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Ticket sold in Cavite wins P46-M Mega Lotto jackpot
April 23, 2024, 12:09 pm
MANILA – A lone bettor from the province of Cavite bagged the PHP46 million jackpot of Monday night's Mega Lotto 6/45 draw. In an advisory Tuesday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winning combination 33-17-40-09-42-20 carried a total jackpot prize of PHP46,011,957.80.… Read More
AFP installs high-tech Harris radios in N. Luzon island outposts
April 23, 2024, 12:09 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines' Northern Luzon Command (Nolcom) announced Tuesday the installation of high-tech Harris radios in its naval detachments located in Mavulis, Fuga, and Calayan Islands. The Nolcom, in a statement, said the installation of these sophisticated… Read More
Retired AFP officers back calls to probe Alvarez's 'seditious' remarks
April 23, 2024, 10:30 am
MANILA – The Association of General and Flag Officers (AGFO) joined calls from government agencies and lawmakers to investigate Davao Del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez for his remarks urging the military to withdraw its support to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. In a statement Monday night, the… Read More
Scattered showers due to easterlies; 24 areas with high heat levels
April 23, 2024, 8:25 am
MANILA – Several areas in the Visayas and Mindanao will experience scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the easterlies, the weather bureau said Tuesday. These areas include Soccsksargen, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental, Samar, Northern Samar and Eastern… Read More
DENR calls for collective action to reduce plastic wastes
April 22, 2024, 9:18 pm
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Monday said the Philippines produces about 2.7 million tons of plastic waste every year and called on the public to help stop the environmental hazard. During the launch of the Earth Day Every Day project in Pasay City, DENR… Read More
Amir commends Filipinos’ contribution to Qatar progress
April 22, 2024, 9:06 pm
MANILA – The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, lauded on Monday the Filipino community in the Arab nation for its contribution to the progress of his country. “This is my pleasure to take this opportunity to praise the Filipino community residing in the State of Qatar and their… Read More
P2.5-B Cavitex buyout ‘unfair’ to gov’t – PRA
April 22, 2024, 8:47 pm
MANILA – The PHP2.5-billion offer to buy out the government’s share from the Manila-Cavite Expressway (Cavitex) is “unfair” and detrimental to the state’s interests, the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) said on Monday. In a statement, the PRA said the offer made by Cavitex… Read More
SC reverses Comelec, remands Cagayan guv DQ case back to poll body
April 22, 2024, 8:07 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court has ruled that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) acted in “grave abuse of discretion” for rejecting a petition for disqualification filed by Ma. Zarah Rose Lara against Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba before the 2022 elections. In a statement Monday, the high… Read More
Lawmaker: Constitutional restrictions root cause of investor concerns
April 22, 2024, 7:38 pm
MANILA – A House leader on Monday said the constitutional restrictions on foreign ownership are the "root causes" of the reluctance of foreign companies to make investments in the Philippines. Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, chair of the House Committee on Constitutional… Read More
BI stops 4 women trafficked to work as waitresses in China
April 22, 2024, 6:51 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has intercepted and rescued four Filipino women who were trafficked to work as waitresses in China. In a statement Monday, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the women, whose identities were withheld, were apprehended at the Ninoy Aquino International… Read More
DSWD issues guidelines for program preventing teenage pregnancy
April 22, 2024, 6:45 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released the guidelines for the national implementation of a program principally designed to prevent teenage pregnancy, spokesperson Irene Dumlao said on Monday. Dumlao, DSWD Assistant Secretary for Disaster Response Management… Read More
Fire engulfs cathedral in Isabela
April 22, 2024, 6:39 pm
MANILA – A fire engulfed the St. Ferdinand Parish Church in Ilagan City, Isabela on Monday morning. The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) reported that the church, which was undergoing initial renovations, caught fire at around 11:40 a.m. The blaze also caused a large… Read More
Ex-CA Justice Sadang named new PCGG chief
April 22, 2024, 5:50 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has named retired Court of Appeals (CA) Justice Melchor Sadang as the new chairman of the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG). The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced Sadang’s new designation in a Facebook post on Monday,… Read More
DICT seeks Japanese investments in PH's ICT sector
April 22, 2024, 5:41 pm
MANILA – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) sought the support of Japan's new envoy to the country to invite more Japanese companies to invest in the country’s ICT sector. This came following a courtesy call between DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy, Japanese… Read More
BOC eyes info drive with NTC, DTI to curb abandoned balikbayan boxes
April 22, 2024, 5:37 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is coordinating with relevant government agencies to raise awareness among overseas Filipinos on the proper procedure for sending balikbayan boxes into the country. In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing Monday, Customs Assistant Commissioner Vincent Philip… Read More
EDSA-Kamuning flyover southbound to close May 1 for 6-month repair
April 22, 2024, 5:12 pm
MANILA – The southbound portion of the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) – Kamuning flyover will be partially closed beginning May 1 to make way for its rehabilitation. In a press conference in Pasig City on Monday, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) acting chair Romando Artes… Read More
PNP sets rules on tattoos for personnel, aspiring cops
April 22, 2024, 5:09 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) would regulate the bearing and sporting of tattoos for its personnel and those looking to join the force. In a press conference at Camp Crame, Quezon City, PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said these rules are stipulated in Memorandum Circular… Read More
PH forges expanded tourism ties with Qatar
April 22, 2024, 4:52 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and Qatar on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) strengthening the two nations' growth in tourism and business events. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco and State Minister for Foreign Affairs H.E. Soltan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi signed the MOU before President… Read More
19 vehicles catch fire at NAIA Terminal 3 parking
April 22, 2024, 4:23 pm
MANILA – At least 19 vehicles at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 parking extension caught fire on Monday, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) confirmed. "The spread of fire was fast. What was initially reported to us was one vehicle catches fire, but when… Read More
Upsurge of US investments seen following successful PH Dialogue
April 22, 2024, 4:22 pm
MANILA – An upsurge of American investments into the country is expected following the highly successful Philippine Dialogue in Washington, D.C. last week. Department of Finance Secretary Ralph Recto showcased before American investors the visionary leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos… Read More
