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SC junks suit questioning PAGCOR's regulatory measures for POGOs
March 6, 2024, 5:07 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed petitions challenging the authority of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to implement regulatory measures on Philippine offshore gaming operators (RR-POGO) approved in 2016. In its 15-page en banc decision uploaded online on… Read More
Promotions of former PSG chief, 46 other AFP officials get CA nod
March 6, 2024, 5:07 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Appointments (CA) approved on Wednesday the ad interim appointments of 46 generals/flag officers and senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), including former Presidential Security Group chief Brig. Gen. Ramon Zagala. Zagala was appointed as… Read More
Senators share opposing views on civilian semi-automatic gun ownership
March 6, 2024, 4:18 pm
MANILA – Senators weigh in on the amended implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) No. 10591 or the Comprehensive Law in Firearms and Ammunitions, allowing civilians to own semi-automatic firearms. Senator Imee Marcos expressed her concern that the number of criminality,… Read More
China's opposition to proposed Maritime Zones Act 'futile' – Tolentino
March 6, 2024, 3:29 pm Updated on March 6, 2024, 7:53 pm
MANILA – Senator Francis Tolentino on Wednesday said any attempt by China to challenge the unanimously approved Senate Bill No. 2492 or the Philippine Maritime Zones Act is "futile" and would not deter Filipinos from upholding their rights under international law. Tolentino, the bill's sponsor,… Read More
DPWH: Year-long rehab works of Caraga's Daang Maharlika to start soon
March 6, 2024, 3:23 pm
MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will soon start a year-long rehabilitation and road works worth PHP4.4 billion along the Surigao-Agusan and Agusan-Davao Sections of Daang Maharlika in Caraga region. In a statement, DPWH-Caraga director Pol delos Santos said the… Read More
Zubiri belittles leadership 'coup' rumors
March 6, 2024, 3:21 pm
MANILA – Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri dismissed on Wednesday rumors about efforts to replace him as Senate president. In a press briefing, Zubiri said 17 senators signed a manifesto, maintaining their support for his leadership. Those who signed were Senate President Pro Tempore Loren… Read More
Filipino bystander hurt in Pinay-Thai transgender brawl in Bangkok
March 6, 2024, 2:35 pm Updated on March 7, 2024, 9:41 am
(Erratum: Story has been updated to reflect the correct names of the Filipinos involved in the brawl.) MANILA – A Filipino bystander was badly injured after getting "attacked" by a Thai transgender group involved in a brawl with a Filipino group in Bangkok, the Department of Foreign Affairs… Read More
PNP activates virtual helpline vs. abuse of women, kids
March 6, 2024, 2:27 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police-Anti Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) on Wednesday said it has activated a virtual helpline to help address concerns related to women and children's safety, protection and empowerment. In a statement, ACG chief Maj. Gen. Sidney Hernia said the helpline dubbed… Read More
BFP to launch hotline for electrical inspection requests
March 6, 2024, 2:09 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is set to open a hotline for residents in the National Capital Region where they can request for an inspection of electrical connections of their houses to reduce the risk of fires. Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary… Read More
DepEd debunks fake 'allowance' post for Grades 1 to 6
March 6, 2024, 1:45 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday debunked a social media post offering "pang baon" (allowance) to learners in exchange for their information. In an advisory, the DepEd said the post promising to grant allowance to Grades 1 to 6 learners in exchange for details on their… Read More
PBBM seeks PH-Australia collab on RE, agri, infra, tourism, health
March 6, 2024, 1:31 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday expressed his intent to leverage the Philippines’ partnership with Australia in the areas of renewable energy, agriculture, digital economy, infrastructure, tourism, and health. This, as Marcos welcomed Australia’s Southeast Asia… Read More
US rebukes China for ‘provocative acts’ that hurt 4 Filipinos in WPS
March 6, 2024, 1:01 pm Updated on March 6, 2024, 2:15 pm
MANILA – The US State Department criticized China for its “provocative actions” in the West Philippine Sea, including the use of water cannons against a resupply boat that injured four Filipino service members while they were en route to Ayungin Shoal. State Department spokesperson Matthew… Read More
PBBM: ASEAN-Australia cooperation vital to peace, security
March 6, 2024, 12:03 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday emphasized the importance of closer cooperation and collaboration between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Australia to maintain peace and security in the Indo-Pacific. During the leaders’ plenary session at the… Read More
1st phase of LRT-1 Cavite Extension 97% complete
March 6, 2024, 11:32 am
MANILA – The first phase of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite Extension is now 97 percent complete and is on track to begin operations in the fourth quarter of this year. In a statement on Wednesday, president and CEO of the Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), the private operator of the… Read More
NDRRMC: El Niño agri damage tops P1-B
March 6, 2024, 11:17 am
MANILA – The effects of the El Niño phenomenon have caused more than PHP1 billion in agricultural damage across the country, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Wednesday. In its latest situation update, the NDRRMC has logged damage worth PHP1.06 billion in… Read More
PH, Japan troops boost disaster response via cooperation project
March 6, 2024, 10:22 am
MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) announced Wednesday that it had deployed a 12-member contingent to the 3rd Japan-Philippine Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) Cooperation Project in Tokyo, Japan. PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala, in a statement, said the contingent came… Read More
DBM OKs release of P212.77-M for BARMM social welfare ministry
March 6, 2024, 9:41 am
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has authorized the release of nearly PHP213 million for the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). In a statement on Wednesday, the DBM said Secretary Amenah… Read More
Partly cloudy skies, isolated rains over PH due to easterlies
March 6, 2024, 6:29 am
MANILA – Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are expected across the country due to the easterlies and localized thunderstorms, the weather bureau said Wednesday. Flash floods or landslides may occur in vulnerable areas during severe thunderstorms, the… Read More
Phivolcs lowers Mayon status to Alert Level 1
March 5, 2024, 10:00 pm
MANILA – Mayon Volcano's alert status has been lowered from Level 2 (moderate level unrest) to Level 1 (low level unrest), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Tuesday. In its 5:30 p.m. bulletin, the Phivolcs said a steady decline in monitored parameters has… Read More
CHR condemns series of attacks against village officials
March 5, 2024, 9:52 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Tuesday denounced the series of attacks against village officials since last month. In a statement, the CHR noted that seven ambushes have killed 10. On Feb. 8 in San Antonio, Nueva Ecija, Roberto Carpio was targeted by two gunmen while he was… Read More
