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PBBM: Emulate bravery of Bataan heroes to overcome present challenges
April 9, 2024, 8:50 am Updated on April 9, 2024, 5:27 pm
MANILA – As the country marks the 82nd Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagitingan), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday called on all Filipinos to emulate the bravery and resilience of the heroes and heroines who defended Bataan during World War II to overcome the country's present challenges. In… Read More
iOne-Ardent joint venture bags e-transmission deal for 2025 polls
April 9, 2024, 7:16 am
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has awarded the contract for the Secure Electronic Transmission Services (SETS) project to be used in the May 2025 midterm polls to the joint venture (JV) of iOne Resources Inc. and Ardent Networks, Inc. "After careful examination, the Commission on… Read More
PH to have fair weather with isolated rains
April 9, 2024, 6:56 am
MANILA – The whole country will continue to experience generally fair weather conditions, the weather bureau said Tuesday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have… Read More
DENR cancels deal with Socorro Bayanihan in Surigao Norte
April 8, 2024, 9:39 pm
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has canceled its agreement with the Socorro Bayanihan Services Incorporated (SBSI) for violating the provisions of the tenurial instrument awarded in June 2004 covering 353 hectares in the Siargao Island Protected Landscape and… Read More
PBBM leads remembrance of war heroes in Bataan shrine
April 8, 2024, 9:30 pm
MANILA ─ President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) Chairperson Lisa Guerrero-Nakpil will lead the 82nd Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) commemoration in Pilar, Bataan on Tuesday morning. Arrival honors will be facilitated by the Armed Forces… Read More
House monitors onion farmers against manipulative traders
April 8, 2024, 8:47 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives is closely monitoring local onion farmers to ensure adequate supply and maintain price stability. The House Committee on Agriculture is coordinating with other government agencies to find measures to combat hoarding and price manipulation of onion. “Amin… Read More
DepEd firm on gradual return to old school calendar
April 8, 2024, 7:58 pm
MANILA – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Monday maintained that the reversion to the old school calendar, which sets vacation months in April and May, would be undertaken gradually. In an ambush interview on the sidelines of the 4th “Youthpreneur” program in Rizal High… Read More
DOH Usec Tayag retires after 35 years of service
April 8, 2024, 6:53 pm
MANILA – Undersecretary Enrique Tayag is retiring after more than 35 years of public service, the Department of Health (DOH) announced during its flag ceremony Monday. The DOH’s executive committee and staff expressed gratitude for Tayag’s ”exemplary service for the health of the… Read More
31% of Filipinos support President Marcos – OCTA survey
April 8, 2024, 6:43 pm
MANILA – Almost one-third of adult Filipinos support President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his administration, according to the latest OCTA Research survey released on Monday. The First Quarter Tugon ng Masa Survey conducted March 11 to 14 showed that around 31 percent of Filipinos support… Read More
LTFRB to award 8K motorcycle taxi slots outside Metro Manila
April 8, 2024, 6:41 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is looking to award 8,000 motorcycle (MC) taxi slots outside the National Capital Region (NCR). In a press conference at the LTFRB headquarters in Quezon City on Monday, Chair Teofilo Guadiz III said the decision was made… Read More
NPC: Data of 597 DOST workers compromised in hacking incident
April 8, 2024, 6:22 pm
MANILA – An investigation by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) has found that the personal data of approximately 597 employees of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) have been compromised following the hacking of its system last week. In a statement on Monday, the NPC said an… Read More
Senate to prioritize ROTC bill upon resumption of session
April 8, 2024, 6:07 pm
MANILA – The Senate will prioritize Senate Bill (SB) No. 2034, or the proposed Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Act, as soon as session resumes by the end of the month. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri made the assurance in a press briefing on Monday after being donned with the rank of… Read More
PBBM to NGCP: Ensure timely completion of power projects
April 8, 2024, 5:30 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday called on the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to ensure the timely completion of key power projects to ensure reliable electricity supply across the country. Speaking at the ceremonial energization of the recently completed… Read More
PBBM distributes land titles, P69.17-M aid to agrarian beneficiaries
April 8, 2024, 4:59 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. distributed on Monday 4,724 Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOA) and electronic titles (e-titles) to 2,797 agrarian reform beneficiaries in Negros Occidental. During the turnover ceremony at the Manuel Y. Torres Memorial Coliseum and Cultural… Read More
Prelate to Filipinos: Denounce conflict, work for peace
April 8, 2024, 4:42 pm
MANILA – A Catholic prelate on Monday called on Filipinos to reject acts that promote division and conflict and promote peace toward nation-building, ahead of the country's Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor). “Now, let us be resolved to denounce wars, conflicts which will result only to… Read More
Zubiri ready to take on 'shared responsibility' as PA reserve officer
April 8, 2024, 4:39 pm Updated on April 8, 2024, 5:21 pm
MANILA – Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Monday said he is ready to take on the “shared responsibility” of protecting the country's sovereignty and democracy after achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel of the Philippine Army reserve force. Zubiri was donned with the rank by Armed… Read More
VP Sara: Biz mentorship to address skills mismatch among learners
April 8, 2024, 4:37 pm
MANILA – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte underscored the urgency of entrepreneurial mentorship to the youth, particularly for senior high school learners, to address skills mismatch in the country. "We need to maximize their potential to make our Senior High School learners… Read More
TESDA forges over 2K partnerships in Q1 2024
April 8, 2024, 3:59 pm
MANILA – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has inked 2,050 partnerships in the first quarter of 2024, more than doubling its target of 1,000 for the period. In an interview, TESDA Partnerships and Linkages Office (PLO) director Floramel Joy Songsong said TESDA was… Read More
966 Filipino WW2 veterans still alive – PVAO
April 8, 2024, 3:55 pm Updated on April 9, 2024, 8:46 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) said 966 Filipino veterans of World War 2 (WW2) are still alive as of April 8. PVAO Undersecretary Resty Aguilar shared the data on the eve of Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) and the 82nd anniversary of the Fall of Bataan. In an interview… Read More
Tolentino: Not enough basis to probe alleged Duterte-China pact
April 8, 2024, 3:35 pm
MANILA – Senator Francis Tolentino on Monday said there is not enough basis for the Senate to investigate former president Rodrigo Duterte's alleged "gentleman's agreement" with China, considering that the agreement, even if true, is purely “verbal.” "I don't think there is, with all due… Read More
