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Senators to consult CSC on hiring teachers with dual citizenship
March 5, 2024, 5:49 pm
MANILA – A Senate panel will consult the Civil Service Commission (CSC) regarding a memorandum circular it issued in 2016 that a person with dual citizenship would not be appointed in government unless the foreign citizenship is renounced. This, after Commission on Higher Education chairperson… Read More
SC rules gov't can take over private oil firms during emergency
March 5, 2024, 5:48 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the validity of a law enacted in 1998 allowing the government to take control of private entities engaged in the oil industry during emergencies, as directed by the President. In its 37-page decision published online Tuesday, the SC reversed a 2013… Read More
'Integrated air missile defense' drill among Balikatan 2024 highlights
March 5, 2024, 5:46 pm
MANILA – This year's Balikatan exercises between Filipino and American troops would include an "integrated air missile defense exercise" as one of its highlights. In a press briefing Tuesday, Balikatan 2024 executive agent Col. Michael Logico said the activity would be held in Central Luzon,… Read More
House reaffirms support for PCG, AFP modernization amid WPS incident
March 5, 2024, 5:44 pm
MANILA – Speaker Martin Romualdez on Tuesday reaffirmed the full support of the House of Representatives to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s initiative for the continuous enhancement of the Philippine Coast Guard's (PCG) capabilities, as well as the modernization of the Armed Forces of the… Read More
Chinese 'troublemaker' nabbed after armed chase in Taguig
March 5, 2024, 5:17 pm
MANILA – A Chinese national was arrested after an armed confrontation with law enforcers in Taguig City. PNP Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG) Director Brig. Gen. Cosme Abrenica identified the suspect as Zhao Yuzi, who was injured after a shootout with police officers along 31st Avenue in posh… Read More
NCSC urges groceries to implement P500 monthly discount for elderly
March 5, 2024, 5:00 pm
MANILA – The National Commission on Senior Citizens (NCSC) is urging grocery stores to implement the PHP500 monthly discount on items and prime commodities given to senior citizens, saying this plays an important role in their enjoyment of quality life. NCSC chair Franklin Quijano said the… Read More
BOC surpasses anew collection target in February
March 5, 2024, 4:24 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has again surpassed its collection target for February, after recording a surplus of PHP4.393 billion. Preliminary data as of Tuesday showed the bureau has exceeded last month’s target after collecting PHP70.601 billion, exceeding its PHPP66.207 billion… Read More
BI intercepts another 'mail-order bride' victim at NAIA
March 5, 2024, 4:11 pm
MANILA – Presenting a genuine marriage certificate did not help a couple engaged in a sham marriage scheme evade detection by immigration authorities at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). In a statement Tuesday, Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the victim… Read More
Step up, MIAA chief tells NAIA sanitation teams
March 5, 2024, 3:41 pm
MANILA – The head of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) on Tuesday urged sanitation teams at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to step up in doing their work if they wanted their contracts renewed. MIAA acting general manager Eric Jose Ines' remarks came as the… Read More
DILG partners with TESDA on skills enhancement for personnel
March 5, 2024, 2:35 pm
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has partnered with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for an upgrade of the technical skills of department personnel, especially on digital literacy and visual graphics design, among others. DILG… Read More
PH to broaden higher education ties with Turkiye: CHED
March 5, 2024, 2:30 pm
MANILA – The Philippines is set for a broader partnership in higher education with the Turkiye, according to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). In a statement, CHED Chairperson J. Prospero de Vera III said more areas of cooperation have been discussed following the completion of the… Read More
Comelec: Voter registrants for 2025 polls near 1M mark
March 5, 2024, 2:17 pm
MANILA – The voters’ registration for the May 2025 midterm polls has reached nearly a million applicants since the sign-up period started three weeks ago.The latest data from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) as of Tuesday showed that 910,918 have registered from Feb. 12 to March… Read More
PH Navy: WPS situation 'not normal' due to China's constant aggression
March 5, 2024, 2:05 pm
MANILA – The situation in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is "not normal" anymore due to China's continued aggression, a ranking naval official said Tuesday. In a press briefing at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippine Navy (PN) spokesperson for the WPS Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad said they… Read More
PCG vessel escorting RORE mission to Ayungin collides with CCG anew
March 5, 2024, 1:53 pm Updated on March 5, 2024, 5:35 pm
MANILA – A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel escorting a resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal collided anew with a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel Tuesday morning, causing minor damage to the ship. PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Commodore Jay Tarriela reported that BRP Sindangan… Read More
Hontiveros asks Senate leadership to approve Quiboloy arrest
March 5, 2024, 1:51 pm Updated on March 5, 2024, 7:44 pm
MANILA – Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday asked the Senate leadership to approve her motion to arrest Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy. Hontiveros, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality, cited… Read More
Free annual medical checkup for all Filipinos pushed
March 5, 2024, 1:45 pm Updated on March 5, 2024, 7:04 pm
MANILA – A bill filed in the House of Representatives would entitle every Filipino to a free annual medical checkup and ensure access to preventive healthcare. All Filipino citizens, by virtue of their membership in the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) as mandated under the… Read More
Bill to boost PH capital markets gets House final nod
March 5, 2024, 10:15 am
MANILA – A measure seeking to boost the capital markets and the investment competitiveness of the Philippines by reducing taxes for stock transactions has hurdled the final reading at the House of Representatives. During Monday's plenary session, the chamber approved on the third reading House… Read More
PH mounts another resupply mission for troops in Ayungin Shoal
March 5, 2024, 9:45 am Updated on March 5, 2024, 3:55 pm
MANILA – The Philippines has mounted another rotation and reprovisioning (RORE) mission for Filipino troops aboard the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Tuesday. "The RORE mission will involve two civilian… Read More
DBM okays creation of 8 regional offices, 96 plantilla posts for NCSC
March 5, 2024, 8:46 am
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the creation of eight additional regional offices and 96 plantilla positions for the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC). The NCSC’s new regional offices will be established in Ilocos Region, Central Luzon, Mimaropa,… Read More
PH economy remains strong under Marcos: Australian Deputy PM
March 5, 2024, 8:30 am
MANILA – Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles recognized how strong the Philippine economy has remained under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration despite global crises facing world economies. As he introduced Marcos as a keynote speaker at the Lowy Institute in… Read More
