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Marcos bars gov’t officials, personnel from using sirens, blinkers
April 11, 2024, 9:04 am Updated on April 11, 2024, 4:12 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has prohibited government officials and personnel from using sirens, blinkers and other similar signaling or flashing devices. In his Administrative Order (AO) No. 18, Marcos said the unauthorized and indiscriminate use of sirens, blinkers and other… Read More
Warm weather continues across PH due to easterlies
April 11, 2024, 8:05 am
MANILA – The country will continue to experience warm and humid weather due to the easterlies, a weather forecaster said Thursday. "No tropical cyclone was seen inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, as well as in the Pacific Ocean," said Aldczar Aurelio of the Philippine Atmospheric,… Read More
Malaysia wants increased flights to Mindanao, tie-up on food tourism
April 10, 2024, 7:30 pm
MANILA – Malaysia is looking forward to establishing more flights to the Philippines, especially Mindanao, as trade and tourism exchanges between the two states grow. Malaysian Ambassador Dato Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino said there is demand for flights to Mindanao as more Malaysians recognize… Read More
April 13 BARMM plebiscite to create 8 municipalities all set
April 10, 2024, 5:10 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday said it is all set to hold the plebiscite for the creation of eight municipalities in the Special Geographic Area (SGA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in North Cotabato province this weekend. In a phone… Read More
Marcos backs return to old school calendar amid extreme heat
April 10, 2024, 5:00 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is open to revert to the old school calendar amid the hot weather being experienced throughout the country. In an ambush interview in San Juan City on Wednesday, Marcos attributed the extreme weather to climate change. “Ang naging problema diyan is… Read More
PBBM flies to Washington for PH-US-Japan trilateral summit
April 10, 2024, 4:55 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. left Manila on Wednesday afternoon to attend the historic trilateral summit in Washington DC between the Philippines, the United States (US), and Japan. Marcos' plane took off at the Villamor Airbase in Pasay City at 2:56 p.m., according to the… Read More
DPWH: New roads, bridges to ease Metro Manila traffic
April 10, 2024, 3:26 pm
MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Wednesday bared several big-ticket projects being constructed by the government in a bid to decongest traffic in Metro Manila. Speaking at the Bagong Pilipinas Town Hall Meeting on Traffic Concerns convened by President Ferdinand R.… Read More
PH, US, Japan talks to include South China Sea cooperation – Marcos
April 10, 2024, 2:42 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said the upcoming trilateral summit between the Philippines, United States (US), and Japan will include discussions on cooperation in the South China Sea. In an interview, Marcos said details of the “agreement” between the three… Read More
AFP: Socmed page recruiting persons with military background shut down
April 10, 2024, 2:38 pm
MANILA – The social media page reportedly recruiting soldiers and persons with military backgrounds allegedly run by China has already been shut down, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Wednesday. "Apparently, yun pong site na ito is (this site has) already (been) taken down as of… Read More
No PDLs hospitalized due to summer diseases in jails: BJMP
April 10, 2024, 1:37 pm
MANILA – No persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) were hospitalized amid reported cases of summer diseases and other ailments in jail facilities, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said on Wednesday. In a message to reporters, BJMP spokesperson Chief Insp. Jayrex Bustinera said a… Read More
PBBM: Gov’t fast-tracking mass transit projects to ease traffic woes
April 10, 2024, 1:28 pm Updated on April 10, 2024, 5:30 pm
MANILA – The government is fast-tracking the construction of mass transit projects to address Metro Manila's traffic congestion that hampers the country’s economic growth, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Wednesday. Speaking at the Bagong Pilipinas Townhall Meeting on Traffic Concerns in… Read More
PH to reap huge economic dividends from PBBM-Biden-Kishida meet
April 10, 2024, 12:58 pm Updated on April 10, 2024, 2:34 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and the Filipino people stand to reap huge economic dividends as an offshoot of the forthcoming trilateral summit among President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., US President Joe Biden, and Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. House Speaker Martin Romualdez said this in a… Read More
‘Horrified’ Marcos seeks clarity on Duterte-China ‘secret deal’
April 10, 2024, 12:47 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said he was “horrified” about the terms of the reported “gentleman’s agreement” between former President Rodrigo Duterte and China on the West Philippine Sea and revealed that he is currently seeking clarifications about the… Read More
PBBM: No more extension of April 30 PUV consolidation deadline
April 10, 2024, 12:46 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday announced that the April 30 deadline for the franchise consolidation of public utility vehicles (PUVs) will no longer be extended. During the Bagong Pilipinas Town Hall Meeting on Traffic Concerns, Marcos was asked by a representative of… Read More
AFP: Future multilateral drills depend on PH allies' nod
April 10, 2024, 11:46 am Updated on April 10, 2024, 12:11 pm
MANILA – The conduct of future multilateral maritime drills between the Philippines and its allies will depend on the approval of the governments of these nations, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Wednesday. "Conducting MMCA (multilateral maritime cooperative activity) with allied… Read More
PH expresses 'profound concern' amid airstrike on Iran consulate
April 10, 2024, 11:02 am
MANILA – The Philippine government has expressed its "profound concern" over a recent airstrike that hit Iran's consulate in Syria and killed seven, including diplomats. The consulate, located next to the Iran Embassy’s main building in Damascus, was struck by a missile attack on April 1,… Read More
DND hopes Eid'l Fitr fosters understanding, forgiveness
April 10, 2024, 9:09 am Updated on April 10, 2024, 12:01 pm
MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday expressed hope that the celebration of Eid'l Fitr or the feast of Ramadan will promote understanding and forgiveness. "As we enjoy this precious time we spend with those who are dear to us, may we also… Read More
Marcos hopes for unity amid diversity in Eid’l Fitr message
April 10, 2024, 7:54 am Updated on April 10, 2024, 8:25 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday called for unity amid Filipinos’ diversity in beliefs and philosophies as he joined Muslims here and abroad in the celebration of Eid’l Fitr or the Festival of Breaking the Fast. In his written message released by the Office of the… Read More
Dangerous heat index up in 8 areas
April 10, 2024, 7:10 am
MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned of dangerous heat index levels ranging from 42°C to 44°C in eight areas on Wednesday. Based on the weather bureau’s 5 p.m. forecast on Tuesday, the following areas are: Dagupan City,… Read More
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake jolts Davao Occidental
April 9, 2024, 7:27 pm
MANILA – A magnitude 6.7 earthquake jolted Davao Occidental at 5:48 p.m. on Tuesday. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the tectonic quake struck 368 kilometers of Balut Island. It was 10 kilometers deep. There were no reported intensities on Phivolcs'… Read More
