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BSP sees further delay in nat’l ID rollout if old deal continues
September 21, 2024, 9:00 pm
MANILA – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Saturday maintained that the decision to terminate the contract with AllCard Incorporated (ACI) for the production of blank national identification cards (IDs) was “justified due to delays on [ACI’s] part.” In a statement, the BSP said… Read More
PH to campaign for Security Council seat at UNGA 79 – DFA
September 21, 2024, 4:22 pm
MANILA – Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo will campaign for the Philippines’ bid for a non-permanent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seat during the high-level meetings at the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79) next week. In a statement on Saturday, Manalo said… Read More
Gov’t won’t divulge PH ship location in WPS as part of security
September 21, 2024, 3:30 pm
MANILA – The Philippines will not disclose the exact location of the vessel that replaced BRP Teresa Magbanua in Escoda (Sabina) Shoal as part of its “operation adjustment” in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), National Maritime Council spokesperson Alexander Lopez said on Saturday. During the… Read More
CICC eyes new technologies to counter deepfakes
September 21, 2024, 2:27 pm Updated on September 26, 2024, 4:33 pm
MANILA – The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) is eyeing new technologies to ramp up its efforts in preventing the prevalence of deepfakes in the country. “Ang preparasyon ho natin (Our preparation) is to find a technology to counter or detect deepfake. Mayroon hong… Read More
TUCP to Congress: Pass anti-endo, P150 wage hike bills
September 21, 2024, 1:57 pm
MANILA — The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUPC) on Saturday called on Congress to start the deliberations on the measures aimed at ending labor contractualization and implementing a PHP150 across-the-board daily minimum wage hike. During the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, TUCP… Read More
Weather disturbances limit road access in 3 CAR provinces
September 21, 2024, 12:55 pm
MANILA – Some road sections and bridges in Benguet, Kalinga and Mt. Province have limited access due to the prevailing weather conditions, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Cordillera reported Saturday. In a road advisory, the following road sections/bridges are either… Read More
Marcos names new ERC OIC
September 21, 2024, 9:24 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has designated Justice Undersecretary Jesse Hermogenes Andres as officer-in-charge chairperson and chief executive officer of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), Malacañang announced on Saturday. The Presidential Communications Office, on its… Read More
‘Habagat’ to continue to drench Luzon, Visayas as ‘Igme’ exits PAR
September 21, 2024, 7:10 am
MANILA – Tropical Depression Igme is now out of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) but the southwest monsoon or “habagat” affecting Luzon and the Visayas will continue to bring rains over a large part of the country, the weather bureau said Saturday. As of 3 a.m., Igme was located… Read More
Significant changes in PH agri expected in 2 to 4 years
September 20, 2024, 9:26 pm Updated on September 20, 2024, 9:49 pm
MANILA – Significant progress in the country’s agriculture sector is expected to happen in the next two to four years, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Friday. During the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said various modernization and new… Read More
PAPI exec renews call to decriminalize libel
September 20, 2024, 8:02 pm
MANILA – An officer of the Publishers Association of the Philippines (PAPI) on Friday reiterated his call to decriminalize libel as the group celebrated its 50th anniversary at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. Johnny Dayang, PAPI chair emeritus, also expressed his… Read More
DSWD community projects built in conflict-hit areas
September 20, 2024, 7:57 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in partnership with the local government unit (LGU), has completed a community concrete road project, with a reinforced concrete pipe culvert, in Barangay San Jose, San Mariano town, Isabela, Alan Tanjusay, Undersecretary for… Read More
PBBM to journos: Innovate but never compromise principles
September 20, 2024, 7:36 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday called on journalists to uphold integrity as they seek innovative ways in reporting the truth with the advent of advanced technology. During the 50th anniversary celebration of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) at the… Read More
LPA develops into tropical depression, TCWS #1 up in Batanes
September 20, 2024, 7:08 pm
MANILA – The low pressure area spotted in east of extreme Northern Luzon has developed into a tropical depression, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The weather bureau called the new weather disturbance Tropical Depression… Read More
S. Korea urged to study possible VFA with PH, patrols in SCS
September 20, 2024, 7:07 pm
MANILA – It would be in the interest of South Korea to participate in maritime patrols in the South China Sea (SCS) and consider forging a visiting forces agreement (VFA) with the Philippines, experts posited in a conference on Friday. At the Stratbase ADRI forum discussing ways Manila and Seoul… Read More
More Filipinos return home after availing of UAE amnesty program
September 20, 2024, 6:32 pm
MANILA – The second batch of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who availed of the amnesty program of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 in Parañaque City on Friday. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said the batch consisted of 17… Read More
Quadcom eyes deeper probe on illegal drugs, POGO after Yang arrest
September 20, 2024, 6:29 pm
MANILA – Leaders of the House quad committee (Quadcom) on Friday hailed the arrest of Tony Yang, elder brother of former presidential adviser Michael Yang, saying his capture will push the joint panel to dig deeper into illegal drugs and Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO). Surigao del… Read More
Institutionalized transparency in oil price movement pushed in Senate
September 20, 2024, 5:31 pm
MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday urged his colleagues to enact a law that would institutionalize transparency in the movements of petroleum prices ensuring welfare and interests of consumers are protected. “To guarantee transparency and fair retail pricing, information related to… Read More
Poe raises concerns over implementation of revised toll guidelines
September 20, 2024, 5:27 pm
MANILA – Senator Grace Poe on Friday raised concerns over the planned implementation of cashless toll plazas starting Oct. 1, citing issues of unreliable devices, lack of RFID (radio frequency identification) installation venues, and the absence of a single RFID for all tollways. Based on a… Read More
Comelec: Party-lists allowed to run in 2025 polls out next week
September 20, 2024, 5:24 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to release by next week the names of party-list organizations that would be allowed to participate in the May 2025 polls. Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia said Friday that all pending cases need to be resolved first before the poll… Read More
First-time job hunters urged to avail of free pre-employment docs
September 20, 2024, 5:15 pm
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded first-time jobseekers to avail of the free pre-employment documents for their applications. The measure is pursuant to Republic Act 11261 or the First Time Jobseekers Assistance Act, DOLE said in a social media post on Friday. To… Read More
