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Effective transport system solution to traffic congestion – PBBM
January 23, 2024, 9:44 pm
MANILA – An effective and efficient public transport system is vital in addressing traffic congestion in the country, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Tuesday. In an exclusive interview with GMA News aired over 24 Oras, Marcos said the government is looking for ways to ease commuters’… Read More
Marcos open to amendments to political provisions of constitution
January 23, 2024, 9:32 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday expressed openness to possible amendments to the political provisions of the 1987 Constitution, particularly on term limits. “Let’s be practical. In terms of the term limits, look at what happened. When I was mayor for nine years, hindi… Read More
PBBM wants improved PhilHealth services with contribution hike
January 23, 2024, 9:05 pm Updated on January 25, 2024, 1:15 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) should improve its services once the premium hike is implemented, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Tuesday. Marcos said he is still studying the adjustment in PhilHealth’s premium rates, adding that he wants to see… Read More
PBBM: PH respects One China policy, not endorsing Taiwan independence
January 23, 2024, 8:30 pm
MANILA – The Philippines continues to adhere to the “One China” policy and is not endorsing Taiwan’s independence, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Tuesday. In a recorded interview aired over GMA News’ 24 Oras, Marcos admitted that he was surprised by China’s reaction over his… Read More
VP Sara ready to face accusations only before PH courts
January 23, 2024, 7:59 pm
MANILA – Vice President Sara Z. Duterte on Tuesday will face all accusations before Philippine courts but totally rejected the authority of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Duterte issued the statement in response to former senator Antonio Trillanes IV's claim that there are pieces of… Read More
Romualdez denounces allegations of bribery in People’s Initiative
January 23, 2024, 7:49 pm
MANILA – Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Tuesday categorically denounced allegations of unethical practices in the ongoing gathering of signatures for a People’s Initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution, saying such actions erode democratic foundations. In a statement, he said while the… Read More
Bill prohibiting chemical weapons gets final House nod
January 23, 2024, 7:41 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved on third and final reading a measure prohibiting the development, production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons. With 197 affirmative votes, zero negative vote, and no abstention, the chamber passed House Bill (SB)… Read More
House approves PH Self-Reliant Defense Posture Program
January 23, 2024, 7:36 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on third and final reading the proposed Philippine Self-Reliant Defense Posture Program which will serve as the government’s tool to develop the country’s national defense industry. House Bill (HB) No. 9713, which was approved with a… Read More
DOJ eager to work closely with UN Rapporteur Khan
January 23, 2024, 7:23 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government is eager to work closely with visiting United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan who has arrived in the country. "Inaasahang makikipagpulong si Khan sa DOJ [Department of… Read More
Senate officially rejects people's initiative via manifesto
January 23, 2024, 7:02 pm
MANILA – Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri read on Tuesday a manifesto signed by all 24 senators, expressing their disapproval of the people's initiative (PI), which allegedly involves bribery and other illegal activities, as a way to pursue Charter change. Zubiri said the PI only seeks for… Read More
SMC eyes 20% discount for seniors, PWDs on use of expressways
January 23, 2024, 6:56 pm
MANILA – Senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) will soon receive a 20-percent discount on the use of expressways and skyways in Metro Manila, southern Luzon, and northern Luzon, an official of the San Miguel Corp. (SMC) said on Tuesday. SMC's infrastructure group head Rafael… Read More
Villanueva: Senators not interested in pushing economic amendments
January 23, 2024, 6:55 pm Updated on January 24, 2024, 4:20 pm
MANILA – Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva told reporters on Tuesday that "a lot of senators" are not interested in supporting the Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 6 recently filed by Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri seeking to start the discussions on amending the three economic… Read More
Exec denies DSWD's involvement in alleged 'ayuda scam' in Davao region
January 23, 2024, 6:53 pm
MANILA – An official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) told senators on Tuesday that the agency never engaged in any fraudulent scheme or be involved in politics. During an inquiry of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on alleged "ayuda… Read More
Parish distances itself from half-naked men's feast dance
January 23, 2024, 6:41 pm
MANILA – The Santo Niño de Tondo Parish in Manila on Tuesday distanced itself from the viral dance performance of half-naked men during the celebration of its feast over the weekend. “Ang mga grupo na gumagawa nito ay hindi nakaugnay sa angkop na layon ng Lakbayaw at pagpaparangal sa debosyon… Read More
Construction of PH Navy's 2 new landing docks starts in Indonesia
January 23, 2024, 6:34 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) on Tuesday announced that the construction of its two additional landing docks in Indonesia has started. PN vice commander Rear Adm. Caesar Bernard Valencia and Philippine Ambassador to Indonesia Gina Jamoralin headed the delegation who witnessed the keel laying… Read More
Senate panel issues subpoena vs. Pastor Quiboloy
January 23, 2024, 6:14 pm
MANILA – The Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality issued a subpoena on Tuesday against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) Leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy who was absent during the panel's inquiry on his alleged abuses of women and children. Panel chair Senate… Read More
DFA verifying reports of another Filipino arrested in Japan
January 23, 2024, 6:06 pm
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is verifying a report on the arrest of a second Filipino in Japan in connection with the discovery of two bodies inside a Tokyo home. DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega also asked the public to refrain from speculating about the incident involving… Read More
DSWD, DILG unite to promote communities’ environmental responsibility
January 23, 2024, 6:01 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) collaborated their respective programs to advance environmental responsibility and sustainable practices across local communities in the Philippines. DSWD Spokesperson… Read More
Comelec: No failures so far in 2025 poll project bidder's docs
January 23, 2024, 5:47 pm
MANILA – The ongoing post-qualification evaluation of the bid proposal of the Joint Venture of Miru Systems Co Ltd. for the Full Automation System with Transparency Audit/Count (FASTrAC) for the 2025 midterm elections is so far going smoothly. "There are no such reports from the Technical… Read More
LTFRB assures enough mass transport on Feb. 1
January 23, 2024, 5:23 pm
MANILA – Senator Grace Poe on Tuesday called on the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to let the public know which routes will be affected by the expected jeepney shortage on Feb. 1. This, after the LTFRB gave unconsolidated public utility jeepneys (PUJs) until Jan.… Read More
