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PH Navy: Maritime Zones Act to give AFP 'better defense approach'
February 28, 2024, 11:24 am
MANILA – The proposed Philippine Maritime Zones Act will allow the military to have a "better approach" to protect the country's maritime territories. "This will afford the PN (Philippine Navy) and the Armed Forces (of the Philippines) (AFP) a better approach in governing our maritime zone, the… Read More
PBBM to Quiboloy: No assassination plot, answer abuse allegations
February 28, 2024, 11:16 am Updated on February 28, 2024, 3:32 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday denied the alleged assassination plot against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy and urged the televangelist to “say his side” about his alleged abuses. “Walang may gustong mag-assassinate sa kanya (No one… Read More
Marcos says 3 deals to be inked during Australia visit
February 28, 2024, 10:31 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said three agreements aimed at enhancing the Philippines and Australia’s relations will be signed during his visit to the Australian capital Canberra. “I anticipate an enhancement of the mutual understanding between the Philippines and… Read More
PBBM: Simultaneous Cha-cha plebiscite, 2025 polls ’practical’
February 28, 2024, 10:09 am
MANILA – The simultaneous conduct of the 2025 midterm elections and the plebiscite on Charter change (Cha-cha) is the “practical thing” to do, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Wednesday. In an interview before going to Canberra, Australia, Marcos said it would be costly if the midterm… Read More
Gov’t to defend PH maritime territory, help Filipino fisherfolk – PBBM
February 28, 2024, 9:37 am
MANILA – The government will continue defending the Philippines’ maritime territory and helping the Filipino fishermen, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Wednesday. Marcos issued the statement, in response to recent developments in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) where there is a reported… Read More
PBBM: Decision on PhilHealth premium hike out ‘very soon’
February 28, 2024, 9:34 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said he will decide “very soon” on the implementation of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s (PhilHealth) 5-percent premium rate increase. “It’s still under study but we’ll come to a conclusion very very soon,” Marcos said… Read More
Trough of LPA to bring scattered rains over Caraga, Davao Region
February 28, 2024, 6:32 am
MANILA – Caraga and Davao Region will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the trough of a low pressure area (LPA), the weather bureau said Wednesday. Flash floods or landslides may occur in these areas due to moderate to at times heavy rains, the Philippine… Read More
SC fines PAO chief for indirect contempt, 'undignified conduct'
February 27, 2024, 10:00 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday fined Public Attorney's Office (PAO) chief Persida Rueda-Acosta PHP180,000 for indirect contempt and grossly undignified conduct. This stemmed from Acosta’s acts instigated by her opposition to a conflict of interest provision in the Code of… Read More
Cloud seeding ops in Cagayan Valley successful amid El Niño
February 27, 2024, 9:58 pm Updated on February 28, 2024, 9:36 am
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported Tuesday the successful cloud seeding operations (CSOps) in the Cagayan Valley Region. In a statement, the DA Regional Field Office (RFO) 2 said the first operation caused light and moderate rains in select areas in the region despite the El… Read More
Pag-IBIG dividend rates hit 6.55% for regular savings, 7.05% for MP2
February 27, 2024, 9:56 pm
MANILA – The Pag-IBIG Fund on Tuesday said its regular savings dividend rate reached 6.55 percent and its Modified Pag-IBIG 2 (MP2) savings increased to 7.05 percent in 2023. During the Chairman's Report at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, Pag-IBIG Fund chief… Read More
CHED underscores HEI internationalization at EURIE Summit in Türkiye
February 27, 2024, 9:52 pm Updated on February 27, 2024, 9:57 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Tuesday underscored the need to boost internationalization efforts for higher education institutions (HEIs). In a featured speech during the 9th annual EURASIA Higher Education (EURIE) Summit in Istanbul, Türkiye, CHED Chairperson J.… Read More
Framer of 1987 Constitution favors economic amendments
February 27, 2024, 9:29 pm Updated on February 27, 2024, 9:30 pm
MANILA – Former Supreme Court Associate Justice Adolf Azcuna, one of the framers of the 1987 Constitution, is in favor of amending the economic provisions of the constitution. Azcuna, who was the vice chair of the legislative committee of the Constitutional Commission that drafted the… Read More
LTO boosts enforcer visibility after PBBM's call to obey traffic laws
February 27, 2024, 9:15 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is set to increase the visibility of traffic enforcers in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos’ call for motorists and other road users to observe traffic laws. In a statement on Tuesday, LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said… Read More
Mindanao solon says another Marawi siege-like attack ‘highly unlikely’
February 27, 2024, 9:13 pm
MANILA – A repeat of a Marawi Siege-like attack in Mindanao is highly unlikely as “security forces, local government units (LGUs) and the community are working hand-in-hand” under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. against all remnants of violent extremism, according to Lanao del Sur 1st… Read More
Make housing loan more accessible to members, PBBM tells Pag-IBIG Fund
February 27, 2024, 8:50 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday called on the Pag-IBIG Fund to make its housing loan “more accessible” to its members. Marcos made the call during the Pag-IBIG Fund Chairman’s Report for 2023, as he lauded the agency for its accomplishments, including the release of a… Read More
House keeps March deadline on passing Charter econ amendments
February 27, 2024, 8:11 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives will stick with the pre-Holy Week recess deadline for voting on the resolution proposing amendments to the economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution. In a press briefing on Tuesday, Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong stressed the importance of… Read More
Taiwan donates P11.2-M for disaster relief in flood-hit Davao
February 27, 2024, 7:52 pm
MANILA – Taiwan, through the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), has donated USD200,000 or approximately PHP11.2 million to support Davao region's ongoing disaster relief operations following the devastating flood and landslides in January. “We extend our deepest condolences to the… Read More
DA chief orders probe on alleged improper NFA rice sale
February 27, 2024, 7:50 pm
MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. ordered Tuesday an investigation in the alleged “improper” sale of National Food Authority (NFA) rice. In a news release, Laurel said the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) panel of investigators has been tasked to verify reports that… Read More
Bigger share of nat’l budget assures local gov’t compliance with SDGs
February 27, 2024, 7:40 pm
MANILA – Local government units (LGUs) are assured of a bigger share of the national budget in compliance with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to allot more for projects that are crucial to advance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDG is a collection of 17 global… Read More
PBBM seeks LGUs’ help to attain dev't goals, 'Bagong Pilipinas’ vision
February 27, 2024, 7:13 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday urged the local executives to help his administration in achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the vision of a “Bagong Pilipinas” (New Philippines). Marcos made the call during the League of Municipalities of the… Read More
