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BOC: Choose reputable freight firms in sending balikbayan boxes
January 25, 2024, 4:45 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Thursday has cautioned Filipinos overseas to carefully select freight forwarding firms in sending balikbayan boxes to their families in the country. In a social media post, the BOC noted that customers should choose reputable forwarding companies… Read More
Solons: Use consolidation extension to review PUVMP
January 25, 2024, 3:53 pm
MANILA – Senators called on the government to use the three-month postponement by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the deadline for the consolidation of public utility jeepneys (PUJs) in studying the public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP) and more consultations with the… Read More
Senate recognition for veteran cinematographer Romy Vitug sought
January 25, 2024, 3:51 pm Updated on January 25, 2024, 4:50 pm
MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada has filed Senate Resolution 908 seeking recognition of master lensman Romeo “Romy” Vitug’s invaluable contribution to Philippine cinema. The resolution he filed on Jan. 22 also expressed the Senate’s sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family of the… Read More
Firm buys bid docs for 2025 online voting project
January 25, 2024, 3:49 pm
MANILA – One bidder has so far bought bid documents for the procurement of Online Voting and Counting System (OVCS) for overseas voting for the 2025 midterm elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported on Thursday. In a statement, Comelec spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said the… Read More
NTF-ELCAC committed to dynamic, fruitful dialogues with int'l groups
January 25, 2024, 3:43 pm
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Thursday said it welcomes dialogues and other exchanges between international and local civil society groups, stressing that this helps in fostering change. "At NTF-ELCAC, we wholeheartedly embrace dynamic… Read More
DA cites Bureau of Plant Industry's contribution to food production
January 25, 2024, 3:15 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) has played a vital role in the increase of food production, farm modernization and export of agricultural products especially last year, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Thursday. “For nearly a century, BPI has been at the forefront of… Read More
DA: Initial agri losses due to El Niño at P700K
January 25, 2024, 3:10 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday said PHP717,500 worth of agricultural losses due to El Niño phenomenon have been recorded during the start of planting season, particularly in Zamboanga del Norte. In its first El Niño advisory, the DA-Disaster Risk Reduction Management… Read More
4 domestic flights canceled due to bad weather
January 25, 2024, 2:23 pm
MANILA – Four domestic flights to the Bicol region have been canceled so far due to bad weather, the Manila International Airport Authority reported. These flights are (DG) 6193/6194 Manila-Daraga-Manila, and Cebu Pacific (5J) 821/822 Manila-Virac-Manila. Earlier, the weather bureau said the… Read More
Ticket sold in Cavite wins P45.6-M Mega Lotto jackpot
January 25, 2024, 11:06 am
MANILA – A bettor from Cavite bagged the PHP45.6-million jackpot of Wednesday night's Mega Lotto 6/45 draw. In an advisory Thursday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the bettor's winning combination 05-12-19-01-28-08 carried a total jackpot prize of PHP45,638,809. The ticket… Read More
OPAPRU: Swift actions to address 'rido' to preserve BARMM peace gains
January 25, 2024, 10:33 am
MANILA – There is an urgent need to address the root causes of "rido" (clan wars) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as these pose serious peace and security challenges in the region, a government peace adviser said Thursday. In a statement, Office of the Presidential… Read More
PBBM: SAF44 heroism a ‘clarion call for unity’ to address challenges
January 25, 2024, 10:11 am
MANILA – The heroism of the 44 Special Action Force (SAF) troops of the Philippine National Police (PNP) who died in a firefight in Mamasapano, Maguindanao nine years ago, is a “clarion call for unity” to address the challenges besetting the country, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said… Read More
Shear line, 'amihan' to bring rain showers over parts of PH
January 25, 2024, 8:12 am
MANILA – Some areas in the country, particularly across Luzon, will experience rain showers due to the shear line and northeast monsoon or "amihan", the weather bureau said Thursday. Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms caused by the shear line will prevail over Bicol Region, Oriental… Read More
DOJ, UN Rapporteur meeting focus on upholding fundamental rights
January 24, 2024, 11:10 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday said the meeting with United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan was a "successful conclusion of a comprehensive dialogue." It said the dialogue which took place at the DOJ main office in Manila provided an opportunity for a robust… Read More
DepEd launches mental health, feeding programs
January 24, 2024, 11:04 pm
MANILA – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte led the launching on Wednesday of the Department of Education's (DepEd) School-based Feeding Program and Mental Health Program dubbed "Batang Matatag: Nourishing Minds, Strengthening Bodies" held at Esteban Abada Elementary School… Read More
DICT to double free Wi-fi sites in 2024 to support eLGU implementation
January 24, 2024, 10:19 pm
MANILA – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is planning to double the number of Wi-fi sites in the country this year under the Broadband ng Masa program to support the implementation of eLGU by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). “I think… Read More
LTO sees CA ruling on plastic cards out this January
January 24, 2024, 10:04 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Wednesday said the decision of the Court of Appeals (CA) on the lifting of the injunction against the delivery of plastic cards for driver’s licenses will be released within the month. In a press conference at the LTO headquarters in Quezon… Read More
House ready to work hand in hand with Senate on RBH 6 – Romualdez
January 24, 2024, 9:11 pm
MANILA – Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Wednesday said that the House of Representatives is ready to work in unity with the Senate on amending the economic provisions of the Constitution, as proposed under Resolution of Both Houses (RHB) No. 6. “I’m ready to work with them… Read More
PBBM extends PUV consolidation until April 30
January 24, 2024, 9:07 pm Updated on January 25, 2024, 11:35 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has extended the consolidation deadline for public utility vehicles until April 30, Malacañang announced Wednesday. Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said Marcos extended the deadline upon the recommendation of Transport Secretary Jaime Bautista.… Read More
Filipino denies involvement in death of Japanese couple – DFA
January 24, 2024, 8:45 pm
MANILA – One of the two Filipinos arrested in Japan for allegedly abandoning the bodies of a married couple in Tokyo has denied any involvement in the crime. In a television interview on Wednesday, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Deputy Assistant Secretary Bryan Lao reported that Hazel Ann… Read More
DILG: Digitalization raises LGUs’ revenue collection to P208B
January 24, 2024, 8:04 pm
MANILA – The digitalization of government processes has helped increase the local government units’ (LGUs) tax collection four times in five years, Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. said Wednesday. “From PHP50 billion in 2018, ngayon po ay (now, it is) PHP208 billion. So, that… Read More
