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Senate bill imposing stricter penalties for drunk drivers filed
February 15, 2024, 9:12 am
MANILA – Senator Raffy Tulfo has filed a bill seeking for stiffer penalties, including a fine of up to PHP1 million, for motor vehicle drivers found under the influence of alcohol. Tulfo said that despite the passage of Republic Act (RA) 10586 or the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013,… Read More
Liberalization laws not enough to attract foreign investments – solon
February 15, 2024, 9:10 am
MANILA – A lawmaker on Wednesday said the recent liberalization laws passed by Congress are not enough to attract foreign investments. In a press conference, Palawan Representative Jose Alvarez said foreign ownership restrictions in the Constitution have discouraged would-be foreign investors… Read More
DND chief tells military camp chiefs: Conserve water amid El Niño
February 15, 2024, 8:59 am
MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday ordered all military camp commanders to take the lead in water conservation amid the existing El Niño phenomenon. Secretary Teodoro's order was in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s… Read More
Easterlies, 'amihan' to bring rains over parts of PH
February 15, 2024, 7:32 am
MANILA – Some areas in the country will experience rains caused by the easterlies and the northeast monsoon or “amihan”, the weather bureau said Thursday. Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the easterlies will prevail across Eastern Visayas. Moderate to heavy rains could result… Read More
Japan, IOM launch $2.58-M project to rehab Mindanao ‘peace stations’
February 15, 2024, 12:57 am Updated on February 15, 2024, 11:34 am
MANILA – The Japanese government is funding a USD2.58 million (PHP141.9 million) project that will rehabilitate four peace and security stations in Mindanao as a way to sustain the peace efforts in the region. The UN Migration will implement the program for 12 months starting February 2024,… Read More
AKAP designed as safety net for ‘near poor’ minimum wage earners: DSWD
February 14, 2024, 10:40 pm
MANILA – The Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) was designed for those classified in the “near poor” segment to prevent them from spiraling down below the poverty line, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian said on Wednesday. Gatchalian said… Read More
Higher pay for unjust arrest victims due to ‘mistaken identify’ sought
February 14, 2024, 7:18 pm
MANILA – Senator Robin Padilla has filed a bill seeking higher compensation for victims of unjust arrest due to “mistaken identity.” Padilla filed Senate Bill (SB) 2547 or Mohammad Said Act, citing the case of 62-year-old Mohammad Maca-antal Said, who was wrongly arrested in 2003 due to… Read More
Comelec to file raps vs 100K multiple registrants
February 14, 2024, 6:24 pm
MANILA – Some 100,000 individuals found to have multiple voter registrations will soon be charged with election offenses, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Wednesday.In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, poll body spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said the number is part of the close to… Read More
PBBM vows better working conditions in gov’t
February 14, 2024, 6:18 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday pledged to improve the working conditions in the government to ensure the professional development of civil servants in the country. Marcos made the vow, as he hailed the 2023 Outstanding Government Workers’ consistent delivery of… Read More
DOJ indicts ship owners, maritime officers over Mindoro oil spill
February 14, 2024, 5:42 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday ordered the filing of criminal charges against the owners of the M/T Princess Empress and several others for their part in the oil spill that hit Oriental Mindoro and Batangas provinces last year. Named as respondents were corporate officers,… Read More
64% of Pinoys think PH headed in right direction: OCTA
February 14, 2024, 5:33 pm
MANILA – A significant majority of Filipinos believe the country is headed in the right direction under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., according to the latest survey results released by OCTA Research on Wednesday. Based on the Tugon ng Masa survey conducted from Dec. 10… Read More
UPRI: Hazard maps must be updated for improved disaster preparedness
February 14, 2024, 5:15 pm
MANILA – The country’s hazard maps must be updated to ensure improved disaster preparedness especially in vulnerable areas, the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute (UPRI) bared on Wednesday. In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview, UPRI Director Mahar Lagmay cited that the… Read More
BuCor allows CIW inmates to spend V-Day with kin at Bilibid
February 14, 2024, 4:45 pm
MANILA – Corrections officials on Wednesday allowed persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) to celebrate Valentine's Day with their jailed loved ones at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City. In a statement, Bureau of Corrections (BuCor)… Read More
DICT probes possible hacking of DepEd office
February 14, 2024, 4:40 pm
MANILA – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is investigating an alleged hacking of a Department of Education (DepEd) regional office, with a threat actor claiming to have accumulated “over 750 GB of data” containing sensitive information of students and… Read More
PhilHealth vows to enhance benefit package, services
February 14, 2024, 4:36 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Wednesday committed to enhance their services and patients’ benefit package. PhilHealth president and CEO Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. made the commitment during the hearing of the House health committee in response to the call of… Read More
PBBM urges Filipino faithful to reflect, renew faith
February 14, 2024, 4:30 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday enjoined the Filipino faithful to go on a journey of renewing their relationship with God. Marcos made the call, as he joined the commemoration of Ash Wednesday, which marks the first day of Lent. “In observing Ash Wednesday, let us all… Read More
DOTr eyes biometrics to ease airport passenger processing
February 14, 2024, 4:27 pm
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is looking at the possible adoption of biometrics in the country’s airports to speed up and ease the processing of passengers. In a statement on Wednesday, Department of Transportation Undersecretary for Aviation and Airports Sector Roberto Lim… Read More
eTravel registration free of charge, BI reminds travelers
February 14, 2024, 4:05 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday warned travelers against scammers purportedly charging fees for the electronic travel declaration system or eTravel. Commissioner Norman Tansingco clarified that registration in the eTravel platform is free of charge, thus travelers should be… Read More
Ticket sold in QC wins P7-M Lotto jackpot
February 14, 2024, 3:16 pm
MANILA – A bettor from Metro Manila can look forward to a sweeter Valentine's Day after winning the PHP7 million jackpot of Tuesday night's Lotto 6/42 draw. The winning number combination 19-31-11 -23-13-17 carried a jackpot prize of PHP7,083,788 and was won by a bettor who bought a ticket on… Read More
PBBM hosts lunch for Enrile's 100th birthday
February 14, 2024, 2:34 pm Updated on February 14, 2024, 5:01 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday hosted a lunch for the 100th birthday of his chief legal counsel, Juan Ponce Enrile, and honored the centenarian’s significant contributions to the country’s development. Marcos thanked Enrile for taking on the challenge as the Chief… Read More
