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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
Puerto Princesa indigents, fire victims get P12-M aid from DSWD
March 1, 2024, 5:01 pm Updated on March 1, 2024, 6:53 pm
MANILA – Indigents and fire victims in Puerto Princesa City on Friday received about PHP12 million worth of assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and other contributors. House of Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez, the designated caretaker of the 3rd… Read More
1st batch of seasonal farm workers leave for South Korea
March 1, 2024, 4:55 pm
MANILA – The first batch of seasonal farm workers processed under the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Interim Pipeline Processing (IPP) system left for South Korea on Thursday. In a statement Friday, the DMW said the IPP guarantees the rights and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)… Read More
PH creates 1st Guinness record on most variety of pork dishes served
March 1, 2024, 4:35 pm Updated on March 1, 2024, 5:34 pm
MANILA – The Philippines on Friday created the Guinness World Record for the most variety of pork dishes on display, the first in such category. Guinness official adjudicator Sonia Usjirohochi said a total of 313 unique pork dishes were served by the participants. The announcement of the world… Read More
Senate to proceed with RBH 6 discussions with higher education sector
March 1, 2024, 4:27 pm
MANILA – The Senate subcommittee tasked to handle the proposed amendments to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution has invited more resource persons from the higher education sector as it resumes discussions on the Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 (RBH 6) on March 5. Representatives of… Read More
DOTr seeks NBI probe into smuggled Bugatti Chirons
March 1, 2024, 4:24 pm
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has asked the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate the smuggling and registration of two Bugatti Chiron sports cars that were surrendered to authorities in February. In a letter released by the DOTr on Friday, DOT Secretary Jaime… Read More
LTO impounds over 1.6K delinquent vehicles in Feb
March 1, 2024, 3:58 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) impounded 1,653 motor vehicles in February as part of its nationwide crackdown against delinquency. In a statement Friday, LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said the impounded vehicles are only a fraction of the total 7,252 delinquent… Read More
Dengue cases in PH going down
March 1, 2024, 3:51 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday said the number of dengue cases nationwide is on a downtrend. "Based on data as of February 23, 2024, there is a notable 11 percent reduction in dengue cases nationwide observed from January 14 to 27, 2024, with 7,434 cases, in comparison to the… Read More
ERC-PCC task force to solve anti-competitive issues in power sector
March 1, 2024, 3:15 pm
MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday expressed optimism that a joint task force between the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) will effectively address the alleged anti-competitive practices within the power sector and protect the interest… Read More
DepEd probes illegal sale of 'Catch-up Fridays' school materials
March 1, 2024, 2:28 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) said Friday it has begun investigating the alleged illegal sale of "Catch-up Fridays" and other school activity materials. Catch-up Friday is a learning mechanism which aims to strengthen learners' capacity in reading, writing, critical thinking, and… Read More
BOC's Malabon, Parañaque warehouse raids yield P3.72-B smuggled vapes
March 1, 2024, 2:26 pm
MANILA – Authorities discovered about PHP3.72 billion worth of smuggled vapes (e-cigarettes) from China during inspections of several warehouses in the cities of Parañaque and Malabon, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported on Friday. In a statement, the BOC said agents of the Customs… Read More
EU funds construction of Bangsamoro chief minister office in Tawi-Tawi
March 1, 2024, 2:12 pm
MANILA – The European Union (EU) is funding the construction of the Bangsamoro chief minister’s satellite office in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi as part of its support for the ongoing peace efforts and transition in the region. The EU and the Bangsamoro government broke ground on March 1, with the EU… Read More
DOLE: No truth to P800 minimum wage for TUPAD beneficiaries
March 1, 2024, 1:49 pm
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Friday warned the public against misinformation on the hiring of beneficiaries under its Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) Program. In a social media post, the DOLE belied posts claiming that… Read More
CIDG nabs suspect in slay of Cotabato City public safety chief
March 1, 2024, 1:45 pm
MANILA – The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested one of the suspects in the murder of a retired policer who served as head of the Cotabato City Public Order and Safety Office. In a statement on Friday, CIDG director Maj. Gen. Romeo Caramat said Orlan Ayunan, 31, was… Read More
Pope Francis names new Virac bishop
March 1, 2024, 12:48 pm
MANILA – Pope Francis has named a new bishop of the Diocese of Virac in Catanduanes province. The Vatican announced the appointment of Fr. Luisito Occiano on Thursday. He will be the third bishop of the diocese. Occiano, 52, from the Archdiocese of Caceres, currently serves as the rector and… Read More
San Juan City bettor bags P15-M Lotto jackpot on Leap Day
March 1, 2024, 12:47 pm
MANILA – Leap Day turned lucky for a bettor from Metro Manila who bagged the PHP15 million jackpot in Thursday night's Lotto 6/42 draw. The winning number combination 05-21-03-33-30-41 carried a jackpot prize of PHP15,019,736.80 and was won by a bettor who bought a ticket in Barangay West Crame,… Read More
BOC lawyer disbarred for 'illegal' sale of seized vehicle
March 1, 2024, 11:52 am
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has disbarred a lawyer who used his position as a director of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in a scheme of pretending to sell a vehicle confiscated by the bureau 24 years ago. In a statement Friday, the SC said it disbarred Jorge Monroy from practicing law and fined… Read More
SC fines former NTF-ELCAC spox for indirect contempt
March 1, 2024, 11:41 am
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has fined former National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) spokesperson Undersecretary Lorraine Marie Badoy for indirect contempt for making online comments against a trial court judge who dismissed the government's petition to… Read More
Gov’t to beef up response capabilities vs. forest fires
March 1, 2024, 11:20 am
MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said it is looking to develop response capabilities that will allow the country to adequately respond to forest fires and other similar incidents. OCD administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, in a statement Thursday, said these upgrades are… Read More
