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CSC reminds gov’t employees to submit 2023 SALN by April 30
March 21, 2024, 1:44 pm
MANILA – The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is reminding all government officials and employees across the nation to submit their sworn Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) for the year 2023 no later than April 30. “We would like to emphasize to all government officials and… Read More
DILG: Revitalized ‘pulis sa barangay’ to bring gov’t closer to people
March 21, 2024, 12:49 pm
MANILA – The implementation of the Revitalized Pulis sa Barangay (RPSB) program could greatly help win the trust and bring the government closer to the people, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos said. Abalos made the remark as he visited Barangay… Read More
De Lima asks Muntinlupa court to junk remaining drug raps
March 21, 2024, 12:47 pm
MANILA – Former senator Leila de Lima’s lawyers have filed a demurrer to evidence before a Muntinlupa regional trial court (RTC), seeking the dismissal of the remaining drug charges against her alleged involvement in the illegal drug trade inside the New Bilibid Prison when she was secretary… Read More
House to continue legislative work during 5-week Lenten break
March 21, 2024, 12:31 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives has authorized all standing and special committees to conduct necessary hearings during the five-week Lenten break. The motion to authorize all committees to conduct meetings and/or public hearings, “if deemed necessary,” during the House recess from… Read More
PH vows to advance, safeguard rights of Filipino migrant women
March 21, 2024, 12:05 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the rights of Filipino women migrating from their town of origin, specifically to other countries. At a 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) side event in New York on Wednesday (Manila… Read More
422 NPA rebels, allies neutralized from Jan. 1 to March 14 – AFP
March 21, 2024, 11:10 am
MANILA – A total of 422 New People's Army (NPA) insurgents and their supporters were neutralized in various operations by military units nationwide from Jan. 1 to March 14, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla, in a media briefing… Read More
DBM releases PHP1.295-B for school electrification
March 21, 2024, 10:10 am
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved a PHP1.295-billion Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) for the Department of Education (DepEd) to cover the funding requirements for the electrification of un-energized schools, and the modernization of electrical systems in… Read More
Easterlies, 'amihan' to bring rains over parts of PH
March 21, 2024, 8:03 am
MANILA – Some areas in the country will experience rains due to the easterlies and the northeast monsoon or “amihan,” the weather bureau said Thursday. Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the easterlies will prevail over the Caraga region, Davao Oriental, and Davao de Oro.… Read More
'No permit, no exam' prohibition law has safeguard for private schools
March 21, 2024, 7:08 am
MANILA – A leader of the House of Representatives said Wednesday the law prohibiting the “‘no permit, no exam” policy would relieve disadvantaged students of financial constraints and allow them to focus on their studies despite unpaid dues, while protecting the interest of private… Read More
Palace: PBBM, First Lady develop flu-like symptoms
March 21, 2024, 7:00 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos have developed flu-like symptoms due to their “full schedule” in the past few days, Malacañang said Wednesday. In a statement, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said the First Couple has been taking… Read More
House passes RBH7 on final reading
March 20, 2024, 9:50 pm
MANILA – Voting 288-8 with two abstentions, the House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on the third and final reading the proposed amendments to the Constitution’s restrictive economic provisions. The amendment proposals are contained in Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 7 authored… Read More
House accomplishes tasks of helping PBBM, Filipinos
March 20, 2024, 9:32 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives has accomplished its task of helping President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and the Filipino people, Speaker Martin Romualdez declared Wednesday before Congress adjourned session for its Holy Week recess. In his speech, Romualdez took pride in reporting to his… Read More
DBM chief calls for collaborative effort to champion women empowerment
March 20, 2024, 9:25 pm
MANILA – Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Wednesday urged the government agencies to continue working together in pursuit of gender equality and women empowerment. During the inaugural gender and development (GAD) conference of the Governance Commission… Read More
Padilla's medical cannabis bill reaches Senate plenary
March 20, 2024, 9:23 pm
MANILA – Senator Robinhood Padilla on Wednesday ushered Senate Bill (SB) No. 2573 or the Cannabis Medicalization Act of the Philippines to the Senate plenary under Committee Report No. 210 after being signed by 13 senators. In his sponsorship speech, Padilla reassured that SB 2573 has enough… Read More
Gov't task force: El Niño to affect over 70 provinces in next 3 months
March 20, 2024, 7:51 pm
MANILA – The number of provinces to be affected by El Niño is expected to rise to over 70 in the next three months despite the reported weakening of the phenomenon. “Meron pa ring mga probinsiya na maaapektuhan (There are still provinces that will be affected),” Task Force El Niño… Read More
PCW evaluates anti-VAWC Act implementation
March 20, 2024, 7:46 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) is assessing the implementation of Republic Act No. 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC) Act. In a public advisory on Wednesday, the PCW said it is working on the assessment together with the Inter-Agency Council on… Read More
House approves bill revoking SMNI franchise on final reading
March 20, 2024, 7:11 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on third and final reading a measure revoking the legislative franchise granted to Swara Sug Media Corporation, which operates under the business name Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI). During the plenary session on Wednesday,… Read More
CADC to allow PH to defend sea lanes of communication
March 20, 2024, 6:53 pm
MANILA – The Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC) now being operationalized by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will allow it to defend the country's sea lanes of communication and all of its maritime territories. "That's why the shift is now towards external defense, we… Read More
16K US, PH troops, support staff to take part in BK 2024
March 20, 2024, 6:51 pm Updated on March 20, 2024, 7:53 pm
MANILA – Some 11,000 American military personnel and their support staff along with 5,000 troops from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will be taking part in this year's "Balikatan" exercise slated from April 22 to May 8 this year. "As of (today), the running total that we have as of… Read More
Lawmakers: US-PH partnership at ‘all-time high’
March 20, 2024, 6:50 pm
MANILA – Several leaders of the House of Representatives on Wednesday hailed the strong partnership between the United States and the Philippines following the recent visits of high-ranking US officials to the country. “We see that the partnership and the relationship of the US and the country… Read More
