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OVP beneficiary in Laguna seen as model of women empowerment
January 19, 2024, 1:56 pm
MANILA – Vice President Sara Z. Duterte cited on Friday the success of Makabagong Ina at Kababaihan Tungo sa Asenso (MIKA) based in San Pedro, Laguna as a good example of women empowerment. MIKA is one of the first beneficiaries of the Office of the Vice President's (OVP) "MagNegosyo Ta Day"… Read More
260K PWDs get P957-M aid from DSWD’s cash-for-work program in 2023
January 19, 2024, 1:25 pm
MANILA – Some 260,034 persons with disabilities (PWDs) across the country received more than PHP957 million in cash assistance in 2023 through the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay Cash-For-Work (KKB-CFW) Program for PWDs, DSWD… Read More
CIDG: 11.5K criminals nabbed, 9 terror financing raps filed in 2023
January 19, 2024, 1:08 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) said it arrested 11,588 during 11,424 operations in 2023. Among those arrested were 54 leaders and 442 members of criminal gangs and 125 communist and local terrorist group members, CIDG chief Maj.… Read More
Jinggoy Estrada acquitted of plunder, convicted of bribery
January 19, 2024, 12:45 pm Updated on January 19, 2024, 1:21 pm
MANILA – The Sandiganbayan on Friday acquitted Senator Jinggoy Estrada and businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles of plunder charges in connection with the so-called pork barrel scam on account of reasonable doubt. In its 396-page decision, the anti-graft court’s Fifth Division however convicted… Read More
PBBM: Expanded petrochem complex to generate P215-B in 2025
January 19, 2024, 12:00 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday lauded the expansion of the petrochemicals manufacturing complex of JG Summit Olegins Corp. (JGSOC) in Batangas City, saying it would generate about PHP215 billion and 6,200 jobs in 2025. In his speech during the inauguration of the JGSOC’s… Read More
AFP counter-intel group to help curb espionage, sabotage vs. PH
January 19, 2024, 11:21 am
MANILA – A ranking military official said Friday the reactivated Armed Forces of the Philippines Counter-Intelligence Group (AFPCIG) would help the service's counter-intelligence operations nationwide. "(Its mission is) to conduct counter-intelligence nationwide to support the AFP mission," AFP… Read More
Shear line to bring scattered rains over Caraga, Davao Region
January 19, 2024, 6:06 am Updated on January 19, 2024, 3:11 pm
MANILA – The shear line affecting the eastern sections of the Visayas and Mindanao is forecast to bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over Caraga and the Davao Region, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said… Read More
PBBM wants consolidated tourism services, promotion of food, sports
January 18, 2024, 10:04 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday stressed the need to consolidate the country’s tourism services and promote its native cuisines and sports industry to boost the Philippines’s global competitiveness. Marcos issued the statement after the Private Sector Advisory… Read More
LTO eyes agency-to-agency deal as license cards run out by February
January 18, 2024, 9:02 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is looking to government printing offices for the supply of plastic cards for driver’s licenses as these run out by the end of the month. In a press conference at the LTO headquarters in Quezon City on Thursday, LTO chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor… Read More
Unprogrammed funds meant for emergency projects – House leader
January 18, 2024, 8:56 pm
MANILA – The chairperson of the House Committee on Appropriations on Thursday said the unprogrammed funds in the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA) are legal and are meant for emergency projects included in the government's wish list in case of surplus revenues. Committee chair and Ako Bicol… Read More
Pag-IBIG members’ benefits to double under new rates – exec
January 18, 2024, 8:30 pm
MANILA – All benefits of the Pag-IBIG Fund members will double under the new monthly contribution rates to be imposed beginning next month, an official said on Thursday. Under the new rates, the monthly savings of Pag-IBIG Fund members for both employee’s share and the employer’s counterpart… Read More
FDA warns public vs. use of glutathione
January 18, 2024, 8:05 pm
MANILA – Glutathione products with indications related to the treatment of “Cisplatin chemotherapy” are the only ones approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “Other than that, kung ang produkto na ina-apply sa FDA ay hindi related sa treatment ng Cisplatin chemotheraphy ay… Read More
PCSO exec admits viral photo of jackpot prize claim was edited
January 18, 2024, 7:38 pm
MANILA – Senators were told on Thursday that the currently viral photo posted by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) of a bettor claiming her prize of PHP43 million from 6/42 draw was indeed edited. PCSO General Manager Mel Robles explained that they are editing the photo to… Read More
DMW, DOT partner to provide OFWs opportunities in local tourism
January 18, 2024, 7:31 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Thursday to benefit overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are planning to go back to the Philippines for good. In a statement, DMW officer-in-charge Undersecretary… Read More
SC junks suit for disclosure of automated election system details
January 18, 2024, 7:28 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has turned down a petition filed against the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to bare all the details of the automated election system (AES), including a plea for the poll body to authorize physical visits to its information technology hubs. In its 22-page… Read More
BIR discovers violations during tax mapping drive
January 18, 2024, 7:23 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) discovered violations of some business establishments on the first day of its tax compliance verification drive (TCVD). On Thursday, BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. led the inspection activity of several shops in a mall in Mandaluyong City.… Read More
SC clears Mindanao court sheriff in admin raps over demolition
January 18, 2024, 7:22 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has cleared a municipal court sheriff in administrative charges filed against her by a farmers group accusing the court worker of gross misconduct in enforcing a demolition order in South Cotabato, Mindanao. In its resolution published online Jan. 17, the high… Read More
DND to work with JICA in identifying maritime security projects
January 18, 2024, 7:16 pm
MANILA – The Department of National Defense (DND) has committed to working with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in identifying maritime security cooperation projects in the country. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. made this remark during Thursday's meeting with JICA's… Read More
BI prevents 3 alien fugitives from leaving PH
January 18, 2024, 7:02 pm
MANILA – Immigration authorities have prevented three foreigners wanted for several offenses from leaving the country at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City. In a statement Thursday, Commissioner Norman Tansingco, citing the report of the border control… Read More
DOLE: Service caravans to honor household workers' role in PH progress
January 18, 2024, 6:50 pm
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will hold service caravans across the country in celebration of the Araw ng mga Kasambahay (Day of Household Workers) in recognition of their valuable contribution to nation-building. The agency, through the Bureau of Workers with Special… Read More
