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BuCor cites ‘big improvements’ to keep ISO certification
December 8, 2023, 7:47 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Corrections (Bucor) on Friday said third party auditors have recommended that it retains its International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification due to “big improvements” in handling its correctional facilities. In a statement, BuCor Director General… Read More
1st PH dev’t facility for agri machinery up and running in N. Ecija
December 8, 2023, 7:18 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched the country’s first Agricultural Machinery Design and Prototyping Center (AMDPC) which aims to provide farmers with affordable and locally manufactured machinery. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel inaugurated the 2,000-square… Read More
DFA: Talks with states continuous for release of 17 Filipino hostages
December 8, 2023, 6:48 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government is carrying out “quiet diplomacy” to secure the release of 17 Filipinos being held hostage by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday, as it assures that coordination with foreign countries are ongoing. DFA… Read More
Bill providing assistance to terror victims filed
December 8, 2023, 5:32 pm
MANILA – Senator Robinhood Padila has filed a bill extending assistance to victims of terror attacks following the bombing of a gymnasium inside the Mindanao State University in Marawi City on Dec. 3. Under his proposed Senate Bill 2511, or the “Terror Victims Assistance Act of 2023," Padilla… Read More
BOC cautions public vs. rising online Christmas scams
December 8, 2023, 4:56 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Friday reminded the public to be vigilant against online scammers amid the Christmas season shopping frenzy. In a social media post, the BOC advised shoppers to be careful in transacting online. They can validate receipts and track packages, and other… Read More
Use all resources to find other MSU bombing suspects, senators urge
December 8, 2023, 4:36 pm
MANILA – The government should utilize all possible resources to find the other suspects in the Mindanao State University (MSU) - Marawi City bombing following the arrest of one. Senators Ronald Dela Rosa and Imee Marcos said Friday there are definitely more persons behind the Dec. 3 blast… Read More
Comelec: Disqualified 2023 BSKE bets rise to 82
December 8, 2023, 4:03 pm
MANILA – The number of candidates in the recent Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) who were disqualified due to various reasons has reached 82, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Friday. Citing data from the Office of the Clerk of the Commission, the Comelec said the… Read More
City of Las Piñas illuminates holiday season with tree lighting
December 8, 2023, 3:46 pm
LAS PIÑAS CITY – The festive spirit of the holiday season shone brightly in Las Piñas City as the local government, led by Mayor Imelda Aguilar and Vice Mayor April Aguilar, held its much-anticipated tree lighting ceremony, and the launch of “Love Las Piñas Christmas.” The event, held… Read More
ASEAN to boost reg'l anti-terror efforts following MSU blast
December 8, 2023, 3:22 pm Updated on December 8, 2023, 5:12 pm
MANILA – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) vowed to strengthen regional cooperation to counter terrorism in the wake of the deadly explosion at Mindanao State University in Marawi City that killed four and injured dozens last Sunday. The foreign ministers of the 10 ASEAN member… Read More
PH pledges P8.3M to support UN refugee agency efforts next year
December 8, 2023, 2:11 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government has earmarked USD150,000 (approximately PHP8.3 million) to support the United Nations in responding to the needs of refugees and displaced persons for 2024. The pledge was made during the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)… Read More
DSWD, World Bank chart ways forward in implementing BFIRST project
December 8, 2023, 2:06 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the World Bank (WB) had addressed issues aimed at further enhancing the ongoing implementation of the Beneficiary First Social Protection (BFIRST) Project, DSWD Assistant Secretary for Strategic Communications Romel Lopez… Read More
PHA fetes PNA for keeping public well-informed on heart health
December 8, 2023, 1:58 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Heart Association Inc. (PHA) on Thursday night honored nine journalists and 13 media outfits, including state-run Philippine News Agency, for informing Filipinos about healthy living and helping reduce cardiovascular diseases in the country. PHA president Dr. Ronald Cuyco… Read More
MMFF Parade of Stars set Dec. 16 in 4 Camanava cities
December 8, 2023, 1:48 pm
MANILA – The 49th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) will hold its annual Parade of Stars on Dec. 16 at the Camanava area in northern Metro Manila and will pass through four cities -- a first in its history. The parade will showcase decorative floats carrying stars representing the 10 movies in… Read More
493 LGUs to get 2023 Seal of Good Local Governance
December 8, 2023, 11:45 am
MANILA – A total of 493 local government units (LGUs) across the country have qualified for the 2023 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) for complying with standards of efficient leadership and outstanding public service, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said Friday.… Read More
3 ranking cops get new posts in latest PNP revamp
December 8, 2023, 11:16 am
MANILA – Three ranking police officials have been included in the latest reorganization of the Philippine National Police (PNP). In an order released on Friday, PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. reassigned PNP Retirement and Benefits Administration Service (PRBS) director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon… Read More
NDRRMC: Families affected by Surigao Sur quakes near 163K
December 8, 2023, 11:04 am
MANILA – The number of families affected by the recent strong earthquakes that hit Surigao del Sur and nearby areas has climbed to 162,946, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Friday. The figure is equivalent to 643,220 persons residing in 351… Read More
Marcos tells Filipinos to share blessings with poor, marginalized
December 8, 2023, 9:42 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday enjoined the Filipino faithful to draw inspiration from the Blessed Virgin Mary by being a blessing to everyone, especially the poor and marginalized. In his message on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, Marcos urged Filipino… Read More
PBBM calls for collective efforts to ensure full labor market recovery
December 8, 2023, 9:27 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called for unity among employers, labor workers, and other stakeholders to ensure the full recovery of the labor market amid economic challenges. Marcos made the call during the “DOLE@90 Stakeholders’ Night: Gabi ng Parangal at Pasasalamat”… Read More
MSU bombing suspect arrested – AFP
December 8, 2023, 9:02 am
MANILA – Military troops on Wednesday arrested one of the suspects in the weekend bombing of the Mindanao State University (MSU) gymnasium that killed four persons and injured at least 50 others. Armed Forces of the Philippines public affairs office chief Col. Xerxes Trinidad identified the… Read More
Easterlies to bring isolated rains across PH
December 8, 2023, 5:55 am
MANILA – The easterlies will bring isolated rain showers across the country, the weather bureau said Friday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), however, said the northeast monsoon affecting extreme Northern Luzon will bring cloudy skies and… Read More
