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LTO eyes P43-B revenue in 2024 via intensified anti-colorum ops
January 18, 2024, 6:48 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is looking to increase its revenue to PHP43 billion this year through intensified anti-colorum operations, such as information drives and other activities to convince delinquent owners to register. In a statement on Thursday, LTO chief Assistant… Read More
DILG to seek LGUs' nod on amusement tax holiday for local films
January 18, 2024, 6:34 pm
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday vowed to assist local film producers who are complaining of excessive taxes and losses due to piracy. DILG Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. made the assurance following a meeting with Film Development Council of the… Read More
Poe wants rotational brownouts in Western Visayas addressed
January 18, 2024, 6:23 pm
MANILA – The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), power firms, and concerned government agencies were called upon on Thursday by Senator Grace Poe to resolve the rotational brownouts in Western Visayas. Poe said they should collaborate in identifying the problem and avoid the… Read More
Canada travel advisory doesn't reflect PH security landscape: Año
January 18, 2024, 6:00 pm
MANILA – Canada's advisory against traveling to some provinces in the Philippines does not reflect the real security situation on the ground, the National Security Council (NSC) said Thursday. In a statement, National Security Adviser and NSC chair Eduardo Año said assessing the security… Read More
New Era University, Sputnik News Agency sign MOU
January 18, 2024, 5:58 pm Updated on January 18, 2024, 6:49 pm
MANILA – The New Era University (NEU) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Sputnik News Agency and Radio, a Russian media company, to bring its educational programs in broadcasting and journalism to new heights. Sputnik's International Cooperation Director Vasily Pushkov and NEU… Read More
Romualdez invites int’l biz community to WEF Roundtable in PH in March
January 18, 2024, 5:29 pm
MANILA – Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez has invited the international business community to the forthcoming World Economic Forum (WEF) Roundtable to be hosted in Manila by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in March this year to showcase the country’s distinct advantages as a prime… Read More
'E-lotto' bettor bags P698-M Grand Lotto jackpot
January 18, 2024, 4:51 pm
MANILA – A bettor bagged the PHP698.8 million jackpot of Wednesday's night Grand Lotto 6/55 draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said Thursday. In a statement, PCSO general manager Mel Robles said the bettor is the first jackpot winner of the agency's online betting platform… Read More
Read documents carefully before signing, Comelec tells voters
January 18, 2024, 4:46 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) urged Filipinos to be wary of the documents they are signing. Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia made the remark Thursday following reports of gathering of signatures in different areas across the country in support of constitutional reform… Read More
DA chief eyes Laguna Lake revival to boost fish production
January 18, 2024, 4:46 pm
MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr. sees the need to revive Laguna de Bay as a major source of fish for residents of Metro Manila and nearby provinces as it is the country's largest freshwater lake. “Our aim is to produce more food at lower prices. For example, bring back… Read More
PhilSA identifies 3 possible drop zones of Chinese rocket debris
January 18, 2024, 4:38 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) announced on Thursday three possible drop zones of debris from the Long March 7 rocket that was launched in Hainan, China on Wednesday night. In an advisory, the PhilSA said the debris could have fallen within these drop zones (DZ): approximately… Read More
DA imposes temporary import ban on poultry products from Japan
January 18, 2024, 4:01 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of poultry and poultry products, including eggs and day-old chicks, from Japan due to an outbreak of avian influenza. In a news release on Thursday, the department said Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu… Read More
Solon sees MSME to empower more Filipino women
January 18, 2024, 4:01 pm
MANILA – A senator on Thursday emphasized the significance of empowering women by encouraging them to engage in micro, small, medium enterprises (MSMEs) and to boost the implementation of Republic Act (RA) No. 9501 or the Magna Carta for MSMEs. Senator Loren Legarda made the statement during… Read More
PH looks forward to fruitful partnership with MIF investors
January 18, 2024, 3:18 pm
MANILA – The Philippines is looking forward to a “fruitful partnership” with investors who have expressed interest in investing in the country through the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said Wednesday (Switzerland time). "I am heartened and… Read More
BJMP, NYC partner to promote welfare, dev't of youth PDLs
January 18, 2024, 2:54 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and the National Youth Commission (NYC) on Thursday signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on promoting the rights and well-being of youth persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). BJMP chief Jail Director Ruel Rivera and NYC chairperson… Read More
PH, China agree to 'calmly deal' with incidents in S. China Sea
January 18, 2024, 1:55 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and China have agreed to "calmly deal" with incidents in the South China Sea by improving their maritime communication mechanisms. In a statement Thursday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the measure, agreed upon during a bilateral consultation mechanism… Read More
Cop linked to missing Batangas beauty queen dismissed from service
January 18, 2024, 12:59 pm
MANILA – The police officer involved in the disappearance of beauty pageant candidate Catherine Camilon has been dismissed from the service, the Police Regional Office (PRO) 4A (Calabarzon) said Thursday. In a statement, PRO 4A chief Brig. Gen. Paul Kenneth Lucas said Maj. Allan de Castro was… Read More
Año: Filipinos' support shows gov't stance on WPS in right direction
January 18, 2024, 12:45 pm
MANILA – The National Security Council (NSC) on Thursday lauded the Filipinos' continued trust in the government's strategic alliances and diplomatic initiatives as part of its efforts to resolve the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue. "We welcome the results of the survey conducted by Pulse Asia,… Read More
NTF-ELCAC to remaining Reds: Give up lost cause, rejoin society
January 18, 2024, 11:29 am
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Thursday reiterated its appeal to all remnants of the New People's Army (NPA) to peacefully surrender and rejoin their families rather than sacrifice their lives for a lost cause. "Rather than sacrificing your… Read More
Families affected by shear line rains in Davao Region near 45K
January 18, 2024, 11:03 am
MANILA – Heavy rains caused by the shear line have so far affected 44,888 families in the Davao Region, the National Disaster Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Thursday. The agency, in its latest situational report, said the number is equivalent to 187,108… Read More
PBBM: Standardize PH maritime practices to align with global standards
January 18, 2024, 9:14 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to standardize the Philippine maritime operations and practices to be on par with global standards, Malacañang said Thursday. Marcos gave the directive in a meeting at Malacañan Palace in Manila on… Read More
