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‘Retaliatory attack’ eyed in MSU bombing
December 3, 2023, 6:10 pm
MANILA – The recent victories of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) against terrorist groups in Mindanao are among the angles eyed in the Sunday morning bombing at the Mindanao State University's Dimaporo gymnasium in Marawi City. Four are confirmed dead as of posting time. "So… Read More
101-nation strong 5th World Media Summit kicks off in Guangzhou
December 3, 2023, 5:04 pm Updated on December 3, 2023, 10:14 pm
GUANGZHOU -- Over 150 participants from various media entities in 101 countries gathered here on Sunday to review its role and responsibility and build consensus in addressing common challenges facing the media industry. The 5th World Media Summit (WMS) was officially opened on Sunday morning by… Read More
Marcos condemns 'senseless, most heinous' Marawi bombing
December 3, 2023, 2:07 pm Updated on December 3, 2023, 4:10 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday denounced the bombing at the Mindanao State University (MSU) and Marawi communities in Lanao del Sur and assured that the government is on top of the situation. "I condemn in the strongest possible terms the senseless and most heinous acts… Read More
MSU bombing perpetrators will be brought to justice, Galvez vows
December 3, 2023, 1:27 pm
MANILA – Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. assured the public on Sunday that perpetrators of the Sunday bombing at the Mindanao State University in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur will be brought to justice. Galvez issued the statement condemning the… Read More
Northeast monsoon to bring rains over Northern Luzon
December 3, 2023, 9:56 am
MANILA – Batanes and Babuyan Islands will experience cloudy skies with rains due to northeast monsoon or "amihan", the weather bureau reported on Sunday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), in its 4 a.m. bulletin, warned that possible flash… Read More
PH endorses climate, health declaration at COP28
December 3, 2023, 8:57 am
MANILA – The Philippines has endorsed at the Conference of Parties 28 (COP28) in Dubai a landmark declaration that acknowledges the growing health impacts of climate change on communities and countries. The Philippines, through the Department of Health (DOH), joined 122 other states in endorsing… Read More
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake rocks Surigao del Sur
December 3, 2023, 1:50 am Updated on December 3, 2023, 7:57 am
MANILA – A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Surigao del Sur on Saturday night, with a tsunami warning immediately issued by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The epicenter was recorded east of Hinatuan at 10:37 p.m. Phivolcs first recorded it at magnitude… Read More
PH, France considering visiting forces deal
December 2, 2023, 7:04 pm
MANILA – France and the Philippines will “take concrete steps” to bolster their defense relations, including initiating talks on defense deals and the consideration of a visiting forces agreement. Visiting French Minister for the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu met with Defense Secretary… Read More
PDL likely to be freed in December may reach 5K – BJMP
December 2, 2023, 5:34 pm
MANILA — The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said Saturday that around 3,000 to 5,000 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) are likely to be released this month under the granting of full Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA). “Marami hong lalaya ngayong kapaskuhan (Many will be… Read More
DFA confirms 2 Filipinos executed in China for drug trafficking
December 2, 2023, 4:47 pm
MANILA – Two Filipino nationals were executed in China for drug trafficking, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed Saturday. Citing the Philippine Consulate General in Guangzhou, DFA spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza said the execution was carried out Nov. 24 but she withheld the… Read More
Extensively trained new hires to beef up busy immigration frontlines
December 2, 2023, 4:25 pm
MANILA – Additional immigration officers will be deployed to the frontlines as the holiday nears. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco said in a news release Saturday that 38 new personnel are currently undergoing training at the Philippine Immigration Academy in Clark… Read More
PBBM lauds OP’s hard work, excellent public service
December 2, 2023, 1:27 pm
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday lauded the employees of the Office of the President (OP) for their hard work and dedication to genuine public service. During the annual celebration of OP’s Family Week, Marcos acknowledged the staff’s invaluable contribution to the… Read More
UK, NHS hospitals want to partner with PH on health care
December 2, 2023, 11:38 am
MANILA – The United Kingdom wants to increase collaboration with the Philippines in the area of health care after a trade mission composed of National Health Service (NHS) organizations capped its visit to Manila this week. The trade mission was in the Philippines from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 and met… Read More
PBBM seeks support for PH’s bid to host ‘Loss and Damage Fund’
December 2, 2023, 10:25 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday called on world leaders to support the Philippines’ bid to host the “Loss and Damage Fund” to ensure the prompt operationalization of the fund to help developing countries cope with the extreme impacts of climate change. Marcos made the… Read More
PBBM okays processing of NCR ecozone applications with PEZA clearance
December 2, 2023, 9:33 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has granted a second chance to applicants with “Pre-Qualification Clearances” from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) to create new economic zones in Metro Manila. Marcos signed Administrative Order (AO) 11 on Nov. 24, amending AO 18… Read More
Easterlies, ‘amihan’ to bring isolated rains over parts of PH
December 2, 2023, 6:32 am
MANILA – The easterlies and the northeast monsoon or “amihan” will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies and isolated rains over most parts of the country, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration… Read More
PH, crisis-prone nations score with operationalization of damage fund
December 1, 2023, 9:49 pm
MANILA – Climate change-vulnerable countries, including the Philippines, scored a win after the consensus decision of Parties to the Convention participating at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to operationalize a fund that… Read More
Labor dep't aids 796 NCR beneficiaries with P8.5-M cash, livelihood
December 1, 2023, 7:41 pm
MANILA – A total of 796 beneficiaries in Metro Manila received over PHP8.5 million worth of financial and livelihood assistance in celebration of the 90th founding anniversary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Friday. Based on DOLE data, the amount included PHP3.05 million for… Read More
Gov't-NDF peace talk revival eyed to bring progress to countryside
December 1, 2023, 7:07 pm
MANILA – Ang Probinsyano Party-list Rep. Alfred Delos Santos on Friday expressed hope that the revival of the peace talks with the National Democratic Front (NDF) would help bring progress and improve the local economy and social dynamics in the countryside. In a statement, Delos Santos said he… Read More
New village leaders unjustly dismiss 80K health workers – solon
December 1, 2023, 6:40 pm
MANILA – A party-list lawmaker on Friday appealed for due process and defense of primary health care following the dismissal of at least 80,000 barangay health workers (BHWs) in various parts of the country in the wake of the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). BHW… Read More
