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MARINA offers assistance to seafarers hit by Red Sea attacks
July 5, 2024, 5:59 pm
MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on Friday offered to reissue all relevant documents, without any requirements or fees, for seafarers affected by attacks in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and other areas. In a statement, MARINA administrator Sonia Malaluan said she has directed the… Read More
Trillanes files plunder raps vs. ex-Pres. Duterte, Senator Bong Go
July 5, 2024, 5:29 pm
MANILA – Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Friday filed plunder complaints against former President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go before the Department of Justice (DOJ) in connection with the alleged anomalous award of 184 government contracts worth more… Read More
DHSUD, CDC eye 50K housing units in Clark
July 5, 2024, 4:15 pm
MANILA – The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) have formalized their partnership for housing project under the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program. In a news release Friday, the DHSUD said Secretary Jose… Read More
Consignee of P8.5-M liquid cocaine falls in Makati
July 5, 2024, 4:04 pm
MANILA – Authorities recently arrested the consignee of 1.6 kg. of liquid cocaine worth PHP8.5 million. In a news release on Friday, the Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Clark said its officers from and agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) nabbed the recipient of the shipment,… Read More
Israel org keen to share sci-tech focused education models to PH
July 5, 2024, 3:56 pm
MANILA – Israeli organization ORT is eager to partner with the Philippines to help prepare Filipino students become part of a “technology-driven workforce”. An ORT Israel delegation is in Manila to introduce the organization’s various science and technology-focused teaching and learning… Read More
PNP sees no threats, eyes adjustments to SONA traffic plans
July 5, 2024, 2:27 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) continues to fine-tune preparations and has not received information on security threats ahead of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr's third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 22. PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said Friday they are also… Read More
Marcos backs proposal for nomad visa; pilot country eyed
July 5, 2024, 1:45 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has backed the proposal to issue an executive order (EO) to introduce “nomad visas” and attract long-stay foreign visitors. The Private Sector Advisory Council for Tourism (PSAC-Tourism) suggested the issuance of EO for the immediate implementation… Read More
Tacloban, CDO named pilot areas for VisMin gun permit renewal hubs
July 5, 2024, 1:37 pm
MANILA – The first gun permit renewal centers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Visayas and Mindanao will rise in Tacloban City and Cagayan de Oro, respectively. "We are opening by the end of the month the Tacloban center in Visayas, then eventually we go to Mindanao in Cagayan de Oro… Read More
PH troops to 'respond appropriately' vs. another WPS harassment
July 5, 2024, 11:03 am
MANILA – Filipino troops will "respond appropriately" in case of a repeat of the recent incident in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) where China Coast Guard (CCG) personnel harassed a Philippine rotation and resupply (RORE) contingent, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner… Read More
BuCor releases 14.6K PDLs in past 2 years
July 5, 2024, 10:43 am
MANILA – The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has released 562 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in June, bringing to 14,657 the total number of PDLs released in the past two years as part of the bureau’s “Bilis Laya” Program. In his report to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on… Read More
Brawner orders use of PH flag patches in AFP uniforms
July 5, 2024, 10:01 am
MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. has ordered the inclusion of Philippine flag patches in battle dress uniforms of Filipino soldiers to highlight the military's role in upholding the country's sovereign rights and territorial integrity. In a statement… Read More
Japan reflects on defense forces works in region as RAA nears signing
July 5, 2024, 9:26 am
MANILA – The Japanese Embassy in Manila reflected on the contributions of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) in the Philippines and the region, from boosting peace and security to its humanitarian works, including during the 2013 Typhoon Yolanda. “Seventy years ago, Japan's Self-Defense… Read More
PH, China in talks to reach ‘understanding, agreement’ on Ayungin
July 5, 2024, 8:57 am
MANILA – The Philippines is working with China to reach an “understanding or a possible agreement” over the issue of Ayungin Shoal, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo confirmed Thursday. Manalo said among the focus of the recent Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) meeting was the… Read More
ITCZ to bring scattered rain showers in most parts of PH Friday
July 5, 2024, 8:17 am
MANILA – The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) will bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers over Southern Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao on Friday, the weather bureau said. In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services… Read More
DENR on Di Caprio's call to protect Masungi: No one is exempt from law
July 4, 2024, 9:58 pm
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Thursday maintained that the Masungi Georeserve Foundation Inc. (MGFI) and the operation of the resort venues inside the protected area are non-compliant with Philippine laws. In an official statement issued on Thursday in… Read More
DOJ: Almost 12K PDLs freed, jail congestion rate down to 239%
July 4, 2024, 9:55 pm
MANILA – The release of nearly 12,000 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) resulted in a significant decrease in the congestion rate of the country's prison facilities, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday. This is a result of the Marcos administration's sweeping reforms in the justice… Read More
DOLE: EODB, strong ties with private sector to 'future proof' PH jobs
July 4, 2024, 9:45 pm
MANILA – Strengthening linkages with the private sector and ensuring the ease of doing business (EODB) are the key steps in "future-proofing" the country's job market against modern challenges, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said Thursday. During the Pre-SONA (State of the Nation Address)… Read More
Thailand conveys support for peaceful solutions in SCS
July 4, 2024, 9:43 pm
MANILA – The Thai government on Thursday called for “dialogue and diplomacy” in the South China Sea (SCS) disputes amid rising tensions over the recent increase in Chinese activities in waters falling within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). During a bilateral meeting with… Read More
House leader backs longer-term land lease to foreigners
July 4, 2024, 8:55 pm
MANILA – The chairperson of the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee on Thursday expressed support for the proposal allowing the long-term lease of land to foreigners. In a statement, committee chair, Albay Rep. Joey Salceda, said he believes there should be no limits to the right… Read More
DA: TRO on EO 62 may cause delay in imports, lowering retail rice
July 4, 2024, 8:40 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday said an issuance of a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the implementation of Executive Order (EO) 62 might cause delays both in the importation of rice and the expected lowering of retail rice prices in local markets. The DA made… Read More
