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Successful Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum adopts 10 resolutions
November 25, 2023, 8:10 pm
MANILA – Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri hailed the 31st Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) a success as it ended Saturday at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City with 10 resolutions endorsed by the working group to the Drafting Committee. Zubiri said that apart… Read More
AFP spox: No ceasefire despite amnesty to rebels
November 25, 2023, 7:49 pm
MANILA – There will be no ceasefire and the fight against insurgency continues amid the amnesty granted to rebels by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson said on Saturday. Col. Medel Aguilar said the AFP will continue to conduct security… Read More
Freed OFW says faith, thoughts of kin helped him survive
November 25, 2023, 7:23 pm
MANILA – Gelienor “Jimmy” Pacheco, one of the 24 hostages and only Filipino released by the Hamas from Gaza on Friday, is in high spirits as he continues to undergo full physical and psychological examination in Israel. The Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv said Saturday that Pacheco appears to… Read More
BI kicks out 3 rude Malaysians at NAIA-T3
November 25, 2023, 6:57 pm
MANILA – For being rude and disrespectful, three Malaysian tourists were not allowed to enter the country through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (NAIA-T3) in Pasay City, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said in a news release on Saturday.Based on the report of the BI’s Border… Read More
Senate allots P1.5-B for teachers’ training under 'Matatag' program
November 25, 2023, 5:56 pm
MANILA – The Senate Committee on Finance approved a PHP1.5-billion allocation to train teachers for the “Matatag” K to 10 curriculum. Launched by the Department of Education on Aug. 10, the revised curriculum for Kindergarten to 10th graders will take effect during Academic Year 2024-2025,… Read More
Smartmatic asks Comelec anew to dismiss ‘unfounded’ DQ case
November 25, 2023, 3:29 pm
MANILA -- Smartmatic Philippines on Saturday asked anew the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to dismiss the petition to disqualify the firm from participating in the bidding process for the 2025 automated elections.The elections technology provider claimed in a statement that the accusations… Read More
PBBM’s Serbisyo Caravan brings P500-M aid to Isabela – Romualdez
November 25, 2023, 2:57 pm
MANILA – House of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Saturday led the launch of the 8th installment of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) in Isabela province, which is expected to bring PHP500 million worth of programs and cash… Read More
PNP mourns passing of ex-chief Cascolan, 59
November 25, 2023, 12:54 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Saturday joined the family and friends of its former chief, retired Gen. Camilo Pancratius Pascua Cascolan, in mourning his death on Friday. “As we bid farewell to this distinguished leader, we must not only mourn his passing but also celebrate… Read More
PBBM vows to advance Army Scout Rangers’ operational capability
November 25, 2023, 11:45 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday assured the First Scout Ranger Regiment (FSSR) of government support and assistance to improve its operational capability. In his keynote speech during the celebration of the FSSR’s founding anniversary in Camp Tecson in San Miguel,… Read More
Gov't will spend for compassionate visit of freed OFW's wife
November 25, 2023, 11:40 am
MANILA – The government is ready to provide assistance to the wife of overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Gelienor "Jimmy" Pacheco if she chooses to visit Israel. Pacheco and 23 other hostages (13 Israelis and 10 Thais) were released by the Hamas on Friday after being held hostage since Oct. 7. In… Read More
DSWD extends P37-M aid to shear line-affected families in E. Visayas
November 25, 2023, 10:57 am
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided more than PHP37.2 million worth of aid to families and individuals affected by floods and landslides in Eastern Visayas brought by the shear line and a low-pressure area. “Our field office (FO) in Eastern Visayas has… Read More
PH, Australia launch Maritime Cooperative Activity
November 25, 2023, 10:00 am
MANILA – The Philippines and Australia have launched a Maritime Cooperative Activity, as part of their strategic partnership, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Saturday. “Today marks the launch of the inaugural Maritime Cooperative Activity between our armed forces and the defense… Read More
PBBM: Filipino hostage freed by Hamas
November 25, 2023, 9:08 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday confirmed that a Filipino national was among the hostages released by the Palestinian militant group Hamas weeks after being held captive in Gaza. “I am overjoyed to confirm that a Filipino, Mr. Gelienor 'Jimmy' Pacheco, was among the… Read More
3 weather systems to bring cloudy skies, isolated rains across PH
November 25, 2023, 7:08 am
MANILA – The shear line affecting the eastern section of Southern Luzon, the northeast monsoon prevailing over the rest of Luzon, and the easterlies affecting the Visayas and Mindanao are expected to bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers in most parts of the country, the… Read More
PBBM grant of amnesty opportunity to transform lives – DND chief
November 24, 2023, 9:05 pm
MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday welcomed the granting of amnesty by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to eligible members of different rebels and insurgent groups who may have committed crimes in pursuit of their political beliefs. "The… Read More
Canada-PH defense cooperation deal seen January 2024: envoy
November 24, 2023, 8:56 pm
MANILA – Canada and the Philippines are hoping to sign the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on defense cooperation by January 2024, a deal that could also open up opportunity for a visiting forces agreement (VFA). In an interview on Friday, Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines David Hartman… Read More
2 kidnapped Filipinos in Gaza may not be in 1st batch to be released
November 24, 2023, 8:22 pm
MANILA – Two missing Filipinos, suspected among those kidnapped in Israel on Oct. 7, may not be among the first batch of hostages in Gaza that will be released by Hamas terrorists starting Friday. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo Jose De Vega said that the truce was expected to have… Read More
PBBM to lead Christmas tree lighting, gift-giving in Malacañan
November 24, 2023, 8:06 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will lead the traditional Christmas tree lighting and gift-giving at Malacañan Palace in Manila this weekend.The Christmas tree lighting on Nov. 25 and the gift-giving program on Nov. 26 will both be held at the Kalayaan Grounds, Communications… Read More
PBBM swears in Rafael Consing as MIC head
November 24, 2023, 7:50 pm
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday administered the oath of office to Rafael Consing Jr. as president and chief executive officer of the Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC). The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Study Room of the Malacañan Palace in Manila, based on the… Read More
Over 1K motorcycle riders graduate from MMDA academy
November 24, 2023, 6:59 pm
MANILA – Over 1,000 student-riders of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Motorcycle Riding Academy have graduated since the school's launch in September. The academy, which teaches basic riding skills and observance of traffic rules and regulations, among others, gave… Read More
