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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
PCO to provide free 'Bagong Pilipinas' digiboxes
January 29, 2024, 8:59 am
MANILA – The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) will roll out free “Bagong Pilipinas” digibox units as the country transitions from analog broadcast to digital this year, Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said on Sunday. Garafil, in her message during the kick-off rally for the… Read More
'Amihan', trough of LPA to bring rain showers over parts of PH
January 29, 2024, 8:49 am
MANILA – The northeast monsoon or "amihan" and the trough of a low pressure area (LPA) will bring rain showers over parts of the country, the weather bureau said Monday. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecaster Obet Badrina said no tropical… Read More
President leads 'Bagong Pilipinas' kick-off rally in Manila
January 28, 2024, 10:39 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday said the "Bagong Pilipinas" (New Philippines) is a new approach to governance that will benefit all Filipinos. "Bagong Pilipinas is not a political game plan that caters to a privileged few. It is a master plan for genuine development that… Read More
'Bagong Pilipinas': Testament to PBBM’s commitment for better PH
January 28, 2024, 6:29 pm
MANILA – The "Bagong Pilipinas" (New Philippines) program is a strong testament to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s commitment to embark on a transformative journey toward a better Philippines where government programs are accessible to every Filipino. Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez made… Read More
DSWD allots P537-M cash aid to disaster victims in Samar, Mindanao
January 28, 2024, 5:39 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Sunday that PHP537 million emergency cash has been released for disbursement to families affected by natural disasters in Samar and Mindanao late last year. Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez, also the DSWD spokesperson, said the… Read More
PBBM: Preserve, protect and promote Filipino identity
January 28, 2024, 12:05 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday reminded devotees of Señor Sto. Niño celebrating the Dinagyang festival in Iloilo to lead in preserving, protecting, and promoting Filipino identity. “Let the Dinagyang Festival serve as a reminder of our collective responsibility to… Read More
Northeast monsoon continues to affect the country
January 28, 2024, 8:44 am
MANILA – The country will continue to experience the cold effect of the northeast monsoon or “amihan” throughout the day, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Sunday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the state weather bureau said most parts of… Read More
PNP reiterates warning in using social media
January 27, 2024, 11:32 pm
MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Saturday reiterated its call to the public to be circumspect when posting or sharing information on social media. The call comes after the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group nabbed 143 individuals since the start of the year, including popular vloggers.… Read More
Pope Pius XII Center in Manila declared as important cultural property
January 27, 2024, 4:46 pm
MANILA — The Pope Pius XII Catholic Center in Manila was formally declared as an important cultural property (ICP) by the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) on Saturday. Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula and NMP director general Jeremy Barns led the unveiling of the ICP marker.… Read More
Serbisyo Fair rolls out P500-M in aid, services to 80K Zambaleños
January 27, 2024, 3:45 pm
MANILA – The Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is rolling out PHP500 million in cash aid, livelihood packages, scholarships, and several other government programs to about 80,000 people in the province of Zambales on Saturday and Sunday. House of… Read More
Salceda: Investor confidence seen with Charter change
January 27, 2024, 2:49 pm
MANILA – Introducing amendments to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution is crucial in boosting investors’ confidence in the country, Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda said on Saturday. Salceda said he agrees with Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan that… Read More
BI revenue on tourist visa extension up by almost 24% in 2023
January 27, 2024, 2:22 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) recorded an almost 24 percent increase in its revenues from tourist visa extensions in 2023. According to BI tourist visa section chief Raymond Remigio, the bureau recorded a total revenue of PHP1,426,076,164 last year, compared to PHP 1,153,748,535.50,… Read More
9 terrorists involved in MSU-Marawi bombing killed in Lanao Sur
January 27, 2024, 2:21 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) reported Saturday the death of nine members of the Dawlah Islamiya (DI) terrorist group after a series of encounters in Piagapo, Lanao del Sur in the past two days. In a statement, PA spokesperson Lt. Col. Louie Dema-ala said the nine belonged to the group… Read More
PCO: ‘Big, long-term’ projects to be pursued under ‘Bagong Pilipinas’
January 27, 2024, 1:44 pm
MANILA – The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will push for “big and long-term” projects to achieve its bid for a “Bagong Pilipinas” (New Philippines), the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Saturday. During the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, PCO… Read More
DOLE issues pay rules for Chinese New Year holiday
January 27, 2024, 12:42 pm
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Saturday reminded employers and employees that the “no work, no pay” policy will be implemented during the Chinese New Year holidays on Feb. 9 and 10, which have been both declared as special non-working days. In Labor Advisory 01,… Read More
Gov’t employees urged to take online training courses via CSC’s LMS
January 27, 2024, 9:13 am
MANILA – The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is calling on public servants to elevate their knowledge by joining the competency-based learning and development (L&D) courses offered online through the CSC Learning Management System (LMS). CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles said the LMS is an online… Read More
More cold mornings across PH due to 'amihan'
January 27, 2024, 7:12 am
MANILA – The northeast monsoon or “amihan” will continue to bring cold mornings in most parts of the country over the weekend, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the… Read More
Prioritizing locally-made vehicles under PUVMP would create jobs
January 26, 2024, 9:06 pm
MANILA – Speaker Martin Romualdez on Friday assured local manufacturers of modern jeepneys that the government will prioritize Philippine-made vehicles for the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). During a dialogue with local jeepney manufacturers and other House leaders in… Read More
DSWD refutes allegations of fund misuse to secure PI signatures
January 26, 2024, 8:53 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday refuted a Mindanao congressman's allegation that the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program is being used to secure signatures for the People’s Initiative (PI) to amend the constitution. “We at… Read More
