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DOLE to give emergency jobs to affected Sarangani quake victims
November 20, 2023, 7:36 pm
MANILA – Private sector workers affected by the magnitude 6.8 earthquake that struck the Sarangani, Davao Occidental on Nov. 17 will be provided with emergency employment, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said on Monday. The employment assistance is under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay… Read More
BI nabs Japanese with fake visa
November 20, 2023, 6:30 pm
MANILA – Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 in Pasay City have intercepted a Japanese national who presented a counterfeit Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV). BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said Yoshiaki Nakamura, 64, was about to… Read More
DSWD extends over P11-M aid to quake victims
November 20, 2023, 6:27 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has so far extended over PHP11 million worth of assistance to the families affected by the magnitude 6.8 earthquake that hit southern part of Mindanao on Nov. 17. “In line with the directive of Secretary Rex Gatchalian, the… Read More
House panel approves bill expanding subsidies for private schools
November 20, 2023, 6:20 pm
MANILA – A House of Representatives committee on Monday approved a measure establishing the Private Basic Education Voucher Program that would cover students from kindergarten to secondary schools. During the hearing, the House Committee on Basic Education and Culture, chaired by Pasig City Rep.… Read More
Free rides cushion impact of transport strike in Metro Manila
November 20, 2023, 6:10 pm Updated on November 21, 2023, 5:54 pm
MANILA – Around 600 drivers stopped operations in Metro Manila as of Monday afternoon, the first of a planned three-day transport strike in protest of the public utility vehicle modernization program. The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said it deployed 48 vehicles to aid… Read More
P1-K monthly maintenance medication for seniors pushed
November 20, 2023, 5:58 pm
MANILA – A bill was filed in Congress providing PHP1,000 monthly maintenance medication support for senior citizens to help improve their quality of life and ease financial constraints. House Deputy Majority Leader Erwin Tulfo, co-author of House Bill 9569, said the proposal responds to a… Read More
BOC-NAIA seizes exotic pests concealed in a postal item
November 20, 2023, 5:21 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs - Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) on Monday reported the interception in Pasay City of exotic pests from Thailand misdeclared as candies. In a statement, BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio said the illegal parcel contained 50 concealed isopods… Read More
PBBM: Vice President Sara Duterte does not deserve to be impeached
November 20, 2023, 4:57 pm
MANILA – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte continues to enjoy the full support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. amid impeachment calls against her as the latter emphasized that she does not deserve to be ousted from office. “Binabantayan namin nang mabuti (We are… Read More
LTFRB open to discuss Piston's 5-year franchise extension plea
November 20, 2023, 4:22 pm Updated on November 20, 2023, 6:30 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is still open to discuss with jeepney operators their requests to extend the validity of their franchise to five years as long as they consolidate into a cooperative to comply with the public utility vehicle modernization… Read More
PBBM: Security cooperation with US also covers economic tie up
November 20, 2023, 3:50 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and the United States are in the process of assessing how they could improve capabilities and coordination in multiple spheres encompassing military, political and economic, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Sunday. President Marcos made the remarks when asked by… Read More
Comelec eyes turning over 'outdated' PCOS machines to DepEd, PRC
November 20, 2023, 2:57 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking at turning over to the Department of Education (DepEd) or the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) its "aging" precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines and vote counting machines (VCMs) used in five national elections. At the… Read More
Manila LGU’s ‘Oplan Libreng Sakay’ serves over 200 passengers
November 20, 2023, 2:51 pm
MANILA – Over 200 passengers in the City of Manila have so far been served by the Oplan Libreng Sakay amid the transport strike of jeepney operators and drivers’ group on Monday. Lawyer Princess Abante, spokesperson of Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna Pangan, said 227 individuals have been serviced… Read More
Bad weather postpones 2 domestic flights
November 20, 2023, 2:48 pm
MANILA – Two domestic flights have been postponed due to bad weather on Monday. These are Cebgo's flights DG 6177/6178 Manila-Masbate-Manila. The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said flight DG 6117 bound for Masbate was supposed to depart at 5:35 a.m., while flight 6178 was… Read More
5 PNP officials get new assignments in latest reshuffle
November 20, 2023, 1:51 pm
MANILA – Five ranking police officials have been included in the latest reorganization of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Based on PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr.'s order dated Nov. 17 that took effect on the same date, Director for Information and Communication Technology Management… Read More
9 quake death toll being validated: NDRRMC
November 20, 2023, 1:05 pm
MANILA – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Monday said the number of deaths being validated following the magnitude 6.8 earthquake that rocked Mindanao on Nov. 17 has climbed to nine. In its 8 a.m. report, the NDRRMC said eight of the reported fatalities… Read More
PBBM: PH to remain responsible neighbor in maintaining reg'l peace
November 20, 2023, 11:38 am
MANILA – The Philippines will continue to be a responsible neighbor by working to ensure peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific Region guided by the rules-based international order, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said during a meeting with American officials in Hawaii. “My… Read More
PH won't give up territory in WPS – PBBM
November 20, 2023, 11:35 am
MANILA – The Philippines will not cede any territory amid the territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and will continue to adhere to international rules-based order and strengthen alliances with its partners, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reiterated on Sunday. “As I have said… Read More
Over $672-M investment pledges secured in Marcos' APEC participation
November 20, 2023, 10:13 am Updated on November 20, 2023, 8:41 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has secured USD672,300,000 in investment pledges from various sectors during his successful participation in the 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting and related activities in San Francisco, California last week. The… Read More
PBBM remembers Filipinos who died in Aug. 15 Maui wildfire
November 20, 2023, 9:29 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. remembered on Saturday the Filipinos and Filipino-Americans who perished in the Aug. 15 wildfire in Maui, Hawaii. US authorities said the number of people known to have died in the wildfire that leveled a Hawaiian town reached 106. “Also, I wanted to… Read More
2 weather systems to bring rain showers across PH
November 20, 2023, 9:18 am
MANILA – A huge part of the country will experience rain showers brought by two weather systems, the weather bureau said Monday. The shear line will bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over the Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, Bicol Region and Region 4-B (Mimaropa). On the other… Read More
