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DA provides P96-M postharvest facilities to Quirino farmers
September 12, 2024, 2:47 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) on Thursday inaugurated a rice processing facility and turned over several machineries worth a total PHP96 million that is expected to boost productivity and income of… Read More
DOJ revives case vs. ex-Palawan guv
September 12, 2024, 2:13 pm
MANILA – Prosecutors are set to revive the case against former Palawan governor Joel T. Reyes in connection with the killing of broadcaster Gerardo "Gerry" Ortega, a Department of Justice (DOJ) official said Thursday. “The case has been archived for several years, now that he (Reyes) is under… Read More
Marikina OKs special economic zone for arms firm's facility
September 12, 2024, 2:00 pm
MANILA – The Marikina City government approved the creation of a special economic zone for the manufacturing facility of a firearms firm. Mayor Marcelino Teodoro signed Resolution No. 127, series of 2024, on Wednesday for the development of the Armscor Global Defense Inc. as the "Armscor… Read More
PDEA destroys P777-M illegal drugs in Cavite
September 12, 2024, 1:38 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Thursday destroyed PHP777 million worth of dangerous drugs and controlled precursors and essential chemicals (CPECs) in Cavite province. In a statement, PDEA said these include 1,474.92 kg. of solid illegal drug substances and 378.5… Read More
Chiz: OVP, House should set aside differences
September 12, 2024, 1:21 pm
MANILA – Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero on Thursday expressed hope for a resolution to the current impasse between the House of Representatives and the Office of the Vice President (OVP), and suggested that both parties should set aside their differences. The House Appropriations… Read More
Legarda: PH growth should be based on resilience, sustainability
September 12, 2024, 1:18 pm Updated on September 12, 2024, 6:15 pm
MANILA – The gravity of the country's situation in relation to its geographical location demands a responsible and sustainable approach to development, Senator Loren Legarda underscored in a statement on Thursday. This, after the Philippines topped the 2024 World Risk Index (WRI) for the third… Read More
Gov’t condones P275-M debt of ARBs in Bulacan
September 12, 2024, 12:51 pm
MANILA – The government on Thursday officially relieved over 1,000 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in several towns in Bulacan of their PHP274.9 debts and obligations on agricultural lands awarded under the agrarian reform program. This as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the… Read More
OPAPRU: SC ruling validates Bangsamoro's right to real autonomy
September 12, 2024, 11:54 am
MANILA – The Supreme Court's (SC) decision affirming the constitutionality of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) is a landmark decision that will strengthen the Bangsamoro people's call for genuine autonomy in their homeland, the country's peace body said Thursday. "This decision represents a… Read More
4 high-value suspects yield P6.8-M shabu in Rizal
September 12, 2024, 11:17 am
MANILA – Police officers arrested four high-value individuals (HVI) and seized over PHP6.8 million worth of shabu in a sting operation in Rizal province on Wednesday night. In a statement Thursday, Philippine National Police-Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) chief Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta said the… Read More
PBBM grants P64.5-M aid to oil spill-hit Navotas fisherfolk
September 12, 2024, 11:14 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday extended cash assistance worth PHP64.5 million to over 8,600 Navotas fisherfolk affected by the massive oil spill in Bataan province. During the turnover rites at the Navotas Sports Complex in Navotas City, Marcos announced his decision to… Read More
PH, India eye deeper defense ties
September 12, 2024, 10:59 am
MANILA – The Philippines and India's military ties got a further boost with the visit of a ranking defense official of the South Asian nation to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). AFP vice chief of staff Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and other senior AFP officials welcomed Indian Defense… Read More
PH, China discuss ways to manage tensions in Escoda Shoal
September 12, 2024, 10:49 am
MANILA – The Philippine and Chinese governments had “frank and candid” talks on Escoda Shoal (Sabina Shoal), the latest point of contention between the two states as Manila continued to assert that it is part of its exclusive economic zone (EEZ). During the 10th Bilateral Consultation… Read More
Marcos chides ‘desperates’ behind fake news on Gibo's 'resignation'
September 12, 2024, 10:46 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday denied fake news circulating on social media about the supposed departure of Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. from the Department of Defense, saying “desperate” individuals are trying too hard to sow discord and division in the country. In… Read More
PBBM to skip UNGA 79
September 12, 2024, 9:26 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will not attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) held in New York City on Sept. 10 to 24, Malacañang announced Thursday. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo will instead lead the Philippine delegation to the UNGA on… Read More
'Fake news', says Palace on Gibo's ‘resignation'
September 12, 2024, 8:44 am Updated on September 12, 2024, 9:41 am
MANILA – Malacañang on Thursday quashed the fake news reports circulating online that Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has stepped down, saying that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s trust and confidence in him “never wavered.” In a statement, Presidential Communications Office… Read More
'Bebinca' likely to enter PAR on Friday, enhances 'habagat'
September 12, 2024, 8:14 am
MANILA – Tropical cyclone Bebinca is still outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) but is enhancing the southwest monsoon or "habagat", the weather bureau said Thursday. Bebinca was last tracked 1,975 km. east of Central Luzon and is expected to enter PAR by Friday. Once it enters… Read More
Allegation of budget manipulation ‘farfetched’ – solons
September 11, 2024, 10:08 pm
MANILA – Lawmakers on Wednesday described as baseless the allegation that the leadership of the House of Representatives is attempting to manipulate the allocation of the national budget. In a press conference, 1-Rider Party-list Representative Rodge Gutierrez said the role of Congress is to… Read More
Speaker cites PBBM's intervention as rice prices drop to P42/kg
September 11, 2024, 9:42 pm
MANILA – Speaker Martin Romualdez on Wednesday credited the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the significant decline in rice prices, with some varieties selling for as low as PHP42 per kilo, during his visit to three key markets in Metro Manila. Romualdez attributed the… Read More
DepEd, LBP ink pact to repair classrooms in 12 last-mile schools
September 11, 2024, 9:35 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Landbank of the Philippines (LandBank) on Wednesday inked a partnership to repair disaster-affected classrooms in 12 last-mile schools. In a statement, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara lauded the LandBank for entering into a two-year partnership… Read More
DOJ: KOJC administrator must comply with freeze order on assets
September 11, 2024, 9:30 pm Updated on September 11, 2024, 10:25 pm
MANILA – Department of Justice (DOJ) officials on Wednesday said former President Rodrigo Duterte must comply with the freeze order issued on the properties of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) after he was named as administrator of the said properties. In a press briefing, Justice… Read More
