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DA cites 4-year plan to boost food production, slow food inflation
April 4, 2024, 4:28 pm
MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Thursday highlighted a four-year plan to boost local food production and lower food inflation in the country. During the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, Laurel said the plan includes medium-term strategies that would benefit farmers… Read More
MIAA announces scheduled ‘power shutdown' at NAIA T3 until May 28
April 4, 2024, 4:20 pm
MANILA – The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 has been undergoing "scheduled power shutdown for preventive maintenance" from April 2 until May 28, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) announced Thursday. “The scheduled power shutdown will affect the terminal's… Read More
10K PDLs to benefit from SC ruling on GCTA coverage
April 4, 2024, 4:10 pm
MANILA – Prison officials say at least 10,000 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) will benefit from the recent ruling of the Supreme Court to include those who committed heinous crimes in the application of the good conduct time allowance (GCTA). In G.R. No. 249027 and G.R. No. 249155 (Guinto et… Read More
DPWH announces road repair schedule
April 4, 2024, 3:25 pm
MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced on Thursday its road repairs schedule on Roxas Boulevard-EDSA flyover in Pasay City and the northbound portions of Roxas Boulevard, covering the cities of Pasay and Manila beginning this week. In an advisory, DPWH-South Manila… Read More
3 Filipinos hurt in Taiwan quake now safe - DMW
April 4, 2024, 3:15 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed on Thursday that three overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan were hurt in the powerful earthquake that hit the island early Wednesday morning. During a press briefing, DMW officer-in-charge Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the… Read More
PBBM admin working with Congress to pass ‘game-changing’ fiscal laws
April 4, 2024, 2:43 pm
MANILA – The Marcos administration is working with Congress to ensure the enactment of “game-changing” tax legislations aimed at propelling economic growth, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said Thursday. “For 2024, the economic team will strongly advocate for the… Read More
Congress should pursue economic Cha-cha despite Pulse Asia poll
April 4, 2024, 1:42 pm
MANILA – Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez on Thursday maintained that the House of Representatives and the Senate should pursue economic Charter amendments despite a Pulse Asia survey showing that Filipinos were unsupportive of the initiative. “The national leadership,… Read More
DBCC revises growth targets for 2024-2025; sees lower budget deficit
April 4, 2024, 1:41 pm
MANILA – The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) has adjusted its economic growth targets for 2024 and 2025 due to current domestic and global developments. The DBCC revised downward its gross domestic product (GDP) outlook for 2024 to 6 to 7 percent from the previous range of 6.5… Read More
Passenger caught with marijuana at NAIA
April 4, 2024, 1:40 pm
MANILA – A female passenger bound for Kota Kinabalu was caught with marijuana at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on Wednesday, the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) reported Thursday. "The detection of drugs was just incidental upon the detection of a Swiss knife… Read More
PBBM eyes ‘comprehensive, holistic’ approach to address traffic woes
April 4, 2024, 1:38 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. wants to employ a “comprehensive, holistic” approach in addressing traffic congestion in the country, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsernio Balisacan said Thursday. In a Palace press briefing, National Economic and… Read More
BuCor to ensure adequate water supply for inmates
April 4, 2024, 1:15 pm
MANILA – Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. on Thursday directed prison officials to ensure adequate water supply for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in all penal institutions nationwide to prevent dehydration amid the scorching heat. Catapang also… Read More
SC affirms Trillanes' amnesty, voids Duterte revocation order
April 4, 2024, 1:12 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court has affirmed the amnesty granted by the government to former senator Antonio F. Trillanes IV, and ruled that its revocation through Proclamation No. 527 by former President Rodrigo Duterterte “unconstitutional.” In its ruling issued on Wednesday, the SC said a… Read More
AFP intensifies cyber defense capabilities
April 4, 2024, 12:23 pm
MANILA – As hackers continue to attack government websites, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday said it is boosting its cyberdefense capabilities by investing in technology and personnel that could help neutralize the threat. "The AFP is enhancing its cyber capabilities through… Read More
QC crime rate dipped by 31.25% during Holy Week
April 4, 2024, 11:41 am
MANILA – Crime rate in Quezon City dropped by 31.25 percent during the observance of the Holy Week compared to the same period last year, Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said Thursday. In a statement, QCPD Director Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan said 23 cases were recorded from March 25–31, a… Read More
DBM releases P5.83B for construction of 1,834 new classrooms
April 4, 2024, 8:48 am
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released a total of PHP5.830 billion for the construction of 1,834 new classrooms nationwide. In a statement Thursday, the DBM said the classrooms will be built in 216 sites across the country. Budget Secretary Mina Pangandaman approved… Read More
Senators bat for change in Protected Area Mgt. Board membership
April 4, 2024, 8:33 am
MANILA – Members of the Senate Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change are eyeing to amend Republic Act No. 11038 or the “Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 2018” (E-NIPAS Act) to change the constitution of the Protected Area Management Board… Read More
2 weather systems continue to bring warm, humid weather across PH
April 4, 2024, 8:14 am
MANILA – The ridge of a high-pressure area (HPA) and the easterlies will continue to bring warm and humid weather across the country, a weather forecaster said Thursday. "The HPA, which is the opposite of LPA (low pressure area) reduces cloud formation and brings a generally fair weather, but… Read More
Over 3.9K schools adopt alternative delivery modes due to hot weather
April 3, 2024, 10:13 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) Wednesday said 3,954 schools nationwide have already shifted to alternative delivery modes (ADM) due to hot weather conditions. In a statement, the DepEd said the suspension of in-person classes in 12 regions has affected 1,393,806 learners as of 4… Read More
Marcos appoints new NCMF chief, other execs in gov’t agencies
April 3, 2024, 9:21 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed a new secretary of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) and several other officials in at least nine other government agencies. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced that… Read More
Pimentel calls for ‘work break’ during extreme heat
April 3, 2024, 8:19 pm
MANILA – As temperatures soar to record highs across the nation, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III has called on the government to adopt measures implemented by other countries such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in safeguarding workers from extreme heat. Drawing inspiration… Read More
