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PHLPost launches int’l letter-writing contest for young people
April 1, 2024, 1:28 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) through the International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) invites the students aged 15 and below to participate in its 53rd International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People to strengthen literacy through the art of… Read More
PBBM names Marbil new police chief, calls for PNP’s ‘finest service'
April 1, 2024, 1:05 pm Updated on April 1, 2024, 1:09 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Police General Rommel Francisco Marbil as the new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), replacing retired Police General Benjamin Acorda Jr. Marbil’s appointment was announced during the PNP change of command and Acorda’s… Read More
Surging temperatures prompt suspension of classes in several areas
April 1, 2024, 11:57 am
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) confirmed Monday the suspension of in-person classes from preschool to senior high school in some areas of the country due to sweltering temperatures. In a Viber message, Assistant Secretary Francis Bringas said learners will shift to alternative… Read More
NTF-ELCAC: Removal of 'mass bases' greatly weakened NPA
April 1, 2024, 10:59 am
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) is confident the government security forces will soon dismantle the 11 weakened New People's Army guerilla fronts within the year. This as NTF-ELCAC executive director Undersecretary Ernesto Torres Jr. said in a… Read More
Magnitude 5 quake jolts Surigao del Sur
April 1, 2024, 8:48 am
MANILA – A magnitude 5 earthquake jolted Surigao del Sur early Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The tectonic quake struck 24 km. northeast of Lingig town at 5:16 a.m. It was 28 km. deep and was tectonic in origin. Intensity V was felt in… Read More
Navy vessel seizes P21-M contraband cigarettes off Sarangani
April 1, 2024, 8:00 am
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) on Monday reported that one of its multi-purpose attack craft (MPAC) intercepted a motorized banca containing undocumented cigarettes with an estimated value of PHP21.4 million, while patrolling the waters of Batulaki, Glan, Sarangani during the Holy Week. The… Read More
Fair weather, isolated rains to prevail Monday
April 1, 2024, 7:55 am
MANILA – Generally fair weather with isolated rains will prevail over most parts of the country, a weather forecaster said Monday. "It will still be hot in the afternoon, with temperatures reaching up to 36 °C in Tuguegarao and 34 °C in Metro Manila," Obet Badrina of the Philippine… Read More
Marcos names Peralta as PNP OIC
March 31, 2024, 7:20 pm Updated on March 31, 2024, 8:55 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has designated Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Peralta as the officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) following the retirement of Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. “In the exigency of the service, and to ensure the continuous and effective delivery… Read More
PNP: 29 people die of drowning during Holy Week
March 31, 2024, 5:18 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday said 29 people died in 34 drowning incidents during the Holy Week break that started on March 27. The youngest among the 12 minor-aged fatalities was four years old while the oldest was 78, PNP information chief and spokesperson Col. Jean… Read More
House leaders slam ‘misleading’ survey showing 88% oppose ‘Cha-cha’
March 31, 2024, 3:48 pm
MANILA – House leaders on Sunday criticized Pulse Asia’s recent survey showing that 88 percent of Filipinos believe that the 1987 Constitution should not be amended now or any other time. House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe, Deputy Speaker David Suarez and Deputy Majority Leader Janette… Read More
Women OFW leaders cited for untiring advocacies to help fellow workers
March 31, 2024, 3:23 pm
MANILA – Women overseas Filipino workers (OFW) leaders and advocates have been recognized for their untiring support for the causes and concerns of the OFWs globally in the first OFW Women Gala Night on March 23. “These OFW women never ceased to assist and help OFWs in need for immediate… Read More
DHSUD top execs to monitor nationwide rollout of 4PH housing program
March 31, 2024, 2:13 pm
MANILA – To sustain the positive momentum of the nationwide rollout of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s flagship Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is sending key officials down to the grassroots level to… Read More
BI aborts departure of female trafficking victim, recruiter
March 31, 2024, 12:13 pm
MANILA — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) warned the public about another trafficking scheme luring women to work in sex trade abroad. In a belated report released Easter Sunday, the BI said it stopped a female victim and her supposed partner on March 22 from departing for Kota Kinabalu, Sabah,… Read More
PBBM creates Nat’l Maritime Council amid 'range of serious challenges'
March 31, 2024, 10:43 am Updated on March 31, 2024, 12:03 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed Executive Order (EO) No. 57 creating the National Maritime Council (NMC) to strengthen the Philippines’ maritime security and increase maritime domain awareness among Filipinos amid China’s aggressive tactics and threats in the West… Read More
Marcos on Easter Sunday: Emulate Christ, share blessings to the needy
March 31, 2024, 9:09 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reminded the Catholic faithful to emulate Christ and share their blessings to those in need and remain united in praying for the collective pursuit of building a “Bagong Pilipinas” that everyone deserves. In his Easter Sunday message, Marcos said… Read More
Warm, humid weather on Easter Sunday in PH
March 31, 2024, 9:05 am
MANILA – Except for isolated rain showers due to the easterlies, warm and humid weather will continue to prevail in most parts of the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Sunday. In its advisory, the weather bureau said… Read More
PBBM declares July 17 as ‘Nat’l Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Day’
March 31, 2024, 8:31 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared July 17 of every year as the “National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Day,” to promote national health awareness among Filipinos. Under Proclamation 511 inked by Marcos on March 27, the Department of Health (DOH) will lead the planning,… Read More
Carpio: Duterte exceeded authority in ‘gentleman’s agreement’
March 28, 2024, 5:33 pm
MANILA – Retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio on Thursday said former President Rodrigo Duterte acted beyond his authority and surrendered the country's rights if he did indeed enter into a “gentleman's agreement’ with China not to maintain BRP Sierra Madre, the Philippine… Read More
BI bars 4 alien sex offenders from entering PH
March 28, 2024, 5:25 pm
MANILA – Immigration authorities have turned back four sex offenders and prevented them from entering the country in international airports during the Holy Week travel season. In a statement Thursday, Commissioner Norman Tansingco said these include three Americans and one British national who… Read More
Australia, ARTA partner on biz process management training
March 28, 2024, 5:05 pm
MANILA – The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and Australia have partnered on business process management (BPM) to help the Philippines improve its government processes.Last week, 10 personnel from the ARTA received training on BPM and System Dynamics from the Australia Embassy in Manila in… Read More
