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Bill on using excess funds of GOCCs for 2023 budget gets House nod
November 21, 2023, 8:59 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a measure that would allow tapping the excess funds of government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) for unprogrammed appropriations in the 2023 budget. During the plenary session, the chamber approved through voice voting House… Read More
DOJ junks suit vs. Fil-Indian bizman, 6 others over inheritance row
November 21, 2023, 8:38 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has dismissed falsification of public documents charges against a prominent Filipino-Indian businessman that was filed by his estranged brother over inherited property from their billionaire father. In a 20-page resolution issued by Assistant State… Read More
House panel OKs proposed amendments to CREATE law
November 21, 2023, 7:34 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday approved a bill that would amend the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act to enhance the country's tax incentives system. During the hearing, the House committee approved the proposed… Read More
DA chief gives importers less than 5 weeks to buy add'l rice abroad
November 21, 2023, 7:26 pm
MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has given importers less than five weeks to use the permits granted to them to buy additional 1 million tons of rice from abroad to boost local stocks. In a news release on Tuesday, the Department of Agriculture reported that Laurel has… Read More
Self-rated poverty, hunger fall in Q3: OCTA
November 21, 2023, 7:08 pm
MANILA – Fewer Filipino families considered themselves poor in the third quarter of 2023, according to OCTA’s “Tugon ng Masa” survey results released on Tuesday. The survey, conducted from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, showed that 46 percent, or an estimated 12.1 million Filipino families, consider… Read More
Remulla says House resolution on ICC cooperation needs ‘serious study’
November 21, 2023, 7:08 pm
MANILA – Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Tuesday said lawmakers' proposal for the government to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) needs to undergo closer scrutiny. "(The proposal) needs a serious study on our part at the DOJ (Department of Justice), considering we… Read More
Solons seek probe on public structures’ standard after Mindanao quake
November 21, 2023, 7:06 pm
MANILA – Lawmakers have filed House Resolution No. 1476 seeking an inquiry into the standard of public structures and public works following a magnitude 6.8 earthquake that hit southern Mindanao on Nov. 17. “According to police officers and rescue workers in the affected provinces, the… Read More
Senate confident of 2024 budget approval ‘as scheduled’
November 21, 2023, 6:52 pm
MANILA – Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri is confident that the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA) will be approved as scheduled after the Senate formally closed its plenary debates on the proposed 2024 budgets of various government agencies early Tuesday. Zubiri said the termination of… Read More
LTO seizes 41 unregistered motorcycles on 1st day of crackdown
November 21, 2023, 6:39 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) apprehended at least 41 riders and impounded their motorcycles during Day 1 of enforcing the “no registration, no travel” policy on Monday. In a statement on Tuesday, LTO chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II, said they would intensify… Read More
DepEd to make Friday a catch-up day to improve reading skills
November 21, 2023, 6:39 pm
MANILA – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte announced on Tuesday that the Department is developing a policy for "catch-up Friday" which will allot every Friday of the week as a time for basic education learners to improve their reading and writing skills. Duterte made the… Read More
PH, US conduct joint maritime, air patrols in WPS
November 21, 2023, 6:20 pm Updated on November 21, 2023, 7:32 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) have begun joint exercises in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Tuesday.“Today marks the beginning of joint maritime and air patrols— a collaborative… Read More
DA: Sarangani quake damage to fisheries equipment tops P2-M
November 21, 2023, 6:10 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported Tuesday that the magnitude 6.8 earthquake that jolted Sarangani, Davao Occidental on Nov. 17 has left PHP2.08 million worth of damage to fisheries equipment. “These include 44 damaged boats and fishing gears. Aside from fisheries, there are… Read More
113 aftershocks hit Davao Occidental; public preparedness urged
November 21, 2023, 6:07 pm
MANILA – Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Director Teresito Bacolcol on Tuesday reiterated his call for the public to always be prepared for strong earthquakes, as these "will be experienced from time to time." His pronouncement came following the magnitude 6.8 quake… Read More
LTFRB looks into ‘doable’ concessions with striking PUV drivers
November 21, 2023, 5:54 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said it is looking into addressing “doable” requests made by transport group Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) as its members pushed through with their strike for the second straight… Read More
House's recall of old '8' plates a move towards equality – labor group
November 21, 2023, 5:52 pm
MANILA – A labor group on Tuesday welcomed the House of Representatives' move to recall old "8" protocol plates that were issued to members of previous Congresses. "This special plate shows inequality in our society. All private vehicles should be recognized equally on the road so that we do not… Read More
Quake-affected mall employees, fisherfolk get cash aid from DSWD
November 21, 2023, 5:50 pm
MANILA – Fisherfolk and employees of a mall severely affected by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Mindanao on Nov. 17 have received cash assistance and family food packs (FFPs) from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). DSWD Assistant Secretary for Strategic Communications… Read More
Transport group sits out strike, seeks audience with PBBM
November 21, 2023, 5:31 pm
MANILA – The Liga ng Transportasyon at Operators sa Pilipinas (LTOP) begged off from the ongoing strike being spearheaded by an allied transport group. In an interview on Tuesday, LTOP national president Orlando Marquez Sr. said even the Federation of Jeepney Operators and Drivers Association of… Read More
DOH: 730 persons ill, injured due to Mindanao quake
November 21, 2023, 5:26 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) reported Tuesday that 730 individuals were ill and injured while 11 died due to the 6.8 magnitude quake that hit Sarangani, Davao Occidental. As of Nov. 21, a total of 741 casualties were reported from the earthquake – 689 have been treated as… Read More
P1.9B eyed for hiring of non-teaching personnel
November 21, 2023, 5:03 pm
MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has proposed the allocation of PHP1.9 billion for the hiring of thousands of non-teaching personnel to help decongest the workload of teachers and enable them to focus on improving the quality of their teaching. Gatchalian made this proposal after learning… Read More
Comelec: Fate of Smartmatic DQ from 2025 polls project known Nov. 22
November 21, 2023, 5:02 pm
MANILA – The decision on whether or not to allow Smartmatic Philippines to join the bidding for the 2025 poll automation project will be announced on Wednesday. "This one's final: hopefully, by Wednesday, we will be able to come out with our decision," Commission on Elections (Comelec)… Read More
