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2.5K agrarian reform beneficiaries in Davao Region receive e-titles
February 8, 2024, 5:05 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has begun the distribution of electronic titles (e-titles) to 2,500 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARB) in the Davao Region. In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview Thursday, DAR Undersecretary Kazel Celeste said region-wide mass distribution of… Read More
VP Sara thanks President Marcos for Davao Region aid
February 8, 2024, 4:49 pm
MANILA – Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday expressed her gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for the assistance extended to families affected by landslides and flooding in Davao Region. "Maraming salamat Pangulong Bongbong Marcos sa lahat ng tulong na ipinaabot mo sa mga… Read More
BI procuring more e-gates at major int’l airports
February 8, 2024, 4:46 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is set to upgrade the electronic gates (e-gates) deployed at the country’s international airports. In a statement, Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the agency has initiated the procurement of more e-gates to replace 25 percent of its manual operations… Read More
MMDA water purification teams to be deployed in Davao - Abalos
February 8, 2024, 4:32 pm
MANILA – Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos on Thursday said Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) purification teams will be deployed as part of the relief efforts in the flood and landslide-hit areas in Davao and Caraga regions. “I just called up the MMDA and they are more than… Read More
Senate to continue ‘deeper discussions’ on RBH 6
February 8, 2024, 3:22 pm Updated on February 8, 2024, 3:41 pm
MANILA – The subcommittee under the Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes chaired by Senator Sonny Angara will continue deeper discussions on the Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 6 in the coming weeks. During the Kapihan sa Senado on Thursday, Angara said the… Read More
Agri chief assures stable rice supply in H1 of 2024
February 8, 2024, 3:15 pm
MANILA – The country’s rice supply is sufficient through the first half of the year, with recent imports and the upcoming harvest that peaks in March and April. In a news release on Thursday, Agriculture Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr. assured the public of a stable price of rice until June in spite… Read More
PH open to collab with China, other nations to address hacking: DICT
February 8, 2024, 1:53 pm Updated on February 8, 2024, 3:20 pm
MANILA – The Philippines welcomes possible collaborations with other countries like China to address hacking attempts on government websites, Information and Communications Technology Secretary Ivan John Uy said Thursday. “We are open to working with everybody,” Uy said in a Palace press… Read More
Asymmetric strategy 'more effective' in defending PH waters
February 8, 2024, 1:43 pm
MANILA – A ranking official of the Philippine Navy sees the "asymmetric approach" as cheaper, faster and more effective strategy in defending the country's waters. The Navy's Philippine Fleet deputy commander Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad defines "asymmetric approach" as matching one's strength… Read More
Marcos to Muslims: ‘Be agents of transformation’
February 8, 2024, 11:03 am Updated on February 9, 2024, 1:31 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday urged the Muslim community to be “agents of transformation” to make the country into a “more peaceful, inclusive, and progressive for all Filipinos.” Marcos made the call as he joined the observance of the Isra Wal Mi’raj, The… Read More
Marcos attributes progress in labor market to robust economy
February 8, 2024, 10:56 am
MANILA – The robust Philippine economy has played an essential role in improving the employment situation in the country, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Thursday. Marcos made the statement, as he welcomed the increase in employment rate in Dec. 2023, noting that it is an indication that… Read More
OCD ready to help rescue operations in Davao landslide
February 8, 2024, 10:16 am Updated on February 8, 2024, 4:49 pm
MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is ready to augment and support local government units (LGUs) in their ongoing rescue operations following a landslide that hit Davao de Oro, trapping workers of a mining firm last Feb. 6. OCD administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno said the… Read More
Rain showers continue over parts of PH due to easterlies, 'amihan'
February 8, 2024, 8:16 am
MANILA – Several parts of the country will continue to experience rain showers due to the easterlies and the northeast monsoon or "amihan", the weather bureau said Thursday. In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)… Read More
Solon sees bamboo industry contributing $3.5-B to PH economy
February 8, 2024, 12:47 am
MANILA – Senator Mark Villar said Wednesday it is high time to push the development of the bamboo industry, which is expected to contribute USD3.5 billion to the Philippine economy. Villar made this remark as he pushed for the enactment of Senate Bill (SB) 2513 or the Institutionalization of the… Read More
Agri chief orders review of solar-powered irrigation projects
February 8, 2024, 12:20 am
MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel has ordered a “thorough” review of the Solar-Powered Irrigation System (SPIS) projects. This was after reports of neglected and non-operational units reached the Department of Agriculture (DA). In a news release on Wednesday, the DA said… Read More
DFA ready to accommodate pre-pandemic level of visa applications
February 7, 2024, 11:33 pm
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is ready to process more than 1 million Philippine visas annually as pandemic restrictions continue to ease. In a press briefing on Wednesday, DFA Office of Consular Affairs Visa Section Director Leilani Feliciano said the country was able to… Read More
Comelec eyes return of voter's ID issuance
February 7, 2024, 11:11 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to issue voter's identification (ID) cards again.Comelec chairperson George Garcia said Wednesday they have begun discussions on the possible return of issuing the cards this year."In the case of our national ID, many are still unable to… Read More
Bill boosting PTCA’s roles in holistic dev’t of children hurdles House
February 7, 2024, 10:41 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on the third and final reading a bill institutionalizing and enhancing the roles of Parent-Teacher and Community Associations (PTCA) in the holistic development of children. With 202 votes, the chamber approved House Bill (HB) 9670,… Read More
PCO: Incorporate gender into climate policies toward green economy
February 7, 2024, 10:13 pm Updated on February 8, 2024, 11:28 am
MANILA – An official of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) has emphasized the importance of incorporating gender into climate policies, as it would support a just, inclusive, and equitable transition toward a green economy. During the two-day Asia-Pacific Regional Consultation on the… Read More
Feb. 8 declared ‘special working holiday’ in BARMM
February 7, 2024, 10:09 pm
MANILA – The Bangsamoro government on Wednesday said Feb. 8 is not a holiday but a “special working holiday” within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The clarification was made in response to news reports quoting a memorandum issued by the National Commission on… Read More
3 TLRC execs convicted of graft, malversation over PDAF misuse
February 7, 2024, 10:00 pm
MANILA – The Sandiganbayan has convicted three former officials of the Technology Resource Center (formerly the Technology and Livelihood Resource Center or TLRC) on graft and malversation charges over irregularities in the use of the priority development assistance fund (PDAF) or pork barrel of… Read More
