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DepEd fast-tracks review of Makati's request to keep 3 EMBO schools
February 16, 2024, 4:04 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday said it is speeding up the review of the Makati City government's request to retain supervision over three public schools in the EMBO (enlisted men's barrio) villages. "Pina-fast track naman ng ating legal service yung pag-review ng request… Read More
PCG, BFAR start rotational deployment of ships in Bajo de Masinloc
February 16, 2024, 4:03 pm
MANILA – A regular rotational deployment of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ships in Bajo de Masinloc (also known as Scarborough Shoal) will take place starting this month, National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año said on Friday. In a… Read More
Faithful urged to support Church donation drive for poor, marginalized
February 16, 2024, 3:39 pm
MANILA – The Archdiocese of Manila appealed anew to the faithful to help the less fortunate in remembering the life and passion of Jesus Christ this Lenten season. In a pastoral letter released on Friday, Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula asked the faithful to support the Catholic… Read More
DPWH replaces makeshift Caloocan structure with concrete bridge
February 16, 2024, 3:21 pm
MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Friday reported the completion of a safer and sturdier concrete bridge worth over PHP29 million to replace an unstable makeshift bridge used by residents in Caloocan City. In a statement, DPWH National Capital Region (NCR) director… Read More
SMC-led group to operate NAIA
February 16, 2024, 2:37 pm Updated on February 16, 2024, 6:18 pm
MANILA – SMC-SAP & Co. Consortium emerged the winning bidder to operate and rehabilitate the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista announced Friday. The group, composed of San Miguel Holdings Corp., RMM Asian Logistics, Inc., RLW Aviation Development,… Read More
DepEd: More trainings to strengthen MATATAG curriculum implementation
February 16, 2024, 2:36 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) will continue to train instructional leaders to ensure the proper implementation of the MATATAG Curriculum. In the coming weeks, the trainings to be led by the central office will be rolled out in regions, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara… Read More
PNP: Online scam cases down 40% in January
February 16, 2024, 2:20 pm
MANILA – Cases of online scams in the country dropped by 40 percent in January this year, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) said Friday. In a statement, ACG chief Maj. Gen. Sidney Hernia said 624 cases were logged last month, from 1,045 cases in January last year. Hernia… Read More
Covid-19 cases, flu-like illnesses on downtrend -- DOH
February 16, 2024, 12:37 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday said influenza-like illnesses (ILI) and coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases are on a downward trend nationwide and are expected to plateau next month. From Jan. 1 to Feb. 3, the DOH has recorded a total of 16,155 ILI cases, 19 percent… Read More
DA taps 1M rice farmers to use water-saving tech amid El Niño
February 16, 2024, 12:07 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday it has tapped more than one million farmers to utilize water-saving technology amid the El Niño phenomenon. In a news release, DA Assistant Secretary for Operations U-Nichols Manalo said this strategy would be implemented to assist farmers… Read More
Ticket sold in Laguna wins P64-M Super Lotto jackpot
February 16, 2024, 10:35 am
MANILA – A bettor from Laguna province bagged the PHP64 million jackpot during Thursday night's Super Lotto 6/49 draw. In a statement on Friday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winner, who bought the ticket from an outlet in Lumban town, got the winning combination of… Read More
Western Visayas gets new top cop in latest PNP reshuffle
February 16, 2024, 10:33 am
MANILA – The Police Regional Office (PRO) 6 (Western Visayas) got a new police chief in the latest revamp of ranking police officials. In an order dated Feb. 15 and made public Friday, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. named Aviation Security Group chief Brig. Gen.… Read More
US Marine Corps planes complete delivery of relief packs to Davao Oro
February 16, 2024, 10:03 am
MANILA – Two KC-130J " Super Hercules" cargo aircraft of the United States Marine Corps (USMC) have completed their mission of delivering more than 15,000 family food packs to landslide-affected areas in Davao de Oro province, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Friday. "As of Feb.… Read More
PBBM seeks more PPPs to improve connectivity in PH
February 16, 2024, 8:50 am
MANILA – The Philippines is open to more investments that would improve Internet connectivity in the Philippines, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Thursday. During the lighting up ceremony of the Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network (PDSCN) at The Peninsula Manila Hotel in Makati… Read More
Scattered rains over E. Visayas, Caraga due to easterlies
February 16, 2024, 7:03 am
MANILA – Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are forecast over Eastern Visayas and Caraga due to the easterlies affecting the eastern sections of the country, the weather bureau said Friday. Moderate to at times heavy rains in those areas could result in flash floods or… Read More
DFA: No change in WPS policy; PH to defend sovereign rights
February 15, 2024, 9:06 pm
MANILA – Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo on Thursday said there is no new directive to soften actions in asserting the country’s sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a media forum in Manila, the Filipino top diplomat said the Philippines has always and will maintain… Read More
Gov't agencies, LGUs begin talks on regulating use of e-bikes
February 15, 2024, 8:48 pm
MANILA – Several national government agencies and local government units (LGU) on Thursday began discussions on regulating the use of e-bikes and other unregistered electronic vehicles (e-vehicles) nationwide. The meeting was held at the headquarters of the Metropolitan Manila Development… Read More
DepEd awaits World Bank study to determine due benefits for teachers
February 15, 2024, 8:45 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday said it is awaiting the result of a World Bank (WB) study to assess ideal benefits for public school teachers. “We are expecting preliminary results from the World Bank in a few weeks. They are just requesting additional data from DepEd… Read More
PH to repatriate 14 in Gaza; remaining Filipino nun ‘unreachable’
February 15, 2024, 8:14 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government is racing to repatriate 14 out of the 15 Filipinos still in Gaza amid reports of Israel’s planned military operation in Rafah. Philippine Ambassador to Jordan Wilfredo Santos said Thursday the Philippine embassies in Jordan, Egypt, and Israel are closely… Read More
PBBM to visit Australia, Germany, Czech Republic to build on ties
February 15, 2024, 8:04 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will visit Australia, Germany, and the Czech Republic to build on the Philippines’ increasing engagements with the three states, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday. In a media forum, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said… Read More
House looks into higher hike for minimum wage, its repercussions
February 15, 2024, 7:23 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives is eyeing a higher increase in the daily minimum wage for private sector workers from the PHP100 proposed by the Senate while balancing the interests of workers and small businesses. In a press conference on Thursday, House Deputy Majority Leader Janette… Read More
