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ADB investments crucial in fast-tracking transport projects – DOTr
April 25, 2024, 1:35 pm
MANILA – The Asian Development Bank's (ADB) technical and financial assistance to the country's big-ticket transportation projects is crucial in ensuring their timely completion, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Wednesday. DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista said ADB's assistance helped… Read More
DOJ tasks NBI to probe ‘deepfake’ PBBM audio
April 25, 2024, 1:33 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday directed the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to unravel the truth behind a social media content that has been manipulated using deepfake technology to make it appear as if President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is directing the military to… Read More
PH, US considering joint ‘maritime law enforcement’ ops
April 25, 2024, 1:03 pm
WASHINGTON DC – The Philippines and the United States are considering maritime law enforcement operations within the country’s waters to promote a “law-based” order in the South China Sea, a ranking official said Wednesday. Senior government officials from the two countries met for the… Read More
No US request to extradite Quiboloy yet: envoy
April 25, 2024, 1:00 pm
WASHINGTON D.C. – The Philippine Embassy in the United States confirmed it has not received any request for the extradition of embattled pastor Apollo Quiboloy. “So far there has been none. Usually, it will come to us but it can also go to the US Embassy,” Philippine Ambassador Jose Manuel… Read More
ACG boosts cyber patrols, tracks culprits behind PBBM 'deepfake'
April 25, 2024, 12:10 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police - Anti Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) on Thursday said it has intensified cyber patrols to crack down on videos on social media that were manipulated using deepfake technology, which has also victimized President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. The move comes after… Read More
Junking of Reds-linked groups' plea vs. PH gov't a win for rule of law
April 25, 2024, 11:15 am
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) welcomed the Supreme Court's (SC) decision junking various petitions filed by communist front groups against former and current officials of the Philippine government. In a statement Wednesday night, NTF-ELCAC… Read More
PBBM extends employment of COS, JO gov’t workers till end-2025
April 25, 2024, 10:27 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has extended the engagement of contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) workers in the government whose contracts are set to expire by the end of this year. In a news release Thursday, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Marcos issued… Read More
AFP chief hails bravery of 7 soldiers hurt in clash vs. BIFF
April 25, 2024, 10:24 am
MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Wednesday visited and lauded the seven wounded soldiers for their bravery during the recent clash in the province of Maguindanao del Sur, that led to the death of a ranking Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF)… Read More
US, PH strengthen work vs. ‘foreign information manipulation’
April 25, 2024, 9:40 am
WASHINGTON D.C. – The Philippines and the United States have agreed to strengthen engagement against false foreign narratives, encompassing “all kinds of disinformation”. The commitment was made during the 11th US-Philippine Bilateral Strategic Dialogue (BSD) among senior Filipino and… Read More
Gov't ready to transmit info in times of calamities – PCO
April 25, 2024, 9:36 am
MANILA – The government is ready to transmit information to the public in times of calamities, officials of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Wednesday. People's Television Network, Inc. General Manager Analisa Puod said the state-run TV station is one of the entities tasked to… Read More
Comelec disqualifies Mamba as Cagayan governor
April 25, 2024, 7:36 am
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has disqualified Manuel Mamba as governor of Cagayan province in relation to the 2022 National and Local Elections (NLE). In a decision released on April 24, 2024, the Comelec First Division disqualified Mamba for violation of Sections 2 and 13 of… Read More
PAGASA warns of dangerous heat index in 38 areas
April 25, 2024, 6:51 am
MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned of dangerous heat index levels in 38 areas across the country on Thursday. Based on the weather bureau’s 5 p.m. forecast on Wednesday, the following areas may have a heat index ranging… Read More
DMW bars Filipino seafarers from ships passing Red Sea, Gulf of Aden
April 24, 2024, 10:27 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Wednesday issued an order that prohibits the deployment of Filipino seafarers on cruise and passenger ships that sail through the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Department Order 2, signed by DMW officer-in-charge Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac… Read More
PNP policy on tattoos has no legal basis – lawmaker
April 24, 2024, 7:54 pm
MANILA – A lawmaker at the House of Representatives said Wednesday the Philippine National Police (PNP) policy regulating tattoos among its personnel and applicants has no legal basis. In a statement, Manila Rep. Joel Chua said there is no basis in existing laws against the bearing and sporting… Read More
VP Sara thanks PBBM for continued trust, support
April 24, 2024, 7:15 pm
MANILA – Vice President Sara Duterte expressed Wednesday her gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his continued trust and support in her function as education chief. "Maraming salamat, Pangulong Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr., sa patuloy na pagtitiwala sa akin bilang Kalihim… Read More
Gov’t taking all necessary steps to protect, promote human rights
April 24, 2024, 6:17 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday assured that the government remains resolute in reforming law enforcement in the country to protect and promote human rights under the Bagong Pilipinas of the Marcos administration. "We guarantee that reforms are in place to change the… Read More
Australian-American sex offender barred from entering PH
April 24, 2024, 5:36 pm
MANILA – An Australian-American national wanted by authorities in the United States for various sex offenses was intercepted and barred from entering the country, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Wednesday. In a statement, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said 54-year-old Robert David… Read More
Private sector urges increased gov’t investment in PH digitalization
April 24, 2024, 5:14 pm
MANILA – The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) on Wednesday sought an increase in government spending towards developing the country’s internet infrastructure. In a statement, PSAC called for an increase in the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DICT)… Read More
DSWD insulates programs from politics, adheres to guidelines – spox
April 24, 2024, 5:13 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday said it would maintain the highest level of professionalism in delivering public services, free from politics and other ill motivations, the agency’s spokesperson said on Wednesday. Irene Dumlao, assistant secretary… Read More
Face-to-face classes in Manila suspended until Friday
April 24, 2024, 5:09 pm Updated on April 24, 2024, 6:24 pm
MANILA – The suspension of face-to-face classes in the city of Manila has been extended until April 26 by Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan. The Manila Public Information Office announced the extension of the class suspension on its Facebook page on Wednesday. “Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan… Read More
