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Gov't thoroughly investigating mail order bride scheme – BI
March 7, 2024, 6:43 pm
MANILA – A thorough investigation is being conducted by the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) on the source of the documents supposedly presented by victims of the mail-order bride scheme, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Thursday. According to BI deputy spokesperson… Read More
Solon scolds NFA exec for manipulating sale of rice to private firms
March 7, 2024, 6:40 pm
MANILA – House Deputy Majority Leader Erwin Tulfo on Thursday berated the National Food Authority (NFA) officials for manipulating the sale of rice buffer stocks to private firms that led to the preventive suspension of 139 officials and employees of the agency. “Sa tingin ko may plano talaga… Read More
PBBM eyes advanced fisheries deal with Marshall Islands
March 7, 2024, 6:25 pm Updated on March 7, 2024, 8:28 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday expressed his interest in advancing the fisheries cooperation between the Philippines and the Marshall Islands. Marcos broached the idea when Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine paid him a visit at Malacañan Palace in Manila. “We… Read More
MMDA brings back 'heat stroke' breaks for field personnel
March 7, 2024, 5:30 pm
MANILA – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Thursday announced the return of its 30-minute “heat stroke break” policy to protect traffic enforcers, street sweepers, and other field personnel from heat-related illnesses amidst the current El Niño phenomenon. The policy… Read More
No bidders yet for online voting project - Comelec
March 7, 2024, 5:12 pm
MANILA – No company has yet to buy bid documents for the Online Voting and Counting System (OVCS) for the 2nd cycle of public bidding for the almost PHP466-million project, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Thursday. "Considering that the deadline of submission is March 21 at 9 a.m.,… Read More
LTO holds dialogues to formulate regulations on e-bikes
March 7, 2024, 4:26 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will continue to hold dialogues and consultations with different stakeholders to formulate guidelines and regulations on e-bikes and other unregistered electric vehicles (e-vehicles). In a statement Thursday, LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor… Read More
Metro Manila Subway on track for 2029 partial ops
March 7, 2024, 3:50 pm Updated on March 7, 2024, 4:24 pm
MANILA – The first contract package (CP101) of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) is 40 percent complete and is on track for partial operations by 2029, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Thursday. In a press conference following a site visit and launch of tunnel boring machine… Read More
Senate inquiry on Quiboloy quite costly for gov’t – Padilla
March 7, 2024, 3:50 pm Updated on March 7, 2024, 5:46 pm
MANILA – Senator Robinhood Padilla said Thursday the investigation on cases against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) Leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy should be handled by the Department of Justice and the courts. "May Judiciary, meron pang House, meron pang Senate. Parang ano 'yan. Sa resources ng… Read More
DBM chief, regional execs to tackle budget strategies, priorities
March 7, 2024, 3:42 pm
MANILA – Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman is set to hold the first quarterly coordination meeting with the agency’s regional officers (ROs) to discuss the “best” budgetary strategies and practices. In a statement on Thursday, the DBM said the first… Read More
Remulla issues guidelines for inhibition of prosecutors from cases
March 7, 2024, 3:20 pm
MANILA – Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Thursday reminded prosecutors to observe ethical standards and professional conduct, including adhering to guidelines when to inhibit themselves from a case under Department Circular No. 005 series of 2024. “I urge our prosecutors to… Read More
Hontiveros seeks review of Rice Tariffication Law
March 7, 2024, 3:10 pm
MANILA – Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros filed a resolution Thursday for a review of the implementation of Republic Act (RA) No. 11203 or the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL). Hontiveros said she wanted the inquiry to be "evidence-based, consultative and comprehensive". "To facilitate… Read More
Ticket sold in Camarines Sur wins P15.8-M Mega Lotto jackpot
March 7, 2024, 2:29 pm
MANILA – A bettor from Camarines Sur bagged the PHP15.8 million jackpot of Wednesday night's Mega Lotto 6/45 draw. In an advisory Thursday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the bettor's winning combination 06-15-37-11-35-33 carried a total jackpot prize of PHP15,808,068.20.… Read More
CSC amends rule granting eligibility to Sanggunian members
March 7, 2024, 2:26 pm
MANILA – The resolution granting civil service eligibility to Sanggunian Members has been amended. Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles said the amendment aims to encompass a broader range of Sanggunian Members seeking to apply for career service positions. “By amending… Read More
PNP-DOH unite to combat surging youth vaping
March 7, 2024, 2:22 pm
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. has ordered the service's operation directorate to craft guidelines to crack down on the illegal sale of vape products to minors. Acorda issued the order after Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa sought the… Read More
2 Filipino seafarers killed in latest Houthi attack in Gulf of Aden
March 7, 2024, 1:42 pm Updated on March 7, 2024, 2:32 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Thursday confirmed the death of two Filipino seafarers in a recent attack by Houthi rebels on merchant vessel navigating the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. “We in the Department of Migrant Workers sincerely extend our deepest condolences to… Read More
PH ops in WPS to continue – Wescom chief
March 7, 2024, 1:30 pm
MANILA – Operations in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) will continue despite increasing harassment from Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels and their maritime militia. Armed Forces of the Philippines Western Command (Wescom) chief Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos said they are "undeterred" and "will not… Read More
PBBM sees ‘many benefits’ in conducting war games with Australia
March 7, 2024, 9:01 am
MANILA – The Philippines should continue conducting joint military drills with Australia because such exercises have “many benefits,” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Wednesday. In a recorded interview while in Melbourne, Australia, Marcos said the war games between the Philippines and… Read More
Marcos okay with Australia joining ASEAN as member
March 7, 2024, 8:59 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday expressed support for Australia’s possible inclusion in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as a member-state. Marcos said he was open to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ebrahim’s idea of allowing Australia to join ASEAN.… Read More
Melbourne trip entices Aussie firms to consider investing in PH – PBBM
March 7, 2024, 8:55 am
MANILA – There is a growing interest from Australian companies to invest in the Philippines, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reported following his visit to Melbourne, Australia. “This interest is confirmed in Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040 where four key sectors… Read More
PBBM: Suspension of 139 NFA execs ‘safe measure’ vs. wrongdoings
March 7, 2024, 8:54 am
MANILA – The suspension of 139 officials and employees of the National Food Authority (NFA), including its head, is a “safe measure” against possible malpractices within the agency, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Wednesday. Marcos made the statement, as he backed the Office of the… Read More
