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4 nabbed in foiled kidnap of Chinese woman in Pasay
January 22, 2024, 3:00 pm
MANILA – Four suspects were arrested in a foiled kidnapping on Roxas Boulevard in Pasay City on Monday morning, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. said Monday. Acorda only identified the suspects through their aliases "Joe", 43; "Jhing", 27; "John", 25; and… Read More
UN Special Rapporteur arrives in PH to assess human rights mechanism
January 22, 2024, 2:30 pm
MANILA – United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur Irene Khan arrived in the Philippines on Monday to assess the government's human rights mechanism, particularly on the freedom of opinion and expression. Khan was onboard a Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur and arrived at the Ninoy… Read More
Security exec scores latest Chinese harassment of fisherfolk in WPS
January 22, 2024, 2:09 pm
MANILA – A ranking National Security Council (NSC) official on Monday condemned China's latest harassment of Filipino fisherfolk in the Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). "We were hoping na ngayong 2024 ay mas magiging tahimik ang WPS ngunit dito sa huling kaganapan kung saan… Read More
DA backs initiative to boost local pompano production
January 22, 2024, 2:07 pm
MANILA – In Silaguin Bay, just off the coast of San Antonio, Zambales, a private firm is helping blaze the trail to increase local production of pompano, a delicious, high value aquaculture alternative to milkfish. Government data showed that in 2022, local production of pompano (scientific name… Read More
Cops seize P132-M narcotics in 1st 18 days of 2024
January 22, 2024, 1:14 pm
MANILA – Police authorities seized PHP132 million worth of illegal drugs in the first 18 days of the year, the country's top cop said Monday. In a press briefing at Camp Crame, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. said 1,376 anti-illegal drugs operations were launched… Read More
Ranking NPA leader falls in Misamis Occidental
January 22, 2024, 1:07 pm
MANILA – Members of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) have arrested a ranking leader of the New People's Army (NPA) in Misamis Occidental. In a statement Monday, CIDG director Maj. Gen. Romeo Caramat Jr. said the CIDG-Northern Mindanao served another arrest warrant against… Read More
CHED exec gets 90-day preventive suspension
January 22, 2024, 11:33 am
MANILA – An official of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is given a 90-day preventive suspension over alleged grave misconduct, neglect in the performance of duty and abuse of authority or oppression. In a new release Sunday, CHED said Commissioner Aldrin Darilag, a presidential… Read More
UNSR visit chance to discuss right to privacy, freedom of expression
January 22, 2024, 10:01 am Updated on January 22, 2024, 11:15 am
MANILA – The upcoming visit of United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) Irene Khan is an opportunity to discuss the relationship between the right to privacy and freedom of opinion and expression as aspects of a "vibrant" democracy, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) said. In a statement over… Read More
Light rain showers to prevail across Luzon
January 22, 2024, 8:45 am
MANILA – Most areas in Luzon could experience light rain showers due to the northeast monsoon or "amihan", the weather bureau said Monday. In Northern Luzon, light rain showers will prevail over Apayao, Batanes, and Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and… Read More
House almost done with approval of priority administration bills
January 21, 2024, 5:26 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives has passed all but four of 57 priority bills agreed upon by the administration and lawmakers in the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC). When session resumes on Monday, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said they would be… Read More
PBBM issues AO mandating efficient energy utilization in gov't offices
January 21, 2024, 12:13 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. issued an administrative order (AO) directing government agencies to accelerate the implementation of the Government Energy Management Program (GEMP) to ensure efficient and judicious utilization of energy. In a statement on Sunday, the Presidential… Read More
Marcos to Sto. Niño devotees: Spread messages of hope, love, joy
January 21, 2024, 10:45 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday urged devotees of Señor Sto. Niño to translate their faith into action and spread the message of hope, love and joy to others. In his message, Marcos expressed his heartfelt greetings to the people of Cebu City as he joined them in… Read More
Trough of LPA to bring scattered rains over Soccsksargen
January 21, 2024, 8:40 am
MANILA – Soccsksargen region will experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the trough of a low pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the weather bureau said Sunday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric,… Read More
Matter of security, PSG says of PBBM chopper ride to Coldplay concert
January 20, 2024, 7:11 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Security Group (PSG) on Saturday sought public understanding over its decision to have President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ride the presidential chopper going to the concert of British rock band Coldplay at Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan on Friday night. PSG issued… Read More
DILG promotes self-reliance among communities through backyard farming
January 20, 2024, 6:44 pm
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) campaign to keep 42,000 villages nationwide clean and environment-friendly includes making communities self-reliant by planting fruit-bearing trees and vegetables. DILG Undersecretary for Barangay Affairs Chito Valmocina said… Read More
DOE official: Grid system in Panay Island stable
January 20, 2024, 5:22 pm
MANILA – An official of the Department of Energy (DOE) on Saturday assured that the grid system in Panay Island and its neighboring provinces is stable. DOE Assistant Secretary Mario Marasigan said the department is constantly monitoring the power supply on the island after the Jan. 2 blackout.… Read More
PTFoMS to host welcome dinner for UNSR Irene Khan
January 20, 2024, 5:18 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) will host a welcome dinner for United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan. In a statement issued on Saturday, the PTFoMS said the welcome dinner will be attended by heads and… Read More
DFA: UNSR visit shows PH’s sincere cooperation with int'l partners
January 20, 2024, 1:10 pm
MANILA – The scheduled visit of United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) on Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan to the Philippines is a manifestation that the country is always open and sincere in cooperating with international partners, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said… Read More
Learn from world’s best, Abalos tells cops joining UAE SWAT meet
January 20, 2024, 12:01 pm
MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos has called on members of the Philippine National Police's 84th Special Action Company - Rapid Deployment Battalion to give their best and “learn from the world’s best” as they represent the country in… Read More
DSWD assists more than 6.5M Filipinos in crisis in 2023
January 20, 2024, 10:28 am
MANILA – More than 6.5 million Filipinos facing difficult circumstances benefited from the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program in 2023, DSWD Assistant Secretary for Strategic Communications Romel Lopez said on… Read More
