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More e-gates, services expansion top BI's modernization plans in 2024
January 15, 2024, 3:55 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is set to implement more projects to make international travel smooth and seamless. In a statement Monday, Commissioner Norman Tansingco said they are readying more modernization projects for 2024, as campaigns of the Department of Tourism are expected to… Read More
Security exec: More allies seen to join PH patrols in WPS
January 15, 2024, 2:41 pm
MANILA – More allies are expected to join the Philippines in its patrol activities in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), an official of the National Security Council (NSC) said Monday. "Meron din joint patrols na mangyayari in the future kasama yung ibang bansa gaya ng Japan, Australia na… Read More
PNP acquires P485-M firearms, mobility assets
January 15, 2024, 2:25 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has acquired some PHP485 million worth of firearms, mobility and protection equipment as part of its modernization efforts. PNP director for logistics Maj. Gen. Mario Reyes said the new equipment was procured under the force's capability enhancement… Read More
Gun-toting cop in QC bar dismissed from service
January 15, 2024, 1:36 pm
MANILA – The police officer who had been charged with firing his handgun during a confrontation with another customer in a bar in Quezon City last November has been dismissed from the service, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda said on Monday. In a press briefing at Camp… Read More
NSC exec: Gov't 'in better position' on exploratory talks with Reds
January 15, 2024, 1:16 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government is now in a better position to make demands once the peace talks with the remaining communist rebels and their allies formally start, a ranking official of the National Security Council (NSC) said Monday. In a radio interview, NSC Assistant Director General… Read More
DFA says PH adheres to One China Policy following Taiwan polls
January 15, 2024, 9:02 am
MANILA – The Philippines is committed to the One China Policy, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Sunday following the victory of Taiwan’s ruling democratic party candidate William Lai Ching-te in a recently concluded presidential election. “The Department of Foreign Affairs… Read More
Shear line, 'amihan' to bring rain showers across PH
January 15, 2024, 8:37 am
MANILA – A huge part of the country will experience rain showers due to shear line and the northeast monsoon or "amihan", the weather bureau said Monday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said scattered rain showers and thunderstorms caused… Read More
Protest set Jan. 16 against PUV modernization program
January 14, 2024, 11:35 pm
MANILA – Transport group Manibela will spearhead a nationwide protest against the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) on Tuesday.The group clarified on Facebook on Sunday that it will be a protest — not a strike — alongside another group, Piston, and other sectors.In Metro… Read More
Premium lounge opened to serve OFWs at NAIA T1
January 14, 2024, 7:48 pm
MANILA – The country’s modern heroes now have an exclusive place where they can comfortably spend idle time while waiting for their flights at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 in Parañaque City. Located on the fourth floor near the pre-departure area, the OFW (overseas… Read More
CIDG nabs top Soccsksargen fugitive
January 14, 2024, 4:45 pm
MANILA – The top most wanted person (MWP) in Region 12 (Soccsksargen) has been arrested in a manhunt operation in Malabon City, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said in a belated report on Sunday. In a news release, CIDG Director Maj. Gen. Romeo Caramat Jr. said 48-year-old… Read More
Shear line, 'amihan' to bring rains across PH
January 14, 2024, 9:20 am
MANILA – A shear line and "amihan" or northeast monsoon will continue to bring cloudy skies and rains over most parts of the country, the weather bureau said on Sunday. In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said… Read More
PBBM to attend wedding reception of Brunei sultan's son
January 13, 2024, 8:10 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. left for Brunei Darussalam Saturday night to attend the wedding reception of the Royal Prince of Brunei, Prince Abdul Mateen, who married "commoner" Yang Mulia Dayang Anisha Rosnah Binti Adam. Marcos was invited by the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal… Read More
PBBM: Anti-insurgency ops continue to enhance internal security
January 13, 2024, 6:10 pm
MANILA – The government would remain on guard, despite the successful dismantling of the guerilla fronts of the New People’s Army (NPA), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Saturday. While the NPA has “zero active guerilla fronts,” Marcos acknowledged the need to continue the… Read More
Germany soon to recruit skilled Filipino workers: DMW
January 13, 2024, 5:25 pm
MANILA – Germany expressed interest in hiring skilled workers from the Philippines after the official visit of German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock to Manila this week, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Saturday. “(N)agsabi ang Germany na hindi lamang nurses ang gusto namin… Read More
PH in talks with NZ employers to absorb laid-off Filipino workers
January 13, 2024, 4:52 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is in talks with employers in New Zealand who may be willing to absorb the overseas Filipino workers (OFW) who lost their jobs after ELE Group of Companies declared bankruptcy. At a news forum in Quezon City Saturday, DMW Undersecretary Patricia… Read More
Modern immigration system detects 241 fraudulent documents in 2023
January 13, 2024, 4:10 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) detected a total of 241 fraudulent and counterfeit documents in 2023, thanks to modern equipment, which Commissioner Norman Tansingco said is at par with other agencies abroad. The agency currently has five new video spectral comparators, a complete… Read More
DOTr vows to help drivers of unconsolidated PUVs find employment
January 13, 2024, 3:01 pm
MANILA – The government will extend necessary assistance to all drivers of unconsolidated jeepneys and UV Express to find employment within transport cooperatives and corporations, the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) Office of Transportation Cooperatives (OTC) said Saturday. Public… Read More
PH seeks Iran’s help for release of 18 Filipinos aboard seized vessel
January 13, 2024, 12:42 pm
MANILA – The Iranian Embassy in Manila has promised to extend assistance to the Philippines in its request for the release of 18 Filipinos on board an oil tanker that Iran seized in the Gulf of Oman this week, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday. “We’re in touch with the… Read More
Biden sending presidential trade mission to PH on March 11
January 13, 2024, 6:40 am
MANILA – United States President Joe Biden is set to send his first trade and investment mission to the Philippines on March 11, the White House announced on Friday. In a statement, White House National Security Council Spokesperson Adrienne Watson said the delegation would be led by Secretary… Read More
Cloudy skies, scattered rains over parts of PH
January 13, 2024, 6:29 am
MANILA – Cloudy skies with scattered rains will be experienced in several parts of Luzon and the Visayas due to the effects of the shear line and the northeast monsoon, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services… Read More
