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House leaders rebuff ex-President Duterte’s term extension claims
March 13, 2024, 10:08 pm
MANILA – House leaders on Wednesday rebuffed former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s persistent claim that the ongoing push to amend the 1987 Constitution is geared towards term extension. In a press briefing, House Committee on Muslim Affairs chairperson Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo (Lanao del Sur,… Read More
PBBM sees progress in PH’s anti-narcotics campaign
March 13, 2024, 9:48 pm
MANILA – The Philippines is making progress in curbing illegal drugs, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Tuesday, as he touted his administration’s different approach to address the problem. During his meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin, Germany, Marcos said the… Read More
OTS to hire 300 more screeners at NAIA
March 13, 2024, 9:39 pm Updated on March 13, 2024, 10:36 pm
MANILA – The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) will soon hire an additional 300 security screening officers to be stationed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). "We requested the DBM (Department of Budget and Management) to allow us to hire over 1,000 screeners, and they… Read More
DOTr in talks with aerospace firm for carbon removal initiative
March 13, 2024, 9:35 pm
MANILA – Negotiations between the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and giant aerospace firm Airbus are underway for a potential collaboration on carbon removal initiative, Malacañang said Wednesday. The ongoing talks were discussed during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s meeting with… Read More
German tech giant backs PH digital transformation push
March 13, 2024, 9:26 pm
MANILA – The national government’s bid for digital transformation gained a big boost after getting support from Siemens AG, a German multinational technology conglomerate. In a meeting with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, Siemens AG President and CEO Dr. Roland Busch said the… Read More
House passes bill revoking SMNI franchise on 2nd reading
March 13, 2024, 9:21 pm
MANILA – A measure seeking to revoke the legislative franchise granted to Swara Sug Media Corporation, which operates Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), hurdled second reading at the House of Representatives. During Wednesday's plenary session, the chamber passed via viva voce House… Read More
PCG eyes zero maritime casualties in 'Semana Santa' 2024
March 13, 2024, 8:23 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday started preparations for its scheduled heightened alert from March 23 to April 3 as part of the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Semana Santa 2024.” In a statement, PCG spokesperson Admiral Armando Balilo… Read More
House approves RBH7 on 2nd reading
March 13, 2024, 8:14 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives met its self-imposed deadline to pass on second reading the resolution proposing certain economic amendments to the 1987 Constitution on Wednesday. During the plenary session, the chamber approved through voice voting Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 7,… Read More
CCC, DBM lead push for climate-responsive budgeting
March 13, 2024, 7:52 pm
MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) recently convened national government instrumentalities (NGIs) for the annual Climate Change Expenditure Tagging (CCET) Orientation, in a bid to effectively mainstream climate action in the… Read More
DENR checks TCO compliance of resort built within Chocolate Hills
March 13, 2024, 7:34 pm Updated on March 13, 2024, 8:18 pm
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has ordered the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) in Bohol to check whether a resort built within the vicinity of the famous Chocolate Hills failed to comply with the Temporary Closure Order (TCO)… Read More
PGH fire out, no casualties logged
March 13, 2024, 7:04 pm
MANILA – Around 180 patients were evacuated after a fire broke out inside the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) compound in Manila on Wednesday afternoon. The blaze reached the first alarm at 3:08 p.m. and second alarm at 3:11 p.m. It was declared under control at 3:45 p.m. and out at 4:30 p.m.,… Read More
PH to co-host Southeast Asia maritime surveillance, info sharing meet
March 13, 2024, 6:13 pm
MANILA – The Philippines is set to co-host the 2025 Indo-Pacific Regional Information Sharing (IORIS) Steering Committee meeting, and will be represented by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). In a… Read More
Filipinos in Lebanon cautioned as Israel strikes Hezbollah sites
March 13, 2024, 5:55 pm
MANILA – Filipinos in Lebanon are told to avoid areas with military activity and to remain vigilant after separate Israeli airstrikes killed at least three in two weeks. In an advisory Wednesday, the Philippine Embassy in Beirut said there had been three noted Israeli airstrikes in northeastern… Read More
Estrada seeks probe into Chinese ships dredging in Zambales
March 13, 2024, 5:36 pm
MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada filed a resolution Wednesday seeking to investigate the reported dredging activities of Chinese vessels in Zambales. Estrada is worried that the activities could have a significant impact on the lives of Zambales residents who rely on fishing and may disturb the… Read More
Solons push for stiffer penalties vs. road rage perpetrators
March 13, 2024, 5:34 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives Committee on Transportation on Wednesday tackled bills seeking stiffer penalties against road rage perpetrators. House Bill (HB) 8991, filed by Deputy Majority Leader Erwin Tulfo, fellow ACT-CIS Party-list Reps. Edvic Yap and Jocelyn Tulfo, Benguet Rep. Eric… Read More
Congress can exclude ‘risky’ investors in economic amendment
March 13, 2024, 5:31 pm
MANILA – Congress can exclude China and other “risky” investors in the enabling law on foreign investments in case the proposed economic amendments to the Constitution are ratified, Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez said on Wednesday. In a statement, Rodriguez said the… Read More
Comelec: New voters for 2025 polls may breach 3M target
March 13, 2024, 5:07 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday said the number of new registered voters for next year's midterm elections may exceed its 3 million target. This came as the total number of voter applicants reached a total of 1,174,375 as of March 12, according to the poll body's… Read More
Senate to proceed with Quiboloy arrest if show cause order ignored
March 13, 2024, 4:54 pm
MANILA – Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy is facing arrest if he continues to ignore appearing before the Senate panel hearings, Senator Risa Hontiveros said Wednesday. Hontiveros, Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family and Gender Equality chair, said Quiboloy's camp… Read More
Hospitals with power, water issues endorsed to gov't agencies
March 13, 2024, 4:37 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) has endorsed health facilities to government agencies in cases of water shortage and power outage amid the El Niño phenomenon. In a news release Wednesday, the DOH said its government officials are working closely with national government agencies to… Read More
Palawan lawmaker Edgardo Salvame passes away
March 13, 2024, 4:37 pm
MANILA – Palawan 1st District Rep. Edgardo Salvame passed away on Wednesday at the age of 61. Salvame's family announced his passing on his official Facebook page, although the cause of death was not disclosed. "Sa maiksing panahon na siya’y ating naging Congressman, sinikap niyang gawin ang… Read More
