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CSC secures ADB support for digitalization program
April 17, 2024, 6:09 pm
MANILA – The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has secured a commitment from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to provide technical assistance to its digital transformation (DX) strategy. "ADB’s support marks the beginning of a new chapter in our digital journey in the CSC,” Chairperson Karlo… Read More
DAR chief praises AFP's full support to Marcos administration
April 17, 2024, 6:02 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) on Wednesday backed the military's stance to rally behind the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. "We salute the Armed Forces of the Philippines for strongly rejecting the call to withdraw support for the President… There is no moral… Read More
DOJ says Teves counsel misleading public with 'tampering' allegations
April 17, 2024, 5:40 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday refuted statements made by the defense counsel of ousted Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. that prosecutors tampered with witnesses in the ongoing case of the murder of Governor Roel Degamo and nine others. “I… Read More
DSWD pays tribute to solo parents
April 17, 2024, 5:28 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to hold a two-day trade bazaar for entrepreneur solo parents on April 18 and 19 to pay tribute to all of their sacrifices and determination in providing the best for their children and other dependents. In a news release… Read More
PPP to create efficient transport, economic growth in PH – DOTr
April 17, 2024, 5:13 pm
MANILA – Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects bring efficiency in the transportation sector, leading to economic growth, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said Wednesday. Bautista cited aviation projects such as the rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), New… Read More
DILG, DOTr, MMDA partner for stiffer 'anti-colorum' drive
April 17, 2024, 5:02 pm Updated on April 18, 2024, 2:04 pm
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Transportation (DOTr), and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday fortified their partnership in going after colorum or unregistered public utility vehicles (PUVs) in Metro Manila. Interior… Read More
PCO seeks to increase ‘The Philippine Gazette’ readership
April 17, 2024, 4:54 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) is eyeing to expand the distribution of the “The Philippine Gazette” newspaper to reach a wider audience and raise awareness about the Marcos administration’s policies and programs. Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil announced that… Read More
MMDA begins crackdown vs. e-bikes, tricycles on nat'l roads
April 17, 2024, 4:45 pm
MANILA – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday began its implementation of the ban on e-bikes, tricycles, and other similar unregistered vehicles from national roads in the National Capital Region. In a situation report as of noon, the MMDA has apprehended a total of… Read More
CAAP eyes Davao airport runway repair completion by 1st week of May
April 17, 2024, 4:22 pm
MANILA – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is targeting the completion of the Davao International Airport runway repair by the first week of May, instead of May 31. The runway asphalt overlay project that includes the removal of a 2-inch thick damaged asphalt pavement is now… Read More
DILG chief vows support for Basilan's peace, dev't efforts
April 17, 2024, 3:41 pm
MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. assured continued support for the peace and development projects of Basilan province. Abalos made the vow during the celebration of the Kalasig-lasigan Festival in the province's Sumisip town on April… Read More
3 Dubai flights canceled due to bad weather
April 17, 2024, 3:41 pm
MANILA – Three Dubai flights were canceled on Wednesday due to the unprecedented heavy rain showers and flooding in the United Arab Emirates city. The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said the canceled flights are Philippine Airlines PR 659 Dubai-Manila; Cebu Pacific Air 5J 015… Read More
PPP center, French dev’t agency develop climate, disaster risk tools
April 17, 2024, 3:38 pm
MANILA – The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) are holding a workshop to strengthen national projects that concern natural disasters and climate change. The PPP Center said the workshop, which started on April 2 and will last until… Read More
PBBM travels lead to increased foreign investment – lawmaker
April 17, 2024, 3:34 pm
MANILA – Anakalusugan party-list Rep. Ray Reyes on Wednesday said the 90-percent increase in the country's foreign direct investments (FDIs) proves that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s official trips abroad benefit the Philippine economy. "As I have said time and again, PBBM is our country's… Read More
Barbers calls for probe on surge of Chinese nationals near EDCA sites
April 17, 2024, 3:20 pm
MANILA – Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on Wednesday urged the government to investigate the suspicious influx of Chinese nationals in areas near the Philippine-US Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites and other major seaports and airports in the country.… Read More
Probe on ambush of 4 Army soldiers in Maguindanao Sur sought
April 17, 2024, 3:18 pm
MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Wednesday called on the Senate to look into the ambush of four Army soldiers in Maguindanao del Sur to assess the peace and security situation in the area. “Despite immense government resources being put into comprehensive peace efforts and… Read More
Velayo named BFAR officer-in-charge
April 17, 2024, 3:13 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday named Isidro Velayo Jr. as the new officer-in-charge of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Velayo's designation came after the Office of the Ombudsman ordered the dismissal of the agency's director Demosthenes Escoto. In… Read More
BFAR's LAYAG-WPS Project to uplift lives of PH fisherfolk – senator
April 17, 2024, 3:12 pm
MANILA – Senator Cynthia Villar on Wednesday expressed high hopes that the Livelihood Activities to Enhance Fisheries Yields and Economic Gains from the West Philippine Sea (LAYAG-WPS) Project recently launched by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) could address the needs of… Read More
Año: Alvarez's call a mockery of AFP, PNP integrity, professionalism
April 17, 2024, 3:01 pm Updated on April 17, 2024, 6:56 pm
MANILA – Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez underestimated the professionalism and integrity of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) when he urged them to withdraw their support from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., National Security Adviser… Read More
Comelec: Voter registrants for 2025 midterm polls top 2M
April 17, 2024, 2:37 pm
MANILA – More than two million Filipinos have applied to become registered voters for the May 2025 midterm elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported on Wednesday. Based on the poll body’s latest data, it has already processed 2,082,744 voter applications from Feb. 12 to April… Read More
SC asks Senate to comment on Quiboloy’s petition
April 17, 2024, 2:30 pm Updated on April 17, 2024, 3:15 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the Senate to comment on Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy's petition to stop the legislative chamber from enforcing its arrest order against him. SC spokesperson Camille Sue Mae L. Ting told reporters Wednesday that the court order… Read More
