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20 dead from 'habagat,' 2 cyclones – NDRRMC
September 18, 2024, 11:05 am
MANILA – Twenty people were killed due to the combined effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) and tropical cyclones Ferdie and Gener, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Wednesday. This number is higher by 10 compared to Tuesday's figures. The… Read More
AFP civilian personnel 'backbone' of military ops
September 18, 2024, 10:09 am
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) paid homage to its civilian employees during the 124th civil service anniversary in Camp Aguinaldo on Wednesday. AFP deputy chief of staff for personnel Maj. Gen. Rommel Roldan said civilian personnel play a crucial role in supporting the… Read More
Kennon Road, 3 others closed due to soil erosion, floods
September 18, 2024, 9:52 am
MANILA – Four national roads, including Kennon Road in Baguio City, are impassable either due to floods or soil erosion caused by the combined effects of the tropical storms and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat), the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported Wednesday.… Read More
PBBM hopes for continued collaboration with Japan’s trading firm
September 18, 2024, 7:50 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday expressed optimism about the Philippine government’s continued collaboration with Marubeni Corporation, one of Japan’s leading trade and investment companies, to sustain the country’s economic development. In a meeting with Marubeni… Read More
‘Habagat’ to bring heavy rains in NCR, other parts of Luzon
September 18, 2024, 7:14 am
MANILA – Tropical Depression Gener, now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), and Tropical Storm Helen continue to enhance the southwest monsoon or "habagat", the weather bureau said on Wednesday. In its 5 p.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical… Read More
Japan embassy opens application for JET program
September 17, 2024, 10:45 pm
MANILA – The Japanese Embassy is now accepting applications for the highly competitive 2025 Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) program, which allows eligible Filipinos to work as assistant language teachers (ALTs) in Japan. Filipinos accepted in the program will work in public or private schools… Read More
BFAR underscores fight vs. IUUF to attain sustainable fishing
September 17, 2024, 10:17 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Tuesday underscored the need to intensify the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUUF) in order for the Philippines to sustainably manage its aquatic resources. Among the most common cases of IUUF reported… Read More
Guo counter-affidavit notary lawyer claims being ‘victimized’
September 17, 2024, 10:10 pm
MANILA – The lawyer who notarized dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo's counter-affidavit on her human trafficking case claimed on Tuesday that he was a victim. "Biktima po ako (I am a victim). I am invoking my right against self-incrimination," lawyer Elmer Galicia told senators when asked… Read More
PBBM doing well, attends several meetings – Herbosa
September 17, 2024, 9:48 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is well and busy with his duties the whole day, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said Tuesday. “From my perspective as a physician, the President performed all his duties today and was well and not under the weather as earlier surmised,” Herbosa… Read More
Palace shortens gov't work hours Sept. 23 for Family Week
September 17, 2024, 9:46 pm Updated on September 17, 2024, 10:41 pm
MANILA – Malacañang issued Memorandum Circular (MC) 64, shortening the work hours in government offices on Sept. 23 in line with the observance of the 32nd National Family Week and Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day. Under MC 64 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Sept. 12, work in the… Read More
Solon wants CHR budget proposal for 2025 restored to P1.79-B
September 17, 2024, 9:08 pm
MANILA – A lawmaker on Tuesday sought for the restoration of the original budget proposal of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) for 2025 amounting to PHP1.799 billion. During the plenary deliberations, Negros Oriental 1ST District Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong said the allocation by the Department… Read More
Ombudsman says CA erred in lifting suspension of N. Ecija guv
September 17, 2024, 9:00 pm
MANILA – The Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) has asked the Court of Appeals (CA) to reconsider its earlier ruling setting aside the preventive suspension order against Nueva Ecija Governor Aurelio Umali. The case involved the issuance of 205 quarry permits without the required compliance… Read More
DepEd, Rebisco ink MOA to advance education priorities
September 17, 2024, 8:34 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) and Rebisco Group of Companies on Tuesday inked a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to further advance education priorities in public schools in the next three years. This was in response to the call of DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara for more public and… Read More
Christmas bonuses, other incentives sought for village watchers
September 17, 2024, 7:07 pm
MANILA – A party-list lawmaker has proposed the grant of Christmas bonuses and other incentives to the country’s barangay tanod (village watchers) in recognition of their role in maintaining peace and order in communities. In a statement on Tuesday, Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Yamsuan… Read More
PAGCOR exec: Ex-PNP chief allegedly under POGO payroll
September 17, 2024, 6:48 pm
MANILA – The intelligence community is looking into reports that a former chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) allegedly accepted bribes from Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), a Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) official said Tuesday. PAGCOR senior vice… Read More
DMW cautions against overseas job scams on social media
September 17, 2024, 5:59 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Tuesday warned the public against fake overseas job postings being advertised on social media. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said illegal postings misuse the names, addresses, and logos of legitimate and DMW-licensed recruitment… Read More
Manila LGU seeks donations for fire victims
September 17, 2024, 5:55 pm
MANILA – The city government of Manila is seeking donations for the nearly 2,000 families who have been displaced by recent fires. In a statement Tuesday, Mayor Honey Lacuna said the donations will go a long way to help the affected residents rebuild their lives. The donations may be coursed… Read More
PBBM: PFM Reforms Roadmap key to economic growth, poverty reduction
September 17, 2024, 5:40 pm
MANILA – The Public Financial Management (PFM) Reforms Roadmap 2024-2028 is crucial in sustaining the Philippines’ growth momentum and eradicating poverty, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Tuesday. During the ceremonial endorsement of the PFM Reforms Roadmap 2023-2028 at Malacañan… Read More
DA: 18 out of 41 vaccinated hogs, develop antibodies vs. ASF
September 17, 2024, 5:38 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported a “positive” response on Tuesday in 18 out of the 41 hogs vaccinated against African swine fever (ASF) in two backyard farms in Lobo, Batangas. In a phone interview, DA Assistant Secretary for Swine and Poultry Constante Palabrica said the… Read More
DOLE: Job fair for 19K displaced POGO workers set Oct. 10
September 17, 2024, 5:10 pm
MANILA – A job fair for displaced workers of internet gaming licensees (IGLs), formerly known as Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), is slated next month, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Tuesday. During the "Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas" forum, DOLE-National Capital… Read More
