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Comelec to appeal SC ruling on Smartmatic disqualification
April 18, 2024, 1:31 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to appeal the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) voiding its move to disqualify service provider Smartmatic TIM Corp. from the bidding of its projects. In a radio interview Thursday, Comelec chairperson George Garcia said filing a motion for… Read More
Probe on alleged degree-for-sale to Chinese students sought
April 18, 2024, 1:23 pm Updated on April 18, 2024, 5:07 pm
MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday urged the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to look into reports of universities and colleges in Cagayan allegedly selling degrees to Chinese students for up to PHP2 million. In a statement, Gatchalian said while he supports… Read More
CHED chief: Non-payment of subsidy grant allegations unfounded
April 18, 2024, 1:21 pm
MANILA – Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson J. Prospero de Vera III slammed allegations concerning the "non-payment" of grants for Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES). "Charges laid against me lack merit and are purely unsubstantiated allegations," de Vera said in a statement late… Read More
Ex-solon seeks TRO on Miru contract for 2025 polls
April 18, 2024, 1:09 pm
MANILA – A former lawmaker on Thursday filed a petition before the Supreme Court (SC) seeking a temporary restraining order (TRO) and preliminary injunction against the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) contract with Miru Systems Co. for the automated voting system to be used in 2025 national… Read More
DFA defends US, Japan trilateral; tells China to reflect own actions
April 18, 2024, 12:43 pm Updated on April 18, 2024, 1:32 pm
MANILA – The Philippines’ move to strengthen alliance and partnership with the United States and Japan is Manila’s “sovereign decision” and should not be seen as a threat by any peace-loving country, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) told China on Thursday. The statement comes… Read More
DepEd exec: Shirts with agency logo sold online not authorized
April 18, 2024, 12:05 pm
MANILA – Collared shirts bearing logos of the Department of Education (DepEd) being sold on various online platforms are not authorized, an official of the agency said. "Sa social media naglipana talaga ang enterprising individuals/groups na gusto naman kumita (‘Enterprising’ individuals and… Read More
Claimant of P218-M shabu shipment nabbed in NAIA
April 18, 2024, 10:28 am Updated on April 18, 2024, 11:41 am
MANILA – Authorities arrested the consignee of a shabu shipment worth PHP218 million at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Complex in Pasay City on Wednesday evening. In a report on Thursday, Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) chief Brig. Gen. Dionisio Bartolome… Read More
PAF gets briefing on efficient tools, consumable items management
April 18, 2024, 10:26 am
MANILA – United States Air Force (USAF) personnel briefed their Filipino counterparts on how to further enhance efficiency in using their tools and other consumable items during the ongoing Cope Thunder Philippines (CT PH 24-1) exercise at Basa Air Base in Floridablanca town, Pampanga province… Read More
Marcos among TIME’s ‘100 Most Influential People of 2024’
April 18, 2024, 10:01 am Updated on April 18, 2024, 7:09 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has been included in TIME magazine's "100 Most Influential People of 2024." TIME recognized Marcos’ leadership, citing how his administration steadied the post-coronavirus pandemic economy and how his presidency “elevated the Philippines on the… Read More
PH launches nat’l platform for ‘services industry’ startups
April 18, 2024, 10:00 am
MANILA – The Philippine government has launched a national innovation platform to develop startups in the IT-BPM, migrant workers and electronics assembly industries. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) signed on Wednesday night a partnership agreement with United States-based Plug and… Read More
OCD warns public vs. procurement, disaster fund scams
April 18, 2024, 9:56 am
MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) warned the public against scammers promising to expedite their transactions with the agency in exchange for a sum of money. In a statement Wednesday, OCD administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno said these unscrupulous individuals and groups use… Read More
PBBM eyes collaboration with ex-UK PM Blair’s non-profit organization
April 18, 2024, 9:26 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is considering collaborating with the non-profit organization set up by former United Kingdom Prime Minister Anthony Charles Lynton Blair on several initiatives. The planned collaboration with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change was discussed… Read More
DepEd remains most trusted, top performing gov't agency
April 18, 2024, 9:25 am Updated on April 18, 2024, 5:06 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) has emerged as the top performing and most trusted national government agency in the first quarter survey by OCTA research. According to a recent Tugon ng Masa survey from March 11 to 14, the DepEd ranked first among government institutions in terms… Read More
DPWH: Pasay road portion open to light vehicles as pothole fixed
April 18, 2024, 9:17 am
MANILA – The closed portion of Sales Road in Pasay City was opened on Wednesday afternoon to light vehicles. In a social media post, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – South Manila District Engineering Office said the road portion was opened starting 4 p.m. The agency's… Read More
DMW says no Filipino casualty in Dubai massive floods
April 18, 2024, 9:12 am
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said no Filipino casualty has been reported after severe floods hit Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. “No dead or injured Filipinos. Hoping this remains so,” the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said in an advisory on Wednesday.gThe DMW… Read More
Fair weather seen across PH Thursday
April 18, 2024, 8:09 am
MANILA – The country will continue to experience fair weather on Thursday, the weather bureau said. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecaster Aldczar Aurelio said the ridge of a high pressure area and the easterlies are currently affecting… Read More
P10-B post-harvest fund to address drying capacity disparity: NFA
April 17, 2024, 9:15 pm
MANILA – The National Food Authority (NFA) on Wednesday said the approved PHP10 billion funds for the modernization of post-harvest facilities will help address the disparity in its drying capacity for palay. "Actually, sa ngayon ay dapat may capacity tayo ng (for now, we should have a capacity… Read More
Lawmaker bats for Kadiwa market style for discounted fuel
April 17, 2024, 8:33 pm
MANILA – A lawmaker on Wednesday suggested the use of the Kadiwa market system in implementing the targeted fuel subsidies for poor and low-income households to cushion the impact of rising oil prices. In a statement, Manila Rep. Joel Chua recommended that the Department of Energy (DOE) and… Read More
New Zealand PM visit shows support to PH dev’t agenda – outgoing envoy
April 17, 2024, 7:26 pm
MANILA – The upcoming visit of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in the Philippines signifies his support to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s development agenda, outgoing New Zealand Ambassador Peter Kell said Wednesday. Luxon will arrive in Manila on Thursday to conclude his… Read More
Romualdez pitches to boost trade, nuclear agreements with US lawmaker
April 17, 2024, 6:53 pm
MANILA – Speaker Martin Romualdez has sought to advance bilateral trade relations and nuclear energy cooperation between the Philippines and the United States (US) in his meeting with House member Gary Palmer on Tuesday (April 16 US time). According to a statement issued Wednesday, Romualdez led… Read More
