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DSWD starts pilot implementation of IECMS to enhance services
April 3, 2024, 3:14 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to start the pilot implementation of the Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS) this month to enhance its services through automation and digitalization. DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said the IECMS… Read More
BI intercepts Chinese fraudster sought by Interpol at NAIA
April 3, 2024, 2:34 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has barred from entering the country a Chinese national wanted by the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) for his involvement in credit card fraud at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Parañaque City. In a statement… Read More
No Filipino hurt in Taiwan quake: MECO
April 3, 2024, 2:14 pm Updated on April 3, 2024, 6:54 pm
MANILA – No Filipino national has been reported hurt or among the fatalities following a strong earthquake that struck Taiwan on Wednesday morning. In a statement, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) said all Filipinos and overseas Filipino workers on the island are “all accounted… Read More
PHLPost acquires 22 new mail delivery trucks for logistics service
April 3, 2024, 1:39 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has acquired a new transportation fleet of 22 new trucks to reinforce its logistics service and mail and parcel delivery. Postmaster General Luis Carlos said the new vehicles will boost PHLPost capabilities to better serve the public and… Read More
Tsunami alert lifted, no abnormal sea conditions seen
April 3, 2024, 11:28 am
MANILA – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has canceled the tsunami warning issued in some coastal areas in the country, following a strong earthquake that jolted Taiwan on Wednesday morning. “Based on available data of our sea level monitoring stations, facing… Read More
BFP: 5.7K fire incidents since Jan kill 120, cause P2.7-B damage
April 3, 2024, 11:04 am
MANILA – The first three months of 2024 saw an uptick in the number of fire incidents in the country, as well as the number of casualties and the amount of property damage, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said. In a phone interview Wednesday, BFP spokesperson Annalee Atienza said a total of… Read More
BOC exceeds March target collection, logs P2.5-B surplus
April 3, 2024, 10:57 am
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has exceeded its revenue collection target for the third consecutive month this year. In its preliminary data issued Wednesday, the BOC has collected PHP75.429 billion, surpassing its PHP72.910 billion collection target for March by 3.45 percent or a surplus… Read More
DBM: Gov't P5.336-T disbursement hits 2023 target behind robust infra
April 3, 2024, 10:17 am
MANILA – The government recorded PHP5.336-trillion disbursements in 2023, hitting its full-year target and effectively surpassing the 2022 outturns behind “significant expansion” in the infrastructure program, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). In a statement… Read More
NDRRMC: P487.1-M aid extended to 3 El Niño-hit regions
April 3, 2024, 10:12 am
MANILA – The government has so far provided some PHP487.1 million worth of assistance to three regions affected by the El Niño phenomenon, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Wednesday. The amount of assistance consists of family food packs, financial aid,… Read More
DOH reports 49 pertussis deaths, assures continuous monitoring
April 3, 2024, 9:35 am Updated on April 3, 2024, 5:47 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) continues to monitor cases of pertussis or whooping cough in the Philippines, as it logged a total of 49 deaths since the beginning of this year. As of March 23, the DOH has recorded at least 862 cases, most of whom are from Mimaropa (187), Metro Manila… Read More
Tsunami warning up in some PH coastal areas after Taiwan quake
April 3, 2024, 9:20 am Updated on April 3, 2024, 11:07 am
MANILA – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) raised a tsunami warning in some coastal areas in the country, following a magnitude 7.5 earthquake that jolted Taiwan on Wednesday morning. In its Tsunami Information No. 1 issued at 8:17 a.m., the agency said high… Read More
Fair weather with isolated rains to prevail across PH
April 3, 2024, 6:43 am
MANILA – Generally fair weather with isolated rains will be experienced over most parts of the country, the weather bureau said Wednesday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the ridge of a high-pressure area… Read More
PBBM names PAO’s new deputy chief public attorney
April 2, 2024, 11:49 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed lawyer Erwin Erfe as the new deputy chief public attorney of the Public Attorney's Office (PAO), Malacañang announced Tuesday. Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil confirmed Erfe’s new appointment in a text message sent to Palace… Read More
Maritime Zones Act vital to protect fish stocks vs. overexploitation
April 2, 2024, 11:15 pm
MANILA – The enactment of the Maritime Zones Act is vital for the Philippines to protect its fish stocks, oil and gas reserves, and other maritime resources from overexploitation, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday. Speaking at the Waypoints forum in Quezon City, DFA Deputy… Read More
DENR suspends all ECC applications in protected areas
April 2, 2024, 10:56 pm
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has suspended all Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) applications for projects located in protected areas (PA). In a press briefing after visiting the Mount Apo Natural Park in Digos City, Davao del Sur on Tuesday, DENR… Read More
Senate bill seeks to propel competitiveness of corn industry
April 2, 2024, 8:49 pm
MANILA – Senate Bill (SB) 2625 will seek to propel the competitiveness and expansion of the corn industry in the country, a crucial supplementary measure aligned with the objectives of the Livestock, Poultry and Dairy Industry Development Act. Bill author Senator Cynthia Villar said on Tuesday… Read More
Centino defends foreign aid provision in EO 57
April 2, 2024, 8:45 pm Updated on April 2, 2024, 10:53 pm
MANILA – Presidential Assistant for Maritime Concerns Gen. Andres Centino on Tuesday defended the provision under the newly-signed Executive Order No. 57, allowing foreign aid to beef up the Philippines’ maritime defense. In an interview on the sidelines of a forum in Quezon City, Centino said… Read More
DOH warns Filipinos against heat stroke
April 2, 2024, 6:45 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday warned the public against heat-related illnesses that become more prevalent with extreme temperatures. This was after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) recorded high temperatures, over 41… Read More
Sandigan junks Palawan engineers’ appeal in Malampaya graft raps
April 2, 2024, 6:18 pm
MANILA – The Sandiganbayan has denied the motions for reconsideration filed by three former Palawan officials charged in 2017 in connection with alleged irregularities in 210 public projects involving PHP1.585 billion in royalties from the Malampaya-Camago natural gas field. In a resolution… Read More
DOH cites importance of urgent care facilities for poor
April 2, 2024, 6:14 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday underscored the importance of "intermediate" health facilities where prompt care for illnesses and injuries could be given particularly to the poor across the country. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa made the pronouncement during a… Read More
