National
New voter registrants breach 1M mark – Comelec
March 8, 2024, 7:12 pm
MANILA – Over 1 million Filipinos have already applied to become registered voters for the May 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE) barely a month after registrations started. Latest data from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) revealed that 1,027,572 individuals have submitted their… Read More
Cancer center to help beat No. 2 killer of Filipinos
March 8, 2024, 7:07 pm
MANILA – The soon-to-rise Philippine Cancer Center could prevent the death of thousands of Filipinos due to the dreaded disease. To be built on a 5,000-square-meter lot inside the Philippine Blood Center complex along Quezon Avenue in Diliman, Quezon City, the 20-story center is envisioned to be… Read More
Senator wants dialysis centers in all provincial, regional hospitals
March 8, 2024, 5:57 pm
MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Friday urged his colleagues for the immediate passage of Senate Bill (SB) No. 800 mandating the establishment of dialysis centers in all national, regional, and provincial government hospitals that will provide free dialysis treatment to indigent patients.… Read More
Human trafficker with 7 victims intercepted at NAIA - BI
March 8, 2024, 5:37 pm
MANILA – A suspected human trafficker with seven of his suspected victims were recently intercepted by Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 in Parañaque City. In a statement on Friday, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the… Read More
DA, IRRI rice intervention convergence feasible by 2H 2024
March 8, 2024, 5:30 pm
MANILA – A partnership expansion with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) for rice intervention convergence may be feasible by the second half of the year, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Friday. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. shared the DA proposal to… Read More
LTFRB expects dismissal of 2 more petitions vs. PUV modernization
March 8, 2024, 4:57 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is expecting the Supreme Court (SC) to dismiss two more petitions against the public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP) following the dismissal of Bayyo Association, Inc.’s (Bayyo) petition Thursday. In an… Read More
P156.7-B retirement benefits paid to 2.2M SSS members in 2023
March 8, 2024, 4:51 pm
MANILA – The Social Security System (SSS) on Friday said it released PHP156.7 billion retirement benefits to 2.2 million members in 2023, making it the most availed assistance last year. In a news release, SSS Vice President for Benefits Administration Division Joy Villacorta noted that the… Read More
CICC, NCWP to empower women in ICT via 'Gawad Hiraya'
March 8, 2024, 4:39 pm
MANILA – Two government agencies on Friday signed an agreement to launch ‘Gawad Hiraya’ —an awards program to honor women in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector— and offer free ICT courses to women. The memorandum of agreement (MOA) was signed between the… Read More
Poe: More dialogue with transport groups to fill gaps on PUVMP
March 8, 2024, 4:28 pm
MANILA – Intensified dialogue with transport groups is seen to improve the rollout of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) after the Supreme Court (SC) denied a petition challenging the program. "As the legal procedure presses on, we expect intensified efforts from the… Read More
P30B allotted for enhanced PhilHealth benefit packages, primary care
March 8, 2024, 4:11 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has allotted PHP30 billion to enhance its benefit packages and provision of primary health care services to its members this year. "Target po natin ay lahat po tayong Pilipino ay mabigyan ng access sa ating Konsulta [Konsultasyong… Read More
Military adopts defense concept to defend PH territory in WPS
March 8, 2024, 4:03 pm
MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday said the military has adopted the new Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept to defend Philippine territory including its exclusive economic zone (EEZ). This, as Chinese President Xi Jinping called for… Read More
No extradition request yet for Quiboloy – DOJ
March 8, 2024, 3:49 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday has yet to receive an extradition request from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) for Apollo Quiboloy following a California court's unsealing of arrest orders for the controversial pastor who is wanted by the United States’ Federal… Read More
PNR suspends NCR ops for NSCR construction
March 8, 2024, 3:18 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Railways (PNR) is set to temporarily suspend the operations of Governor Pascual–Tutuban and Tutuban-Alabang routes to make way for the construction of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project. In a statement on Friday, Department of Transportation (DOTr)… Read More
Senators condemn Houthi attack resulting in death of 2 Filipinos
March 8, 2024, 3:07 pm
MANILA – Senators denounced on Friday the attack of Houthi rebels on a ship in the Gulf of Aden, resulting in the death of two Filipino seafarers, injured three, and endangered the lives of ten others. Senator Imee Marcos sent her condolences to the family and loved ones of the victims.… Read More
VP Sara: Uphold protection of women vs. insurgency, violence
March 8, 2024, 3:05 pm
MANILA – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Friday stressed anew the need to uphold the protection of women against insurgency and violence as the world marked International Women’s Day. In a prerecorded video, Duterte said it’s crucial to discuss pressing issues that put… Read More
PH, Bangladesh ink MOU on diplomat training, foreign policy studies
March 8, 2024, 2:54 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and Bangladesh have signed a deal that would develop cooperation between the two states’ diplomatic training institutions and increase exchanges on foreign policy research. In a ceremony at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday, Foreign Affairs Secretary… Read More
Senators recognize women's role in PH development
March 8, 2024, 2:27 pm
MANILA – Senators recognized the role of women in society’s development as they joined the celebration of International Women's Month on Friday. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri cited women as a foundation of home and society and assured that senators would continue to push for their… Read More
4 nabbed, P22.6-M shabu seized in Pasay, Iloilo anti-drug ops
March 8, 2024, 1:48 pm
MANILA – Police agents confiscated suspected shabu with an estimated street value of PHP22.6 million from four high-value drug suspects during buy-busts in Pasay City and Iloilo province on Thursday. In a statement on Friday, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Maj. Gen. Jose… Read More
PBBM to boost labor, economic ties with Germany, Czech Republic
March 8, 2024, 1:44 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is traveling to Germany and the Czech Republic next week to bolster labor and economic relations with the two European states. He will hold a working trip to Germany from March 11 to 13 and embark on a state visit to the Czech Republic from March 14 to… Read More
PH Army aims to collect 50K blood bags in 2-day blood drive
March 8, 2024, 1:28 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) is aiming to collect 50,000 blood bags in the ongoing two-day blood drive at its headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City and other key camps nationwide. "The Army targets to collect around 50,000 blood bags from donors, which include Army officers, enlisted… Read More
