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Gov't aid given to calamity-hit Mindanao areas tops P257-M
February 21, 2024, 1:44 pm
MANILA – The government has so far provided some PHP257.6 million worth of assistance to areas in Mindanao affected by bad weather caused by the northeast monsoon or "amihan" and the trough of a low pressure area early this month. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council… Read More
PBBM: Gov’t to build ‘world-class’ infra to ensure investors’ growth
February 21, 2024, 12:35 pm
MANILA – The government will work hard to build a “world-class” infrastructure that can drive prosperity for present and prospective investors in the Philippines, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Wednesday. Marcos gave the assurance, as he led the inspection of the Airport to New Clark… Read More
Gatchalian backs DepEd's revert to old school calendar
February 21, 2024, 11:33 am Updated on February 21, 2024, 2:45 pm
MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has expressed his support to the Department of Education's amendment of the school calendar gradually reverting to the pre-pandemic April-May school break. Gatchalian, who chairs the Basic Education panel, noted on Wednesday how teachers and learners endure… Read More
Leyte bettor wins P10.9-M Lotto jackpot
February 21, 2024, 10:26 am
MANILA – A bettor from Leyte province bagged the PHP10.9 million jackpot in Tuesday night's Lotto 6/42 draw. The winning number combination 22-17-01-29-11-16 carried a jackpot prize of PHP10,990,641.60 and was won by a bettor who bought a ticket in Abuyog town, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes… Read More
SPD: No truth to escape of 3 inmates
February 21, 2024, 10:22 am
MANILA – The Southern Police District (SPD) on Wednesday denied the circulating text message and audio recording about the alleged escape of three inmates from detention facilities within its jurisdiction. "The actions taken by our intelligence operatives include checks with the SOCO (Scene of… Read More
OPAPRU assures corruption has no place in MILF decommissioning process
February 21, 2024, 10:19 am
MANILA – The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) assured that it would not tolerate irregularities in the implementation of the decommissioning process for former combatants of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). "This government shall not… Read More
Filipino youth urged to go out, register for 2025 elections
February 21, 2024, 9:57 am
MANILA – With the 2025 midterm elections drawing near, Speaker Martin Romualdez on Wednesday rallied the Filipino youth to actively participate in the democratic process by registering to be able to vote in the coming electoral exercise. In a statement, Romualdez emphasized that registering as a… Read More
Easterlies to bring scattered rains over parts of PH
February 21, 2024, 6:23 am
MANILA – The easterlies will bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over Southern Leyte, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur, the weather bureau said Wednesday. Flash floods or landslides may occur in these areas due to moderate to at times heavy… Read More
Commission on Filipinos Overseas to set up attaché office in Japan
February 20, 2024, 10:36 pm Updated on February 21, 2024, 11:02 am
MANILA – To touch base with migrant Filipinos in Japan, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) will establish its first attaché office in the East Asian country. In his welcome remarks at the CFO Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Secretary Romulo Arugay said the welfare and… Read More
NEDA raises concern on wage hike
February 20, 2024, 10:12 pm
MANILA – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) may not be able to afford the proposed PHP100 minimum wage increase. NEDA was asked to provide inputs about the proposed wage hike, Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon said on the… Read More
VP Sara unfazed by new allegations, will focus on work instead
February 20, 2024, 9:16 pm
MANILA – Vice President Sara Z. Duterte expressed her commitment to continue working amid new allegations from a former Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) member who testified before the Senate. In a video statement Tuesday, Duterte said attacks and allegations against her are expected, being the… Read More
House Committee of the Whole to tackle economic 'Cha-cha'
February 20, 2024, 9:15 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives will convene as a Committee of the Whole on Wednesday to discuss the resolution proposing amendments to certain economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution. During the plenary session on Tuesday, the House approved the motion of Iloilo 1st District Rep.… Read More
Gov’t ready to provide alternative livelihood for farmers amid El Niño
February 20, 2024, 8:55 pm
MANILA – The government may provide alternative livelihood assistance to farmers with “irrecoverable” agricultural land because of the effects of El Niño, the coordinating body tasked to mitigate the impacts of the phenomenon said Tuesday. Task Force El Niño spokesperson and Communications… Read More
PBBM vows ‘nurturing environment’ for Filipino artists
February 20, 2024, 8:53 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday assured the Filipino artists of a “nurturing environment” where they can realize their full potential. During the 16th Ani ng Dangal Awards at the Metropolitan Theater in the City of Manila, Marcos vowed that his administration will take… Read More
DepEd amends school calendar amid gradual shift to April-May break
February 20, 2024, 8:11 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday released its amended school calendar amid its gradual shift back to the pre-pandemic April-May school break. According to DepEd Order No. 3, series of 2024 dated Feb. 19, the “adjusted end of the school year (SY) shall be May 31, 2024.”… Read More
NAPC, Landbank commit to strengthen people's dev't trust fund
February 20, 2024, 8:07 pm
MANILA – The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) and the Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the People’s Development Trust Fund (PDTF). In a news release on Tuesday, the NAPC said officials of the Landbank had a meeting with NAPC… Read More
PBBM congratulates Prabowo for leading Indonesia’s presidential polls
February 20, 2024, 8:03 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday congratulated Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto on his apparent victory in Indonesia’s presidential election, after early results showed the latter’s landslide win. “My warmest congratulations to Defense Minister [Prabowo] on his… Read More
DepEd recognizes 173 partner groups supporting learners, teachers
February 20, 2024, 7:55 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday recognized around 173 partner organizations for their support and intervention in the country’s basic education. In a speech during the Partners' Appreciation and Recognition ceremony at the GSIS Theater in Pasay City, Vice President and… Read More
House pushes granting of free licensure exam for indigents
February 20, 2024, 7:50 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on second reading a measure seeking to provide free professional licensure and civil service eligibility examinations to qualified indigents. During the plenary session, the chamber passed via voice vote House Bill 9875, otherwise known… Read More
DSWD eyes 'LAWA at BINHI' project to combat El Niño effects
February 20, 2024, 7:46 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Tuesday said the agency is finalizing its partnership with national government agencies, local government units (LGUs), and other private institutions for the launching of Project LAWA at BINHI. He said the… Read More
