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Murder raps filed vs. 5 suspects in slay of Maguindanao Norte cop
May 6, 2024, 4:22 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it has filed murder charges against five suspects, including two police officers, in the May 2 fatal shooting of Capt. Rolando Moralde in Parang, Maguindanao del Norte. In a press briefing in Camp Crame, Quezon City, PNP spokesperson… Read More
PH refusal to use water cannons proves peace efforts in WPS
May 6, 2024, 4:22 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s refusal to use water cannons is proof that the country does not wish to escalate tensions in the West Philippine Sea, an official of the National Task Force for the WPS (NTF-WPS) said Monday. NTF-WPS spokesperson, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)… Read More
SC cites increasing case disposition rates in lower courts
May 6, 2024, 4:22 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday said case disposition rates in lower courts have gradually increased over the last three years. In a statement, the tribunal said based on the data from the Office of the Court Administrator (OCA), for first-level courts, from a case disposition rate of… Read More
BI to deport S. Korean wanted for telco fraud
May 6, 2024, 4:18 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday said it would deport a South Korean national wanted in his homeland for involvement in telecommunications fraud. In a statement, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said operatives of the agency's fugitive search unit arrested 41-year-old Kwon… Read More
Illegal online gambling sites rising; Globe blocks over 1K sites
May 6, 2024, 4:06 pm
MANILA – Telecommunications firm Globe Telecom Inc. (Globe) has noted a 967 percent increase in the number of illegal online gambling sites it blocked in the first quarter of 2024. Globe said a total of 1,345 domains in its network were blocked, a 967 percent increase from the same quarter last… Read More
Estrada: Gov't wage hike can be done through EO if SSL VI not feasible
May 6, 2024, 3:52 pm
MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada said Monday that increasing the salaries of government employees could be implemented through an Executive Order (EO) if his proposed Salary Standardization Law (SSL VI) is not feasible. In a statement, Estrada noted that former President Benigno s. Aquino III… Read More
WPS charade aims to veer attention from China's 'creeping invasion'
May 6, 2024, 3:40 pm Updated on May 6, 2024, 3:55 pm
MANILA – Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on Monday denounced the continuing lies, false narratives and propaganda from the Chinese government on West Philippine Sea (WPS) issues. Barbers issued the statement after Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro debunked the latest… Read More
Report 'wang-wang', scams through new LTO hotline
May 6, 2024, 3:04 pm
MANILA – Motorists can now report online scams and erring drivers through a quick response SMS hotline. The Aksyon on the Spot (Action on the Spot) hotline caters to complaints about phishing scams, particularly those regarding fake traffic violations as well as abusive and erring motorists on… Read More
PBBM: Remitted GOCC dividends to help improve Filipinos’ lives
May 6, 2024, 3:04 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) Monday that the dividends they remit to the national government will help improve the lives of Filipinos. As of May 3, GOCCs have remitted PHP88.56 billion dividends to the state coffers. The… Read More
Marcos hopes old school calendar back by next year
May 6, 2024, 2:04 pm Updated on May 6, 2024, 5:46 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday said he is hoping to have the old school calendar back by “next year.” In an ambush interview in Pasay City, Marcos was asked about the Department of Education’s (DepEd) proposal to revert back to the June-March school calendar. The… Read More
PNP chief vows legal aid for cops facing counter-raps
May 6, 2024, 2:02 pm
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil on Monday vowed legal assistance for police officers facing counter-charges. Speaking during the regular flag-raising rites in Camp Crame, Quezon City, Marbil said this is among the main challenges encountered by police… Read More
BRP Andres Bonifacio back to WPS patrols after comms, sensor upgrade
May 6, 2024, 1:54 pm
MANILA – The BRP Andres Bonifacio (PS-17), one of the Philippine Navy (PN)'s three offshore patrol vessels, is back to its patrol duties after an intensive upgrade of its communications and sensor equipment. "Following the successful completion of its extensive upgrades, Philippine Navy patrol… Read More
PBBM to certify as urgent Rice Tariffication Law revision
May 6, 2024, 1:30 pm Updated on May 6, 2024, 4:47 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday said he would certify as urgent the bill proposing to amend the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), citing the need for the government to have control over or influence in the local rice market. Marcos said amending the charter of the National Food… Read More
DepEd warns anew vs. fake cash aid for graduates
May 6, 2024, 1:17 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) warned the public to be vigilant against fake cash aid grants for graduating learners. DepEd Undersecretary Michael Poa said in a Viber message late Sunday that the fake posts use the agency’s logo. “Wala pong ganyang programa ang DepEd (We… Read More
Senator wants probe on alleged illegal workers in gated subdivisions
May 6, 2024, 1:14 pm
MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday called for a Senate investigation into the reported growing presence of foreign nationals in upscale gated subdivisions. The foreigners are suspected to be working in Internet Gaming Licensees (ILGs), formerly called Philippine Offshore Gaming… Read More
BOC logs P3-B collection surplus in April
May 6, 2024, 11:12 am
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has exceeded its revenue collection target by PHP3.192 billion in April. Preliminary data released on Monday showed that the Bureau has collected a total of PHP80.822 billion, surpassing its collection goal of PHP77.630 billion. Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio… Read More
Marcos rejects use of water cannons to retaliate vs. Chinese vessels
May 6, 2024, 11:04 am Updated on May 6, 2024, 4:26 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday said the Philippines will not use water cannons to retaliate against China’s continued harassment in the disputed areas of the West Philippine Sea. In a media interview, Marcos stressed that it was not the country’s mission to increase… Read More
NTF-ELCAC: 10K ex-Reds get DOLE aid in reintegration efforts
May 6, 2024, 11:02 am
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has assisted around 10,000 former New People's Army (NPA) rebels and their families in the process of integrating themselves into mainstream society. In a statement over the weekend, the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed… Read More
Expectations high on revitalized PH-US ties
May 6, 2024, 10:01 am
HONOLULU, Hawaii – Filipinos in Hawaii are hoping the improved Philippines-United States relations will translate into more economic engagements -- a boon they expect to eventually trickle down to the families they continue to support back home. “I think that the relationship between the… Read More
Danger level heat index forecast in 30 areas; fair weather continues
May 6, 2024, 8:37 am
MANILA – At least 30 areas are forecast to experience danger level heat index, while the country will continue to experience fair weather with isolated rain showers, the weather bureau said Monday. The highest heat index could peak at 47 degrees in Dagupan City, Pangasinan and Aparri, Cagayan.… Read More
