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Solon vows to continue protecting press freedom vs. disinformation
January 16, 2024, 6:24 pm
MANILA – A senator reiterated on Tuesday his commitment to address disinformation that continues to affect press freedom. Senator Robinhood Padilla, who chairs the Committee on Public Information and Mass Media, emphasized the significance of press freedom to the Philippine democracy which is… Read More
PNP: Case folders of erring Metro Manila cops all accounted for
January 16, 2024, 6:11 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday clarified that there are no missing case folders of erring police officers in Metro Manila. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said there was only a delay in the release of case folders, as confirmed by National Capital Region Police… Read More
SolGen asks SC to affirm PUV modernization program
January 16, 2024, 6:05 pm
MANILA – Government lawyers have asked the Supreme Court (SC) to deny for lack of merit the suit filed by transport group Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (Piston) and other groups challenging the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP).… Read More
Over 4K 'Tsuper Iskolar' grads find employment
January 16, 2024, 5:42 pm
MANILA – Since the “Tsuper Iskolar” (Scholar Driver) program launched in 2019, nearly 4,500 graduates either got employed or started a business venture, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) reported on Tuesday. The program provides scholarships and livelihood… Read More
Romualdez drums up PBBM’s message: PH is best investment destination
January 16, 2024, 5:38 pm
MANILA – The Philippine delegation to the 2024 World Economic Forum (WEF) will work to “keep the flames burning” and ensure that the message of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. imparted last year continues: that the Philippines is open for business and it is the best place in the region for… Read More
Solon: DA can use QRF to address oversupply woes
January 16, 2024, 5:28 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) may use its quick response fund (QRF) to help farmers who are affected by oversupply and other issues, Senator Imee Marcos suggested on Tuesday. Marcos said she heard about reports of oversupply of cabbages, including in her home province Ilocos… Read More
PNP denies blocking drivers joining anti-modernization protest
January 16, 2024, 5:26 pm Updated on January 16, 2024, 6:29 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday denied reports that they blocked some drivers of public utility vehicles (PUVs) who wanted to join the protest caravan against the government's modernization program. In a press briefing in Camp Crame, PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo… Read More
PBBM admin ready to tackle 'vibrant' press freedom with UNSR Khan
January 16, 2024, 4:44 pm
MANILA – The Marcos administration is ready to present the “vibrant” status of the Philippine press freedom to United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) said Tuesday.During the Bagong… Read More
Sandigan junks ex-Quezon town mayor bid to transfer detention
January 16, 2024, 4:41 pm
MANILA – The Sandiganbayan has denied the plea of a former Quezon town mayor for the transfer of his detention to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) detention facility in Camp Karingal, Quezon City for medical treatment. Former San Francisco, Quezon mayor Joselito Alega was… Read More
Canada sends team to PH to tackle MOU on defense
January 16, 2024, 4:06 pm Updated on January 16, 2024, 5:28 pm
MANILA – The Canadian government is sending a team to the Philippines to discuss ways to boost defense cooperation as it anticipates to sign a new deal.Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines David Hartman did not provide more details but said the officials would arrive within the week.Last year… Read More
QCPD 'deeply' sorry over leaked video of actor's death
January 16, 2024, 3:03 pm
MANILA – The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) apologized Tuesday for the leak of the video that showed veteran actor Ronaldo Valdez moments after his death in December last year. QCPD chief Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan acknowledged the lapses committed by a member of the force who… Read More
Comelec: No calls yet for special polls on Batangas congressional seat
January 16, 2024, 2:48 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it is awaiting the decision of the House of Representatives on whether or not to hold a special election for the sixth legislative district of Batangas province. "It depends on the House of Representatives if they will call for one. There is… Read More
PBBM briefed on DA’s 3-year plan to boost agri-fishery sector
January 16, 2024, 2:35 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday met with officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to discuss the agency’s three-year plan to boost the agriculture and fisheries sector.In a sectoral meeting at Malacañan Palace in Manila, the DA, led by Secretary Francisco Tiu… Read More
Survey: More Filipinos want PH gov't to work with US on WPS row
January 16, 2024, 2:17 pm
MANILA – More Filipinos believe that the Marcos administration should work with the United States amid continuing tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). This is based on the results of a recent Pulse Asia survey commissioned by the international think tank Stratbase Institute which it… Read More
Senate stand: Yes to economic changes, no to political provisions
January 16, 2024, 1:05 pm Updated on January 16, 2024, 7:48 pm
MANILA – The resolution to amend the economic provisions of the Constitution will liberalize the public services, educational institution and advertising industries. Liberalizing the three sectors will allow foreign corporations or individuals to enter the country and bring more opportunities,… Read More
PBBM tweet a thanks to OFW host Taiwan -- DFA
January 16, 2024, 10:58 am Updated on January 16, 2024, 7:26 pm
MANILA – The Philippines adheres to the One China policy, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reiterated on Tuesday, noting that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s congratulatory message to President-elect Lai Ching-te was his way of thanking Taiwan for hosting the nearly 200,000 overseas… Read More
AFP chief: PBBM wants 'innovative approach' to security concerns
January 16, 2024, 10:52 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. trusts his military commanders and prefers that they be innovative in their approaches to the country's security concerns. Armed Forces for the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. made this response when asked whether the Chief Executive gave… Read More
Australia donates 5 training software-equipped laptops to OTS
January 16, 2024, 10:49 am
MANILA – The Australian government has donated five laptops equipped with X-Ray Tutor 4 (XRT4) training software to the Office for Transportation Security (OTS), the Australian Embassy in Manila said Tuesday. The computers were turned over to OTS officer-in-charge Assistant Secretary Jose… Read More
Housing for informal settlers to rise along San Juan River
January 16, 2024, 9:07 am
MANILA – A housing area for informal settler families will rise along the easement of San Juan River. Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said the river easement would serve as a showcase area for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Program and the Pasig River… Read More
Rain showers to continue across PH Tuesday
January 16, 2024, 8:34 am
MANILA – Luzon, the Visayas, and some areas in Mindanao will continue to experience rain showers brought by the shear line and northeast monsoon or "amihan", the weather bureau said Tuesday. Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms caused by the shear line are forecast over Northern Mindanao,… Read More
