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Ranking US official alarmed over China's aggressive actions in WPS
December 13, 2023, 12:59 pm
MANILA – A ranking American military official has expressed alarm over China's latest aggressive actions against Philippine ships conducting a regular resupply and rotation (RORE) mission in Ayungin Shoal over the weekend. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief, Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., said… Read More
Funds for creation of 673 faculty posts in 9 MSU campuses OK'd
December 13, 2023, 11:15 am
MANILA – Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has approved the funding for the creation of additional 673 permanent faculty positions in nine campuses of the Mindanao State University (MSU). In a statement on Wednesday, the DBM said the approved faculty posts,… Read More
DBM releases P5.6-B 3rd payment for BrahMos missile system
December 13, 2023, 11:14 am
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released the third milestone payment worth PHP5.67 billion for the Philippine Navy's (PN) acquisition of the Indian-made BrahMos cruise missile system. The amount was included under the DBM's Special Allotment Release Order… Read More
PBBM orders completion of water-related projects by April 2024
December 13, 2023, 10:55 am Updated on December 14, 2023, 9:33 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday bared that he has directed concerned government agencies to complete water-related projects by April 2024 in preparation for the impact of the El Niño phenomenon. During the inauguration of the Balbalungao Small Reservoir Irrigation… Read More
48% of Filipinos optimistic quality of life to improve in a year
December 13, 2023, 10:28 am
MANILA – Forty-eight percent of adult Filipinos are optimistic that their lives will get better over the next 12 months, according to a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. The poll from September 28-October 1, 2023 also found that 4 percent of the respondents believe that their quality… Read More
Easterlies, ‘amihan’ to bring isolated rains across PH
December 13, 2023, 6:18 am
MANILA – The easterlies and the northeast monsoon will bring partly cloudy skies and isolated rain showers across the country, the weather bureau said Wednesday. In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the… Read More
NTF-ELCAC reaffirms commitment to uphold human rights
December 12, 2023, 10:40 pm
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) has reiterated its commitment to upholding the human rights of all Filipinos, especially those in areas affected by the communist insurgency. NTF-ELCAC Executive Director, Undersecretary Ernesto C. Torres Jr.,… Read More
More info drive needed to boost preparedness vs. strong quakes
December 12, 2023, 10:30 pm
MANILA – The head of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Tuesday a more robust information campaign is needed to increase public preparedness against strong earthquakes. In a Palace briefing, DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. affirmed that the country is more prepared now than… Read More
House panel releases Badoy, Celiz from detention
December 12, 2023, 9:23 pm
MANILA – The House Committee on Legislative Franchises on Tuesday released Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) hosts Lorraine Badoy and Jeffrey Celiz from detention on humanitarian grounds. The panel unanimously voted to allow the release of Badoy and Celiz after a closed-door meeting,… Read More
Teachers’ supplies allowance up to P10K gets House nod
December 12, 2023, 9:18 pm
MANILA – A measure seeking to increase the annual teaching supplies allowance of public school teachers is inching its way into becoming a law after it was approved on third and final reading by the House of Representatives. During the plenary session on Tuesday, the chamber passed House Bill… Read More
House approves bill hiking road users' tax
December 12, 2023, 9:13 pm
MANILA – The measure seeking to impose a motor vehicle road user's tax (MVRUT) to help finance the government’s public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP) hurdled final reading at the House of Representatives on Tuesday. A total of 247 lawmakers voted to approve House Bill No. 9647,… Read More
Dec. 26 declared special non-working day
December 12, 2023, 9:13 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared Dec. 26 a special non-working day to give the Filipino people more time to celebrate the Christmas season with their families and loved ones. “The declaration of 26 December 2023, Tuesday, as an additional special (non-working) day will… Read More
Solons bat for youth activity center in every barangay
December 12, 2023, 8:48 pm
MANILA – Two members of the House of Representatives are proposing the establishment of Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) hubs in each barangay to serve as a workplace for youth officials, as well as an activity center for their events. 4Ps Party-list Rep. JC Abalos and Sultan Kudarat 1st District Rep.… Read More
Singapore pro-OFW policies worth emulating
December 12, 2023, 8:44 pm
MANILA – Countries employing overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) should emulate Singapore and institute pro-migrant workers policies to protect their welfare, according to Senator Raffy Tulfo on Tuesday. Tulfo made the call following a meeting with Singaporean Ambassador to the Philippines… Read More
PCO combats fake news via campus caravans
December 12, 2023, 8:33 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Tuesday vowed to fight fake news through the holding of campus caravans nationwide. Citing a survey, PCO Secretary Cheloy Garafil said the youth are among the number one consumers of social media, where fake news proliferates, making them… Read More
Ex-Navy chief urges gov't to 'recalibrate' response to China bullying
December 12, 2023, 8:27 pm
MANILA – The head of a maritime higher educational institution is urging the country’s political and military policy-makers to recalibrate their future responses to China’s growing aggressiveness in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) because the economic aspect is also involved. In an interview… Read More
House passes PBBM priority bills
December 12, 2023, 8:23 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved three priority measures of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. With 254 affirmative votes, three negative votes, and no abstention, the chamber approved House Bill 9663, or the proposed National Water Resources Act which would create the… Read More
No disruption at NAIA T3 amid electrical maintenance works
December 12, 2023, 8:09 pm
MANILA – The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said there will be electrical maintenance works at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City from 11 p.m. Tuesday until 2 a.m. Wednesday. The three-hour power interruption, MIAA said, will affect the… Read More
Zubiri assures defensive posture included in ratified 2024 budget
December 12, 2023, 7:33 pm
MANILA – Institutional amendments that will provide the "much-needed boost" to the country’s defensive posture in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) are included in the ratified 2024 General Appropriations Act. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said Tuesday that an additional budget of PHP10.47… Read More
Senate tackles bills ensuring welfare of barangay health workers
December 12, 2023, 7:23 pm
MANILA – The Senate subcommittee on Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) convened on Tuesday to discuss 17 measures seeking to ensure their welfare and benefits. Senator JV Ejercito, who presided over the hearing, expressed his concern over thousands of BHWs who lost their jobs after… Read More
