National
7 mechanisms to boost cooperation between nat’l, BARMM gov’ts
November 14, 2023, 11:15 am
MANILA – The establishment of seven intergovernmental mechanisms will foster greater cooperation between the national and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) governments, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Tuesday. During the inaugural BARMM Local Legislative General… Read More
AFP: PH asserting rights in WPS via frequent resupply missions
November 14, 2023, 10:56 am
MANILA – The Philippines will continue asserting its rights in the Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea through frequent resupply missions, a military official said Monday. "Whether we do it more often now or not, again these activities are just in exercise of our sovereign rights and… Read More
2 weather systems to dampen parts of PH
November 14, 2023, 9:20 am
MANILA – Several areas in the country will experience rain showers due to two weather systems -- the shear line and the northeast monsoon or "amihan", the weather bureau said Tuesday. Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms caused by the shear line will prevail over Bicol Region, Quezon,… Read More
Israel calls for release of 33 child hostages in Gaza
November 14, 2023, 9:14 am
MANILA – Israel Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss on Monday called for the release of 33 children who were held hostage in Gaza by Hamas militants when it attacked Israel on Oct. 7. “Just think about it, it is not human. The message is, release the hostages, release the children. Let… Read More
DFA to expand e-visa to India; system test in China continues
November 14, 2023, 9:05 am
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is preparing to roll out the e-visa to India after expanding the system's beta testing on all its seven foreign service posts (FSPs) in China. "Further to the President’s policy directive on the implementation of the e-Visa system, the DFA is… Read More
224 OFWs from Israel so far return to PH
November 13, 2023, 8:35 pm
MANILA – A total of 224 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and eight children have so far been repatriated back to the country by the Philippine government since armed militants from the Palestinian group Hamas launched their attacks in southern Israel on Oct. 7. On Monday, the seventh batch of… Read More
Organization of Maharlika Investment Corp. seen this month – solon
November 13, 2023, 8:27 pm
MANILA – The chairperson of the House Ways and Means Committee on Monday said the organization of the Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) is expected this November, especially with Rafael Jose “Joel” Consing as an "excellent choice" for the job of president and chief executive officer (CEO).… Read More
Proposed P2.4-B PCO budget earns Senate panel’s nod
November 13, 2023, 8:22 pm
MANILA – The budget proposals of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) and its attached agencies got the approval of senators on Monday. Secretary Cheloy Garafil told reporters that senators realized the importance of the PCO's mandate with the Finance committe's approval of the… Read More
NBI to hire 120 agents to beef up anti-cybercrime force
November 13, 2023, 8:13 pm
MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Monday said about 120 agents would be hired to beef up its cybercrime force. "Meron tayong 400 positions for next year, bubuksan (We will open up 400 positions for next year).At ‘yan din ay binigyan ng pondo sa Senado na PHP91 million para… Read More
Economist: Maharlika fund could spur economic growth
November 13, 2023, 8:03 pm
MANILA – The Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), if managed properly, could help spur economic growth and reduce the country's outstanding debt, an economist said on Monday. During the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation chief economist Michael Ricafort said the… Read More
Uy takes oath before House as Zamboanga del Norte solon
November 13, 2023, 8:01 pm
MANILA – Roberto Uy Jr. on Monday formally took his oath as the representative of the First District of Zamboanga del Norte. Speaker Martin Romualdez administered the oath during Monday's plenary session after the Commission on Elections (Comelec) proclaimed Uy as the winner of the 2022… Read More
Muntinlupa court OKs bail for de Lima, 4 co-accused in drug case
November 13, 2023, 7:46 pm
MANILA – The Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 206 on Monday granted former senator Leila de Lima and her four co-accused temporary freedom. In a 69-page resolution, Judge Gener Gito granted the motion for reconsideration filed by de Lima and her co-accused, former Bureau of Corrections… Read More
Garin posts bail for Dengvaxia vaccine purchase case
November 13, 2023, 7:42 pm
MANILA – Former health secretary and now Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin on Monday posted bail for the graft and technical malversation charges against her over the purchase of the Dengvaxia dengue vaccine. Garin maintained her innocence on the charges concerning the alleged realignment of government… Read More
Int’l audit prompts action plan from MARINA, other gov't agencies
November 13, 2023, 7:37 pm
MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and several other government agencies have banded together to ensure the country’s compliance with the recent International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) on the country’s shipping sector. In a statement on… Read More
Smartmatic, 2 firms obtain bidding docs for 2025 poll systems project
November 13, 2023, 7:24 pm
MANILA – Three international technology companies, including Smartmatic Philippines, have purchased bidding documents for the automated election system (AES) project in the 2025 midterm polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Monday. During the pre-bid conference in Manila, the… Read More
Speaker Romualdez's FB page gets hacked
November 13, 2023, 7:08 pm
MANILA – The official Facebook account of Speaker Martin Romualdez was subjected to unauthorized access by unknown individuals. "I was informed by the communications team of the Office of the Speaker that my official social media accounts have recently been subjected to unauthorized access by… Read More
BuCor asks SC to issue clear guidelines on GCTA
November 13, 2023, 7:06 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Monday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to issue guidelines on the application of good conduct time allowance (GCTA) stipulated under Republic Act (RA) 10592. In a position paper submitted to the high tribunal, BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio… Read More
PBBM eyes stronger partnership with House under present leadership
November 13, 2023, 6:55 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday said he is looking forward to fostering a stronger partnership with the House of Representatives under the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez. Marcos made the remark in a birthday video greeting to Romualdez that was played during the… Read More
Cop, 3 others charged over disappearance of beauty pageant candidate
November 13, 2023, 6:51 pm
MANILA – A kidnapping case was filed Monday against four persons, including a police officer, in connection with the disappearance of beauty pageant candidate Catherine Camilon in Batangas City. In a press briefing held at Camp Crame in Quezon City, Philippine National Police spokesperson Col.… Read More
8K regular Manila LGU employees to get yearend bonus, cash gift
November 13, 2023, 6:27 pm
MANILA – Over 8,000 permanent employees of the city government of Manila are set to get their yearend bonus and cash gift. During Monday's flag-raising rites, Mayor Honey Lacuna said the city will begin the payout of the benefit within this week. She also thanked City Treasurer Jasmin Talegon… Read More
