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P500-B allotted for social amelioration in 2024 nat'l budget – Speaker
December 19, 2023, 7:34 pm
MANILA – For the first time, nearly PHP500 billion has been set aside for the social amelioration program that will benefit an estimated 48 million Filipinos under the proposed PHP5.768-trillion 2024 national budget, House of Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez said on Tuesday. “For the… Read More
Expanded voucher system to help decongest public schools
December 19, 2023, 6:36 pm
MANILA – The measure that includes kindergarten and elementary school students in the coverage of government assistance and subsidies to private schools would help decongest public schools, a House leader said on Tuesday. During the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing over PTV4, House Committee on… Read More
Tolentino confirms stepping down as Blue Ribbon chair, CA member
December 19, 2023, 6:33 pm
MANILA – Senator Francis Tolentino announced on Tuesday that he is set to manifest his resignation as chairperson of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee and member of the Commission on Appointments when the Senate resumes its regular session on Jan. 22, 2024. In a press briefing, Tolentino said… Read More
DOLE: Employers can adopt WFH amid rise in Covid-19 cases
December 19, 2023, 6:24 pm
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday encouraged private companies to implement work-from-home (WFH) arrangements amid a rise in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases. Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said working from home not only reduces the risk of… Read More
Solons: Respect PBBM decision wanting to retain Chinese envoy
December 19, 2023, 5:47 pm
MANILA – Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito said the decision of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. not to ask China to recall Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian should be respected. "We just have to respect the decision of the President. He is our leader. So, we have to respect his… Read More
BI expels S. Korean fugitive wanted for sex crimes
December 19, 2023, 5:23 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is set to deport a South Korean man wanted by authorities in Seoul for sex crimes. In a statement Tuesday, Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said Go Taiyoung, 44, has been ordered expelled by the BI in 2021 when a summary deportation order was… Read More
Israel-Gaza conflict seen to affect PH seafarers, economy
December 19, 2023, 5:14 pm
MANILA – A senator warned on Tuesday the present state of the global maritime industry and expanding geopolitical conflict are threatening the jobs of Filipino seafarers. Senator Imee Marcos, in a news release, cited in particular the Houthi rebels constantly attacking cargo ships in the Red… Read More
CICC to penalize social media, e-commerce platforms due to scams
December 19, 2023, 4:51 pm
MANILA – The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) is looking to penalize social media and e-commerce platforms for inaction related to fake accounts and scams. In a televised interview over ANC on Tuesday, CICC Executive Director Undersecretary Alexander Ramos said Republic… Read More
PBBM to Filipinos: Be conscious, responsible in using energy supply
December 19, 2023, 4:30 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday called on Filipinos to be conscious and responsible in using energy supply. In observance of the 2023 National Energy Consciousness Month (NECM), Marcos emphasized the need for the public to reflect on their habits on electricity use and… Read More
'Kabayan' affects over 600 has. of rice, corn fields – DA
December 19, 2023, 4:28 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture on Tuesday said the area of standing crops affected by the former Tropical Depression Kabayan has reached 625,963 hectares. Kabayan, now a low pressure area, damaged 424,673 hectares for rice and 201,290 hectares for corn. "Based on the combined data of… Read More
Over 2M passengers to flock airports this month amid travel surge
December 19, 2023, 4:18 pm
MANILA – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is expecting 2.2 million passengers this month amid the holiday rush travel surge, assuring the public it is ready to augment assistance at the airports it operates. In a televised briefing Tuesday, CAAP spokesperson Eric Apolonio… Read More
DSWD ready to partner with DepEd to reduce illiteracy – exec
December 19, 2023, 3:46 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Tuesday said the agency is ready to collaborate with the Department of Education (DepEd) to support the latter’s learning program geared toward the reduction of illiteracy in the country. Gatchalian made… Read More
PH pitches ‘pathfinder, peacemaker’ role in UNSC bid
December 19, 2023, 1:15 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government has promised to take on the role of a “partner, pathfinder, and peacemaker” should it succeed in its bid for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council. Philippine Ambassador and Permanent Representative Evangelina Lourdes Bernas made this… Read More
Marcos eyes ‘paradigm shift’ to address issues on WPS
December 19, 2023, 12:59 pm Updated on December 19, 2023, 5:17 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is seeking a “paradigm shift” in addressing China’s recent aggression and harassment in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Malacañang said Tuesday. This, as Marcos noticed “very little progress” on the “traditional methods of diplomacy” to… Read More
PBBM: Structural changes in 2023 to have ‘greater effect’ in 2024
December 19, 2023, 12:48 pm
MANILA – The structural reforms made in 2023 will have a “greater effect” in 2024, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Monday. In a media interview in Tokyo, Marcos described 2023 as “the year of structural changes,” noting that the reforms are significant in the country’s recovery… Read More
Marcos: P771.6-B investment pledges from Japan to create over 40K jobs
December 19, 2023, 12:39 pm Updated on December 19, 2023, 2:57 pm
MANILA – More than 40,000 jobs are expected to be generated from the PHP771.6 billion worth of total investment commitments from Japan’s business community, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Monday. Marcos issued the statement, as he welcomed the signing of nine new business agreements… Read More
NDRRMC: Families affected by TS Kabayan, shear line climb to 25K
December 19, 2023, 10:34 am
MANILA – The number of families affected by the combined effects of the shear line and Tropical Storm Kabayan climbed to 25,489, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Tuesday. These families are equivalent to 86,321 persons residing in 217 barangays in… Read More
PBBM: ASEAN-Japan ties 'robust, enduring'
December 19, 2023, 9:22 am Updated on December 19, 2023, 12:47 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. returned home Monday night from his participation in the 50th Association (ASEAN)-Japan Friendship and Cooperation Commemorative Summit in Tokyo, describing the regional bloc's ties with Japan as robust and enduring. Marcos said he advocated a… Read More
Marcos sees urgency for inclusive energy
December 19, 2023, 8:34 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on has stressed the immediate need for an inclusive energy transition, as he acknowledged that having clean energy is vital to attain a “sustainable future”. “The Philippines joins our partners in recognizing the need to accelerate a clean,… Read More
LPA, shear line to bring rain showers across PH
December 19, 2023, 8:21 am
MANILA – Most parts of the country will experience rain showers due to the presence of a low pressure area (LPA) and shear line, the weather bureau said Tuesday. The LPA, formerly Tropical Depression Kabayan, was last tracked in the vicinity of Cabanglasan, Bukidnon. In its 4 a.m. weather… Read More
