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Hair strands from car match DNA of missing beauty queen's parents
November 21, 2023, 4:51 pm
MANILA – The hair strands recovered from an abandoned vehicle supposedly linked to the disappearance of Miss Grand Philippines 2023 candidate Catherine Camilon matched with the DNA profile of her parents, a ranking police official said on Tuesday. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo, in a press… Read More
7 E. Visayas roads impassable due to floods, debris flow: DPWH
November 21, 2023, 3:59 pm
MANILA – Seven roads in Eastern Visayas are not passable to all types of vehicles due to flooding and debris flow, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported on Tuesday. Based on its latest situational report, the agency said vehicles are not allowed to pass through… Read More
Senators take offense over PRA chief's demand to prioritize her budget
November 21, 2023, 3:37 pm Updated on November 21, 2023, 4:57 pm
MANILA – Several senators took offense after Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) General Manager Cynthia Lagdameo Carrion texted them, including Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, Tuesday morning to hasten the deliberation of the 2024 proposed budget of the Department of Environment and… Read More
Proposed P15.3-B DMW budget to promote OFWs’ interests: DBM
November 21, 2023, 2:59 pm Updated on November 21, 2023, 8:28 pm
MANILA – The proposed PHP15.3-billion for the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in 2024 would be earmarked for projects to promote the interests and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said Tuesday. In a statement,… Read More
Cebuano homemaker claims share of Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot
November 21, 2023, 1:44 pm
MANILA – A homemaker from Cebu City can look forward to a merrier Christmas after claiming half of the PHP30-million jackpot of the Oct. 25 Mega Lotto 6/45 draw. In a statement on Tuesday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winner claimed her prize at the agency's main… Read More
Families affected by Sarangani quake near 3.7K: NDRRMC
November 21, 2023, 1:32 pm
MANILA – The number of families affected by the magnitude 6.8 earthquake that struck Sarangani, Davao Occidental on Nov. 17 has climbed to 3,696, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Tuesday. In its latest bulletin, the NDRRMC said the total is equivalent… Read More
PNP eyes stiff penalties vs. lax security measures in transport hubs
November 21, 2023, 12:48 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it would impose stiffer penalties on security agencies who would be found negligent in enforcing security measures in transport terminals. “We will be issuing an advisory to all security agencies especially those manning different… Read More
NSC asks 'Christmas convoy' to sail to Kalayaan islands not Ayungin
November 21, 2023, 12:07 pm
MANILA – The National Security Council (NSC) on Tuesday rejected anew proposals by civilian organizations to form a "Christmas convoy" aimed at bringing holiday cheers to the military detachment aboard the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) in Ayungin Shoal. "The NSC does not support the planned Christmas… Read More
Abalos vows justice for student shot inside Cagayan university
November 21, 2023, 11:48 am
MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Tuesday vowed justice for Althea Vivien Mendoza, a third-year medical technology student, who was assaulted and shot by her classmate at the parking lot of Saint Paul University-Tuguegarao City in… Read More
PH Navy, UK eye stronger collaboration on hydrography
November 21, 2023, 11:03 am
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) is looking to forge a partnership with the United Kingdom in terms of hydrography following the visit of a UK expert on Monday. In a statement late Monday, Navy spokesperson Capt. Benjo Negranza said Rear Adm. Angus Essenhigh discussed maritime cooperation with… Read More
PBBM sees slow progress on talks on SCS COC, eyes new sea code
November 21, 2023, 10:42 am Updated on November 21, 2023, 3:55 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is wooing his fellow leaders at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to craft a new code of conduct (COC) to ensure peace in the South China Sea (SCS). This, after Marcos lamented the “slow” negotiations on the proposed COC in SCS… Read More
6 domestic flights canceled due to bad weather
November 21, 2023, 10:41 am
MANILA – Six domestic flights have been canceled due to bad weather, the Manila International Airport Authority said Tuesday. These flights are PAL Express (2P)2079/2080 Manila-Catarman-Manila; CebGo (DG) 6177/6178 Manila-Masbate-Manila; and DG 6113/6114 Manila-Naga-Manila. Earlier, the weather… Read More
Rains to continue over most of PH Tuesday
November 21, 2023, 9:44 am
MANILA – Most areas in the country will continue to experience rains due to shear line and the northeast monsoon, the weather bureau said Tuesday. The Visayas, Bicol Region, Mimaropa, Zamboanga Peninsula and the provinces of Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi will experience scattered rain showers and… Read More
PBBM touts $670-M investment pledges from 6-day US trip
November 21, 2023, 8:18 am
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. returned home on Monday night after his “very productive” six-day trip to the United States (US) where he was able to reap USD670 million in investment pledges. In his arrival statement, Marcos said the investment commitments from US companies are… Read More
Hungry Filipino families fall to 9.8% in 3rd quarter of 2023: SWS
November 21, 2023, 6:44 am
MANILA – The number of Filipino families who experienced "involuntary" hunger at least once in the third quarter of the year fell to 9.8 percent, according to the latest survey by pollster Social Weather Stations (SWS). The Sept. 28 to Oct. 1 poll found that hunger incidence in the past three… Read More
POPCOM: Newly signed action plan to address teenage pregnancies
November 20, 2023, 10:29 pm
MANILA – An official of the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) on Monday said the Philippine Population and Development Plan of Action (PPD-POA) would address population challenges, such as teenage pregnancies and the growing elderly population. During the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon… Read More
Japanese NGO speeds up agricultural dev’t in Luzon
November 20, 2023, 10:26 pm
MANILA – Japan Ambassador Koshikawa Kazuhiko on Monday officially inked a grant contract for the third phase of the “Safe Vegetable Production Technology Dissemination and Vegetable Distribution System Improvement Project” in Luzon. In collaboration with the Japanese non-government… Read More
DOJ eyes outsourcing visa issuance functions
November 20, 2023, 9:34 pm Updated on November 21, 2023, 5:25 am
MANILA – The government is considering outsourcing the process of issuing visas following the discovery of irregularities in visas issued to Chinese travelers. Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla told the media on Monday that they would recommend to President Ferdinand R.… Read More
NBI files raps vs. firm in Italy recruitment scam
November 20, 2023, 8:52 pm
MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Monday filed criminal charges against a firm that allegedly promised employment in Italy in exchange for up to PHP180,000 placement fees. This was after 48 individuals from Cavite and Batangas filed a complaint with the assistance of the NBI… Read More
PBBM aims to make PH a tech hub with young, talented workforce
November 20, 2023, 7:37 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed optimism on Sunday (Monday local time) about the Philippines’ potential as a technological hub, capitalizing on available technological advancements and aided by the country’s young and talented workforce. In a media interview before… Read More
