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CTA orders Pagcor to pay P117-M deficiency income tax
January 3, 2024, 5:37 pm
MANILA – The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) en banc has ordered the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) to pay deficiency income tax for 2005 and 2006 amounting to PHP117 million. The tax court, in its 22-page ruling dated Dec. 22 and written by Associate Justice Lanee S. Cui-David,… Read More
PNP eyes stronger anti-cybercrime drive in 2024
January 3, 2024, 5:31 pm
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda on Wednesday ordered all police regional offices to strengthen their campaign against cybercrimes. “So part of our 2024 plans, looking forward is to intensify the capability enhancement of the police in addressing this aspect… Read More
2 Americans convicted of sex crimes barred from entering PH
January 3, 2024, 5:27 pm
MANILA – Two Americans who have committed crimes involving moral turpitude have been barred from entering the country, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Wednesday. In a statement, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the foreigners as 39-year-old Zachary Tyler Thompson and… Read More
Prelate to devotees: Climbing the andas is prohibited
January 3, 2024, 5:09 pm Updated on January 3, 2024, 5:53 pm
MANILA – A prelate of the Quiapo Church on Wednesday reminded devotees that climbing the andas (carriage) of the Black Nazarene will be prohibited during this "Traslacion" to celebrate its feast on Jan. 9. In a video message, Rev. Fr. Jesus Madrid Jr., parochial vicar, said the public will no… Read More
MRT-3 ridership tops 129M in 2023
January 3, 2024, 4:55 pm
MANILA – The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) has provided over 129 million rides in 2023, 30 percent more than its total ridership in 2022. In a report on Wednesday, the MRT-3 said 2023’s total ridership was 129,030,158, or 31.22 percent higher than 98,330,683 in 2022. “Average daily… Read More
NSC: NPA 'at its weakest state' with 'zero active guerilla fronts'
January 3, 2024, 4:17 pm
MANILA – An official of the National Security Council (NSC) on Wednesday said the New People's Army (NPA) is at its weakest state ever in its 55th year of existence as it has "zero active guerilla fronts" and with less than 1,500 fighters remaining nationwide. "To us in the NSC and NTF-ELCAC… Read More
PH gov’t still getting info if any Filipino among JAL flight
January 3, 2024, 4:03 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Embassy in Japan is still getting information whether any Filipino was among the passengers of the Japan Airlines plane that burst into flames after colliding with a Japanese Coast Guard aircraft on Jan. 2. “Hopefully, there were no Filipinos among them,” Philippine… Read More
DOH: 10-month-old baby from NCR youngest firecracker victim
January 3, 2024, 3:30 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported a 10-month-old boy from the National Capital Region as the youngest case related to New Year revelry. The boy sustained an injury on his right eye caused by the kwitis or skyrocket lit by someone else at their home, the DOH said in… Read More
3 bettors from Laguna, Bulacan, Manila to split P108-M Lotto jackpot
January 3, 2024, 3:20 pm
MANILA – The start of the new year spelled good fortune for three bettors from Laguna, Bulacan and Metro Manila who would split the PHP108 million jackpot from Tuesday night's Lotto 6/42 draw. In an advisory Wednesday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winning combination… Read More
DOE asked to explain delay in submission of new energy roadmap
January 3, 2024, 2:30 pm
MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday asked the Department of Energy (DOE) to explain the delay in submitting a new energy roadmap to Congress and urged the agency to do so promptly. The country’s Philippine Energy Plan (PEP), which extends up to 2050, seeks to increase the use of… Read More
Taguig belies closure of EMBO health facilities due to expired license
January 3, 2024, 1:37 pm
MANILA – The Taguig City government on Wednesday took exception to Makati City's announcement on the closure of health facilities in the 10 EMBO (enlisted men's barrio) barangays due to the expiration of their license to operate (LTO). These villages are Cembo, Comembo, East Rembo, Pembo,… Read More
DILG: 2023 'prolific year' for gov't anti-drug drive via BIDA program
January 3, 2024, 11:23 am
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday touted 2023 as a prolific year for the Marcos administration's anti-drug efforts. This as the government's flagship anti-drug program "Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan" (BIDA) has reached 15 regions and drew 230,000… Read More
NTF-ELCAC to Reds: Surrender, start new lives in 2024
January 3, 2024, 11:09 am
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Wednesday called on all remaining New People's Army (NPA) rebels to surrender and start new lives for the new year. "The peace process will not deter the NTF-ELCAC from implementing its mandated tasks to… Read More
DOTr logs rise in PUV consolidation applications before deadline
January 3, 2024, 10:48 am
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday reported a “significant” increase in applications for consolidation in public transportation. In a statement, the DOTr attributed the increase in applications to a resolution from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory… Read More
Congress can increase unprogrammed funds in 2024 budget: House leader
January 3, 2024, 9:21 am
MANILA – A House leader on Tuesday night said Congress can increase the unprogrammed appropriations in the 2024 national budget. In a statement, House ways and means committee chair Joey Salceda cited the Department of Budget and Management's remarks that the unprogrammed funds are not part of… Read More
DBM releases P550M for expansion of NKTI’s outpatient facility
January 3, 2024, 9:19 am
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released around PHP550 million for the expansion of the outpatient services of the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI). In a statement Wednesday, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has approved the issuance of Special… Read More
2 weather systems continue to bring rains over parts of PH
January 3, 2024, 8:42 am
MANILA – Some areas in the country will continue to experience rains caused by the easterlies and northeast monsoon, the weather bureau said Wednesday. Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, and Davao Region will have scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to easterlies. Cagayan… Read More
DMW to continue legacy of late Secretary Susan Ople
January 3, 2024, 12:00 am
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has achieved major accomplishments, started by the late Secretary Susan Ople, in its first full year of operation. Amid the many challenges, officer-in-charge Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the death of Ople in August had the biggest impact… Read More
PBBM expects PH’s stronger ties with Vietnam, Timor Leste
January 2, 2024, 7:54 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday expressed optimism that the Philippines would have stronger relations with Vietnam and Timor Leste. Marcos made the statement as he welcomed the new ambassadors of Vietnam and Timor Leste to the Philippines, as he received their credentials… Read More
Penalties vs. ‘colorum’ PUVs reach P20.8-M in December
January 2, 2024, 6:43 pm
MANILA – The penalties for apprehended “colorum” or unregistered public utility vehicles (PUVs) have reached PHP20.8 million for the whole month of December, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Tuesday. In a statement, the DOTr said the penalties were collected as part of a… Read More
