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NFA head, 138 others suspended; DA chief takes over leadership
March 4, 2024, 4:33 pm Updated on March 4, 2024, 4:35 pm
MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. will temporarily take over the National Food Authority (NFA) leadership following the “preventive” suspension of 139 officials and employees on Monday. In a press conference, Laurel said the order came from the Ombudsman amid the… Read More
Hontiveros: DOJ's filing of cases vs. Quiboloy a 'gift to every woman'
March 4, 2024, 4:17 pm
MANILA – Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Monday said the move of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to file qualified trafficking and child abuse cases against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) Leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy is "a gift to every woman" this Women's Month. "Isang… Read More
PBBM leads launch of VICT’s expansion
March 4, 2024, 3:48 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday led the launch of the expansion of the Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) during the sidelines of his participation in the 50th ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne. VICT is a subsidiary of Manila-based International… Read More
House inquiry into ‘compounded issues’ at NAIA terminals pushed
March 4, 2024, 3:47 pm
MANILA – OFW party-list Rep. Marissa "Del Mar" Magsino on Monday filed a House resolution, calling for a congressional inquiry into the “compounded” issues affecting the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminals. In her House Resolution (HR) 1615, Magsino urged the appropriate… Read More
DOT chief backs calls for return of pulpit panels to Boljoon Church
March 4, 2024, 3:05 pm
MANILA – Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco is supporting the call for the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) to return the Boljoon pulpit panels to the Archdiocesan Shrine of Patrocinio de Maria Santissima in Cebu. In a press release on Monday, the DOT said… Read More
PNP secures EMBO park amid tense Makati-Taguig feud
March 4, 2024, 2:55 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it will deploy a sufficient number of police officers to the park which has been the subject of escalating tensions between the cities of Makati and Taguig. In a press briefing in Camp Crame, Quezon City, PNP spokesperson Col. Jean… Read More
MIAA chief admits sanitary lapse at NAIA
March 4, 2024, 2:50 pm
MANILA – The acting general manager of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) on Monday admitted to the sanitary lapses hounding the country's main gateway, saying there is no one else to blame but himself. Eric Jose Ines' remarks came as several video footage emerged on social media… Read More
1st physiotherapy facility for PDLs opens in Zambo jail
March 4, 2024, 2:50 pm
MANILA – Persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Zamboanga City Jail Male Dormitory (ZCJMD) who need physiotherapy services can now be treated at the jail following the opening of its physical rehabilitation facility on Monday. In a statement, ZCJMD warden, Jail Supt. Xavier Solda said PDLs… Read More
PH, Cambodia to boost rice supply cooperation
March 4, 2024, 2:37 pm Updated on March 4, 2024, 6:34 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and Cambodia will boost rice supply cooperation, discussed during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s bilateral meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on the sidelines of the 50th ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne. In a statement Monday, the… Read More
PCG begins 2-week monitoring mission in Batanes, PH Rise
March 4, 2024, 2:21 pm Updated on March 4, 2024, 6:36 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday deployed BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) for a two-week mission to Batanes and Philippine Rise (formerly Benham Rise). In a statement, PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armando Balilo said the ship will patrol these waters to promote “maritime… Read More
PNP fetes outstanding female members, reaffirms commitment to equality
March 4, 2024, 1:56 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday paid tribute to the invaluable contribution of its female members to society and to nation-building. During the National Women's Month celebration kick off rites at Camp Crame, Quezon City, PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. called on the… Read More
Navy official says Chinese research ships now out of PH Rise
March 4, 2024, 1:27 pm
MANILA – The two Chinese research vessels earlier spotted in Philippine Rise (formerly known as Benham Rise) are now out of Philippine territory, a ranking naval official said Monday. "Malayo na, labas na ng ating EEZ (They are now far, out of our exclusive economic zone). Nasa mga 800 miles na… Read More
MMDA calls for water crisis mitigation as El Niño looms
March 4, 2024, 1:16 pm
MANILA – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Monday called on local government units (LGU) to mitigate the effects of El Niño through water-saving efforts. In a statement, MMDA acting chair Don Artes said basic designs for rainwater catchment systems would be distributed to… Read More
PBBM secures $1.53-B investment deals in Australian visit
March 4, 2024, 1:07 pm Updated on March 4, 2024, 2:28 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has secured USD1.53 billion, or PHP86 billion investments, from 12 business deals signed during the Philippine Business Forum on the sidelines of his participation to the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne on Monday. The 12 business deals… Read More
BI kicks off nationwide service caravan March 6
March 4, 2024, 11:45 am
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) will hold a nationwide service caravan this week to provide essential services for foreigners in select areas. Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the caravan's inaugural leg would be held at the Garden Orchid Hotel, Zamboanga City on March 6. “We wish to… Read More
Basilan visit highlights PBBM determination to achieve peace: OPAPRU
March 4, 2024, 11:43 am
MANILA – Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s visit to Basilan over the weekend highlights his desire to bring peace and development to areas severely affected by armed conflict. "The… Read More
Fair weather seen across PH Monday
March 4, 2024, 8:30 am
MANILA – Fair weather will prevail over most parts of the country Monday, the weather bureau said. "The easterlies will cause generally fair weather, although isolated rains are still likely, especially in the eastern section of the country," Obet Badrina of the Philippine Atmospheric,… Read More
PBBM arrives in Melbourne for ASEAN-Australia Special Summit
March 3, 2024, 7:02 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived Sunday night in Melbourne where he was warmly welcomed by Australian government officials. The President is accompanied by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and the Philippine delegates for the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit. The plane carrying… Read More
Lady lawmakers take over House to mark Women's Month
March 3, 2024, 3:04 pm
MANILA – Lady legislators would lead the House of Representatives’ session Monday as part of the Women’s Month celebration. In accordance with Section 15 (h), Rule IV of the House rules, House Speaker Martin Romualdez designated the following members to preside over the session successively:… Read More
Makati-Taguig row flares up anew over alleged land grabbing
March 3, 2024, 12:38 pm
MANILA – The Makati Park and Garden is the latest subject of the bitter dispute between the local governments of Taguig and Makati. Taguig ordered the closure of the park on Sunday for operating sans a permit. It also denied the land grabbing accusation, saying the park is within the Enlisted… Read More
