National
DSWD transformative role cited on World Social Work Day
March 21, 2024, 10:06 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday underscored the importance of social work in promoting social justice, human rights and sustainable development. This as the DSWD joined the World Social Work Day celebration, done annually every 3rd Tuesday of March.… Read More
New procurement building to meet evolving gov’t needs
March 21, 2024, 9:47 pm
MANILA – The establishment of a new procurement building in Quezon City will pave the way for the advancement of procurement policies in government, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said Thursday. Pangandaman led the inauguration of the Government… Read More
VP Sara advises teacher in viral scolding video to pause if angry
March 21, 2024, 9:02 pm
MANILA – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte Thursday said no penalty shall be imposed against the teacher who went viral for scolding learners live on the video-sharing platform TikTok. In an ambush interview on the sidelines of engagements in Cambodia as president of the… Read More
Solon: Exhaust all efforts to provide gov’t services to OFWs
March 21, 2024, 9:01 pm
MANILA – Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva on Thursday called on the government to exhaust all efforts in ensuring that aid and support are provided for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). No Filipino should be left behind when it comes to providing immediate and adequate government services,… Read More
PBBM assured of PSAC commitment to help gov’t hit economic goals
March 21, 2024, 8:58 pm
MANILA – The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) on Thursday pledged to continue working with the Marcos administration to help attain its goal of transforming the economy. PSAC strategic lead convenor and Aboitiz Group president and chief executive officer Sabin Aboitiz made the commitment,… Read More
QC declares pertussis outbreak after logging 4 deaths
March 21, 2024, 8:54 pm
MANILA – The Quezon City government has declared an outbreak of pertussis or whooping cough after logging 23 cases and four deaths, mostly infants 22 days to 60 days old from January to March 20. In a news release on Thursday, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said she has already ordered the City… Read More
Seized marijuana kush from Thailand hits over P470-M in last 3 weeks
March 21, 2024, 8:35 pm
MANILA – With criminals taking advantage of balikbayan (repatriate) boxes sent by Filipino workers abroad, the amount of dried marijuana or kush seized by the government authorities has reached over PHP470 million in the last three weeks. The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service-Manila… Read More
DMW, MITC want part of Red Sea, Gulf of Aden declared ‘war-like zones’
March 21, 2024, 8:12 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers and the Maritime Industry Tripartite Council (MITC) of the Philippines pushed for the declaration of the southern portion of the Red Sea and the entire Gulf of Aden as “war-like zones” (WLZs). In a news release on Thursday, DMW Officer-in-charge… Read More
DFA launches e-Apostille service, first in ASEAN
March 21, 2024, 8:00 pm
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is now offering an electronic Apostille (e-Apostille) service for birth and marriage certificates as well as certificate of non-marriage (CENOMAR), making the Philippines the first country in Southeast Asia to offer such to the public. The… Read More
PBBM, First Lady still with flu-like symptoms but improving: Palace
March 21, 2024, 7:25 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos are still experiencing flu-like symptoms but have already shown improvements, Malacañang said Thursday.In a statement, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said the First Couple maintained stable vital… Read More
Solon wants accountability over PCG recruitment of Chinese
March 21, 2024, 7:16 pm
MANILA – A House leader on Thursday said Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) officials behind the recruitment of Chinese nationals as auxiliary members should face accountability. Chinese nationals in the PCG undermines the country's security, especially amid heightened tensions between the Philippines… Read More
Ticket sold in Quezon province wins P23-M Mega Lotto jackpot
March 21, 2024, 7:10 pm
MANILA – A bettor from Quezon Province bagged the PHP23 million jackpot of Wednesday night's Mega Lotto 6/45 draw. In an advisory Thursday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winning combination 08-07-16-17-11-37 carried a total jackpot prize of PHP23,122,833.80. The… Read More
WEF forecast on PH economy a milestone toward economic prosperity
March 21, 2024, 6:52 pm
MANILA – House of Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez said the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) forecast that the Philippines can become a USD2-trillion economy in the next decade is a milestone in the country's journey towards "economic prosperity." In a statement on Thursday, Romualdez said… Read More
DOH urges vaccination vs. measles, pertussis as cases rise
March 21, 2024, 6:11 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) is encouraging the public to take part in its immunization campaign against vaccine-preventable diseases as cases of measles and pertussis are on the rise. In a statement on Thursday, the DOH said it has established a national Public Health Emergency… Read More
SC junks admin raps against N. Ecija prosecutor for lack of evidence
March 21, 2024, 6:04 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed an administrative complaint filed against a Nueva Ecija prosecutor due to lack of substantial evidence. The tribunal approved the findings and recommendation of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) and dismissed the administrative complaint… Read More
DFA: PH eyes 'balanced, modern' FTA with EU
March 21, 2024, 5:24 pm
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday that the Philippines looks forward to crafting a "balanced and modern" free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) as negotiations for the deal resume soon. The DFA said the European Commission would be involved in the… Read More
Senate panel to seek consensus on SMNI franchise revocation
March 21, 2024, 5:13 pm
MANILA – The Committee on Public Services chaired by Senator Grace Poe shall seek a consensus on the proposed franchise revocation of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) once the bill is transmitted to the Senate and referred to the panel. This, after the House of Representatives… Read More
Padlocked NFA rice warehouses to reopen amid harvest season
March 21, 2024, 5:04 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) assured the reopening of temporarily closed rice warehouses, following the preventive suspension of 141 officials and employees of the National Food Authority (NFA). In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said it is necessary… Read More
DepEd intensifies vaping ban implementation in schools
March 21, 2024, 3:26 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday said it has intensified its efforts to end vaping within school premises, including prohibiting the selling and promotion of the product within a school's 100-meter radius. In a television interview with People's Television Network,… Read More
GSIS to launch living benefit health insurance for members
March 21, 2024, 3:07 pm
MANILA – The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is set to open a new program that will provide its members with living benefit health insurance before the start of the second quarter of this year. During the state pension fund's Stakeholders' Dialogue held at Oscar's at the Eugenio Lopez… Read More
