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PBBM to Filipinos: Emulate Jose Rizal’s ‘genuine love’ for PH
December 30, 2023, 8:24 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday urged Filipinos to emulate Dr. Jose Rizal’s “genuine love” for the Philippines by having a “deep and personal” sense of ownership of their motherland and future. “On the 127th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal, I… Read More
PH: NoKor's missile launch provokes tension in Indo-Pacific
December 30, 2023, 7:09 am
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has condemned North Korea's ballistic missile launch last week. "The Philippines condemns the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) launch of a ballistic missile on 18 December 2023. DPRK’s action provokes tension and undermines… Read More
Cloudy skies, isolated rains continue to prevail over most of PH
December 30, 2023, 7:06 am
MANILA – The northeast monsoon or “amihan” affecting Northern Luzon, and the easterlies prevailing over the rest of the country will continue to bring cloudy skies with isolated rain showers, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical… Read More
DA: 740km of irrigation canals improved to ease El Niño impact
December 29, 2023, 7:42 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has improved and constructed about 740 kilometers of irrigation canals as of November this year to ease the impact of El Niño on farmers. In a news release on Friday, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr. said the DA targets to rehabilitate… Read More
Reinstatement of 80K village health workers sought
December 29, 2023, 7:27 pm
MANILA – A party-list lawmaker on Friday urged the local health boards to nullify the termination of barangay health workers (BHWs) who were dismissed without due process after the Oct. 30 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE). BHW party-list Rep. Angelica Natasha Co said the proper… Read More
DSWD ready to assist drivers affected by PUV modernization
December 29, 2023, 7:03 pm Updated on December 29, 2023, 11:49 pm
MANILA – An official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday assured ready assistance to jeepney drivers who may be affected by the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) next year. DSWD Program Management Bureau (PMB) Director Miramel Laxa said the… Read More
Roxas Blvd-EDSA flyover-northbound reopens Dec. 30
December 29, 2023, 7:02 pm
MANILA – The northbound lane of the Roxas Boulevard-EDSA flyover in Pasay City that underwent repairs for four days will be opened on Saturday night. The Department of Public Works and Highways-National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) announced in a social media post on Friday that motorists will… Read More
PBBM is ‘most potent investor relations officer’ – solon
December 29, 2023, 6:17 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. needs to travel abroad to secure investments and generate more jobs for Filipinos, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Friday as he defended the Chief Executive’s foreign travels. “President Marcos is the most potent ‘Investor Relations Officer’ of… Read More
Jan. 2, 2024 not a holiday
December 29, 2023, 6:05 pm
MANILA – It’s back to work -- and classes for some -- on Jan. 2, 2024 as Malacañang clarified it is not a holiday. “Wala po (None),” Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil replied to queries on Friday about a possible announcement of a Jan. 2 holiday. Dec. 26 was… Read More
QC urges residents exposed to ammonia leak to get checked
December 29, 2023, 5:56 pm
MANILA – The Quezon City government is urging residents that may have been exposed to the ammonia leak on Thursday, to have themselves checked, especially if they are experiencing symptoms of ammonia poisoning. In a press release on Friday, the city's Health Department also advised residents… Read More
DOH on ‘Code White’ alert until Jan. 4
December 29, 2023, 5:49 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) has raised the Code White alert for the entire health sector during the holiday celebrations until Jan. 4, 2024. The DOH’s Health Emergency Management Bureau raised the alert on Dec. 20 among its central and regional offices, public and private… Read More
Cop who drove police car in EDSA busway relieved
December 29, 2023, 5:47 pm
MANILA – Investigations are underway on a police vehicle that entered the exclusive EDSA bus lane on the southbound lane of Santolan, Pasig City on Wednesday, causing a bus to hit the Metro Rail Transit-3 railing as it tried to avoid the car. The police officer involved has been relieved from… Read More
Close to 1.5M arrivals recorded this month - BI
December 29, 2023, 5:46 pm
MANILA – Close to 1.5 million arrivals were recorded at the country's airports this month, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Friday. According to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, the total arrivals in December is at 1.48 million while there were a total of 750,000 departures… Read More
PNP cites active support of LGUs, manufacturers vs. illegal fireworks
December 29, 2023, 5:19 pm
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. on Friday highlighted the active support of local government units and fireworks manufacturers in the intensified campaign against illegal firecrackers, following an inspection of fireworks stalls at the Santiago Compound… Read More
LTFRB gives 3 scenarios for unconsolidated jeeps beyond Dec. 31
December 29, 2023, 4:57 pm
MANILA – Jeepney operators and drivers who failed to join the government's Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) modernization program would be allowed to operate beyond the Dec. 31 consolidation deadline but only in routes that have few consolidated units. Joel Bolano, chief of the Land Transportation… Read More
Thanksgiving procession on Dec. 30 kicks off Nazarene feast activities
December 29, 2023, 3:30 pm
MANILA – Over 30 masses will be held during the annual celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Jan. 9, 2024, but activities will already start on Saturday. According to the report of Church-run Radio Veritas, the organizers of the Nazareno feast will begin activities at 11:30 p.m.… Read More
AFP: More rebels want to abandon dying NPA
December 29, 2023, 3:04 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday said more New People's Army (NPA) rebels are expected to abandon the dying insurgency movement following their crushing defeat in Bukidnon province on Christmas Day when nine of them were killed by government troops. "The NPA is on… Read More
CSC cites heroism of civil servants amid adversities
December 29, 2023, 2:11 pm
MANILA – Civil Service Commission (CSC) chairperson Karlo Nograles has expressed appreciation for the dedication and heroism of civil servants who continue to serve with passion and integrity even in the face of adversity. In his year-end message to government officials and employees, he noted… Read More
DOH reports 1st case of hearing loss from fireworks
December 29, 2023, 11:14 am
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday warned the public against hearing loss due to fireworks as it reported the first case of hearing impairment. Latest data from the DOH’s fireworks-related injuries report showed that the case is a 23-year-old woman from Central Luzon who lost… Read More
Easterlies, ‘amihan’ continue to bring cloudy skies, isolated rains
December 29, 2023, 6:52 am
MANILA – The northeast monsoon or “amihan” affecting Northern and Central Luzon, and the easterlies prevailing over the rest of the country will continue to bring cloudy skies with isolated rain showers, the weather bureau said Friday. In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine… Read More
