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PBBM arrives in Vietnam for 2-day state visit
January 29, 2024, 8:52 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived in Vietnam on Monday afternoon for a two-day state visit, which aims to strengthen the bilateral ties between the Philippines and Vietnam, the Presidential Communications Office said. He is accompanied by First Lady Louise “Liza”… Read More
Diaspora PH's 'soft power' – DFA exec
January 29, 2024, 7:52 pm
MANILA – Diaspora, or the spreading of Filipinos across the globe along with the Filipino culture, is the country's “soft power”, an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Monday. In diplomacy, soft power is the ability of a nation to influence other nations through… Read More
DOJ recommends grave oral defamation suit against 2 environmentalists
January 29, 2024, 7:36 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recommended separate charges of grave oral defamation against two environmentalists who flip-flopped on their statements after initially claiming that they escaped from the communist movement. The recommendation to sue Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas… Read More
Pope Francis declares church in Taytay, Rizal as minor basilica
January 29, 2024, 6:48 pm
MANILA – The country has now 24 minor basilicas, with the declaration of St. John the Baptist Parish Church in Taytay, Rizal. The Vatican announced its decision on Monday, three days after celebrating the declaration of the International Shrine of Our Lady of Good Voyage in Antipolo City.… Read More
Comelec to review rules, halts acceptance of signature sheets for PI
January 29, 2024, 6:39 pm Updated on January 29, 2024, 9:37 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday announced it has indefinitely suspended the acceptance of signature sheets in connection with the move to amend the constitution through People’s Initiative (PI). In a press conference, Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said they… Read More
House adopts reso supporting PBBM's 'Bagong Pilipinas'
January 29, 2024, 6:36 pm Updated on January 29, 2024, 8:17 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Monday adopted a resolution expressing its "strong and unqualified" support to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his leadership and commitment to steer the country toward a "Bagong Pilipinas" (New Philippines). During the plenary session, the chamber… Read More
2 foreigners barred from entering PH
January 29, 2024, 6:21 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday reported that a 55-year-old Czech tourist was recently barred at the Clark International Airport (CIA) in Pampanga for rude behavior after protesting he was being required to register in the bureau’s eTravel system. BI Commissioner Norman… Read More
OCTA: 49% of Filipinos see quality of life will improve in 6 months
January 29, 2024, 6:08 pm
MANILA – Nearly half of adult Filipinos expect their quality of life to improve in the next six months, according to a recent survey conducted by the OCTA Research group. The poll, which was conducted from Dec. 10 to 14, 2023, showed that about 49 percent of the respondents are optimistic that… Read More
PBBM off to Vietnam for state visit
January 29, 2024, 5:20 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday flew to Vietnam for a state visit that aims to strengthen bilateral ties, and strengthen maritime cooperation, trade, and investment deals between the two countries. In his departure speech, Marcos said Vietnam is the only strategic partner of… Read More
NCCA bares theme for National Arts Month in February
January 29, 2024, 4:21 pm
MANILA – The National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) on Monday bared its plans for the celebration of the upcoming National Arts Month (NAM) in February. NCCA Commissioner Arvin Villalon said this year's theme, “Ani ng Sining, Bayang Malikhain", aims to put the spotlight on Filipino… Read More
ES Bersamin challenges PNP to renew commitment to nation
January 29, 2024, 4:16 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has become more resilient and agile in overcoming challenges due to its unswerving commitment to serve the country, according to Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Monday. In his speech during the 33rd PNP Foundation Day held at Camp Crame in… Read More
Education drive on Charter amendments needed for informed public
January 29, 2024, 3:22 pm
MANILA – A massive information dissemination campaign is needed to make the public well-informed on the amendments to the Constitution and its implications, Senator JV Ejercito said Monday. Ejercito said various groups should be tapped in the information campaign to spread the right information… Read More
More measures pushed to complement DepEd’s MATATAG agenda
January 29, 2024, 2:59 pm
MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday said he will continue to pursue measures to complement the realization of the Department of Education's (DepEd) MATATAG Agenda and improve learners' performance. Gatchalian made this remark after Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte,… Read More
AFP: No approval needed for resupply, rotation missions in WPS
January 29, 2024, 2:56 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday said it does not need permission from any country to conduct rotation and resupply (RORE) for its troops deployed at the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) in Ayungin Shoal. Col. Francel Margareth Padilla, in an interview in Camp Aguinaldo,… Read More
BuCor, PEZA finalizing deal on use of idle prison lands
January 29, 2024, 2:23 pm
MANILA – Officials from the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) will formalize this week arrangements for the establishment of economic zones on idle lands within penal facilities throughout the country. BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr.… Read More
SC resets Shariah bar exams
January 29, 2024, 2:16 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday said it has rescheduled the Shariah Bar Examinations for this year in anticipation of the holy month of Ramadan and to provide examinees with extra time to prepare. The tribunal said the exams originally scheduled for February will now take place on… Read More
Senators, staff don maroon armbands to protest vs. People's Initiative
January 29, 2024, 12:54 pm Updated on January 29, 2024, 1:44 pm
MANILA – Senate employees and senators wore white tops and donned maroon armbands on Monday to express their support for the institution and protest against the "flawed and unconstitutional" People's Initiative (PI) which allegedly involves bribery and other illegal activities. Senator Sherwin… Read More
DSWD chief vows to unravel ‘ayuda’ scam
January 29, 2024, 12:44 pm Updated on January 29, 2024, 12:49 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday vowed to investigate reports that the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program was being used for political ends as indicated during a Senate hearing last week. “We welcome the… Read More
PBBM never on watchlist - PDEA
January 29, 2024, 9:52 am Updated on January 29, 2024, 9:05 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Monday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. was never on the drug watchlist of the agency. PDEA's remark was in reaction to the statement of former president Rodrigo Duterte, claiming that "when he was the mayor of Davao, he was shown… Read More
Increased seismicity observed in Bulusan for 3rd time this month
January 29, 2024, 9:07 am
MANILA – An increase in seismicity has been observed in the Bulusan Volcano for the third time this January, indicating magmatic processes that may lead to steam-driven or phreatic eruptions. In an advisory Sunday night, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said 126… Read More
