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2 bettors from N. Ecija, Manila to split P70.8-M Mega Lotto jackpot
February 27, 2024, 12:33 pm
MANILA – Two bettors from Nueva Ecija and Metro Manila would split the PHP70.8 million jackpot from Monday night's Mega Lotto 6/45 draw. In an advisory Tuesday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winning combination 29-07-09-20-03-26 carried a total jackpot prize of… Read More
NPA assassin tagged as Bicol's No. 2 fugitive surrenders
February 27, 2024, 11:47 am Updated on February 27, 2024, 4:53 pm
MANILA – A top assassin of the communist New People's Army (NPA) surrendered to government forces, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) reported Tuesday. In a statement, CIDG chief Maj. Gen. Romeo Caramat Jr. said the suspect identified only as "Jose Maria" surrendered to the… Read More
Senate to issue subpoena vs. Camilon case suspects
February 27, 2024, 11:43 am
MANILA – The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs is set to issue a subpoena against Police Major Allan de Castro and his driver for failing to show up on Tuesday in the panel's inquiry on the sudden disappearance of beauty queen Catherine Camilon more than four months ago. At… Read More
PCG Facebook page hacked
February 27, 2024, 11:21 am
MANILA – The Facebook page of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has been hacked Monday, with the PCG working with Meta, the company behind Facebook, to regain page access. In a statement Tuesday, PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armando Balilo said recovery is ongoing, in consultation with the… Read More
Boac diocese seeks prayers for 4 sick priests
February 27, 2024, 11:20 am
MANILA – The Diocese of Boac in Marinduque province on Tuesday called on the faithful to pray for the immediate recovery of its four priests that are confined in different hospitals. In Circular Letter No. 1-2024, Bishop Marcelino Maralit urged the public to join the community in praying for the… Read More
Over 4.4M Filipinos to benefit from P106-B allocation for 4Ps
February 27, 2024, 11:18 am
MANILA – More than 4.4 million members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) will benefit from the PHP106.335-billion allocation for the program for 2024, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Tuesday. In a statement, the DBM said this year’s budget for the 4Ps under… Read More
PNP, non-profit group ink pact on legal aid for cops
February 27, 2024, 10:29 am
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Public Safety Mutual Benefit Fund Inc. (PSMBFI) joined forces to provide legal assistance to police officers facing cases in relation to the performance of their duties. PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. and PSMBFI president and chief… Read More
Coca-Cola commits $1-B to expand ops in PH
February 27, 2024, 9:31 am
MANILA – Beverage firm Coca-Cola is eyeing to invest around USD1 billion to finance its expansion plan in the Philippines in the next five years, Malacañang announced Tuesday. The plan was discussed when top executives of Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV) and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners… Read More
Rain showers likely over parts of PH Tuesday
February 27, 2024, 7:56 am
MANILA – Rain showers are expected in some parts of the country Tuesday, the weather bureau said. "We've seen cloud (clusters) over Mindanao so we expect Davao Region to experience scattered rain showers," Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)… Read More
PBBM welcomes int’l aid deal to help PH on climate change adaptation
February 26, 2024, 9:40 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed on Monday the assistance of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) to help the country in climate resilience and promote green growth strategy through the Host Country Agreement (HCA). President Marcos relayed this to former United Nations… Read More
VP Sara elated as DepEd tops most trusted govt agencies survey
February 26, 2024, 9:22 pm
MANILA – Vice President and Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sara Duterte expressed elation Monday as the agency emerged most trusted in the recent Octa Research's Tugon ng Masa survey. “Masaya ako as secretary ng Department of Education na mayroong ang appreciation ang mga kababayan… Read More
More Kadiwa Pop-up stores underway as PHLPost supports DA
February 26, 2024, 8:29 pm
MANILA – More consumers will have access to affordable commodities as the Philippine Post Office (PHLPost) opened a Kadiwa site in Bataan as support to the Department of Agriculture (DA). In a news release on Monday, PHLPost Postmaster General Luis Carlos said the opening of more Kadiwa sites is… Read More
DSWD’s aid for Mindoro town to stay despite state of calamity lifting
February 26, 2024, 8:26 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday said it will continue to extend assistance and support despite the lifting of the state of calamity in the municipality of Pola, Oriental Mindoro. The DSWD joined the local government unit (LGU) of Pola in formally… Read More
Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair hailed for ‘resounding success’
February 26, 2024, 8:20 pm
MANILA – The success of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) in Sultan Kudarat was a result of the collaboration between the executive and legislative branches in bringing government service closer to the Filipino people. Nearly 150,000 residents received over PHP1.2 billion in cash aid and… Read More
BFAR forms team to probe alleged cyanide use in Bajo de Masinloc
February 26, 2024, 7:44 pm Updated on February 26, 2024, 7:57 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Monday said it designated a legal and technical team to probe the alleged cyanide fishing at Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough shoal. "Ang inisyal nating ginagawa ay magkaroon ng pagkalap ng mga opisyal na pahayag doon sa mga… Read More
PPA coordinates aid to family of Bohol ferry crew fatality
February 26, 2024, 7:37 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has coordinated financial assistance and benefits for the bereaved family of a ferry crew member who died after falling overboard and killed by the vessel’s propeller in Bohol on Feb. 23. In a statement on Monday, the PPA said financial assistance… Read More
DOJ: Proposal on separate jails for Muslim PDL need careful study
February 26, 2024, 6:54 pm
MANILA – The proposal to put up prisons solely for Muslim persons deprived of liberty (PDL) needs careful study as it may set an unnecessary precedent. Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday said "it can be done” but it has to be comprehensively discussed.… Read More
Congress focus on economic provisions only as RBH7 debates start
February 26, 2024, 6:38 pm Updated on February 26, 2024, 7:51 pm
MANILA – As the Committee of the Whole started its deliberations on Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 7, Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday assured that Congress is only touching on the constitution’s economic provisions that must be amended to adapt with the changing times. During his… Read More
DOJ: No US request yet for Quiboloy's extradition
February 26, 2024, 6:03 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday said it has yet to receive any request from the United States government for the extradition of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. "Yung sa case ni (As to the case of) Quiboloy, we have an extradition treaty with the… Read More
PH has potential to lead cybersecurity via AI -- exec
February 26, 2024, 5:52 pm
MANILA – An executive of Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Monday said there is an opportunity for the Philippines to become a leader in cybersecurity through the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI). During an online press conference, Phil Rodrigues, AWS Commercial head of security for… Read More
