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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
Solon wishes BARMM more developments as it celebrates anniversary
January 24, 2024, 6:48 pm
MANILA – A senator stressed on Wednesday the importance of collaboration in maintaining the inclusivity, sustainability, and progress of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Senate Pro Tempore Loren Legarda made the call as BARMM celebrates its 5th Founding Anniversary… Read More
Congress can finish Charter reform before Holy Week
January 24, 2024, 5:52 pm Updated on January 24, 2024, 8:43 pm
MANILA – The chairperson of the House Committee on Constitutional Amendments on Wednesday said the House of Representatives and the Senate can finish Charter reform before the Holy Week recess of Congress in March. “If they (senators) are serious, we should target to conclude this effort,… Read More
DILG to heed PBBM’s directive not to cooperate with ICC
January 24, 2024, 4:35 pm Updated on January 24, 2024, 9:11 pm
MANILA – Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Wednesday said his agency will comply with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to avoid communication with the International Criminal Court (ICC). Abalos issued the statement, a day after Marcos maintained that the Philippine… Read More
PH has free, vibrant media community – PTFoMS
January 24, 2024, 4:32 pm Updated on January 24, 2024, 8:14 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) has touted the Philippines for its free and vibrant media community. PTFoMS Executive Director Undersecretary Paul Gutierrez made the statement during the welcome dinner for United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) on freedom of… Read More
DILG awaits Comelec guidance on LGUs’ participation in PI drive
January 24, 2024, 4:22 pm
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is waiting for the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) clarification on the local government units’ (LGUs) participation in the people’s initiative campaign for Charter change. In a Palace press briefing, DILG Secretary… Read More
Acorda to cops: Hate crime, protect peace towards 'Bagong Pilipinas'
January 24, 2024, 4:17 pm
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. on Wednesday called on police officers to abhor crimes and uphold their duty to protect the country's peace and progress. During the PNP's pre-launch of the Bagong Pilipinas (New Philippines) campaign at Camp Crame, Quezon… Read More
DepEd, World Bank to boost learning outcomes in Mindanao
January 24, 2024, 4:11 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Wednesday its partnership with the World Bank that strengthened the agency's commitment to continue helping educators in the country. This, after the Teacher Effectiveness and Competencies Enhancement Project (TEACEP) was launched on… Read More
BI: 3.3K foreigners denied entry to PH in 2023
January 24, 2024, 4:04 pm
MANILA – Immigration authorities have prevented a total of 3,359 foreigners of different nationalities from entering the country in 2023. In a statement Wednesday, Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco said nearly half of this number totalling to 1,603 arrived at the Ninoy… Read More
NSA: PH ups defense posture as more Pinoys back strong approach in WPS
January 24, 2024, 3:27 pm
MANILA – National Security Adviser Eduardo Año on Wednesday welcomed the results of the latest OCTA Research survey, showing more Filipinos are calling for the Philippine government to have a more assertive stance in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue. "The survey, conducted last month among… Read More
DA helps farmers sell 160 tons of highland vegetables in January
January 24, 2024, 1:38 pm
MANILA — Over 160 tons of highland vegetables had been sold and will be sold this month through Kadiwa’s Veggie Connect and other market linkage programs, preventing food wastage, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday. “The move will provide a much-needed financial boost to close… Read More
PBBM hails Filipino para-athletes, awards incentives to medalists
January 24, 2024, 1:33 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday extolled Filipino para-athletes for exhibiting courage and determination to excel in sports and bringing honor and pride to the country. This, as Marcos led the ceremonial awarding of incentives to 12 Filipino para-athletes who clinched… Read More
'Comprehensive archipelagic defense' to help PH explore EEZ resources
January 24, 2024, 1:32 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is now embarking on a "comprehensive archipelagic defense concept" to ensure that the country would benefit from the natural resources that are to be found in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Tuesday… Read More
Filipino fighter among 21 fallen IDF soldiers
January 24, 2024, 12:40 pm
MANILA — A Filipino soldier of the Israel Defense Forces was killed in a massive explosion in Gaza on Jan. 22, the Embassy of Israel in the Philippines said Wednesday. Sergeant First Class (Reserves) Cydrick Garin, 23, was a combat sergeant in the 8208th battalion of the 261st brigade. Garin… Read More
PH Navy turns over anti-piracy task force command to Brazil
January 24, 2024, 10:44 am
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) formally turned over the command of the multinational counter-piracy task force to the Brazilian Navy. In a statement Wednesday, the PN said Capt. Mateo Carido turned over his duties and responsibilities as commander of the Combined Task Force (CTF)-151 to… Read More
Cloudy skies, isolated rains over most of Luzon due to ‘amihan’
January 24, 2024, 6:58 am
MANILA – The northeast monsoon or ‘amihan’ affecting Northern and Central Luzon will continue to bring cloudy skies and isolated rains over a large part of Luzon, the weather bureau said Wednesday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services… Read More
PBBM on VP Sara’s political plans: She’s testing the waters
January 23, 2024, 9:53 pm
MANILA – Vice President Sara Z. Duterte may be gauging public opinion when she announced her plan to run for public office “in the next elections,” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Tuesday. This, after Duterte bared her political plan while in Davao City on Monday. “I think she’s… Read More
