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Navy starts training on operations of S. Korean-made corvettes
March 12, 2024, 1:48 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) on Tuesday said it has started training its troops on how to operate its South Korean-made corvettes that are set to arrive in the next two to three years. In a press briefing in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, PN spokesperson Commander John Percie Alcos said… Read More
1st tranche of cash aid given to Houthi attack survivors – DFA
March 12, 2024, 1:22 pm
MANILA – Filipino survivors of the Houthi missile attack in the Gulf of Aden have received the first tranche of cash aid, with more assistance expected once they return to the country, an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday. At a media briefing, DFA Undersecretary… Read More
Comelec to follow SC ruling on Smartmatic challenge vs. DQ
March 12, 2024, 1:11 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it is ready to comply with the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) on the case filed by its former service provider Smartmatic Philippines. Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia said Monday they have yet to receive an order from the High Court… Read More
PNP cautions netizens as 'hijack profile' cases soar
March 12, 2024, 1:09 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday cautioned anew netizens against providing personal information online and clicking malicious website links. This came after the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) logged 178 cases of "hijack profile" or identity theft cases from November 2023… Read More
AFP: 348 Reds, allies neutralized in 2-month ops
March 12, 2024, 12:33 pm
MANILA – Government troops have neutralized a total of 348 New People's Army (NPA) members and their allies in operations from Jan. 1 to March 7, the military announced Tuesday. In a press briefing in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Col. Francel… Read More
DILG hopes Ramadan brings boundless opportunities for peace, dev't
March 12, 2024, 12:08 pm
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Tuesday expressed hope that the month of Ramadan would present opportunities for peace and development. DILG Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. made the remark as he greeted Filipino Muslims at the start of Islam's holiest month… Read More
DBM: New procurement bill enhances transparency
March 12, 2024, 11:34 am
MANILA – The proposed legislation amending Republic Act 9184 or the Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) is a “significant step” in promoting transparency and good governance and, at the same time, help government agencies utilize their budget efficiently. Department of Budget and… Read More
PH urges nations to help lift women, girls from poverty
March 12, 2024, 10:55 am Updated on March 17, 2024, 12:11 am
MANILA – The Philippines called on governments and stakeholders to double efforts in eradicating poverty among women and girls, citing alarming figures that could further worsen by 2030. Chairing the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), Philippine Permanent… Read More
Pangandaman sees need to empower women via ‘stronger’ institutions
March 12, 2024, 10:45 am
MANILA – Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Tuesday (Manila time) emphasized the need to invest in women to help them address their current pressing challenges. During the welcome dinner for the heads of the delegation for the 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) in New… Read More
PBBM to CSW68 members: Seek innovative solutions to empower women
March 12, 2024, 9:41 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called on the member-states of the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) to pursue innovative solutions to ensure equal and full participation of women in society. In a video message played during the welcome dinner for the… Read More
DBM chief cites PH gains in advancing women’s rights
March 12, 2024, 8:34 am
MANILA – The Philippines has made significant strides in advancing women’s rights by ensuring that the national government is pushing gender equality in all aspects of development, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said Tuesday (Manila time). Delivering the Philippines’ statement during… Read More
Fair weather, isolated rain showers to prevail over most of PH
March 12, 2024, 8:07 am
MANILA – Fair weather and isolated rain showers will prevail over most areas in the country on Tuesday, the weather bureau reported. "Except for cloud clusters which could cause rains over the eastern sections of Central and Southern Luzon and Mindanao, generally fair weather with isolated rain… Read More
PBBM arrives in Berlin to boost PH-Germany bilateral ties
March 12, 2024, 7:30 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has arrived in Berlin to start his three-day working visit to improve the bilateral relations between the Philippines and Germany. Marcos, along with First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos and members of the Philippine delegation, arrived at Brandenburg… Read More
RBH7 on economic Cha-cha reaches House plenary
March 11, 2024, 9:26 pm
MANILA – The resolution proposing amendments to the 1987 Constitution's restrictive provisions has reached the plenary floor in the House of Representatives, with House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe assuring that deliberations will be exhaustive. During Monday's session, the lower chamber… Read More
PBBM's efforts to promote PH pay off with US trade mission arrival
March 11, 2024, 9:20 pm
MANILA – Lawmakers on Monday said the country is now seeing the results of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s efforts to promote the country to foreign investors with the arrival of the high-level United States (US) trade and investment mission in the Philippines. In a press conference,… Read More
DA chief takes back NFA leadership after suspension of 2 more execs
March 11, 2024, 9:15 pm
MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday reassumed the National Food Authority (NFA) leadership following the suspension issued by the Office of the Ombudsman against two more officials of the food body. The new preventive suspension order includes the newly designated… Read More
Muslim faith, devotion during Ramadan inspire unity
March 11, 2024, 8:40 pm
MANILA – The faith and devotion of the Filipino Muslim community during the holy month of Ramadan month is a special time for introspection, renewal and peace. It is a period that inspires unity and compassion, according to House of Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday. "As… Read More
House passes CREATE MORE bill on 2nd reading
March 11, 2024, 8:25 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Monday approved on second reading a measure proposing amendments to the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act to enhance the Philippines' tax incentives. During the plenary session, the chamber passed through voice voting… Read More
House minority hails PBBM's order on inflation-adjusted 4Ps cash aid
March 11, 2024, 8:22 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives minority bloc has welcomed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to “adjust to inflation” the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) cash transfers to about 4.4 million poor households. “The President’s order is consistent with our… Read More
BFAR, PCIC grant 1st insurance to Bantay Dagat volunteer's widow
March 11, 2024, 8:17 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) granted Monday the first insurance claim to a Bantay Dagat volunteer beneficiary in Oas, Albay. Bantay Dagat or sea wardens help maritime authorities safeguard coastal waters in the… Read More
