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Full implementation of Fisheries Code sought
December 19, 2023, 2:02 am
MANILA – Leaders of fishing communities, fisherfolk organizations and key stakeholders called on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to push for the full implementation of the Philippine Fisheries Code. In a news release on Monday, the National Anti-Poverty Commission Artisanal Fisherfolk Sectoral… Read More
Freed Hamas hostage Jimmy Pacheco reunites with family
December 19, 2023, 2:00 am
MANILA – Overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Gelienor “Jimmy” Pacheco is back in the country less than a month after he was freed by the Hamas militant group in Gaza. Pacheco was greeted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 in Parañaque City on Monday by his wife, three children,… Read More
NCSC reminds elderly to check PhilHealth registration
December 19, 2023, 1:58 am
MANILA – The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) on Monday reminded the elderly to check their registration with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), as well as the accredited diagnostic laboratories and clinics in the country. During the Bagong Pilipinas public… Read More
PBBM visit to Japan earns P169-B actualized investments
December 18, 2023, 10:57 pm
MANILA – The visit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to Japan has actualized investments of about PHP169 billion, according to Presidential Adviser on Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick Go. In an interview with the press on the sidelines of the 50th Commemorative ASEAN-Japan Friendship… Read More
SC upholds lifting of sequestration of Cojuangco property
December 18, 2023, 8:45 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the Sandiganbayan decision lifting the sequestration of a prime real estate in Baguio City belonging to the late businessman Ramon Cojuangco, founder of telecommunications company PLDT, and his wife, Imelda. The SC Third Division turned down the… Read More
DOH attributes spike in respiratory illnesses to better monitoring
December 18, 2023, 8:30 pm
MANILA – The sudden uptick in cases of respiratory illnesses or respiratory influenza-like illness (ILI) was due to the stronger monitoring and surveillance of the government in the health sector after the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, according to the Department of Health… Read More
PNP: Same security plan for Black Nazarene 'Traslacion' 2024
December 18, 2023, 8:10 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) will follow its security template for the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Jan. 9, 2024 but will have stringent monitoring schemes following the Mindanao State University-Marawi bombing on Dec. 3. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo, in a press… Read More
Close to 400 hired at DOLE anniversary job fairs in NCR
December 18, 2023, 7:50 pm
MANILA – Close to 400 jobseekers were hired on the spot during the job fairs held early this month in the National Capital Region (NCR) by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in celebration of its founding anniversary. According to DOLE-NCR, 396 were hired in the five job fairs held… Read More
Marcos says PH, Japan agree to quickly conclude RAA talks
December 18, 2023, 7:47 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Monday that he and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida agreed to immediately finalize the discussion on the planned Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), stressing that the Philippines will continue to talk with other like-minded nations to… Read More
PBBM: No need to recall Chinese envoy
December 18, 2023, 7:42 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Monday he would not ask China to recall its ambassador in the Philippines amid reports about the envoy’s supposedly disrespectful behavior, including his reported bullying of the Armed Forces chief. “He’s the Ambassador of China. So, he… Read More
SC orders Comelec to comment on Smartmatic challenge vs. DQ
December 18, 2023, 7:40 pm Updated on December 18, 2023, 8:09 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to give its side on the suit filed by Smartmatic, which challenged its disqualification from the bidding process for the automated election system for the 2025 midterm polls. In its three-page order, the SC… Read More
Angara on DOF: They know the formula, regardless of changes
December 18, 2023, 7:23 pm
MANILA – Senator Sonny Angara said the Department of Finance (DOF) has the right "formula" regardless of who sits as secretary. Angara did not delve on rumors about a new DOF chief but said whoever will replace Secretary Benjamin Diokno has big shoes to fill. "That's always the prerogative of… Read More
PBBM issues EO 49 creating office to carry out economic programs
December 18, 2023, 7:21 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 49 creating the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA) under the Office of the President to ensure the effective integration, coordination and implementation of… Read More
Wind signal lifted as 'Kabayan' further weakens
December 18, 2023, 7:18 pm
MANILA – The weather bureau on Monday lifted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 hoisted in several areas as Kabayan further weakened into a remnant low as of the 5 p.m. bulletin. The low-pressure area (LPA) was last spotted in the vicinity of Impasug-ong, Bukidnon, moving northwestward at 25… Read More
PBBM secures P14.5B in investment commitments in Japan trip
December 18, 2023, 6:21 pm
MANILA – The Marcos administration reported on Monday PHP14.5 billion worth of investment commitments following the Department of Trade and Industry-led (DTI) business event during the ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit in Tokyo, Japan. Under the new signed agreements and pledges updates, trade… Read More
Holiday treat for residents of DSWD’s centers, care homes set
December 18, 2023, 6:07 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday said it is all set for Yuletide season’s holiday festivities as a treat to the residents of the department’s centers and residential care facilities (CRCF). DSWD Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs and… Read More
Pimentel says ‘just a minority’ amenable to Cha-cha
December 18, 2023, 5:52 pm
MANILA – The move to amend the economic side of the constitution is garnering more support than changes on political provisions. Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III admitted, too, that "just a minority" of senators are supporting Charter change (Cha-cha). "Just to be realistic and to… Read More
PH joins other Asian countries in pushing for decarbonization
December 18, 2023, 5:15 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and other leaders comprising the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) vowed to push for decarbonization to address climate change. The AZEC is a platform consisting of Asian countries that promotes the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission in Asia… Read More
Another Senate bill seeking to modernize PH coast guard filed
December 18, 2023, 4:31 pm
MANILA – Another Senate lawmaker has filed a bill seeking to modernize the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) amid continuing tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Senate Bill (SB) 2516, or the PCG Modernization Act which filed early this December, will provide for… Read More
Only 1 CCG ship left near Ayungin Shoal – NSC exec
December 18, 2023, 4:09 pm
MANILA – Only one China Coast Guard (CCG) ship is left within the vicinity of Ayungin Shoal where the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) is standing watch, National Security Council (NSC) Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya said Monday. Malaya made this comment following claims there were 11… Read More
