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Guidelines for clustering of precincts for online overseas voting set
May 2, 2024, 6:28 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued the modified guidelines on the creation and clustering of precincts for the introduction of Online Voting and Counting System (OVCS) for overseas voting in the May 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE). In Comelec en banc Resolution No.… Read More
DA assures stable rice supply in 2024 despite production decline in Q1
May 2, 2024, 5:47 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday assured of a stable supply of rice for the entire year despite the slight decline in production during the first three months of 2024 due to the El Niño phenomenon. Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa made the assurance after the… Read More
Water cannon incident shows China's 'lack of concern for reg'l peace'
May 2, 2024, 4:37 pm
MANILA – The Chinese Coast Guard's (CCG) use of "jet stream pressure" water cannon against Philippine vessels on routine humanitarian mission to Bajo de Masinloc has heightened the tension in the West Philippine Sea, a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) official said. National Task Force for the West… Read More
DA: Agri damage due to El Niño hits P5.9-B
May 2, 2024, 4:18 pm
MANILA – The El Niño phenomenon has so far caused an estimated PHP5.9 billion in damage to Philippine agriculture, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Thursday. "Iyong latest damage natin as of end of April per Bulletin No. 9 ng DA, ang damage is already PHP5.9 billion, pinakamalaki pa… Read More
CSC backs PBBM's call to aid eligible JO, COS workers in gov’t
May 2, 2024, 3:58 pm
MANILA – Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles on Thursday said the agency is fully committed to help eligible contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) workers in getting the eligibility for permanent positions in government through the grant of Career Service Eligibility… Read More
4 accused in Navarro’s illegal detention get 40-year jail term
May 2, 2024, 3:10 pm Updated on May 2, 2024, 4:14 pm
MANILA – The Taguig regional trial court (RTC) on Thursday sentenced to a maximum of 40 years imprisonment businessman Cedric Lee, Deniece Millinette Cornejo and two others for the illegal detention of television host Ferdinand "Vhong" Navarro 10 years ago. In a 94-page decision, Judge Mariam… Read More
GSIS insurance premiums up by 12% in Q1
May 2, 2024, 2:55 pm
MANILA – The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) reported a 12-percent increase in insurance premiums written in the first quarter of 2024, amounting to PHP2.98 billion compared to PHP2.65 billion in the same period last year. GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso attributed the… Read More
Motorcycles off-limits on EDSA-Kamuning service road as rehab starts
May 2, 2024, 2:43 pm
MANILA – Motorcycles are no longer allowed to use the EDSA-Kamuning service road starting May 3, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) acting chair Romando Artes said Thursday. Motorcycles and other private vehicles, Artes said, will take alternative routes such as Scout Borromeo,… Read More
DFA summons Chinese exec over water cannon incident
May 2, 2024, 2:23 pm
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday summoned the Chinese Embassy of Manila Deputy Chief of Mission Zhou Zhiyong over another harassment of Philippine vessels conducting routine humanitarian mission to Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal. In a statement, the DFA said… Read More
PBBM order to review minimum wage gets backing from senators
May 2, 2024, 1:44 pm
MANILA – The directive by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to regional wage boards to review pay rates in their respective areas earned the Senate's support on Thursday. “I am one with our President in calling for the Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Boards to do a regular review of… Read More
Gilas prospect Boatwright's naturalization bid filed in Senate
May 2, 2024, 1:43 pm
MANILA – Bennie Boatwright III, eyed as a key addition to the national basketball team, shall be granted Filipino citizenship if the measure filed by lawmakers is approved. Senator Sonny Angara, who serves as chairperson of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), said Thursday that he filed… Read More
Over P541-M worth of aid given to 10 El Niño-affected regions
May 2, 2024, 12:12 pm
MANILA – Ten El Niño-affected regions received about PHP541 million worth of aid, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Thursday. In its latest update, the NDRRMC Regions 2 (Cagayan Valley), 4-B (Mimaropa), 5 (Bicol), 6 (Western Visayas), 7 (Central Visayas),… Read More
P3.744-B released for CHEd’s 'Tulong Dunong' scholarship
May 2, 2024, 10:38 am
MANILA – A total of PHP3.744 billion has been released to the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) to fund its “Tulong Dunong” scholarship program which provides financial assistance to qualified and deserving tertiary students, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Thursday.… Read More
CIDG gets new chief in latest PNP reshuffle
May 2, 2024, 9:58 am
MANILA – The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has a new head following the latest reorganization of police officials. In an order obtained by the Philippine News Agency which took effect Thursday, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francsico Marbil reassigned… Read More
Warm weather across PH; danger level heat indices forecast in 39 areas
May 2, 2024, 8:06 am
MANILA – Warm and humid weather will prevail across the country on Thursday, with at least 39 areas likely to experience danger level heat indices, the weather bureau said. "Because of the effects of El Niño, we expect the country to experience warm and humid weather. Isolated rain showers are… Read More
PBBM urged to certify as urgent bill for contractual gov't workers
May 1, 2024, 10:11 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has been urged to certify as urgent a proposed bill that seeks to provide civil service eligibility and permanent appointment to all government casual and contractual employees who have rendered at least three years of outstanding government service.… Read More
Senator backs academic calendar switch amid extreme heat
May 1, 2024, 9:03 pm
MANILA – Senator Francis Tolentino on Wednesday expressed his support for the proposal to change the academic calendar due to the extreme heat that both the learners and teachers have been experiencing these past weeks. Tolentino also underscored the importance of parental discretion in deciding… Read More
Senators clarify Balikatan not meant to challenge other nations
May 1, 2024, 8:58 pm
MANILA – Senators explained on Wednesday that the Balikatan exercises between the Philippines and the US aim to enhance interoperability and strengthen partnerships and not to challenge the military capabilities of other nations. Senator Jinggoy Estrada, chair of the Senate Committee on National… Read More
Chinese man wanted for cyber fraud nabbed at NAIA: BI
May 1, 2024, 8:33 pm
MANILA – A Chinese passenger who is on the wanted list of foreigners for involvement in cyber fraud was recently arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Wednesday. Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the passenger… Read More
Marcos says PFP now consolidating forces ahead of 2025 polls
May 1, 2024, 8:32 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Wednesday his political party, the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), is starting to “consolidate forces” in preparation for the 2025 midterm elections. Speaking at the oath-taking of new members of the PFP in Pasay City, Marcos said that as… Read More
