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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
NCR trains resume ops after suspension due to quake
December 5, 2023, 7:47 pm
MANILA – Most train services in the National Capital Region (NCR) resumed operations on Tuesday, about half an hour after a temporary suspension due to an earthquake. In separate announcements at around 5 p.m., the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) and the… Read More
S. Korea to ratify free trade pact with PH soon: envoy
December 5, 2023, 6:42 pm
MANILA – South Korea is eager to see increased trade and investment with the Philippines, Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Sang-hwa said Tuesday as he conveyed Seoul’s intention to ratify its recently signed free trade agreement with Manila “soon”. In a reception at his residence… Read More
PCG on heightened alert, security at ports after MSU bombing
December 5, 2023, 6:37 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has placed all its assets on "heightened alert" in Mindanao, the Visayas, and some parts of Luzon to ensure the security of all port passengers and mariners after the recent bomb explosion at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City. In an… Read More
PBBM to 2023 Bar passers: Ensure ‘fair, equitable’ justice system
December 5, 2023, 6:31 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday congratulated the passers of the 2023 Bar examinations and urged them to make sure that the country continues to have a “fair and equitable” justice system. “As you begin your unique paths, stand firm in upholding integrity and remain… Read More
806 applicants hired at DOLE anniversary job fairs
December 5, 2023, 6:10 pm
MANILA – A total of 806 jobseekers were hired on the spot during the first three days of job fairs organized by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in celebration of its 90th founding anniversary. Citing its latest data, the DOLE said the figure is out of a total of 6,138 aspirants who… Read More
Magnitude 5.9 quake jolts Occidental Mindoro, other areas
December 5, 2023, 6:10 pm
MANILA – A magnitude 5.9 earthquake jolted Occidental Mindoro and was felt in Metro Manila and nearby provinces on Tuesday afternoon. The 79-km deep tectonic quake struck 7 km southeast of Lubang at 4:23 p.m. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) identified the… Read More
PBBM inks PPP Code, Internet Transactions Act
December 5, 2023, 6:10 pm Updated on December 5, 2023, 7:52 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday signed the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code of the Philippines and the Internet Transactions Act (ITA) of 2023. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) shared on its official Facebook page photos of Marcos signing the two measures… Read More
S. Korea ‘deeply concerned’, condoles with PH over MSU bombing
December 5, 2023, 6:06 pm
MANILA – The Korean Embassy in Manila on Tuesday extended its condolences to the Philippines following Sunday's deadly bombing at the Mindanao State University gym in Marawi City that killed four and wounded 50 others. At a reception in his residence in Makati, South Korean Ambassador to the… Read More
DA chief to make agriculture appealing to younger generation
December 5, 2023, 6:05 pm
MANILA – Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has emphasized that making investments and a career in agriculture profitable is essential to attract the next generation of farmers and fishermen. “My vision for agriculture is to make it sustainable, profitable and… Read More
Bello asks SC to declare libel, cyberlibel laws void
December 5, 2023, 5:18 pm
MANILA – Erstwhile vice-presidential candidate Walden Bello on Tuesday filed a petition before the Supreme Court (SC) asking the tribunal to void the country's laws on criminal cyberlibel. In his petition, the 76-year-old sociologist who was arrested in August last year following libel charges… Read More
3,812 out of 10,387 hurdle 2023 bar exams
December 5, 2023, 4:22 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday announced the names of 3,812 successful examinees in the 2023 bar exams which saw a 36.77 percent passing rate. Ephraim Porciuncula Bie of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) obtained the highest mark of 89.2625-percent score among the 10,387… Read More
PNP to raise full alert for holiday season Dec. 15
December 5, 2023, 4:15 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) would raise its full alert status starting next week to ensure a safe celebration of the Christmas season. “Pagdating ng Dec. 15 ay suspended na ang leave ng mga pulis as a normal practice. Ibig sabihin naka full alert na tayo nationwide para… Read More
PAF rescue chopper locates missing civilian plane in Isabela
December 5, 2023, 3:41 pm Updated on December 5, 2023, 5:59 pm
MANILA – A rescue helicopter of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday located the wreckage of the missing general aviation Piper aircraft in San Mariano, Isabela. "At 8:05 a.m., on December 5, 2023, the Philippine Air Force's (W-3A) 'Sokol' helicopter, dedicated for the search and rescue… Read More
CA confirms appointments of Herbosa, Laurel
December 5, 2023, 3:40 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Appointments (CA) unanimously approved on Tuesday the interim appointments of Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa and Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. Herbosa, in the continuation of his deliberation, answered various… Read More
Amnesty grant shows PBBM's commitment toward nat'l reconciliation
December 5, 2023, 3:39 pm
MANILA – Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Tuesday said the granting of amnesty to various rebel groups is a strong manifestation of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s steadfast commitment to realize national reconciliation and unity among… Read More
BI intercepts 3 Vietnam-bound Filipinos posing as tourists
December 5, 2023, 3:33 pm
MANILA – Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers have prevented three Filipino women who are alleged victims of human trafficking and are bound for Vietnam from leaving the country at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) in Cebu City. In a statement Tuesday, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco… Read More
House probe into alleged irregularities in 2023 BSKE pushed
December 5, 2023, 3:22 pm
MANILA – Deputy Minority Leader and Basilan Lone District Rep. Mujiv Hataman on Tuesday urged the House of Representatives to look into allegations of fraud, anomalies and irregularities in the recent Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). “Mahirap dedmahin ang napakaraming… Read More
PBBM calls for immediate climate finance action
December 5, 2023, 3:10 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has emphasized the importance of scaling up financing to help developing countries adapt to the extreme impacts of climate change, Malacañang said on Tuesday. Marcos made the call for immediate climate finance action in the country statement delivered… Read More
