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DSWD 4Ps beneficiaries urged to use grants for kids’ education, health
September 18, 2024, 6:54 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday urged the household-beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to use the grants for intended purpose of supporting children’s education and health. “I hope sa ating 4Ps beneficiaries, take care… Read More
PCSO GM Robles elected to Asia Pacific lottery group's exec body
September 18, 2024, 6:24 pm
MANILA – Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Melquiades Robles was elected as one of the members of the executive committee of the Asia Pacific Lottery Association (APLA). In a statement on Wednesday, the PCSO said Robles was named to the body during the 2024 APLA… Read More
DA assures sufficient food stocks amid weather disturbances
September 18, 2024, 6:24 pm Updated on September 18, 2024, 8:28 pm
MANILA – Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday assured a sufficient supply of food despite the effects of successive weather disturbances in the country. “Basta tungkol sa pagkain, sa rami ng pagkain, siguradong may pagkain sa merkado, sa (In terms of… Read More
Senate resolution commending crew of BRP Teresa Magbanua filed
September 18, 2024, 6:16 pm
MANILA – Senator Robinhood Padilla has filed a resolution commending the crew of the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua enduring harassment and hardships while maintaining the country’s presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). "The crucial and immeasurable… Read More
DOJ files qualified trafficking raps vs. Guo, others before Pasig RTC
September 18, 2024, 6:07 pm
MANILA – Non-bailable criminal charges for qualified trafficking have been filed before the Pasig Regional Trial Court (RTC) against dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo and 13 others, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Wednesday. "The DOJ would like to confirm that the case against Alice… Read More
3 Chinese plane theft gang members intercepted at NAIA
September 18, 2024, 5:41 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday reported the interception of three Chinese men allegedly involved in a theft incident on a flight to Manila. In a statement, BI officer-in-charge Joel Anthony Viado identified the suspects as Lyu Shuiming, 48; Xu Xianpu, 41; and Xie… Read More
2K fire-hit families in Tondo get cash aid from Manila LGU
September 18, 2024, 5:38 pm
MANILA – A total of 2,006 families left homeless by the massive fire in Tondo, Manila over the weekend received cash assistance worth PHP10,000 from the city government. Mayor Honey Lacuna led the distribution of cash aid to affected residents of the Aroma Compound in Barangay 105 at the General… Read More
Hontiveros to Lao: ‘Time to face the music’
September 18, 2024, 5:33 pm
MANILA – Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros welcomed on Wednesday the arrest of former Department of Budget and Management (DBM) undersecretary Lloyd Christopher Lao in Davao City. Lao, was nabbed by PNP’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) in Barangay 18B, Obrero… Read More
Tax court grants NHFMC refund
September 18, 2024, 5:31 pm
MANILA – The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has granted the petition filed by a Special Purpose Trust (SPT) run by the National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC) seeking a refund of PHP1.6 million representing erroneously paid final withholding taxes (FWT) on interest income payments to… Read More
Ex-DBM official in Pharmally mess nabbed in Davao
September 18, 2024, 5:29 pm
MANILA – Former Department of Budget and Management (DBM) undersecretary and Procurement Service (PS) executive director Lloyd Christopher Lao, who is implicated in the Pharmally mess, was arrested in Ecoland, Davao City on Wednesday, said Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief… Read More
Ex-PNP chiefs concerned over PAGCOR exec’s alleged POGO payroll info
September 18, 2024, 5:05 pm Updated on September 18, 2024, 6:52 pm
MANILA – Former chiefs of the Philippine National Police (PNP) have expressed concern over an unverified information that one of their members allegedly accepted bribes from Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), Senator Ronald dela Rosa said Wednesday. This, after Philippine Amusement… Read More
CHR backs bill boosting workers' right to self-organization
September 18, 2024, 5:00 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said Wednesday it supports the filing of a bill that safeguards the fundamental rights of Filipino workers and promotes fair labor practices. Senate Bill (SB) 2735, also known as the Strengthening the Freedom of Association of Workers Act, was filed… Read More
No misuse of funds, VP Sara maintains at House inquiry
September 18, 2024, 4:09 pm
MANILA – Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday asserted that there was "no misuse of funds" as she faced a congressional inquiry on her office's budget utilization. During the hearing conducted by the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability, Duterte maintained that the… Read More
Japan to help improve PHLPost services
September 18, 2024, 4:01 pm
MANILA – The Japanese government has committed support to the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) in improving its services, particularly digital infrastructure. Japan's assistance would include technologies and sharing of operational know-how to modernize the country's postal services… Read More
Comelec ready for influx of registrants as deadline nears
September 18, 2024, 3:46 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Wednesday it is ready for a massive turnout of voter applicants a few days before the end of the registration period for the 2025 midterm polls. "Inaasahan namin na sa dalawang linggo na nalalabi para sa registration ay mas dadami pa ang… Read More
PH Army's 2nd Infantry Division gets new chief
September 18, 2024, 2:52 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) on Wednesday announced that its Rizal-based 2nd Infantry Division (2ID) has a new commander. In a statement, PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said Brig. Gen. Cerilo Balaoro Jr. took over the helm of unit during change-of-command rites presided over by Army… Read More
PBBM leads awards rites for outstanding workers despite being sick
September 18, 2024, 1:38 pm Updated on September 18, 2024, 3:20 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday led the awarding ceremony for the 2024 Outstanding Government Workers at Malacañan Palace in Manila, despite having a common cold. “I’m sorry, I have picked up what everybody else seems to have, which is a cough and a cold, but it will… Read More
PTFoMS chief term ends
September 18, 2024, 1:35 pm
MANILA – Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) executive director Undersecretary Paul Gutierrez on Wednesday confirmed the expiration of his term, saying it takes effect “immediately.” In a statement, Gutierrez expressed gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for giving… Read More
‘Sulu transition fund’ pushed for better gov’t services
September 18, 2024, 12:33 pm
MANILA – Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino on Wednesday called for the creation of a Sulu transition fund to address the "imbalance" in the delivery of government services in the province. This, after the Supreme Court ruled the validity of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim… Read More
P34-M shabu seized from couple in Oriental Mindoro drug bust
September 18, 2024, 12:24 pm Updated on September 18, 2024, 12:57 pm
MANILA – An estimated PHP34-million worth of shabu was seized from a couple nabbed in a buy-bust operation in Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro on Tuesday. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) identified the high-value targets as Luis Baes, 45, and Lyn Baes, 41. The suspects were caught… Read More
