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Lower inflation, unemployment elate PBBM
December 7, 2023, 9:57 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday expressed elation over reports that the country’s latest inflation and unemployment rates fell to its lowest since March 2022 and April 2005, respectively. In a Facebook post, Marcos said the latest developments show “remarkable… Read More
Removal of BFP bidding chief sought due to alleged irregularities
December 7, 2023, 9:32 pm
MANILA – A House of Representatives panel has sought the removal of the head of a technical working group of the Bureau of Fire and Protection's (BFP) bids and awards committee (BAC) due to alleged irregularities in the bidding and procurement of fire trucks. The House Committee on Public Order… Read More
House pursuing program monitoring, evaluation for efficient governance
December 7, 2023, 8:11 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives is committed to pursuing program and project monitoring and evaluation as an aspect of governance, and to helping achieve the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in reducing poverty, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G.… Read More
Sandigan finds ex-Siquijor town mayor, 4 others guilty of graft
December 7, 2023, 7:49 pm
MANILA – The Sandiganbayan has convicted of graft charges former Lazi, Siquijor mayor Orville Fua and four others for their part in the purchase of PHP4.99 million worth of fertilizer in 2004. The anti-graft court, in its 85-page decision dated Dec. 7, also found guilty town secretary Sue… Read More
Solon urges rebels to lay down arms to show commitment to peace talks
December 7, 2023, 7:29 pm
MANILA – The Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) can show their commitment to peace negotiations with the Philippine government by laying down their arms, Senator JV Ejercito said on Thursday. During his interview at the Bagong Pilipinas… Read More
LTO relaxes ‘no registration, no travel’ policy for holidays
December 7, 2023, 6:53 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is easing its "no registration, no travel" apprehension policy for the rest of December “in the spirit of the Yuletide season.” In a statement on Thursday, LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said the relaxation policy has already been… Read More
5 rescued after Chinese-flagged vessel hit Filipino boat
December 7, 2023, 6:49 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on Thursday that five Filipino fisherfolks were rescued following an alleged allision between their boat and a Chinese-flagged bulk carrier off Occidental Mindoro. Allision is a maritime term when a ship hits a stationary object. The incident… Read More
DOJ: Tighter criminal prosecution raps to help decongest jails
December 7, 2023, 6:32 pm
MANILA – A Department of Justice (DOJ) official said Thursday a recent directive requiring closer cooperation between law enforcement officers and prosecutors to secure ironclad cases would not only result in sure convictions and weed out harassment cases but would also help address jail… Read More
Senate ratifies reconciled version of ‘no permit, no exam’ ban bill
December 7, 2023, 6:16 pm
MANILA – The Senate has ratified the reconciled version of the proposed "No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act," as approved by the Bicameral Conference Committee on Wednesday. In seeking the ratification, Senator Chiz Escudero assured his colleagues that the bicameral conference committee has the… Read More
Cebu Pacific cancels Dipolog flights Dec. 8-17 due to runway repairs
December 7, 2023, 5:52 pm
MANILA – Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) has announced the cancellation of flights to and from Dipolog from Dec. 8 to 17 due to the airport's runway repairs resulting in limited jet operations. The canceled flights between Manila and Dipolog are 5J 703/704 and 5J 705/706. "As safety is of… Read More
Comelec clarifies Chairperson Garcia has no FB account
December 7, 2023, 5:46 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday denied that Chairman George Erwin Garcia owns a Facebook account. "Currently, Comelec Chairman George Garcia has no Facebook account," the poll body said in a post on X, adding that all official announcements of Garcia are posted on the… Read More
DSWD: 4Ps cash grant more practical than rice distribution
December 7, 2023, 5:44 pm
MANILA – Giving out cash grants is more practical than the actual rice distribution to the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez said on Thursday. Lopez, also spokesperson of DSWD, made this… Read More
Passenger of crashed Piper plane believed to have survived
December 7, 2023, 5:34 pm
MANILA – The lone passenger of the Piper plane that went missing in Isabela province on Nov. 30 is believed to have survived the crash, local authorities said Thursday. In an update to reporters, Isabela Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office head, Atty. Constante Foronda Jr.… Read More
Italy opens new visa center in Taguig
December 7, 2023, 5:12 pm
MANILA – Italy has opened its new visa center in Taguig City as demand for travel to Europe grows. The VFS Global Italy Visa Application Center, which started its operations on Dec. 1, is located at the One Campus Place at McKinley Hill, Taguig City. During its official inauguration on Thursday,… Read More
Dela Rosa says MSU blast more of failure to act on intel
December 7, 2023, 5:03 pm Updated on December 7, 2023, 5:34 pm
MANILA – Senator Ronald dela Rosa on Thursday said he believed there was no failure of intelligence on the recent explosion inside the Dimaporo Gymnasium of the Mindanao State University (MSU) Marawi City that claimed four fatalities and injured 50 others. He said that it seemed to be more of… Read More
House committed to protecting PH territorial integrity in WPS
December 7, 2023, 3:55 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives is committed to protecting the territorial integrity of the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), especially from the illegal activities and incursions of China against Filipino fishermen and security forces patrolling the country’s exclusive… Read More
NIA agrees to allocate excess irrigation water to Cavite
December 7, 2023, 3:42 pm
MANILA – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on Thursday partnered with the provincial government of Cavite to revolutionize the utilization of water resources for the benefit of the province. NIA acting administrator Eduardo Guillen and Cavite Governor Juanito Victor "Jonvic" Remulla… Read More
PH to reopen embassy in Finland amid growing ties: DFA
December 7, 2023, 3:27 pm
MANILA – The Philippines is planning to reopen its embassy in Helsinki as it seeks to increase cooperation and engagement with Finland. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) made the announcement during the Finland National Day reception in Taguig City on December 6. DFA Undersecretary Ma.… Read More
Senator seeks inquiry on PH's preparedness vs. respiratory illnesses
December 7, 2023, 2:28 pm Updated on December 7, 2023, 6:48 pm
MANILA – Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva announced on Thursday that he has filed Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 874 seeking to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, on the preparedness of the country to detect, prevent, minimize, treat, and contain the reported global rise of… Read More
VP Sara: Educ efforts in place to improve future PISA results
December 7, 2023, 2:04 pm
MANILA – Vice President Sara Z. Duterte assured the state of education in the Philippines, as reflected by the recent results of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022, is being addressed by the Department of Education (DepEd). In her video message during the PISA 2022… Read More
