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NFA: Gov’t interventions during emergencies curb unscrupulous traders
May 7, 2024, 4:40 pm
MANILA – The National Food Authority (NFA) on Tuesday said the proposed modification in the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) authorizing the agency to sell cheaper rice in times of emergencies may help curb the operations of unscrupulous traders. NFA Officer-in-Charge Larry Lacson made the statement… Read More
AFP: Wescom chief's leave has nothing to do with China 'new model'
May 7, 2024, 4:21 pm
MANILA – Western Command (Wescom) head Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos went on personal leave, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed on Tuesday. In a media interview, AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said Carlos' post was temporarily assumed by Naval Education, Training… Read More
Strip search implemented amid increasing contraband entry in prisons
May 7, 2024, 4:16 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said Tuesday that strip search on visitors of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) is being strictly implemented “without exception” in all prison facilities amid the increasing number of visitors caught sneaking in contraband concealed in their… Read More
CRK gets hate comments due to viral Customs check video
May 7, 2024, 4:10 pm
MANILA – The official Facebook page of Clark International Airport (CRK) has temporarily turned off its comments and messaging sections after receiving hate comments, including death threats, following a video gone viral about a Customs incident. The CRK said the malicious and hate comments were… Read More
DOJ orders immediate action vs. mining firm in alleged stock fraud
May 7, 2024, 4:09 pm
MANILA – Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Tuesday instructed the National Prosecution Service (NPS) to exhaust all resources allowed by law to punish the officials and certain stockholders of Abra Mining & Industrial Corporation (AR) responsible for the alleged unauthorized and… Read More
Comelec eyes mall, early voting for 'vulnerable' voters in 2025 polls
May 7, 2024, 4:00 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to implement nationwide mall voting and early voting hours for vulnerable sectors during the May 2025 midterm elections. This is to protect them from the extreme heat, Comelec chairperson George Garcia said in an earlier interview. "Come… Read More
DBM: Study on possible gov’t workers pay hike done within H1 2024
May 7, 2024, 3:40 pm
MANILA - The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Tuesday that a “comprehensive study” on the potential salary adjustment for government workers will be completed by the first half of 2024. According to Budget Secretary Mina Pangandamanan, the initiative aims to ensure a competitive… Read More
100M kilos of rice at P29/kg. to be sold at Kadiwa stalls by Aug – NIA
May 7, 2024, 3:30 pm
MANILA – About 100 million kilograms of rice worth PHP29 per kg. will be made available at Kadiwa ng Pangulo centers by August, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) said Tuesday. According to NIA chief Eduardo Guillen, the project is part of the agency’s contract farming program that… Read More
PH Navy: 104 Chinese ships spotted in 7 WPS areas
May 7, 2024, 3:28 pm
MANILA – A total of 104 assorted Chinese vessels have been monitored in Philippine-held features in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) from April 30 to May 6. Based on data provided by Philippine Navy (PN) spokesperson for the WPS, Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad, on Tuesday, these vessels were… Read More
PNP: No demolition job seen over 'fake news' on cut in cops' benefits
May 7, 2024, 3:26 pm
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil on Tuesday said he does not see the rumors on the reduction of police officers' benefits as a demolition job against him. “Normal naman talaga yung ganito (These things are normal). In fact, we are happy because our… Read More
DMW: OFW couple hurt during HK rainstorm now out of danger
May 7, 2024, 2:50 pm
MANILA – A Filipino couple working in Hong Kong hurt during a torrential rainstorm over the weekend is now out of danger, the Department of Migrant Workers said on Tuesday. “The wife, who sustained head injuries, was discharged from the hospital on Monday, 06 May 2024. Her husband, who… Read More
PBBM: Focus gov’t efforts on 40M Filipinos sans formal water supply
May 7, 2024, 2:48 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed relevant government agencies to focus on serving the 40 million “underserved population” found to have no formal water supply. Marcos gave the directive during a meeting with the water sector in Malacañang on Tuesday. Department of… Read More
Maritime expert: PH non-retaliatory stance on WPS row a smart move
May 7, 2024, 12:47 pm
MANILA – A maritime expert on Tuesday supported President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s stance rejecting the use of water cannons by Philippine vessels to retaliate against China’s continued harassment in the disputed areas of the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a radio interview, University of the… Read More
DA: No underreporting, all El Niño agri damage reports validated
May 7, 2024, 12:30 pm
MANILA – All agricultural damage reports on the ground due to the El Niño phenomenon undergo thorough verification before being released to the public, a Department of Agriculture (DA) official said Monday. “Walang underreporting, lahat ng damage na nare-report sa amin, after careful… Read More
No admin official agreed to China on Ayungin proposal – DFA
May 7, 2024, 11:10 am Updated on May 7, 2024, 11:44 am
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday said no official of the Marcos administration has entered into any agreement with China regarding Ayungin Shoal. This was after the department issued a statement over the weekend saying that it was “not aware” of any “new model… Read More
DMW offices in Taiwan on high alert after strong twin quakes
May 7, 2024, 9:10 am
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has placed its Migrant Workers Offices (MWOs) in Taiwan on high alert after two magnitude 5.9 earthquakes rocked the island just minutes apart on Monday. “There are no immediate reports of injuries among overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), but… Read More
DBM OKs P8-B indigents' medical aid, health emergency allowance
May 7, 2024, 9:03 am
MANILA – The Department of Management (DBM) has approved the release of some PHP8.005 billion to cover cash requirements of the Department of Health (DOH) for the implementation of its key health programs, including the medical assistance to indigents and health emergency allowance of health and… Read More
No ban vs. dairy milk from US despite AI outbreak in cattle
May 7, 2024, 8:39 am
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Monday there's no need to ban milk from the United States despite the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) among dairy cattle in the said country. "It's not a big issue, iyong pag-move ng (the movement of) AI from birds to baka… Read More
Marcos hopes PH-EU free trade pact talks finalized by 2027
May 7, 2024, 8:38 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is hoping that the negotiations for the Philippines-European Union Free Trade Agreement (PH-EU FTA) will be finalized by 2027 to boost two-way trade and investment. Marcos, in a message read by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin for the 2024… Read More
Danger level heat index forecast in 37 areas; fair weather likely
May 7, 2024, 8:24 am
MANILA – Thirty-seven areas are forecast to experience danger level heat indices on Tuesday, with the highest at 45 degrees likely in Dagupan City, Pangasinan. A heat index of 45°C is forecast in Clark, Pampanga; Cuyo, Palawan; and Virac, Catanduanes. Heat index or what the temperature feels… Read More
