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Davao solons: ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ aid to flood victims fast, inclusive
February 2, 2024, 7:04 pm
MANILA – Lawmakers from the Davao region on Friday thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Speaker Martin Romualdez for continuously sending aid to victims of extreme flooding in Davao Oriental, the most recent of which are the endorsement of PHP150 million in cash aid and 51,000 food… Read More
NTF-ELCAC abolition inappropriate at this time – NSC exec
February 2, 2024, 6:39 pm
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) has been a game changer in the country’s 52-year-old fight against communist terrorism and abolishing it would be an improper move for the government, an official of the National Security Council (NSC) said… Read More
First Lady, DSWD chief lead social pension payout for poor seniors
February 2, 2024, 6:34 pm
MANILA – First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Friday led the ceremonial payout of the increased social pension for indigent senior citizens at the agency’s Central Office in Batasan, Quezon City. This payout for… Read More
Gov’t vows to strengthen media freedom, security
February 2, 2024, 6:22 pm
MANILA – The government has vowed to strengthen media freedom and security through the allocation of necessary resources. In a media forum on Friday, Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) Executive Director Undersecretary Paul Gutierrez said visiting United Nations Special… Read More
Khan cites gov’t efforts to turn the page, improve HR situation in PH
February 2, 2024, 6:20 pm Updated on February 2, 2024, 6:34 pm
MANILA – Visiting United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan said she saw "positive signals" in the current human rights situation in the Philippines, citing the release of former Senator Leila de Lima and other developments. “The administration of President (Ferdinand) Marcos Jr. has set a… Read More
Private investments to fast-track transport projects – DOTr chief
February 2, 2024, 5:58 pm
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has encouraged the private sector to invest in the government’s several transportation projects under the public-private partnership (PPP). During his speech before the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Makati City Thursday, DOTr… Read More
Comelec: Voter's certification free of charge starting Feb. 12
February 2, 2024, 5:21 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Friday that the issuance of voter's certification would be free of charge starting Feb. 12. In a statement, Comelec spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said the PHP75 fee for securing the document would be scrapped starting Feb. 12, which… Read More
BI nabs 3 foreigners for visa violations in Albay
February 2, 2024, 5:13 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Friday reported the recent arrest of three foreigners in Ligao City, Albay for visa violations. In a statement, BI intelligence division chief Fortunato Manahan Jr. said the case originated from the information from the Bureau’s Legazpi District… Read More
BOC seizes P27-M smuggled cigarettes in Zambo City
February 2, 2024, 5:09 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs-Port of Zamboanga (BOC-POZ) on Friday reported the arrest of nine crew members and seizure of 482 master cases of cigarettes valued at over PHP27 million in Zamboanga City. In a statement, POZ Acting District Collector Arthur Sevilla Jr. said authorities also… Read More
Colorum crackdown nets 270K registrations in January
February 2, 2024, 4:15 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Friday reported that a total of 272,233 motor vehicles that have been left unregistered for a certain period have registered in January. In a statement, LTO chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II attributed the achievement to the agency’s… Read More
DOTr chief: Discipline, practicing basics vital for PCG modernization
February 2, 2024, 4:05 pm
MANILA – Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista on Friday called on the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to ensure that basic training and discipline remain a priority amid its increasing responsibility and modernization. In a message during the PCG’s traditional New Year’s call to Bautista, he… Read More
4 nabbed for burning of modern jeep in Quezon
February 2, 2024, 4:00 pm
MANILA – Authorities nabbed four suspects in the burning of a modern jeepney in Quezon province. In a report on Friday, Lt. Gen. Rhoderick Armamento, director of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Area Police Command-Southern Luzon (APC-SL), said the suspects Ernesto Orcine, Noel Mariano,… Read More
Quezon bettor bags P5.9-M Lotto jackpot
February 2, 2024, 1:38 pm
MANILA – A bettor from Quezon province became the first millionaire of the state lottery games for February after winning the PHP5.9 million jackpot during Thursday night's Lotto 6/42 draw. The winning combination of 03-31-14-19-35-13 carried a total jackpot prize of PHP5,940,000 and was won by… Read More
4 dead, 5 hurt in Laguna fireworks factory explosion
February 2, 2024, 1:37 pm
MANILA – Four persons were killed while five others were injured in a blast and fire that hit a fireworks factory in the province of Laguna on Thursday afternoon, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday. In a report, the PNP-Area Police Command Southern Luzon (APC-SL) said the… Read More
OPAPRU tells Filipinos: Reject calls to destabilize, divide PH
February 2, 2024, 12:36 pm
MANILA – Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Friday called on all Filipinos to shun any calls that would destabilize and divide the country, stressing that a united nation is vital in achieving development. "When we, as… Read More
1 dead, 5K families affected as LPA trough rains drench Davao Region
February 2, 2024, 12:35 pm
MANILA – One person was reported dead from bad weather due to the trough of a low-pressure area affecting the Davao Region, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Friday. In its latest situation report, the agency said the reported fatality along with one… Read More
PAGCOR revenues up 35% to P79.4-B in 2023
February 2, 2024, 11:05 am
MANILA – The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) said Friday it booked PHP79.37 billion in revenues in 2023, up 34.63 percent from 2022’s PHP58.96 billion, driven mainly by robust earnings from licensed casinos and the rising Electronic Games sector. Gaming operations remain the… Read More
2 officials get new posts in PNP top brass revamp
February 2, 2024, 9:56 am
MANILA – Two top officials got new positions in the latest revamp in the command group of the Philippine National Police (PNP). In an order dated Feb. 1 and released Friday, PNP Chief, Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr., named Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Peralta as the deputy chief for administration (DCA), the… Read More
CSC warns public vs. civil service exam reviewers, review centers
February 2, 2024, 9:06 am
MANILA – The Civil Service Commission (CSC) does not endorse any review material or review center for the Career Service Examination (CSE). In a statement, CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles warned the public against review centers, groups, and private individuals using the name, logo, and website… Read More
Rains to continue over most of PH Friday
February 2, 2024, 7:05 am
MANILA – A huge part of the country will continue to experience rains due to the northeast monsoon and the trough of a low-pressure area (LPA). The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Friday the LPA's trough will bring scattered rain showers… Read More
