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PH committed to global environmental responsibility: CCC chief
November 30, 2023, 6:21 pm
MANILA – The approval of six additional climate adaptation projects through the People’s Survival Fund (PSF) is testament to the Philippines' commitment to global environmental responsibility, the Climate Change Commission (CCC) said Thursday. CCC Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert… Read More
DFA indefinitely suspends e-visa in China
November 30, 2023, 5:00 pm
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday announced the temporary suspension of e-visa applications in China. In an advisory dated Nov. 30, the DFA said the operations of its Philippine e-Visa System in China will be temporarily suspended “until further notice”. “Visa… Read More
DA chief to look into PhilRice staffing, bring in more employees
November 30, 2023, 4:44 pm
MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has committed to look into the staffing of the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija and the possibility of hiring more employees. In a news release on Thursday, Laurel said PhilRice is “severely… Read More
Resumption of PH-NDF talks seen as positive development
November 30, 2023, 4:32 pm Updated on November 30, 2023, 5:05 pm
MANILA – Senators are positive that the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the National Democratic Front (NDF), who recently signed a joint communique to resume peace negotiations, will bring peace and progressive for the country. In a statement on Thursday, Senator Jinggoy Estrada cited… Read More
OSG, TIEZA lead end violence against women drive
November 30, 2023, 3:56 pm Updated on November 30, 2023, 7:30 pm
MANILA – The Office of the Solicitor-General (OSG) and the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) on Wednesday held a forum to further strengthen the government's efforts to combat violence against women. The OSG-TIEZA Inter-Agency VAW Forum was part of the observation of… Read More
Bicam considers restoration of DICT confidential funds
November 30, 2023, 2:30 pm
MANILA – The bicameral conference for House Bill No. 8980 or the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA), which started to convene on Thursday, is eyeing to restore the proposed PHP300 million confidential funds of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Senator Sonny… Read More
BI bars 150 registered sex offenders from entering PH since January
November 30, 2023, 2:24 pm
MANILA – Some 150 foreign registered sex offenders (RSOs) have been barred from entering the country since January this year, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Thursday. In a statement, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the bulk of the RSOs were intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino… Read More
17 Filipino hostages in ‘good condition’ – DFA
November 30, 2023, 11:51 am
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday said the 17 Filipinos being held hostage by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea are “in good condition”. “Government sources say that the hostages are in good condition, and will eventually be released. Efforts are ongoing for this to… Read More
PBBM to Filipinos: Emulate Bonifacio’s heroism, love for country
November 30, 2023, 10:52 am Updated on November 30, 2023, 11:07 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday urged Filipinos to emulate Andres Bonifacio’s heroism and love for the country. In his message during the commemoration of Bonifacio’s 160th birth anniversary at the Bonifacio National Monument in Caloocan City, Marcos said heroism is… Read More
SoKor shipbuilder begins construction of 2 PH Navy corvettes
November 30, 2023, 10:42 am
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) announced that South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) officially started the construction of its two missile corvettes. In a statement Wednesday night, PN spokesperson Capt. Benjo Negranza said Navy flag officer-in-command (FOIC) Vice Adm.… Read More
DILG affirms dismissal of cop in hit-and-run case
November 30, 2023, 9:54 am
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) junked the appeal of a police officer who has been ordered dismissed by the Quezon City People's Law Enforcement Board (QC PLEB) for his involvement in a hit-and-run case. In a 10-page decision released Wednesday night, the DILG… Read More
PBBM to skip COP28 in Dubai
November 30, 2023, 9:10 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will no longer attend the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP) 28 to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) in Dubai, he announced Thursday. In an X post, Marcos said he would skip the COP28 to convene a meeting for the… Read More
Use of digital tools make an efficient civil service – CSC chief
November 30, 2023, 8:33 am
MANILA – Civil Service Commission (CSC) chairperson Karlo Nograles on Wednesday urged government human resource management practitioners to digitalize their systems. In a statement, Nograles said digital tools and innovation can streamline processes and enhance service delivery. “By leveraging… Read More
Parts of PH continue to experience rains Thursday
November 30, 2023, 7:11 am
MANILA – Some areas in the country will continue to experience rains caused by the northeast monsoon or "amihan" and the easterlies, a forecaster said Thursday. Apayao, Batanes, and Cagayan including Babuyan Islands will experience rains due to the northeast monsoon. Moderate to heavy rains in… Read More
PBBM declares last working day of Nov. as ‘National Bike-to-Work Day’
November 30, 2023, 12:03 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared the last working day of November as “National Bike-to-Work Day” to raise public awareness of the viability of cycling as a mode of transportation and promote active transport in the Philippines. Proclamation 409, inked by Marcos on Nov.… Read More
PH archipelagic sea lanes bill serves as shield for sovereignty: solon
November 29, 2023, 9:17 pm
MANILA – A House leader on Wednesday said the measure establishing the archipelagic sea lanes (ASLs) in the Philippine waters would serve as the country's "shield" against nations challenging its sovereignty. In her sponsorship speech during the plenary session, House foreign affairs committee… Read More
Norway: Peace talk revival a ‘step closer’ to lasting peace in PH
November 29, 2023, 8:31 pm
MANILA – The agreement between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) to revive peace negotiations is a “step closer” to lasting peace in the country, the Norwegian Embassy in Manila said Wednesday. Norwegian Ambassador to the Philippines… Read More
House gives final nod to Magna Carta of the Out-of-School Youth
November 29, 2023, 8:15 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on the third and final reading the proposed Magna Carta of the Out-of-School Youth (OSY) that seeks to recognize and promote the rights of OSYs and empower them to contribute to nation-building. House Bill No. 9347, which was approved… Read More
ARTA eyes 2024 public rollout of online PH laws, regulations library
November 29, 2023, 8:12 pm
MANILA – The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is hoping to roll out for public use its online library for business-related Philippine laws and regulations early next year. ARTA launched Phase 1 of the Philippine Business Regulations Information System (PBRIS) in 2021 and is expected to launch its… Read More
Public urged to report SRP violators
November 29, 2023, 7:35 pm
MANILA – With more Christmas season shoppers beginning to flock to the bustling commercial centers, particularly in Divisoria, Senator Mark Villar on Wednesday urged the public to report traders and vendors who do not follow the government’s suggested retail price (SRP). Villar, chairperson of… Read More
