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NSC welcomes latest OCTA poll on WPS
December 28, 2023, 9:47 pm Updated on December 29, 2023, 2:47 pm
MANILA – The National Security Council (NSC) on Thursday welcomed the latest OCTA survey which showed that the majority of adult Filipinos agree with the Marcos administration’s approach in handling the territorial dispute with China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The survey showed a 15… Read More
PH, US discuss ways to reinforce cooperation in 2024 – DFA
December 28, 2023, 9:08 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and the United States on Thursday discussed important opportunities for strengthened cooperation next year, building on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s official working visit to Washington, D.C. last May. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said… Read More
Local gov’t leaders urged to continue implementing EO 28
December 28, 2023, 7:53 pm
MANILA – Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua urged his fellow local leaders to continue implementing an executive order banning firecrackers to protect their constituents from undue harm that these may cause. “Executive Order 28 Series of 2017… Read More
PUV modernization program supported by majority – DOTr chief
December 28, 2023, 7:25 pm
MANILA – Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista has expressed support to operators and drivers who have consolidated under the government's Public Utility Vehicle modernization program. Jeepney operators and drivers have only until Dec. 31 this year to consolidate into a cooperative or a… Read More
SWS: 96 percent of Filipinos enter the New Year with hope
December 28, 2023, 6:46 pm
MANILA – Instead of fear, around 96 percent of adult Filipinos are entering the New Year with hope, the highest recorded since the pre-pandemic in 2019, according to a survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) released on Thursday. Results of the Dec. 8-11 survey found that hope for the coming… Read More
Salary hike to complement bill on teachers' supplies allowance – solon
December 28, 2023, 6:39 pm
MANILA – A lawmaker on Thursday pushed for the approval of a measure upgrading the minimum salary grade level of teachers from Salary Grade 11 to 19 in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s campaign promise of a salary increase. Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte Jr. said the… Read More
BI agents arrest Israeli man for using fake PH passport
December 28, 2023, 5:58 pm
MANILA – An overstaying Israeli man attempting to leave the country by presenting a spurious Philippine passport was intercepted in Pasay City, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Thursday. Citing report from the BI border control and intelligence unit (BCIU), Commissioner Norman Tansingco… Read More
P210-M under DepEd’s 2024 budget big boost for mental health program
December 28, 2023, 5:53 pm
MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Thursday the PHP210 million under the Department of Education’s (DepEd) budget for 2024 is a big boost for the implementation of mental health programs. Gatchalian said he originally proposed PHP160 million for carrying out mental health programs to… Read More
294 ex-MILF, MNLF members take oath as new cops
December 28, 2023, 5:48 pm
MANILA – Some 294 new police recruits, who were former members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), took their oath as members of the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) on Thursday at Camp Pendatun, Parang, Maguindanao… Read More
House leader wants ‘new Rizals’ for new generation
December 28, 2023, 5:47 pm
MANILA – The chairperson of the House Labor and Employment Committee on Thursday said the government can step in to create “new Rizals for the new generation" by making skills development more accessible to the youth. In commemorating the death anniversary of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal on… Read More
9 OFWs, 5 children arrive in PH from Lebanon: DMW
December 28, 2023, 5:00 pm
MANILA – Nine overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and five children who availed of the voluntary repatriation program offered by the Philippine government arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on Thursday. The latest arrival is the 20th batch of OFWs from Lebanon… Read More
LRT-2 to offer free rides on Rizal Day
December 28, 2023, 4:47 pm
MANILA – The LRT-2 will offer free rides during select hours on Saturday, Dec. 30, in commemoration of national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal's 127th martyrdom. The free rides will begin at 7 a.m. until 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., according to the rail line's advisory. The first trains will leave… Read More
BOC-CIIS tracks down 4 other tankers carrying unmarked fuel
December 28, 2023, 4:05 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs-Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (BOC-CIIS) is pursuing four other tankers connected to the smuggling of 158,000 liters of unmarked fuel in Mariveles, Bataan. Customs Commissioner Bien Rubio has issued an order to BOC-CIIS agents to go after the… Read More
OPAPRU: 2023 a very fulfilling year for PH peace process
December 28, 2023, 3:53 pm
MANILA – A banner year for the comprehensive Philippine process. This was how Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. described 2023 amid the Marcos administration’s commitment to realizing its peace agenda for the nation. He… Read More
PNP nabs 5 online firecracker sellers
December 28, 2023, 3:28 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has arrested five online firecracker sellers since Dec. 19 in separate entrapment operations, a police official said on Thursday. In a statement, Col. Jay Guillermo, chief of the PNP-Anti-Cybercrime Group’s (ACG) Cyber Response Unit, said the… Read More
Chikungunya cases in PH on downtrend -- DOH
December 28, 2023, 1:44 pm
MANILA – Chikungunya cases recorded nationwide have gone down in the recent three to four weeks, the Department of Health (DOH) said Thursday. Based on the most recent data as of Dec. 16, only 57 cases of Chikungunya were logged from Nov. 19 to Dec. 2, 2023. “It is a 51 percent decrease from… Read More
DOH warns public vs. deadly 'watusi'
December 28, 2023, 1:40 pm Updated on December 28, 2023, 4:30 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday warned against the use of firecracker "watusi" as new cases related to fireworks involved a four-year-old boy who accidentally swallowed watusi at home. In its latest case bulletin, the DOH noted that most children often mistake watusi for… Read More
MMDA to LGUs: Designate fireworks display zones
December 28, 2023, 1:30 pm
MANILA – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has renewed its call to the local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila to designate fireworks display zones in their areas for the New Year revelry. MMDA acting chair Don Artes said doing so would provide a safer environment during… Read More
PCSO to help more kids, vulnerable sectors in 2024
December 28, 2023, 9:58 am
MANILA – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office on Thursday vowed to collaborate with more institutions focused on the welfare of vulnerable children in the coming year. “There are many institutions catering to our vulnerable sectors, particularly children, who need support. Makakaasa po… Read More
PBBM signs laws expanding capacities of state colleges
December 28, 2023, 9:40 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed into law seven legislative measures to enhance and expand the capacities of at least seven higher education institutions (HEIs). In a statement on Thursday, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said the new laws were signed on Dec. 20,… Read More
