert the Philippines' territorial rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) through military action, while diplomacy came in at a close second, the findings of a survey conducted by OCTA… Read More
DA eyes extending onion imports suspension
May 8, 2024, 6:12 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday it is looking at either extending the imports ban on onion or lowering import volume following a bountiful harvest season from March to April. For the first quarter of 2024, the onion industry recorded a 28.58 percent production increase… Read More
DILG chief: Trillanes' ouster plot claims vs. PBBM pure hearsay
May 8, 2024, 6:03 pm
MANILA – Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Wednesday dismissed as pure hearsay former senator Antonio Trillanes IV's claims of involvement of ranking police officials in an ouster plot against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. In a media interview at Camp Crame, Quezon City, Abalos said… Read More
DOTr warns of evening traffic slowdown for subway TBM transport
May 8, 2024, 5:43 pm
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) warned motorists of possible slow vehicular traffic in parts of Metro Manila during evenings from Friday to Sunday to make way for the transportation of a tunnel boring machine (TBM) for the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP). In an advisory on… Read More
Bucor relieves 7 for investigation over strip search
May 8, 2024, 5:38 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said Wednesday that seven officers were relieved of their duties to pave the way for the investigation into the complaint filed by the wives of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) recently subjected to a strip search at the National Bilibid Prison (NBP).… Read More
DND: Chinese Embassy's 'audio record' on WPS talks violates PH law
May 8, 2024, 5:36 pm
MANILA – The Chinese Embassy's claim of having an audio recording of a Filipino general talking with a Chinese diplomat regarding a "new model" agreement on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is tantamount to an admission of violating Philippine laws, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said… Read More
SC grants writ of amparo to ex-lawmaker
May 8, 2024, 5:35 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has granted a writ of amparo sought by a former Bayan Muna party-list lawmaker Siegfred D. Deduro, saying that “red-tagging threatens an individual’s right to life, liberty or security.” In a 39-page decision published on Tuesday, the SC reversed the ruling… Read More
