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PH joins ASEAN in condemning N. Korea’s ballistic missile launch
December 18, 2023, 3:17 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in condemning North Korea’s reported firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan. North Korea reportedly fired a long-range ballistic missile, which… Read More
Parts of PH under signal no. 1 as 'Kabayan' weakens
December 18, 2023, 1:30 pm
MANILA – Tropical cyclone wind signal no. 1 is still hoisted over a number of areas across the country as “Kabayan” weakened into tropical depression. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the weather bureau said Kabayan has made landfall over Manay, Davao Oriental, and has been almost stationary.… Read More
Over 2K families affected by shear line, 'Kabayan'
December 18, 2023, 12:52 pm Updated on December 18, 2023, 3:44 pm
MANILA – Some 2,190 families or 6,723 persons in Caraga region are affected by the effects of the shear line and Tropical Depression "Kabayan", the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Monday. In its update, the NDRRMC said about 2,072 families or 6,370 persons… Read More
Marcos to sign 2024 national budget this week
December 18, 2023, 9:50 am Updated on December 18, 2023, 6:10 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is set to sign into law within the week the PHP5.76-trillion 2024 national budget, House Speaker Martin Romualdez said on Monday. “It’s ready for [signing], I think, [on] Wednesday. Wednesday na ata ‘yung signing po (I think the signing is on… Read More
Gov't won't stop fight vs. NPA, terrorist groups -- Defense chief
December 18, 2023, 9:39 am
MANILA – Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. vowed the government would continue to pursue and eradicate terrorist groups, following the killing of a soldier in a clash with New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Batangas over the weekend. "Ang AFP [Armed Forces of the… Read More
PBBM: Reciprocal Access Agreement to benefit PH, Japan
December 18, 2023, 8:31 am
MANILA – The planned Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) which is expected to maintain regional peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, will greatly benefit the Philippines and Japan, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said in a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida… Read More
'Kabayan' likely to make landfall over DavOr or Surigao Sur
December 18, 2023, 8:26 am
MANILA – Tropical Storm (TS) Kabayan is forecast to make landfall along the coast of Davao Oriental or southern Surigao del Sur on Monday, with several areas now under Signal No. 2, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. Kabayan, which was… Read More
PH eyes higher share in creative industries, roadmap for food security
December 17, 2023, 9:58 pm
MANILA – The Philippines is eyeing partnerships with Japan and other countries to increase its share in the global creative industries market, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Sunday. In his speech during the Creative & Sustainable Economy Through Innovation event spearheaded by the… Read More
ASEAN-Japan to strengthen cooperation on security, connectivity
December 17, 2023, 8:13 pm
MANILA – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Japan on Sunday vowed to uphold international law, including the United Nations (UN) Charter and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and to increase maritime cooperation to maintain peace and stability in the… Read More
BOC foils smuggling of 146K liters of unmarked fuel
December 17, 2023, 7:28 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) said it intercepted the attempt to smuggle a total of 146,000 liters of unmarked fuel amounting to millions of pesos in Mariveles, Bataan on Saturday. The bureau also impounded the motorized tanker used to transport the fuel, according to a press statement.… Read More
Solons, govt exec bat for NAIA rehab bid extension
December 17, 2023, 7:01 pm
MANILA – Lawmakers and a senior administration official on Sunday urged the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to heed the advice of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to extend the bidding for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) rehabilitation project for one month to ensure due… Read More
193 kin of fallen PNP, BJMP, BFP officers receive gift packs
December 17, 2023, 6:24 pm
MANILA – A total of 193 dependents of 104 fallen police officers, firefighters and jail personnel received early Christmas gifts from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos, together with Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen Benjamin… Read More
'Kabayan' maintains strength as it approaches east of Mindanao
December 17, 2023, 5:40 pm
MANILA – The center of Tropical Depression Kabayan was estimated based on all available data at 385 kilometers (km) east of Davao City or 315 km east southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur as of the 5 p.m. bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services… Read More
PBBM calls for unity among ASEAN countries amid security threats
December 17, 2023, 5:26 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday stressed the importance of unity among member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) amid continued violations of international laws. In his intervention during the 50th ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit in Tokyo,… Read More
Weeklong anti-crime drive nets 73 in QC
December 17, 2023, 3:28 pm
MANILA – The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) arrested a total of 73 persons wanted for various crimes during operations on Dec. 4 to 10. Twenty-five were listed as Most Wanted Persons and 48 were "other wanted" persons, according to a press release issued on Sunday. QCPD Director Brig. Gen… Read More
PBBM: PH to forge more alliances amid geopolitical tension
December 17, 2023, 12:23 pm
MANILA – The Philippines will continue to adhere to peace and rules-based order but will forge strong alliances with allies to maintain regional stability, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Saturday. In an interview with the Japanese media, Marcos said a more assertive China posed a… Read More
LPA now Tropical Depression 'Kabayan'
December 17, 2023, 7:56 am
MANILA – The low pressure area (LPA) east of Surigao del Sur has developed into Tropical Depression Kabayan on Sunday, prompting the weather bureau to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 over several areas in Visayas and Mindanao. In its 5 a.m. forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric,… Read More
Senator seeks revision of quarantine system
December 16, 2023, 7:20 pm
MANILA – A senator is pushing to revise the government’s quarantine system to better and effectively combat outbreaks and epidemics. In Senate Bill No. 2508 or the Philippine Quarantine Authority (PQA) Act, Senator Lito Lapid underscored the need for a robust and adaptive public health… Read More
2024 Black Nazarene Traslacion to traverse route similar to 2020
December 16, 2023, 5:41 pm
MANILA – Organizers of the 2024 Feast of the Black Nazarene Traslacion (transfer) announced on Saturday that they would follow the route used during the 2020 grand procession. The announcement was made after a walkthrough in the morning for the Jan. 9 traslacion, starting at the Quirino… Read More
At least 5 business deals to be inked during PBBM’s Japan trip
December 16, 2023, 4:29 pm
MANILA – At least five business deals and memoranda of understanding (MOU) are set to be signed during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s official visit to Japan, Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said on Saturday. In a media interview in Tokyo, Pascual said the business agreements will be… Read More
