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Shear line, 'amihan' to bring rain showers over parts of PH
February 12, 2024, 8:26 am
MANILA – The weather bureau on Monday said the shear line and the northeast monsoon or "amihan" will bring rain showers over several parts of the country. Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms caused by the shear line and the easterlies are forecast over Eastern Visayas, Capiz, Aklan, Iloilo,… Read More
Communication keeps love alive for PBBM, First Lady
February 11, 2024, 6:13 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos will mark nearly four decades of spending Valentine’s Day together but there is no power formula on how they have maintained a healthy and long-lasting relationship. The President said direct communication is one of… Read More
11 PNP officers get one-star rank promotion
February 11, 2024, 2:29 pm
MANILA – Eleven police colonels have been promoted to brigadier generals, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Sunday. Promoted to one-star rank are Colonels Christopher Abrahano and Jericho Baldeo from the Office of the Chief PNP; Manuel Abrugena from the Special Action Force; Nestor… Read More
'Amihan', easterlies to bring rains across PH on Sunday
February 11, 2024, 8:37 am
MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said both the northeast monsoon or "amihan" and easterlies will continue to bring cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers across the country on Sunday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the weather bureau… Read More
Filipino chef recognized for advancing PH-Japan culinary ties
February 10, 2024, 6:05 pm
MANILA – Renowned Filipino lady chef Reggie Aspiras was recognized by the Japanese Embassy for advancing cultural exchanges through food. Outgoing Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhiko Koshikawa personally awarded the “Ambassador’s Commendation” to Aspiras at his residence in… Read More
Gov't mulls targeted subsidy to agri sector – NEDA exec
February 10, 2024, 5:14 pm
MANILA – An official of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) on Saturday said the government is looking into providing targeted subsidy to the agricultural sector. Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon said that for now, NEDA is planning financial assistance to farmers as it cannot… Read More
Streamlined procurement will solve lack of basic educ books – solon
February 10, 2024, 5:06 pm
MANILA – There is a need to streamline the procurement of public school textbooks to ensure that all learners have their own set. In a news release on Saturday, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) has disclosed the lack of textbooks in… Read More
BOC to owner of other smuggled Bugatti Chiron: We’ll find you
February 10, 2024, 4:53 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Saturday issued stern warnings against the registered owner of one of two smuggled Bugatti Chiron Super Sport cars. In a statement, Commissioner Bien Rubio vowed to find a certain Thu Thrang Nguyen, the alleged owner of the blue sports car with plate… Read More
Canadian dev’t aid to PH totals P1.1-B
February 10, 2024, 1:39 pm
MANILA – Canada has approved a total of CAD28.15 million or approximately PHP1.1 billion in development assistance to support the Philippines’ health care, disaster resilience, and climate adaptation efforts, the Canadian Embassy in Manila announced Saturday. The funding includes a new CAD12.5… Read More
PBBM hopes Year of the Dragon brings ‘good fortune, prosperity’ to PH
February 10, 2024, 10:44 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday expressed optimism that the Year of the Dragon would bring good fortune and prosperity to the Philippines. In his message for the Chinese New Year, Marcos urged everyone to embrace the spirited heartbeat of the dragon’s realm, saying… Read More
Former PH envoy to UN Lauro Baja Jr. passes away at 86
February 10, 2024, 7:31 am
MANILA – Ambassador Lauro Liboon Baja Jr., the country’s former foreign affairs undersecretary for policy and envoy to the United Nations (UN), has died at age 86. In a text message on Friday night, his nephew, Philippine Ambassador to Morocco Leslie Baja, said the former envoy passed away due… Read More
Cloudy skies, light rains across PH due to ‘amihan,’ easterlies
February 10, 2024, 6:54 am
MANILA – The northeast monsoon or “amihan” and the easterlies will bring cloudy skies and light rains across the country on Chinese New Year’s Day. In its 4 a.m. bulletin on Saturday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecast cloudy… Read More
More payout for unpaid Saudi OFWs expected in few weeks: DMW
February 9, 2024, 8:07 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers is expecting more payout and encashment of checks for displaced Saudi Arabia overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) with unpaid wages in the coming weeks. In a press release on Friday, DMW officer-in-charge Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac said about 300 checks… Read More
Philippines, US conduct 3rd maritime cooperative activity in WPS
February 9, 2024, 7:45 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) successfully conducted the 3rd Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Friday. The latest bilateral activity underscored both nations' firm commitment to… Read More
PBBM prays for King Charles’ swift, full recovery
February 9, 2024, 6:38 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday expressed the Philippines’ solidarity with the United Kingdom in praying for the fast recovery of King Charles III who was diagnosed with cancer. “Sending my heartfelt best wishes to King Charles and Queen Camilla. The Philippines is with… Read More
Manila court cancels ex-solon Teves' passport
February 9, 2024, 5:36 pm
MANILA – A Manila court has granted the government’s request to cancel the passport of embattled former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnulfo Teves Jr., the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Friday. In a statement, the DOJ said it has received the order from the Manila Regional Court (RTC) Branch 51… Read More
Voter education seminars to coincide with registration period
February 9, 2024, 5:32 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will hold voter education seminars nationwide, coinciding with the voter registration period on Feb. 12 to Sept. 30. In a statement Friday, Comelec spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said the seminars aim to educate on the importance of getting… Read More
2 bettors from Bulacan, QC to split P5.9-M Lotto jackpot
February 9, 2024, 4:49 pm
MANILA – Two bettors from Bulacan and Metro Manila would split the PHP5.9 million jackpot of Thursday night's Lotto 6/42 draw. In an advisory Friday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winning combination 27-02-20-22-23-10 carried a total jackpot prize of PHP5.94 million.… Read More
Owner surrenders smuggled Bugatti sports car to BOC
February 9, 2024, 4:04 pm
MANILA – The owner of a smuggled red Bugatti Chiron sports car surrendered the vehicle to Customs authorities on Friday. In a statement, Bureau of Customs (BOC) Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence Group Juvymax Uy said the luxury car was surrendered to the joint team from the Customs… Read More
Tulfo, 2 solons laud PBBM as displaced Saudi OFWs get back pay
February 9, 2024, 3:16 pm
MANILA – Senator Raffy Tulfo and two members of the House of Representatives thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his efforts after displaced overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) started receiving their back pay from bankrupted Saudi Arabian construction companies after nine years of… Read More
