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Prime suspects in Batangas beauty queen's disappearance nabbed
September 19, 2024, 2:31 pm
MANILA – The dismissed police officer and his driver who were tagged as the primary suspects in the disappearance of beauty pageant candidate Catherine Camilon in October last year were arrested in Batangas province. In a phone interview Thursday, Police Regional Office-4A (Calabarzon)… Read More
BOC seizes P20-M unmarked fuel in Navotas
September 19, 2024, 2:24 pm
MANILA – Customs authorities impounded two fuel tankers for their supposed involvement in a "paihi" or oil smuggling scheme. In a news release Thursday, Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio said the vessels -- MT Tritrust and MT Mega Ensoleilee -- were seized by members of the Customs… Read More
3 nabbed, P2.5-M shabu seized in Taguig, Parañaque anti-drug ops
September 19, 2024, 2:17 pm
MANILA – Police officers arrested three suspects, including a high-value individual (HVI), and seized some PHP2.58 million worth of shabu in separate operations in the cities of Taguig and Parañaque on Thursday. In a report, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Maj. Gen. Jose… Read More
PBBM sees need to give lands to agri grads to attract new-gen farmers
September 19, 2024, 2:10 pm Updated on September 19, 2024, 3:22 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday stressed the importance of giving land to graduates of agriculture-related courses to produce new breed of farmers equipped with modern technology and tools. During the ceremonial distribution of Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs)… Read More
DBM OKs P396.374-M fund for PNP’s motor vehicles
September 19, 2024, 2:03 pm
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the request for the PHP396.374-million funding for the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) procurement of around 402 units of motor vehicles. DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman approved the issuance of Authority to Purchase Motor… Read More
Flexible implementation of MATATAG curriculum OK’d
September 19, 2024, 2:02 pm
MANILA – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara has approved the flexible implementation of the MATATAG curriculum for Grades 3 to 10. This came after concerns on the adequacy of staffing and available facilities were raised in some schools. “To address challenges faced by… Read More
Prosecutors drop coercion, detention suits vs. Taguig mayor, others
September 19, 2024, 1:57 pm
MANILA – Taguig City prosecutors have dismissed for lack of probable cause the illegal detention and grave coercion complaints filed against Mayor Lani Cayetano and three ranking officials of the city in connection with incidents filed by Makati City government employees. In a resolution dated… Read More
DA logs P107-M agri losses due to Ferdie, ‘habagat’
September 19, 2024, 1:55 pm
MANILA – Agricultural damage due to the combined effects of enhanced southwest monsoon and Tropical Cyclone Ferdie has already reached PHP107.42 million, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). “Based on the initial assessment of DA Regional Field Offices (RFO) in Mimaropa, Western… Read More
DOJ brings free legal, medical services to women inmates in DavNor
September 19, 2024, 1:20 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday said it has fielded over 50 lawyers and paralegals, and more than 50 health professionals at the Correctional Institution for Women in Davao Del Norte to provide free legal and medical services to around 611 women inmates.… Read More
Comelec: Poll bets must register digital campaign platforms
September 19, 2024, 9:56 am
MANILA – Candidates and political parties that would use internet and social media in campaigning for the 2025 midterm polls have to register their accounts with the Commission on Elections (Comelec). In a Sept. 17 resolution made available Wednesday, the poll body said official social media… Read More
Deaths from 3 cyclones, 'habagat' effects rise to 23
September 19, 2024, 9:46 am
MANILA – The reported deaths from the combined effects of tropical cyclones Ferdie, Gener and Helen and the enhanced southwest monsoon climbed to 23, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Thursday. In its latest situation update, the disaster response body… Read More
Veteran journo Dindo Amparo takes oath as PBS-BBS chief
September 19, 2024, 9:20 am
MANILA – Veteran broadcast journalist Fernando Sanga, popularly known as Dindo Amparo, took his oath on Wednesday as the new director general of the Presidential Broadcast Service - Bureau of Broadcast Services (PBS-BBS). Communications Secretary Cesar Chavez swore in Sanga during the turnover… Read More
‘Habagat’ continues to dampen Luzon, Visayas
September 19, 2024, 7:22 am
MANILA – Southwest monsoon or "habagat" will continue to bring rains over Luzon and Visayas, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Thursday. In its 5 a.m. bulletin, the weather bureau said Zambales and Bataan will experience heavy to… Read More
Significant drop in rice prices to be felt in January: DA
September 18, 2024, 10:04 pm
MANILA – With the reduced tariff on imported rice, a significant drop in its market price is expected in January, according to Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday. “Since demand for food usually spikes in December, we anticipate seeing a more… Read More
Regular patrols urged in Escoda Shoal
September 18, 2024, 9:57 pm Updated on September 18, 2024, 10:00 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government should focus on conducting regular patrols in and around Escoda Shoal, also known as Sabina Shoal, a maritime law expert suggested as the country explores ways to manage the situation in the area. In an interview in Taguig City, University of the Philippines… Read More
DTI, NEDA to review P64 daily food threshold: solon
September 18, 2024, 9:55 pm
MANILA – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has committed to review the country's food poverty threshold of PHP63.87 per person a day, according to a lawmaker. During the plenary deliberations on the proposed budget of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for 2025,… Read More
Lawmakers criticize Duterte for refusing to testify under oath
September 18, 2024, 9:16 pm
MANILA – Three members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday questioned Vice President Sara Duterte’s commitment to public accountability for refusing to testify under oath at a congressional probe over her office's alleged misuse of public funds. Zambales Representative Jay Khonghun,… Read More
PPA records lowest rate of congestion at state-run ports
September 18, 2024, 9:13 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) on Wednesday said there is no congestion at two of the country’s largest ports as well as other state-run ports, with the average dwell-time for containers at these ports at an all-time low. In a statement, PPA General Manager Jay Santiago said all… Read More
DENR collects over 2K tons of e-waste
September 18, 2024, 8:29 pm
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources- Environmental Management Bureau (DEN-EMB) has collected 2,350 tons of Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) or electronic waste found in electrical and electronic appliance, including television sets, during the past seven years. At the… Read More
DFA considers filing resolution on WPS issue at UNGA
September 18, 2024, 7:03 pm
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is currently reviewing a proposal to file a resolution at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly regarding China's rising aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Nueva Ecija 2nd District Rep. Joseph Gilbert Violago confirmed this during the… Read More
