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First Lady joins inspection of Pasig River rehab progress
May 8, 2024, 5:32 pm
MANILA – First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos on Tuesday joined the inspection of the ongoing Pasig Bigyang Buhay Muli (PBBM) urban renewal and development project in the Intramuros area. Joined by Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar and… Read More
PCSO remits P2.68B to nat'l treasury
May 8, 2024, 5:23 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Wednesday said it has turned over to the national treasury a dividend contribution of PHP2.68 billion for the year 2023. The amount represents a significant increase from its 2022 dividend contribution of PHP2.66 billion, the state… Read More
PH helping Indo-Pacific shape rules-based int’l order
May 8, 2024, 5:02 pm
MANILA – The Philippines, located in a region home to some of the world’s dangerous flashpoints, is taking on a huge role to help shape a rules-based order with a foreign policy that promotes peace and adherence to international law. Delivering a foreign policy speech at the Asia Pacific… Read More
DA: Gov’t aid eases El Niño effects on agri-fishery output
May 8, 2024, 4:55 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said government interventions helped alleviate the impacts of the El Niño phenomenon on the agriculture and fisheries sector, as shown by the sector’s production for the first quarter of 2024. According to the Philippine Statistics… Read More
Taal Volcano continues spewing hot gases causing phreatic eruption
May 8, 2024, 4:54 pm
MANILA – Taal Volcano is continuously spewing hot gases that could lead to sporadic phreatic eruptions, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Wednesday. Phivolcs has observed weak phreatic or steam-driven eruption at the Taal Main Crater between 8:27 a.m. to 8:31… Read More
NTF-WPS: Civilian group free to hold Bajo de Masinloc mission
May 8, 2024, 4:54 pm
MANILA – The civil society group "Atin Ito Coalition" is free to hold its "peace and solidarity regatta" aimed at installing markers and buoys in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) on May 15, an official of the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) said Wednesday. "The… Read More
Lakas-CMD-PFP alliance to usher ‘more dynamic, proactive government’
May 8, 2024, 4:54 pm Updated on May 8, 2024, 6:46 pm
MANILA – Speaker Martin Romualdez said the Filipino people would soon see a “more dynamic, more proactive government” with the signing of the “Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas” covenant between Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) and Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP). President… Read More
PHLPost to use new alphanumeric zip code starting June
May 8, 2024, 4:40 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) is coming up with a new alphanumeric zip code composed of two letters and five numbers to ease the delivery of parcels nationwide. Postmaster General and chief executive officer Luis Carlos said Wednesday it would replace the old zip code… Read More
Ex-AFP chief: Heightened naval defense to protect PH maritime zones
May 8, 2024, 4:37 pm
MANILA – The Philippines needs to beef up its naval defenses to fully secure its maritime zones, Presidential Assistant for Maritime Concerns Andres Centino said Wednesday. "With the imperative to secure our maritime zones, we need to double our effort in strengthening the Philippine Navy as the… Read More
Climate Change Commission cites role of environmental journalism
May 8, 2024, 4:34 pm
MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) emphasized the role of journalists and responsible journalism in promoting awareness, intensifying urgency, and advocating solutions to the escalating climate crisis and climate change. In a press release Wednesday, CCC Vice Chairperson and Executive… Read More
BRP Jose Rizal fires C-Star missile during 'Balikatan' drill
May 8, 2024, 4:31 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) on Wednesday said its missile frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) fired its LIG Nex 1 C-Star "sea-skimming surface-to-surface anti-ship cruise missile" system at the decommissioned naval tanker BRP Lake Caliraya. Speaking on the sidelines of the Navy's Maritime… Read More
Senator urges better public port access for PH Navy vessels
May 8, 2024, 4:08 pm
MANILA – Senator Robinhood Padilla has called on the private sector to provide Philippine Navy vessels better port access as part of a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to strengthen national security. In a privilege speech delivered Tuesday night at the Senate, Padilla expressed… Read More
Marcos bats for continued unity as PFP, Lakas-CMD sign alliance
May 8, 2024, 3:34 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called for continued unity and collaboration among government officials and agencies as his political party, the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), officially signed an alliance with Lakas - Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) in the run-up to the… Read More
Quiboloy camp surrenders 5 firearms to PNP
May 8, 2024, 3:27 pm
MANILA – The camp of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy has surrendered five of the 19 firearms registered under his name, after the Philippine National Police (PNP) revoked its permits due to the cases filed against him. In a media interview in Camp Crame, Quezon City on… Read More
BI adopts revised dress code for employees amid extreme heat
May 8, 2024, 2:50 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has implemented a dress code adjustment for a limited time this month to provide some relief to its employees amid sweltering temperatures in the country. In a memorandum released Wednesday, the bureau’s Administrative Division allowed employees to wear… Read More
Law enforcers destroy P862-M marijuana in 9-day ops in Kalinga
May 8, 2024, 2:33 pm
MANILA – Police officers destroyed nearly PHP862 million worth of marijuana plants in a nine-day crackdown in the province of Kalinga, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Wednesday. In a statement, PNP Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) chief Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta, said operatives of the… Read More
PCG joins last leg of Balikatan 2024 in Laoag
May 8, 2024, 2:30 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed two capital ships and their crew to participate in the final leg of the Philippines-United States Balikatan exercise on Wednesday. PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armando Balilo said BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) and BRP Malapascua (MRRV-4403)… Read More
BOC seizes P56-M shabu hidden in appliances from Thailand
May 8, 2024, 1:51 pm
MANILA – Customs officers at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) intercepted some PHP56.4 million worth of shabu concealed in appliances inside a balikbayan box that arrived in the country from Thailand. In a statement Wednesday, Bureau of Customs-Customs Intelligence and… Read More
ULAP, WB collaborate to strengthen local governance in PH
May 8, 2024, 1:32 pm
MANILA – Senior officials of the World Bank and the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) have explored potential engagements to strengthen support for local governments in the Philippines and identify avenues for deeper collaboration. The meeting, held in Bonifacio Global City,… Read More
DPWH: Rehab of Magallanes flyover starts mid-May
May 8, 2024, 1:01 pm
MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Wednesday it is set to start rehabilitation works on the Magallanes Flyover in Makati City by next week. In an interview with Radyo5, DPWH - National Capital Region (NCR) Director Loreta Malaluan said they are just awaiting the… Read More
