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House seeks probe on Chocolate Hills resort
March 18, 2024, 5:54 pm
MANILA – Members of the House of Representatives on Monday formally filed a resolution asking for a congressional inquiry into the construction and operation of a resort within Bohol province’s Chocolate Hills, a world heritage site. Under House Resolution (HR) 1652, the lawmakers cited… Read More
DA: Over P379-M aid released to El Niño-affected Mimaropa farmers
March 18, 2024, 5:49 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said it distributed around PHP379.06 million worth of aid to affected farmers in the Mimaropa region amid the El Niño phenomenon. According to the DA's latest report, a large sum of the aid was coursed through the Rice Farmers Financial… Read More
7K tourist cops to be deployed for Lent
March 18, 2024, 5:06 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday announced that 7,000 tourist police officers will be deployed to secure the coming Holy Week activities. In a press briefing at Camp Crame, PNP information office chief and spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said the deployment of tourist… Read More
Creation of ‘Forward Operating Bases’ to protect WPS pushed anew
March 18, 2024, 4:47 pm
MANILA - Senator Francis Tolentino on Monday reiterated his call for the creation of a "forward operating bases (FOB)" in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and Benham or Philippine Rise amid the continued tension between the Philippines and China over the disputed waters. Tolentino made the call nine… Read More
DSWD extends P870-M aid to families affected by quakes, floods
March 18, 2024, 4:12 pm
MANILA – The government assistance extended to the families affected by earthquakes in Mindanao and weather disturbances in the Visayas reached PHP870 million, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) spokesperson Romel Lopez said Monday. “The DSWD, through its Field Offices in… Read More
PHLPost expands Kadiwa pop-up store to other post offices
March 18, 2024, 4:09 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has partnered with the Department of Agriculture (DA) in establishing the “Kadiwa pop-up store project” in Tarlac City Post Office in cooperation with the local government units in providing residents direct access to fresh and affordable… Read More
PBBM to PNP: No letup despite decline in crime rate
March 18, 2024, 4:00 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday called on the Philippine National Police (PNP) to remain focused in combating crimes and keeping the communities safe despite the recorded decline in the country’s crime rate. Speaking at the oath-taking ceremony of star-rank PNP officers in… Read More
Be efficient public servants, Marcos tells OP employees
March 18, 2024, 3:53 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has urged personnel of the Office of the President (OP) to deliver a “responsive and efficient service” to the Filipino people. The President issued the call during Monday’s flag-raising ceremony in Malacañang, just days before OP marks its 127th… Read More
DA hopes for more lifting of suspension to normalize NFA ops
March 18, 2024, 3:27 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday hoped for additional lifting of more preventive suspension orders against National Food Authority (NFA) employees to ensure unhampered operations in the agency. “Kung merong madagdag pa, welcome iyon sa DA para bumilis iyong pagbalik sa… Read More
DILG, LGUs, agencies tackle traffic mess in Metro Manila
March 18, 2024, 1:38 pm
MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. has met officials from the local government units (LGUs) in Metro and various government agencies to discuss a solution to the worsening traffic in the metropolis. The series of consultations between… Read More
LGUs play vital role in peacebuilding efforts – OPAPRU
March 18, 2024, 11:24 am
MANILA – Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Sunday highlighted the vital role that local government units (LGUs) play in peacebuilding and development. “Napaka-importante po ng role ng ating mga LGUs (LGUs play a very… Read More
PBBM decries Maguindanao ambush; orders aid for kin of fallen soldiers
March 18, 2024, 11:00 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. condemned on Monday the ambush perpetrated by suspected Dawlah Islamiya (DI) terrorists in Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur that left four soldiers dead. In a statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Marcos said the “despicable… Read More
NAIA upgrade an ‘investment in our future’ – Marcos
March 18, 2024, 10:43 am Updated on March 18, 2024, 1:43 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday lauded the signing of the PHP170.6-billion public-private partnership (PPP) modernization agreement for the rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), and called it "an investment in our future." “This undertaking is… Read More
Fair weather seen across PH Monday
March 18, 2024, 7:59 am
MANILA – The country will experience fair weather with isolated rain showers due to the easterlies, the weather bureau said Monday. "We are not expecting strong winds and rains as fair weather will prevail over most parts of the country," Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical… Read More
PH to repatriate 63 Filipinos in Haiti amid civil unrest
March 17, 2024, 6:30 pm
MANILA – At least 63 Filipinos will be repatriated as civil unrest grips Haiti, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said Sunday. DMW officer-in-charge Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) approved the recommendation on the declaration of Alert Level 3,… Read More
PDEA warns public vs. marijuana-flavored vapes
March 17, 2024, 4:45 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Sunday cautioned the public on the use of electronic cigarettes amid an upsurge of vaping products with marijuana oil. The PDEA and other law enforcers confiscated cannabis oil and marijuana kush as well as assorted vaping products worth… Read More
PH wants more women in UN peacekeeping operations
March 17, 2024, 3:25 pm
MANILA – The Philippines is eyeing to increase its engagement in peacekeeping operations of the United Nations (UN) and send more Filipino women to help maintain international peace and security. The government issued the statement during the 9,574th Security Council meeting on March 13,… Read More
11K NCR cops to secure Lent, summer break
March 17, 2024, 2:50 pm
MANILA – Starting the Holy Week on March 25 and within the summer vacation, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will deploy over 11,347 police officers and force multipliers to ensure order and safety. In a statement over the weekend, NCRPO director Maj. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez… Read More
New salt industry dev’t law to boost local production, job creation
March 17, 2024, 1:34 pm
MANILA – The revival of the salt industry, through Republic Act (RA) No. 11985 or Philippine Salt Industry Development Act, will generate thousands of new jobs, particularly in the countryside and coastal communities. Signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on March 11, RA 11985 shall… Read More
Insurgency-free Surigao del Norte result of ‘collective action’
March 17, 2024, 1:32 pm
MANILA – The concerted efforts of sectors and agencies, security forces, local officials, and peace-loving citizens resulted in the declaration of Surigao del Norte as insurgency-free, according to Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos. In a news release on Sunday, Abalos lauded the provincial… Read More
