National
SRI for gov’t workers, gratuity pay for COS, JO personnel OK'd
December 12, 2023, 10:02 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued administrative orders (AOs) granting a service recognition incentive (SRI) for employees of the executive department, as well as a gratuity pay for contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) workers in government. Marcos signed AOs 12 and… Read More
Pangandaman confident of PBBM’s final nod on proposed 2024 budget
December 12, 2023, 9:40 am
MANILA – Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Tuesday expressed confidence that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. would approve the ratified PHP5.768 trillion proposed national budget for 2024. This came as Pangandaman thanked the Senate and the House of Representatives for the ratification of… Read More
Warm weather over most of PH due to easterlies
December 12, 2023, 9:16 am
MANILA – Most parts of the country will continue to experience warm weather due to the easterlies, the weather bureau said Tuesday. There is also only a slim chance for the country to have a tropical cyclone in the next few days, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services… Read More
27 OFWs from Israel home for Christmas
December 11, 2023, 9:15 pm
MANILA – The 11th batch of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Israel arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 on Monday afternoon, just in time to celebrate Christmas with their families. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) welcomed to the country 27 returning OFWs,… Read More
TESDA Women's Center gets platinum award from AsPac accreditation body
December 11, 2023, 9:05 pm
MANILA – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Women's Center (TWC) recently received a platinum award or the highest level of accreditation award from the Asia Pacific Accreditation and Certification Commission (APACC). According to the APACC website, one of its… Read More
DSWD brings hope to street dwellers
December 11, 2023, 9:05 pm
MANILA – A total of 973 homeless individuals who are living or staying on the streets have benefitted from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) since the launching of “Oplan Pag-Abot” (Reaching Out) in June. Based on the report Monday by Assistant Secretary for Legislative… Read More
DA starts market visits to monitor agri products prices
December 11, 2023, 9:00 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has started a series of random visits to markets in the National Capital Region, monitoring the prices and supply of agricultural commodities for the holiday season. In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing on Monday, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de… Read More
Bicam-approved budget bill to fund PBBM's legacy projects
December 11, 2023, 7:59 pm
MANILA – The proposed PHP5.768 trillion national budget for 2024 will finance three legacy projects of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. aimed at ensuring food security, quality health care, and affordable housing for Filipinos, chair of the House of Representatives’ appropriations committee… Read More
BI expects 1.5-M passenger arrivals in December
December 11, 2023, 7:43 pm
MANILA – Around 1.5 million in total arrivals are expected during the last month of the year due to the aggressive tourism campaigns of the government, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Monday. This as travel trends show a major increase in travelers in 2023, Commissioner Norman Tansingco… Read More
Comelec ready to defend DQ ruling vs. Smartmatic
December 11, 2023, 7:38 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday vowed to defend its disqualification ruling against Smartmatic. According to Comelec chairman George Garcia, they are ready to answer the petition of the service provider supposedly filed before the Supreme Court (SC) seeking a temporary… Read More
New petition asks OVP to return confidential funds
December 11, 2023, 7:38 pm
MANILA – A new petition was filed before the Supreme Court Monday questioning the confidential intelligence funds received by the Office of the Vice President last year. In a 34-page suit, members of the militant Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives asked the high court to “declare… Read More
Disinformation worsens China harassment of PH vessels – security exec
December 11, 2023, 7:05 pm
MANILA – An official of the National Security Council (NSC) slammed China’s attempt to distort what actually happened in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) over the weekend. NSC Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya said China must exercise caution in making accusations without proof.… Read More
Senate ratifies P5.768-trillion 2024 national budget
December 11, 2023, 6:43 pm Updated on December 11, 2023, 9:08 pm
MANILA – The proposed PHP5.768-trillion General Appropriations Act (GAA) for next year was ratified by the Senate on Monday. This was after the bicameral conference committee approved the reconciled provisions of the GAA on Monday morning. In his bicameral report delivered at the plenary,… Read More
Marcos orders DAR to speed up land transfers
December 11, 2023, 6:35 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) to expedite the distribution of land to deserving beneficiaries. Marcos gave the instruction during the distribution of land titles to agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Passi, Iloilo.… Read More
Badoy, Celiz spouses contest House detention before SC
December 11, 2023, 5:59 pm
MANILA – The spouses of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) broadcasters Lorraine Badoy and Jeffrey Celiz on Monday filed before the Supreme Court a petition questioning their detention at the House of Representatives after being cited in contempt on Dec. 5. Former presidential… Read More
PCSO donates 200 patient transport vehicles to LGUs
December 11, 2023, 5:28 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Monday turned over 200 new patient transport vehicles (PTVs) to local government units (LGUs) nationwide to enhance the delivery of emergency health services to the public. PCSO general manager Mel Robles, together with Interior… Read More
Abalos bats for giving benefits to key village personnel
December 11, 2023, 5:22 pm
MANILA – Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. said on Monday the agency is pushing for giving of more economic benefits and incentives to key barangay employees such as the barangay health workers, members of Lupon Tagapamayapa, and barangay tanods (watchmen) to ensure the continuity of service… Read More
Probe on Kingdom of Jesus Christ’s alleged abuses sought
December 11, 2023, 5:18 pm
MANILA – A resolution was filed in the Senate on Monday seeking to look into the alleged cases of large-scale human trafficking, rape, sexual abuse and violence, and child abuse of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy's Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC). Based on Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 884 filed by Senate… Read More
‘Round-the-clock’ ops in priority gov’t infra projects pushed
December 11, 2023, 5:04 pm
MANILA – Five members of the House of Representatives have filed a bill mandating the adoption of round-the-clock operations in the priority government infrastructure projects, particularly in roads and bridges. Under House Bill (HB) No. 9666 or the Accelerated Infrastructure Development Act of… Read More
PH lodges diplomatic protest vs. China
December 11, 2023, 5:04 pm Updated on December 11, 2023, 5:11 pm
MANILA – The Philippines has lodged a diplomatic protest with the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs following the consecutive water cannon incidents in the West Philippine Sea, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday. DFA spokesperson and assistant secretary Ma. Teresita Daza… Read More
