National
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
PH farm sector grows faster at 1.2% in 2023 – DA chief
February 1, 2024, 8:49 pm
MANILA – The country’s agriculture sector grew at faster rate of 1.2 percent in 2023 based on the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). “We are pleased that agriculture has contributed positively to growth of the economy last year. But certainly, we could do more,”… Read More
UNSR hails PH’s commitment to human rights, ‘bold’ nature of press
February 1, 2024, 8:46 pm
MANILA – United Nations Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan has expressed appreciation for the Philippines’ commitment to human rights. Khan’s recognition of the Philippine government’s resolve to uphold and protect human rights was expressed during the… Read More
CWC urges parents to safeguard kids vs. online exploitation
February 1, 2024, 8:03 pm
MANILA – The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) on Thursday urged parents to keep an eye on their kids to prevent them from becoming victims of online exploitation. In a televised public briefing, CWC Executive Director Angelo Tapales said parents are responsible in ensuring their… Read More
2 retired Filipino bishops pass away
February 1, 2024, 7:43 pm
MANILA – Two retired Catholic prelates passed away on Thursday.In separate social media posts, the dioceses of Tandag and Malaybalay announced the passing of bishop emeritus Nereo Odchimar and bishop emeritus Honesto Pacana, respectively. The Tandag diocese said Odchimar died at 10:27 a.m. at… Read More
Solon calls for inter-agency memo on discounts for seniors, PWDs
February 1, 2024, 7:36 pm
MANILA – A party-list lawmaker on Thursday emphasized the need for the crafting of an inter-agency memorandum circular to improve the implementation of the laws granting discounts and benefits to senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and solo parents. Bagong Henerasyon Party-list… Read More
DSWD to add more 4Ps beneficiaries by September
February 1, 2024, 7:30 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to accommodate new beneficiaries for its Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) by September this year. Director Gemma Gabuya, head of the 4Ps National Program Management Office (NPMO), said about 200,000 household… Read More
Gesmundo cites reforms to facilitate court proceedings
February 1, 2024, 7:23 pm
MANILA – Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo on Thursday highlighted the reforms initiated by the Judiciary that aim to facilitate court proceedings and hasten the disposition of cases. Speaking before the Justice Reform Initiative (JRI) summit in Makati City, Gesmundo noted that among the reforms… Read More
Airport workers offered 50% off in P2P fare
February 1, 2024, 7:08 pm
MANILA – Employees of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) could soon avail of a 50 percent discount on their point-to-point (P2P) bus fare. Ube Express Inc., in a letter to the MIAA and shared with reporters on Thursday, stated the mechanics to avail of the discount. A… Read More
House leaders vow to pass bills promoting freedom of expression
February 1, 2024, 6:29 pm
MANILA – House leaders have reaffirmed the commitment of Congress to pass meaningful legislation that would promote freedom of opinion and expression in the pursuit of transparency, accountability, inclusivity, and building a better Philippines. According to a statement issued by the House on… Read More
VP Sara calls latest accusations against her 'scripted'
February 1, 2024, 6:16 pm
MANILA – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte on Thursday said the latest accusations linking her to the alleged Davao Death Squad (DDS) and extrajudicial killings in Davao City are "scripted." Retired police officer Arturo Lascañas, a confessed member of the alleged DDS,… Read More
PH, Vietnam eye stronger information, intel exchange vs. terrorism
February 1, 2024, 5:53 pm
MANILA – The Philippines is looking to strengthen information and intelligence exchange with Vietnam to foil terrorism and transnational crimes. National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año raised this matter in his meeting with Vietnam's Minister of Public Security (MPS) To Lam on the sidelines… Read More
Solon pushes passage of free medicines to indigent patients bill
February 1, 2024, 5:51 pm Updated on February 1, 2024, 6:08 pm
MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Thursday pushed for the passage of his bill mandating all local government units (LGUs) set aside a portion of their national tax allotment share for free medicines for indigent patients. "Kadalasang libre ang konsultasyon at hospitalization sa mga… Read More
Comelec: PI proponents in Antique town withdraw signature sheets
February 1, 2024, 5:22 pm
MANILA – A town in Antique has withdrawn its submitted signature sheets before the local office of the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia said the proponents of the people’s initiative (PI) in the municipality of Hamtic… Read More
44 colorum PUVs fined P17.4M in January
February 1, 2024, 4:49 pm
MANILA – A government transportation task force apprehended 44 colorum or unregistered public utility vehicles (PUVs) and meted out fines worth a total of PHP17.4 million. The Department of Transportation's Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (SAICT) apprehended colorum… Read More
RBH 6 hearing to tackle only economic provisions: Angara
February 1, 2024, 4:36 pm Updated on February 1, 2024, 5:02 pm
MANILA – The scheduled Senate hearing on the Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 6 on Monday will exclusively discuss the three proposed amendments to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution. This was the assurance made on Thursday by Senator Sonny Angara who will lead the… Read More
Improvement of financial literacy among Filipinos pushed
February 1, 2024, 4:16 pm
MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday pushed for the passage of his bill, requiring the teaching of financial literacy courses from elementary all the way to the tertiary level. Gatchalian made this call as financial and insurance activities emerged as among the top contributors to the… Read More
Gov’t shows UNSR ‘true’ human rights record in PH: PTFoMS
February 1, 2024, 3:55 pm
MANILA – The Marcos administration has presented to United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan the “real” record of the human rights situation in the Philippines, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) said on Thursday. Officials of various government agencies met with Khan… Read More
MARINA grounds ferry, water taxi in Batangas collision
February 1, 2024, 2:59 pm
MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on Thursday suspended the operations of Ocean Jet 6, a passenger ferry, and Hop & Go 1, a water taxi, to allow for the investigation into their collision off Batangas on Wednesday. Suspensions have been issued against the recreational safety… Read More
87 new immigration officers deployed to BI frontline offices
February 1, 2024, 2:57 pm
MANILA – A total of 87 new immigration officers are now serving at different frontline offices of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) nationwide. In a news release Thursday, Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the new immigration officers graduated on Jan. 30 after completing the Border Control… Read More
