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PBBM leaves for Melbourne to attend ASEAN-Australia Special Summit
March 3, 2024, 12:04 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will reiterate the country's position on regional and international issues during the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit. President Marcos was invited by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to the Special Summit in Melbourne, commemorating the 50… Read More
OCD calls for better oil spill response
March 3, 2024, 11:22 am
MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has highlighted the need for better oil spill response aside from sterner measures and regulations against water pollution. OCD administrator, Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, made this call a year after MT Princess Empress sank off Naujan town in… Read More
DILG: Amusement tax moratorium ‘big step’ to help film industry
March 3, 2024, 11:20 am
MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos has lauded the Metro Manila Council (MMC) for granting a three-year moratorium on amusement taxes, saying it is big step to revive the Filipino film industry. “I am glad that the MMC responded affirmatively… Read More
‘Amihan’, easterlies continue to affect PH
March 3, 2024, 8:43 am
MANILA – Northeast monsoon or “amihan” and easterlies will continue to affect the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Sunday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the weather bureau said northern Luzon, particularly Cagayan Valley and… Read More
DFA transfers processing of end-of-service benefits to DMW
March 2, 2024, 7:31 pm
MANILA— The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has reminded overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that the processing of end-of-service benefits (ESB) has been formally transferred to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). For OFWs in the Middle East whose employment has recently ended, or… Read More
El Niño-affected farmers to receive credit assistance, insurance
March 2, 2024, 7:04 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Saturday that the national government will provide credit and insurance assistance to farmers and fishers affected by the El Niño phenomenon. DA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel De Mesa said at least PHP500 million credit assistance will be… Read More
PNP informant gets P420-K reward
March 2, 2024, 4:13 pm
MANILA – An informant received a PHP420,00 cash reward from the Philippine National Police (PNP) for providing information that led to the arrest of Bicol Region's most wanted person. PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr personally handed over the reward to the informant on Friday, according to a… Read More
Ticket sold in Pasig wins P175-M Ultra Lotto jackpot
March 2, 2024, 2:12 pm
MANILA – A lone bettor from Metro Manila became an instant multi-millionaire after hitting the PHP175-million jackpot in the Ultra Lotto 6/58 draw on Friday night. In a statement on Saturday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winner from Amang Rodriguez Avenue,… Read More
NFA officials under probe urged to take voluntary leave of absence
March 2, 2024, 10:49 am
MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday urged National Food Authority (NFA) officials being investigated over the alleged improper sale of NFA buffer stock rice at a subsidized price to take a voluntary leave of absence (LOA). In a statement, Laurel said the concerned… Read More
PBBM hails outgoing Japan envoy’s role in improved PH-Japan ties
March 2, 2024, 7:02 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday hailed outgoing Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhiko Koshikawa’s contributions to improving cooperation between the Philippines and Japan on defense and security, trade and investment, and infrastructure development. During… Read More
PH vows to sustain route dev’t efforts as CRK wins Routes Asia
March 2, 2024, 6:58 am
MANILA – The Philippine government reiterated its commitment to sustaining its route development efforts as Clark International Airport (CRK) bagged a 2024 Routes Asia award. CRK was named as the Routes Asia 2024 winner under the 5 Million Passengers Category, recognizing its airport and… Read More
Partly cloudy skies, isolated rains over most of PH
March 2, 2024, 6:19 am
MANILA – The northeast monsoon or “amihan” and the easterlies will bring partly cloudy skies and isolated rain showers over parts of the country, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration… Read More
Magnitude 5.4 quake jolts Surigao Sur
March 1, 2024, 7:48 pm
MANILA – A magnitude 5.4 earthquake hit Surigao del Sur on Friday afternoon. In a bulletin issued at 6:30 p.m., the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the tectonic quake struck 89 kilometers southeast of Cagwait at 5:28 p.m. It was 16 km deep. Intensity IV… Read More
Australia eyes elevated ties with PH on economy, agri, defense
March 1, 2024, 6:59 pm
MANILA – Australia is seeking a “new level of engagement” with the Philippines in various areas of cooperation such as economy, education, agriculture, and defense, Malacañang said on Friday The commitment was made by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the second and last day… Read More
PH sees potential in trilateral cooperation with India, Japan
March 1, 2024, 6:14 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government sees “numerous opportunities” in a possible trilateral partnership with Japan and India, one that is focused on both maritime security and economic development. In a Stratbase ADRI forum in Makati on Friday, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro… Read More
BFP: Fire incidents up 25% in first 2 months of 2024
March 1, 2024, 6:13 pm
MANILA – The country has seen a 25 percent increase in the number of fire incidents in the first two months of the year, most of which occurred in residential areas. Speaking at a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing on Friday, Bureau of Fire of Protection (BFP) spokesperson Fire Supt. Annalee… Read More
Higher education subsidies to narrow gender gap in employment
March 1, 2024, 5:51 pm
MANILA – On the first day of Women’s Month, a House leader on Friday said sustaining and improving higher education subsidies for college students can narrow the gender gap in employment. Citing data from the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the Philippine Statistics… Read More
Travelers cautioned amid rising cases of 'vacation scams'
March 1, 2024, 5:49 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday advised the public to ensure that they are transacting with legitimate companies to avoid falling victims to scams ahead of the summer travel season. The PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) issued the warning due to the upward trend in vacation… Read More
PNP: No automatic reinstatement for acquitted cop in Navotas teen slay
March 1, 2024, 5:23 pm
MANILA – The lone police officer acquitted of charges over the death of 17-year-old Jerhode “Jemboy” Baltazar will not be automatically reinstated into the force, a ranking police official said Friday. In a press briefing in Camp Crame, Quezon City, Philippine National Police (PNP)… Read More
Plant-based formulations declared as medicines: experts
March 1, 2024, 5:10 pm
MANILA – The National Integrated Research Program on Medicinal Plants-Institute of Herbal Medicine (NIRPROMP–IHM) has presented medicines made from plants in the recent Philippine Pharma and Healthcare Expo in Pasay City. The new medicines have gone through the required pre-clinical trials and… Read More
