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BOC seizes P10.5-M smuggled fuel in Bataan gas station
February 1, 2024, 1:41 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Thursday reported the seizure of PHP10.5 million worth of smuggled fuel in a compound in Bataan province. Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service-Manila International Container Port (CIIS-MICP), Enforcement and Security Service (ESS) and the… Read More
VP Sara reassures support for PBBM
February 1, 2024, 1:35 pm
MANILA – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte has reiterated her commitment to work with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. as she thanked him for his continued trust and confidence. The Vice President even thanked President Marcos in her statement on Wednesday for his… Read More
Only LTO-registered unconsolidated PUVs allowed until April 30
February 1, 2024, 1:03 pm
MANILA – Unconsolidated public utility vehicles (PUVs) are allowed to operate until April 30 as long as they are registered, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said Thursday. LTFRB chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III cited Memorandum Circular 2024-001 which issued the… Read More
PH eyes defense tech transfer cooperation with Sweden
February 1, 2024, 12:22 pm
MANILA – The Department of National Defense (DND) is open to collaborating with Sweden on defense technology transfer and research and development, in line with the country's efforts in creating a self-reliant defense posture. DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong, in a statement Thursday, said this… Read More
Fishers of submerged boat hit by whale shark rescued
February 1, 2024, 11:26 am
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has rescued two fishers after their boat submerged in the waters off Cajidiocan, Romblon on Thursday. In a news release, the PCG said rescued were Edgardo Lozano, 60, and Harry Lozano, 51, residents of Barangay Maragondon in the same town. In an inquiry… Read More
Filipinos cautioned vs. cyber identity theft as cases soar
February 1, 2024, 10:46 am
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday reminded the public to be cautious in giving personal information online and clicking website links. This came as cyber identity theft cases rose by 12.2 percent last year, PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) director Maj. Gen. Sidney Hernia… Read More
Security exec: No red-tagging policy under Marcos admin
February 1, 2024, 10:32 am
MANILA – A ranking National Security Council (NSC) official on Thursday maintained that there is no red-tagging policy under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. “The NTF-ELCAC wishes to convey to the United Nations Special Rapporteur (Irene Khan) who is currently visiting… Read More
Trough of LPA, 'amihan' to dampen most of PH
February 1, 2024, 8:47 am
MANILA – Most areas in the country will continue to experience rain showers Thursday due to the trough of a low pressure area (LPA) and the northeast monsoon or "amihan", the weather bureau said. The LPA's trough affecting Mindanao will bring scattered to widespread rains and thunderstorms in… Read More
Sandigan junks appeal filed by Nabcor execs convicted in pork scam
January 31, 2024, 10:14 pm
MANILA – The Sandiganbayan has denied the motion for reconsideration filed by three former officials of National Agribusiness Corporation (NABCOR) convicted last October for malversation and graft for the alleged misuse of former South Cotabato Rep. Arthur Pingoy Jr.'s pork barrel from 2007 to… Read More
Zubiri admits mistake on CREATE law, vows to amend
January 31, 2024, 10:09 pm
MANILA – Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri acknowledged on Wednesday that some provisions of the Republic Act No. 11534 or the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act, which was approved and passed by the Senate in the last Congress, caused the country problems in… Read More
Agri losses due to El Niño now over P100M
January 31, 2024, 8:38 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said the damage and losses recorded due to El Niño phenomenon now amount to PHP109.44 million. In its second El Niño advisory, the DA-Disaster Risk Reduction Management Operations Center (DRRM) said the damage and losses were incurred at… Read More
DSWD seeks full package for Oplan Pag-Abot clients from gov’t agencies
January 31, 2024, 8:36 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has sought a more comprehensive package of services and interventions for families and individuals in street situations (FISS) from key government agencies. Gatchalian made this call during the 1st Inter-Agency… Read More
RBH 6 ‘significant stride’ to unlock full potential of PH
January 31, 2024, 8:15 pm
MANILA – Speaker Martin Romualdez on Wednesday said the House of Representatives is “heartened” by reports that the Senate will commence hearings on Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 next week, saying the move marks a “significant step” towards the much-awaited constitutional amendments.… Read More
Prices of bangus, tilapia in NCR remain stable
January 31, 2024, 8:13 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) on Wednesday assured the public that the retail prices of bangus (milk fish) and tilapia (cichlid fish) remain stable in the National Capital Region (NCR). Its latest price monitoring report showed that… Read More
VAT removal on 21 medicines to benefit more Pinoys – DOH chief
January 31, 2024, 7:39 pm
MANILA – More Filipinos may now benefit from more affordable medicines following the value-added tax (VAT) exemption of 21 medicines for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, mental illness, and tuberculosis. On Tuesday, Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui… Read More
CICC, private partners warn Filipinos vs. string of 'love scams'
January 31, 2024, 7:26 pm
MANILA – The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) and its private partners on Wednesday warned the public against the proliferation of “love scams” as Valentine’s Day draws near. In a press conference in Taguig City, CICC executive director Undersecretary Alexander Ramos… Read More
School-based feeding program requires whole-of-gov't approach
January 31, 2024, 7:00 pm
MANILA – The chairperson of the House Committee on Basic Education and Culture on Wednesday said the Department of Education's (DepEd) school-based feeding program would require a whole-of-government approach to be an effective intervention to address the undernutrition problem of school… Read More
Gov’t to use 2024 budget for economic transformation: DBM
January 31, 2024, 6:55 pm
MANILA – The Marcos administration will ensure the proper utilization of the PHP5.678-trillion national budget for 2024 to attain its goal of transforming the Philippine economy, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said Wednesday. This, as Pangandaman said the 5.6-percent economic growth rate… Read More
2 dead in ferry-water taxi collision off Batangas
January 31, 2024, 6:45 pm
MANILA – Two died and several others were injured in a collision between a passenger ferry and a water taxi in waters off Verde Island in Batangas on Wednesday. In a situation report, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said the passenger ferry Ocean Jet 6 was on its way to Calapan City, Oriental… Read More
SC: Non remittance of union dues is unfair labor practice
January 31, 2024, 6:33 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that complaints against an employer's failure to remit collected union member dues was unfair labor practice, not an intra-union dispute. In a decision published online Wednesday, the Supreme Court’s First Division granted the petition filed by South… Read More
