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Germany ready to work with PH to prevent crisis in SCS
January 11, 2024, 5:38 pm
MANILA – The German government is ready to work with Manila to prevent a crisis from breaking out in the South China Sea (SCS) by helping it promote international law while strengthening its maritime security, its top diplomat said Thursday after raising concern over the rising tensions in the… Read More
Application period for 2024 Bar Exams starts Jan. 15
January 11, 2024, 5:35 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday said the application period for those intending to take the 2024 Bar Examinations shall be from January 15 to April 5. In a bulletin, the tribunal said all new applicants, previous takers, and refreshers, who do not have existing accounts with the… Read More
Comelec to implement 'Register Anywhere' drive nationwide
January 11, 2024, 4:45 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to implement nationwide its Register Anywhere Program (RAP) when the voter registration period resumes on Feb. 12. In a statement Thursday, the poll body said the RAP would accept applications in all capital cities and towns and highly… Read More
DOJ exec: Gov't amnesty program won't affect anti-terror law
January 11, 2024, 4:13 pm Updated on January 11, 2024, 6:25 pm
MANILA – The Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of 2020 can be implemented despite the government's proclamation of an amnesty program for communist insurgents and other rebel groups, a justice official said Thursday. "It is believed that the two are mutually exclusive and the law can be implemented,"… Read More
Tech adoption, teachers’ specialization seen to improve learning
January 11, 2024, 4:01 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is pushing for technology adoption in schools and the specialization of teachers to improve the quality of learning among Filipino students. In a sectoral meeting at Malacañan Palace in Manila on Thursday morning, Marcos instructed the Department of… Read More
Comelec: No jurisdiction yet on people's initiative for Cha-cha
January 11, 2024, 4:00 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday said the supposed proposal for Charter change (Cha-cha) through people’s initiative (PI) is not yet within its jurisdiction. In a radio interview, Comelec chairman George Garcia said it has yet to receive a petition on the matter.… Read More
Training for teachers, parents eyed to spot ‘red flags’ of bullying
January 11, 2024, 3:46 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) is considering providing training for teachers and parents to spot “red flags” of bullying in schools. In a Palace briefing, DepEd Undersecretary Michael Poa said the training is part of the agency’s efforts to provide immediate interventions to… Read More
Increased seismic activity recorded in Bulusan Volcano
January 11, 2024, 3:21 pm
MANILA – An increase in Bulusan Volcano's seismic activity was observed on Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Seventy-one volcanic tectonic earthquakes associated with rock fracturing were recorded since 5 a.m. The magnitudes of the quakes ranged… Read More
Sandigan green-lights Dengvaxia graft raps vs. ex‐DOH chief, 4 others
January 11, 2024, 1:56 pm
MANILA – The Sandiganbayan turned down former Department of Health (DOH) secretary and current Iloilo 1st District Rep. Janette Garin's motions seeking to dismiss the graft and illegal use of public funds cases against her and others in connection with the Dengvaxia vaccine controversy in 2015.… Read More
Agri chief: DA not setting SRP on rice, other farm products
January 11, 2024, 1:24 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is not considering the proposed imposition of suggested retail price (SRP) on farm products, particularly rice. “We're not doing it. Prices of rice and other agricultural products in international markets like Thailand and other countries are… Read More
54 ex-militant farmers in Tarlac withdraw support from NPA
January 11, 2024, 11:39 am
MANILA – The mass support base of the communist New People's Army (NPA) suffered another blow after 54 farmers in Tarlac province withdrew their support from the group on Wednesday. In a statement Thursday, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) 1st Civil Relations Group commander Maj. Al Anthony… Read More
US says fuel delivery to Subic made via proper channels
January 11, 2024, 11:34 am Updated on January 11, 2024, 1:44 pm
MANILA – The United States Embassy in Manila confirmed on Thursday that a fuel shipment is being transported from a US military facility in Hawaii to be stored in a “commercial storage facility” at Subic Bay. US Embassy spokesperson Kanishka Gangopadhyay told reporters that the delivery was… Read More
Application for March 3 civil service exam ends Jan. 12
January 11, 2024, 11:09 am
MANILA – Individuals planning to take the upcoming Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) on March 3 may still file their application in designated Civil Service Commission (CSC) Regional Offices (ROs) or Field Offices (FOs) until Friday, January 12. The CSC earlier announced… Read More
'Amihan', shear line to bring rain showers across Luzon
January 11, 2024, 8:21 am
MANILA – Luzon will experience rains due to the northeast monsoon or "amihan" and shear line affecting the island, the weather bureau said Thursday. Bicol Region and Quezon will have scattered rain showers and thunderstorms caused by the shear line. Moderate to heavy rains on those areas may… Read More
CWC to work closely with PNP, NBI to address online child sexual abuse
January 10, 2024, 9:15 pm Updated on January 11, 2024, 9:52 am
MANILA – The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) on Wednesday vowed to work closely with other government agencies, particularly the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), to address online child sexual abuse and exploitation. CWC Executive… Read More
Claim grid still 'normal' during Panay blackout misleading
January 10, 2024, 7:49 pm
MANILA – Senators slammed on Wednesday the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) for claiming the grid remained in a "normal" state before and when the massive power outage hit Panay Island and other parts of Western Visayas. During an inquiry conducted by the Senate Committee on… Read More
PBBM hopeful for Veloso’s clemency; reports case progress to Widodo
January 10, 2024, 6:48 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is hoping clemency will be given “at the appropriate time” to Mary Jane Veloso as he relays the progress on the case filed against her recruiters in the Philippines. During a meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Manila on Wednesday,… Read More
PCG completes resupply mission in Kalayaan Islands
January 10, 2024, 6:41 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has completed a week-long rotation and resupply (RORE) mission in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite being shadowed by China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels. In a statement on Wednesday, the PCG said multi-role response vessels BRP Cabra and BRP Sindangan… Read More
DILG to hone LGUs' potential, push for services' full digitalization
January 10, 2024, 6:31 pm Updated on January 11, 2024, 10:25 am
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday vowed to unleash the full potential of local government units (LGUs) towards good governance and work for the digitalization of their services this year. During the New Year's call attended by DILG officials in Camp… Read More
CICC to online platforms: Use AI to combat cybercrimes
January 10, 2024, 6:12 pm
MANILA – An official of the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Wednesday called on social media platforms and other online service providers to use artificial intelligence (AI) to combat cybercrimes such as scams. During the ‘Kapihan sa Manila Bay’ forum at the Cafe… Read More
