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DFA working to repatriate remains of 2 Filipinos executed in China
December 6, 2023, 5:46 pm
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is working to repatriate by the end of the week the remains of the two Filipinos executed in China for drug trafficking. “The Philippine Consulate General in Guangzhou is working on the repatriation of (the) remains of the two Filipino… Read More
LTFRB suspends bus operator after fatal Antique crash
December 6, 2023, 5:13 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Wednesday issued a temporary suspension against 13 buses of Vallacar Transit Inc. after one of its buses fell into a ravine in Hamtic, Antique that resulted in 17 deaths. In a statement, LTFRB chair Teofilo Guadiz III… Read More
House panel releases ex-Pampanga mayor from detention
December 6, 2023, 5:03 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives Committee on Dangerous Drugs on Wednesday released former Mexico, Pampanga mayor Teddy Tumang from detention in the spirit of the Christmas season. During the committee inquiry into the seized or discovered PHP3.6 billion worth of drugs in the province of… Read More
Prelate: Xmas convoy 'peaceful way' to support troops, fishers in WPS
December 6, 2023, 4:56 pm
MANILA – The Apostolic Vicar of Taytay, Palawan on Wednesday supported the "Christmas convoy" organized by a civilian organization that would sail to bring holiday cheers to some Philippine-controlled areas in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “The purpose of the convoy is laudable. It is a… Read More
3 LGUs set to benefit from P13.2-M Japanese grants
December 6, 2023, 4:50 pm
MANILA – Three local government units across the country will benefit from the PHP13.27 million worth of humanitarian grants under Japan’s Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP) Scheme, the Japanese Embassy in Manila said Wednesday. Japanese Ambassador Kazuhiko Koshikawa signed the three… Read More
SK leaders’ convention to highlight youth's role in nation-building
December 6, 2023, 4:45 pm
MANILA – Around 1,000 chapter presidents of Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) federations across the country will take part in a national convention aimed at highlighting the youth's role in nation-building, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said on Wednesday. The convention… Read More
DFA: PH to advance seafarer welfare in IMO agenda
December 6, 2023, 4:32 pm
MANILA – The Philippines has vowed to advance seafarers’ welfare in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council agenda after securing a seat in a re-election victory last week. The country received 136 votes out of the possible 168 votes, ranking with the fourth highest number of… Read More
France to PAL: Paris ‘good option’ for direct Manila flight
December 6, 2023, 4:11 pm
MANILA – France is hoping that flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) would consider a direct Manila-Paris flight in its plans to open a new route to Europe. French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel said Wednesday a memorandum of understanding was signed between PAL and Paris-based… Read More
Jail decongestion summit brings together stakeholders
December 6, 2023, 3:05 pm
MANILA – Stakeholders in the administration of justice met Wednesday in the Jail Decongestion Summit to craft solutions to overpopulation in the country's jails and prisons. "First, we will reduce admissions. Second, we will increase releases. And third, we will expand our jail facilities,"… Read More
France ‘ready’ to join maritime patrols in WPS
December 6, 2023, 2:57 pm
MANILA – France is ready to hold joint maritime patrols in the West Philippine Sea, its top diplomat in Manila said Wednesday, reaffirming Paris’ bid to reinforce its role as a “like-minded” partner in the Indo-Pacific. French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel made the statement… Read More
VP Sara supports NTF-ELCAC despite stand vs. peace talks with Reds
December 6, 2023, 2:52 pm
MANILA – Vice President Sara Duterte remains a key ally and partner of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) despite her different stand on developments in the country's peace process with communist rebels, an official said Wednesday. "VP Sara is not only an… Read More
Bar passers urged to commit to fairness, ethical practice
December 6, 2023, 2:16 pm
MANILA – House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Wednesday congratulated the successful passers of the recent Bar exams and urged them to rekindle the sense of decency and ethical conduct in the legal community. In his message addressed to the “Future Protectors of Justice,” Romualdez… Read More
PBBM: Innovative practices key to efficient, effective justice system
December 6, 2023, 1:25 pm Updated on December 6, 2023, 4:00 pm
MANILA – Innovative policies and initiatives are vital in addressing the challenges plaguing the country’s justice system, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Wednesday. During the first National Jail Decongestion Summit at the Diamond Hotel in Manila, Marcos called on the Justice Sector… Read More
Año: NTF-ELCAC to further advance services to insurgency-hit areas
December 6, 2023, 12:49 pm
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) would continue to bring development to isolated and conflict-affected communities as it expressed support to the recent exploratory talks between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front (NDF),… Read More
Claimant of P67.3-M shabu hidden in car spare parts nabbed in NAIA
December 6, 2023, 11:40 am
MANILA – Authorities arrested a female consignee of a shipment containing PHP67.3 million worth of shabu at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Tuesday night, the Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) said on Wednesday. In a report, PDEG chief Col. Dionisio… Read More
Canada commits funding to PH’s climate projects until 2026: Palace
December 6, 2023, 10:54 am
MANILA – Canada has pledged to support the Philippines’ climate action projects until 2026 through its USD5.3 billion international climate finance, Malacañang said on Wednesday. “The Philippine government and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) are working in collaboration with… Read More
NDRRMC: 132.6K families so far affected in Surigao Sur quakes
December 6, 2023, 10:21 am
MANILA – A total of 132,615 families have so far been affected by the series of strong earthquakes that recently rocked the province of Surigao del Sur and nearby provinces. In its update Tuesday night, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said this is equivalent… Read More
Easterlies to bring rain showers in most of PH
December 6, 2023, 6:56 am
MANILA – The easterlies affecting the eastern section of the country will bring isolated to scattered rain showers in most parts of the country, the weather bureau said Wednesday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)… Read More
House panel cites SMNI host in contempt
December 5, 2023, 8:09 pm Updated on December 5, 2023, 9:04 pm
MANILA – The House committee on legislative franchises on Tuesday cited in contempt Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) host Jeffrey Celiz for his refusal to disclose the identity of his source who gave him false information on Speaker Martin Romualdez's alleged PHP1.8 billion travel… Read More
PCO eyes expanded campus caravan to reach, inform more students
December 5, 2023, 7:53 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) wants to expand its Community Campus Caravan after the success of its first event held at the Lyceum of the Philippines University in Intramuros, Manila on Tuesday. Secretary Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil said the event under the Media and… Read More
