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Singapore FM: Escalation of SCS tension to impact trade, ASEAN growth
April 16, 2024, 6:15 pm
MANILA – Singapore warned that the escalation of tensions or military actions in the South China Sea (SCS) would disrupt trade and heavily impact decades worth of growth in the region, specifically among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states. While not a claimant country,… Read More
BFAR's livelihood drive to help WPS fishers, boost blue economy
April 16, 2024, 6:06 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Tuesday launched the Livelihood Activities to Enhance Fisheries Yields and Economic Gains from the West Philippine Sea (LAYAG-WPS) to intensify support to fishers and boost the blue economy. In a speech during the project launch in… Read More
600K plastic cards enough to fill driver's license backlog – DOTr
April 16, 2024, 5:30 pm
MANILA – The recent delivery of 600,000 plastic cards to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) is enough to fill the backlog for driver’s licenses from the previous year, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista said. “Meron pa tayo nung additional na 1 million na… Read More
Senator: Comprehensive agri modernization to help attain food security
April 16, 2024, 5:09 pm
MANILA – The government must invest in agriculture modernization and irrigation development to improve the country’s food security amid steady population growth. In a news release on Tuesday, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian noted the steady increase in the country’s population, making it… Read More
CHR condemns attack vs. QC village safety officers
April 16, 2024, 4:59 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has expressed "deep concern" over an attack against barangay safety officers and a police officer in Quezon City. Reports said a man went on a stabbing spree on April 10 in Barangay Payatas A in Quezon City, killing a barangay safety officer and… Read More
2-day transport strike 'unsuccessful' – DOTr
April 16, 2024, 4:58 pm
MANILA – The two-day transport strike carried out by two public utility vehicle (PUV) groups have been "unsuccessful", the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Tuesday. DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista said the government’s efforts to offset the two-day transport strike proved to be… Read More
DepEd: No color prescribed for alternate uniforms of teachers, staff
April 16, 2024, 4:33 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) said Tuesday no particular color is prescribed for the alternate uniforms of teachers and non-teaching staff in all public schools nationwide. The agency's response came following remarks that the new alternate uniforms resemble “campaign colors”… Read More
AFP to present state-of-the-art assets in 'Balikatan' drills
April 16, 2024, 4:15 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will showcase in its full glory all modern weapon systems and platforms acquired under its ongoing modernization program during the three-week Balikatan 2024 exercises. "Everything that we have is going to be put in full display in Balikatan, ok… Read More
BuCor will not build jails in Masungi
April 16, 2024, 4:09 pm
MANILA – Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. on Tuesday assured that no penal facility would be built in the agency’s 270-hectare lot in Masungi Georeserve in Tanay, Rizal. In a statement, Catapang said what is being planned is for the construction of a… Read More
AirAsia's affected system causes 'some' delays – MIAA chief
April 16, 2024, 4:07 pm
MANILA – Budget airline AirAsia's information technology (IT) system at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 encountered a problem, causing "some" delays and the shift to manual processing at its check-in counters Tuesday morning, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA)… Read More
Remulla orders probe on Alvarez’s statement
April 16, 2024, 4:03 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday ordered a thorough investigation into the possible liability of ex-House of Representative Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez over his statements against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. "I have ordered an investigation on the statements of Congressman… Read More
Divided stance on WPS may be part of China's strategy - senator
April 16, 2024, 3:58 pm
MANILA – Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva on Tuesday called for unity amid different sentiments arising from the revelation of an alleged "gentleman's agreement" between former president Rodrigo Duterte and China. During the regular Kapihan sa Senado, Villanueva said it is not time for… Read More
DA backs RCEF extension; highlights post-harvest, mechanization
April 16, 2024, 3:45 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday expressed support for the bill seeking to extend the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF), considering several modifications. “Definitely, I think it should be extended. But there should be adjustments so we can adapt to the… Read More
Iran vows to release 4 Filipino seafarers ‘soon’ – DFA
April 16, 2024, 3:20 pm
MANILA – Iran has promised to release “soon” the four Filipino crewmembers of MSC Aries, a cargo vessel seized by Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) near the Strait of Hormuz on April 13, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday. DFA Undersecretary for Migration… Read More
Senate leader assures passage of 10 priority bills before SONA
April 16, 2024, 3:04 pm
MANILA – Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva on Tuesday said the Senate is set to approve 10 bills when session resumes on April 29. Congress has less than one month of plenary sessions before the 2nd Regular Session adjourns sine die on May 24. The 3rd regular session of the 19th Congress… Read More
Romualdez urges peaceful resolution, swift return of Pinoy seafarers
April 16, 2024, 2:27 pm
MANILA – Speaker Martin Romualdez on Tuesday called for the prompt and peaceful resolution to the recent seizure by Iranian authorities of a Portuguese-flagged container ship, which included four Filipino seafarers among its crew. The MSC Aries was seized by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard… Read More
Pimentel to Alvarez: Leave AFP out of politics
April 16, 2024, 2:24 pm Updated on April 16, 2024, 5:10 pm
MANILA – Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III on Tuesday reminded Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez that the political leadership in the Philippines should be determined through honest elections, and not by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) or any armed… Read More
PCSO logs 7% hike in 2023 revenues at P61.4B
April 16, 2024, 2:19 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) recorded PHP61.45 billion in gaming revenues in 2023. This translates to a 7 percent increase in its gaming revenues from only PHP57.467 billion in 2022, according to the state lottery agency's latest data. Lotto games raked in the… Read More
Swift legal action vs. Alvarez to avert destab threats – House leaders
April 16, 2024, 2:18 pm
MANILA – Leaders of the House of Representatives on Tuesday called for “swift legal action” against Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez to avert any potential threat to the government’s stability. Alvarez stirred controversy during a rally in Tagum City on Sunday when he… Read More
Marcos: PH biggest drug haul proof bloodless drive working
April 16, 2024, 2:08 pm Updated on April 16, 2024, 5:50 pm
MANILA – The seizure of about two tons of methamphetamine, locally known as shabu, worth PHP13.3 billion in Batangas, which authorities claimed as the biggest drug haul in history, was a resounding proof that the government’s anti-drug policies are working, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.… Read More
