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DOJ, PCG ink pact on mutual capacity dev't programs
February 22, 2024, 5:33 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) entered into a memorandum of understanding aimed at improving maritime law enforcement. Prosecutor General (PG) Benedicto Malcontento and PCG commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan signed the pact at the PCG headquarters… Read More
DENR: Marine research station to rise in Cagayan
February 22, 2024, 5:31 pm
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is set to put up a marine research station in Sta. Ana, Cagayan, in partnership with the local government and the University of the Philippines – Marine Science Institute (UPMSI). In a news release on Thursday, Environment Secretary… Read More
TESDA, UPM to develop training on biomedical equipment servicing
February 22, 2024, 4:56 pm
MANILA – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the University of the Philippines - Manila (UPM) will work together in developing a training course on biomedical equipment servicing, specifically targeting new and state-of-the art equipment. "This is the first time… Read More
PBBM sees great potential in economic, trade ties between Hawaii, PH
February 22, 2024, 4:54 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sees great potential in strengthening the economic and trade ties between the State of Hawaii and the Philippines through the Filipino trade mission from Hawaii. Marcos made the remark during the courtesy call of the members of the Filipino Chamber of… Read More
No threats against Quiboloy - PNP
February 22, 2024, 4:45 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday denied the claims of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy that it was allegedly conniving with the United States government to eliminate him through rendition. Rendition is defined as the surrender by a state of a… Read More
Envoys tour historic homes within Malacañang
February 22, 2024, 4:42 pm
MANILA – First Lady Marie Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos has given foreign ambassadors assigned to the Philippines a guided tour of the nation’s most historic homes in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to preserving Philippine heritage sites. According to a statement… Read More
BI deports 43 Chinese nabbed in Pasay POGO raid
February 22, 2024, 4:26 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday deported 43 Chinese nationals who were among foreigners recently apprehended by authorities for their involvement in human trafficking. In a statement, Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the group boarded a Philippine Airlines flight to… Read More
DOLE, DILG eye institutionalization of more public employment offices
February 22, 2024, 4:07 pm
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is looking to institutionalize the remaining 60 percent of established Public Employment Service Offices (PESO) in the country. The measure is contained in the memorandum of agreement signed by Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma, Department… Read More
Stalled C-130 delays 18 flights at NAIA
February 22, 2024, 3:55 pm
MANILA – Eighteen flights were delayed as a result of a C-130 plane that stalled on the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) taxiway, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said on Thursday. The plane got stalled on Taxiway Charlie 6 at 9:30 a.m., apparently due to a system brake… Read More
DFA: Iran open to release rest of ST Nikolas crew once replaced
February 22, 2024, 3:35 pm
MANILA – Iran is allowing the release of all crew members of the seized ST Nikolas once their replacement to man the ship arrives, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday. At least 17 of the 19 original crew members remain on the vessel after a Filipino and a Greek cadet were… Read More
DILG gives 75 LGUs P13M each to improve water systems
February 22, 2024, 2:14 pm
MANILA – A total of 75 local government units (LGUs) nationwide will each get PHP13.33 million to fund the further improvement of their water systems, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said Thursday. In a statement, Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. said LGUs would… Read More
EU provides P30-M aid for Mindanao flood victims
February 22, 2024, 12:22 pm Updated on February 22, 2024, 2:16 pm
MANILA – The European Union (EU) has announced a 500,000-euro (at least PHP30.2 million) humanitarian aid for the victims of the recent flooding and landslide in several parts of Mindanao. The funding will address the immediate needs of 12,000 people in some of the worst-hit, isolated areas in… Read More
More vital drugs exempted from VAT with TRAIN law
February 22, 2024, 11:02 am
MANILA – There are now over 2,000 Value Added Tax (VAT)-exempt drugs for the prevention and management of specific illnesses, including some of the most prevalent among the population, Senator Sonny Angara said Thursday. Filipinos suffering from cancer, hypertension, diabetes, kidney disease,… Read More
DMW pleased over Kuwait appeal court's conviction of Ranara killer
February 22, 2024, 10:58 am Updated on February 22, 2024, 5:57 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) welcomed the decision of the Kuwait Appeal Court upholding the conviction of the suspect in the murder of overseas Filipino worker Jullebee Ranara. In a statement Wednesday night, DMW officer in charge Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the Gulf… Read More
PAF choppers bring relief aid in DavOr, fight Benguet forest fires
February 22, 2024, 10:52 am
MANILA – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said it has assisted in several disaster response missions in various parts of the country. The force's helicopters on Wednesday delivered 210 boxes of relief supplies to communities severely affected by the recent floods and landslides in Davao Oriental… Read More
Warm weather, isolated rain showers to prevail across PH
February 22, 2024, 8:45 am
MANILA – Most areas in the country will experience warm weather and isolated rain showers, the weather bureau said Thursday. "The easterlies will continue to cause warm weather over most of the country, and will also bring rains over parts of Mindanao," Benison Estareja of the Philippine… Read More
DA eyes US experts' help to curb mango fly infestation
February 21, 2024, 10:00 pm
MANILA - The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday it is eyeing to consult experts from the United States (US) to combat pest infestation affecting local mango production. In a news release, the DA said it is willing to try products of a US-based biotechnology firm. “The Department of… Read More
P20 hike in BARMM minimum wage takes effect Feb. 28
February 21, 2024, 9:16 pm
MANILA – Minimum wage earners in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao will get an additional PHP20 in their salaries effective Feb. 28. In a social media post on Wednesday, the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) reported that the minimum wage rates in BARMM will… Read More
Estrada bats for Senate approval of PBBM's amnesty grant to rebels
February 21, 2024, 9:00 pm
MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday recommended the Senate's concurrence to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s proclamations granting amnesty to rebels and insurgents to encourage them to give up their fight. On Nov. 22, 2023, Marcos signed Proclamation Nos. 403, 404 405, and 406… Read More
USCG to help build PH, others’ capacity vs. illegal sea activities
February 21, 2024, 8:59 pm
MANILA – The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is committed to helping the Philippines and other Indo-Pacific partners build capacity to counter "illegal activities" within their waters. In a telephone briefing on Wednesday, USCG Commandant Admiral Linda Fagan said the USCG’s sees its… Read More
