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First Couple recovers from flu symptoms, to resume public duties
March 25, 2024, 7:25 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos have recovered from their flu-like symptoms and are set to resume public duties, Malacañang said Monday. In a statement, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said the First Couple is “now in excellent… Read More
NBI: Proceedings on Teves’ transfer to PH to take 7 to 40 days
March 25, 2024, 7:23 pm
MANILA – Proceedings for the transfer of ousted Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. and designated terrorist Arnolfo Teves Jr. will take from seven to 40 days, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said Monday. In a media interview, NBI director Medardo de Lemos said this was assured by the… Read More
Comelec taps OWWA, private orgs in bid to get 2M new overseas voters
March 25, 2024, 6:51 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday said it is hopeful of getting some 2 million new overseas voters as it ramps up voter registration activities for Filipinos abroad. This is in addition to the current 1 million registered overseas voters, Comelec chairperson George Erwin… Read More
Probe on Bamban mayor’s possible links to Tarlac-based POGO pushed
March 25, 2024, 6:26 pm
MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday said it is imperative for the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to thoroughly investigate the possible links of Bamban Mayor Alice Guo to Tarlac-based Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO). Gatchalian said documents obtained… Read More
DOH pushes for non-selective vaccination drive vs. measles in BARMM
March 25, 2024, 6:19 pm
MANILA – A “non-selective” immunization drive will be conducted in Mindanao following the announcement of a measles outbreak in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), a health official said Monday. In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview over PTV 4, Department of Health… Read More
House leader wants to lower tollway rates in Skyway Stage 3
March 25, 2024, 5:42 pm
MANILA – The chairperson of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development on Monday recommended reducing tollway rates at the Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 to alleviate traffic congestion along EDSA. Manila Rep. Rolando Valeriano made the statement in reaction to the call of the business group… Read More
Fuel surcharge for April stays at Level 6
March 25, 2024, 5:41 pm
MANILA – The fuel surcharge for April will remain at Level 6, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has announced. This means that the fuel surcharge for domestic flights still ranges from PHP185 to PHP665, and PHP610.37 to PHP4,538.40 for international flights, depending on the distance. The fuel… Read More
DICT warns travelers vs. posting 'at the moment' vacation photos
March 25, 2024, 5:38 pm
MANILA – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Monday warned the public against posting sensitive information on social media that can be used by criminals. In a press conference at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy… Read More
MMDA allows 24/7 road diggings March 27-April 1
March 25, 2024, 5:37 pm
MANILA – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will allow government and private construction projects to conduct round-the-clock road diggings beginning Wednesday until the early hours of Easter Monday. MMDA acting chair Romando Artes said the order aims to take advantage of the… Read More
Lawmaker urges flexible working time in private sector
March 25, 2024, 5:19 pm
MANILA – Senate Majority Joel Villanueva on Monday called for the adoption of flexible working time in the private sector to solve the worsening traffic situation in the country, and lessen the heavy economic losses brought by road congestions. "Companies and employees should be allowed to… Read More
Marcos sends well wishes to Catherine, Princess of Wales
March 25, 2024, 5:13 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has expressed support for Catherine, Princess of Wales, who earlier announced that she had been diagnosed with cancer and was in early stages of chemotherapy. Marcos took to social media on Monday to send his well wishes to Catherine, joining world… Read More
MMDA: Provincial buses allowed along EDSA starting March 25
March 25, 2024, 4:41 pm
MANILA – Public utility buses (PUB) headed to the provinces will be allowed to pass through Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) beginning Monday night to help lessen travel time for commuters and ensure sufficient number of PUBs during the Holy Week. In a press conference at the Parañaque… Read More
Over 13K hurdle PNP entrance, promotion exams
March 25, 2024, 4:23 pm
MANILA – A total of 13,420 out of 37,937 examinees passed the latest Philippine National Police (PNP) entrance and promotional examinations, the National Police Commission (Napolcom) said on Monday. It translates to a 30.37-percent passing rate of the Dec. 10, 2023 exams held in 24 designated… Read More
PNP sees smooth Lent exodus, no security threats
March 25, 2024, 4:17 pm
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. said Monday they have not monitored any security threats for the observance of the Holy Week. This, as travelers are expected to flock to airports, bus terminals and seaports to spend the Holy Week long weekend. "For the… Read More
Graft court junks PNP exec’s appeal over inclusion in chopper case
March 25, 2024, 4:04 pm
MANILA – The Sandiganbayan has turned down the request of former SPO4 Ma. Linda Padojinog, asking the court to reconsider its earlier ruling not to dismiss the graft case against her, despite the prior dismissal of the administrative charges against her in connection with the Philippine National… Read More
BI: 'No leave' for personnel in int'l ports amid Lent break
March 25, 2024, 4:02 pm
MANILA – Immigration personnel in all international ports in the country would be barred from going on leave before, during, and after the Lenten break to ensure adequate manpower is available to serve travelers. In a statement Monday, Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco… Read More
DFA summons Chinese embassy officials amid Ayungin incident
March 25, 2024, 3:13 pm Updated on March 25, 2024, 3:51 pm
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday said it has summoned officials of the Chinese Embassy to express the Philippines' "strong protest" over the "aggressive actions" by the Chinese Coast Guard and its maritime militia against the rotation and resupply mission in Ayungin… Read More
Lawmaker urges more maritime research, dev't pacts in WPS
March 25, 2024, 3:04 pm
MANILA – Senator Francis Tolentino on Monday urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to establish research and development alliances with maritime countries as a means of mobilizing international support after last Saturday's water cannon attack on the Philippine resupply mission in the… Read More
BFP ordered to ensure health facilities' safety vs. fires
March 25, 2024, 2:58 pm
MANILA – The Task Force El Niño, chaired by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., has directed the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to ensure the protection of all public hospitals and health facilities in the country from fires. "During the presidential task force's fourth meeting,… Read More
DND chief: NSED boosts Filipinos' 'conditioned response' to quakes
March 25, 2024, 2:46 pm
MANILA – The quarterly National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) aims to enhance the "conditioned response" of Filipinos for sudden tremblors and other disasters, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said on Monday. "Every quarter po ay ginagawa po itong NSED,… Read More
