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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
House gave Quiboloy due process, enough time to explain side – solon
March 13, 2024, 4:33 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives has followed due process in citing Pastor Apollo Quiboloy in contempt and ordering his arrest and has given him enough time to explain his side, Parañaque City 2nd District Rep. Gus Tambunting said Wednesday. The chair of the House Committee on Legislative… Read More
BI opens Siargao office to serve more foreign tourists
March 13, 2024, 4:02 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has opened a new satellite office in the island of Siargao in Surigao del Norte province, to serve more foreign tourists in the area considered among the country's key tourism destinations. Commissioner Norman Tansingco led the inauguration of the new… Read More
DA sees drop in rice prices as peak harvest season nears
March 13, 2024, 3:36 pm
MANILA – The price range of regular- and well-milled rice may drop at PHP45 to PHP48 per kilogram as the country approaches the peak harvest season, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday. Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said they are monitoring a decline in retail… Read More
DSWD, MSU partner to help orphans, abandoned kids in Marawi ‘torils’
March 13, 2024, 3:31 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) signed on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Mindanao State University (MSU) to develop and implement inclusive and culturally-sensitive programs for orphans and poor children living in “torils” in Marawi… Read More
Gov’t agencies ink 'Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act' implementing rules
March 13, 2024, 3:22 pm
MANILA – Government agencies led by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) have signed the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 11962 or the "Trabaho Para sa Bayan (TPB) Act". Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)… Read More
875 workers rescued in Tarlac POGO raid
March 13, 2024, 3:11 pm
MANILA – Authorities rescued 875 Filipino and foreign workers during a raid at a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) in Tarlac on Wednesday morning. Operatives of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) and various units of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the… Read More
Holy Week travelers warned vs. travel scams
March 13, 2024, 2:55 pm
MANILA – Several government agencies on Wednesday warned the public to be vigilant against scams targeting tourists and travelers as the long Holy Week break draws near. In a press conference at the National Cybercrime Hub in Taguig City, Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC)… Read More
DA studying viability of independent lab for NFA rice analysis
March 13, 2024, 2:34 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday it will look at the viability of having an independent laboratory for the rice quality analysis of the National Food Authority (NFA). In a radio interview, Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said DA Secretary Francisco Tiu… Read More
CA confirms Recto appointment as Finance chief
March 13, 2024, 1:32 pm
MANILA – All the members of the Commission on Appointments (CA) agreed on Wednesday to approve the ad interim appointment of Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph Recto. As chairperson of the CA Committee on Finance, Senator Ramon Revilla Jr. endorsed his former colleague's appointment… Read More
DOJ okays release of 97 PDLs
March 13, 2024, 1:30 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has approved the release of 97 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) who have served at least four decades behind bars, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said Wednesday. The release of these inmates, who were granted good conduct time allowance (GCTA), were… Read More
PAF deploys LC-210 for cloud seeding ops vs. Benguet forest fires
March 13, 2024, 1:20 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Wednesday announced that it has deployed a Cessna LC-210 "Centurion" aircraft for cloud seeding operations to help contain the ongoing forest fires in the province of Benguet. In a statement, PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo said the aircraft… Read More
PCSO: No truth to lone Lotto bettor winning 20 times
March 13, 2024, 12:46 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Wednesday denied Senator Raffy Tulfo's claim that a single bettor won 20 times in its games. In a statement, the PCSO said these reported prize claims made by one person are from the agency's digit games that only have minor prizes… Read More
PNP: 34K cops to secure Holy Week, summer exodus
March 13, 2024, 12:34 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy some 34,000 police officers to secure travelers for the summer vacation season. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said this is part of the police force's Oplan Ligtas Sumvac (summer vacation) which is set to be activated ahead of the… Read More
Bill strengthening colleges, universities hurdles 2nd reading in House
March 13, 2024, 10:06 am
MANILA – A measure enhancing the supervisory and regulatory role of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in all public and private higher education institutions (HEIs) hurdled second reading at the House of Representatives. During Tuesday's plenary session, the House passed through voice… Read More
11 Filipino crew of ship attacked by Houthi rebels back in PH
March 13, 2024, 10:00 am Updated on March 13, 2024, 6:57 pm
MANILA – Eleven of the 13 Filipino crew members of bulk carrier M/V True Confidence attacked by Houthi rebels, arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 on Tuesday night from Djibouti. The group includes one of the three Filipino crew members who sustained injuries when… Read More
US Indo-Pacific Command pledges more high-level engagements with AFP
March 13, 2024, 9:57 am
MANILA – The United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) has committed to having more high-level engagements and exercises with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), as part of efforts to ensure that the region remains free and open. USINDOPACOM commander, Admiral John Aquilino, made… Read More
PBBM meets with Filipinos in Germany; vows protection of OFWs
March 13, 2024, 9:46 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured Filipinos in Germany that the government is working tirelessly to ensure that all overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are treated with dignity and respect. Marcos, along with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and the rest of his delegation, met with… Read More
PH one with UN in financing gender equality, women empowerment – DBM
March 13, 2024, 9:34 am Updated on March 13, 2024, 4:49 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government has reiterated its commitment to financing efforts to address gender inequality and lift more women and girls out of poverty. Speaking at the 68th Commission on the Status of Women’s (CSW68) first ministerial round table on Tuesday afternoon (New York time),… Read More
MMDA to deputize NCR traffic enforcers ‘for now’
March 13, 2024, 9:25 am
MANILA – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will deputize the traffic enforcers of the 17 local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila for them to continue issuing traffic violation tickets to erring motorists in the metropolis. MMDA acting Chairman Don Artes and the Metro… Read More
