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PH boosts disaster response ops as vital part of int'l relations
January 26, 2024, 2:07 pm
MANILA – Philippine Navy (PN) chief Vice Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr. said boosting humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) among allied nations is a vital part of strengthening international relations. Adaci made this remark during Thursday's 9th Multilateral Maritime Key Leadership… Read More
PBBM’s Jan. 29-31 Vietnam trip to boost trade, agri, maritime ties
January 26, 2024, 1:57 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will visit Vietnam from Jan. 29 to 31, in a bid to strengthen trade, agriculture, and maritime cooperation between Manila and Hanoi, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday. In a Palace press briefing, DFA spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza said… Read More
NDRRMC: Death toll from shear line effects rises to 18
January 26, 2024, 11:13 am
MANILA – The death toll from the effects of the shear line that soaked Davao and Caraga regions last week has climbed to 18, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Friday. This, after two more deaths from the Davao region were logged, the NDRRMC said in… Read More
Angat Dam's decreasing water level likely to continue due to El Niño
January 26, 2024, 11:08 am
MANILA – Because of the reduced rainfall as a result of El Niño, the decreasing water level in Angat Dam is seen to continue, a forecaster said Thursday. "For the past 24 hours, we have recorded a very minimal decline in Angat Dam's water level. But, we expect the water level in Angat Dam and… Read More
TESDA to roll out bookkeeping training for SK treasurers
January 26, 2024, 10:48 am
MANILA – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) will roll out a Basic Bookkeeping course for Sanggunian Kabataan (SK) treasurers this month. The two-day online course will be offered via the TESDA Online Program (TOP) on Jan. 25 to 26 for the Visayas cluster, Jan.… Read More
House commits to support, adopt Senate’s RBH 6, Romualdez tells Zubiri
January 26, 2024, 10:33 am Updated on January 26, 2024, 7:08 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives has committed to support and adopt the Senate’s Resolution of Both Houses 6 on amendments to specific economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution. The commitment was contained in a letter sent by House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez to Senate… Read More
PBBM: Close collaboration with BARMM key to lasting peace, prosperity
January 26, 2024, 10:32 am Updated on January 26, 2024, 5:02 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has renewed his commitment to closer collaboration and cooperation with the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in pursuit of just and lasting peace and progress. Marcos made the assurance as he joined the celebration of BARMM’s… Read More
Shear line, ‘amihan’ continue to bring rains over parts of PH
January 26, 2024, 6:15 am
MANILA – The shear line affecting the eastern section of the Visayas, and the northeast monsoon affecting Luzon will continue to bring scattered rains over several parts of the country, the weather bureau said Friday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and… Read More
Solon bats for universal social pension for seniors
January 25, 2024, 10:25 pm
MANILA – A party-list lawmaker on Thursday proposed a universal social pension to cover all senior citizens in the country. In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing over PTV-4, United Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Milagros Aquino-Magsaysay said the current social pension program only covers… Read More
DepEd to continue pushing for more programs for Filipino learners
January 25, 2024, 9:00 pm
MANILA – Vice President and Education Secretary vowed on Thursday that the Department of Education (DepEd) will continue to work on making the basic education curriculum produce more competent, job-ready, active, and responsible citizens of the country. Duterte, during her Basic Education Report… Read More
Korea group honors 3 PCG officers for marine environment protection
January 25, 2024, 8:42 pm
MANILA – An environmental awards group from the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Thursday recognized three officers of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for their efforts in protecting the country’s maritime natural resources. In an awarding ceremony at the PCG National Headquarters in Port Area,… Read More
VP Sara attributes DepEd success to teachers, personnel on BER 2024
January 25, 2024, 8:30 pm
MANILA – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte cited the teachers and personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd) and their efforts to what the agency has accomplished so far during her Basic Education Report (BER) 2024 held on Thursday at Sofitel Plaza Hotel in Pasay City.… Read More
PBBM orders implementation of NAP 2023-2050 in ‘high-risk’ regions
January 25, 2024, 8:21 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed concerned agencies to implement the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) 2023-2050 and conduct an intensified public awareness campaign in “high-risk” regions, Malacañang said on Thursday. Marcos issued the directive during a meeting with… Read More
Firms not granting discounts ‘will be exposed,’ Romualdez warns
January 25, 2024, 8:09 pm
MANILA – Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said Thursday the House of Representatives would not hesitate to expose establishments that fail to grant discounts and other privileges to senior citizens, persons with disability (PWDs), and solo or single parents. “We have granted these… Read More
DMW assures assistance to detained OFW in Japan
January 25, 2024, 8:09 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has assured assistance to an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who was arrested and detained in Japan. DMW officer-in-charge Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac, in a statement on Thursday, said they have received a report from the DMW Migrant Workers… Read More
Aviation cops, airlines to raise awareness on anti-bomb joke law
January 25, 2024, 7:08 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police-Aviation Security Group (PNP-AVSEGROUP) and local carriers have agreed to intensify measures to prevent bomb joke incidents in airports across the country, an official said Thursday. There were eight incidents of bomb jokes in 2023, and the AVSEGROUP has… Read More
QC, Globe teach senior citizens digital literacy skills
January 25, 2024, 7:01 pm
MANILA – The Quezon City government, in partnership with the Globe Group, on Thursday offered learning sessions on digital skills for senior citizens to help them transition to a digital life and enjoy the benefits of modern technology. On Thursday, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte led the "Teach… Read More
Final consolidation extension for willing PUV operators -- DOTr
January 25, 2024, 6:16 pm
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Thursday said the recent extension for consolidation of public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators will be the last and will focus on those who have clamored to join the program. In a press conference at the Primex Tower in San Juan… Read More
PH assures UNSR Khan of conducive environment for free expression
January 25, 2024, 5:52 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government has assured United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan of its commitment to fostering an environment conducive to free expression, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) said Thursday. "The government remains steadfast in its efforts to foster… Read More
Anti-online gambling bill passage pushed amid resurgence of e-sabong
January 25, 2024, 5:42 pm
MANILA – Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday pushed for the passage of the Anti-Online Gambling Act after reports of continued operations of the e-sabong (electronic cockfighting) despite being suspended by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Cayetano said the resurgence of e-sabong was… Read More
