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PH-Germany vow stronger ties as Friendship Week kicks off
November 13, 2023, 6:17 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and Germany have vowed for stronger bilateral ties and improved labor cooperation to ensure security and a healthy working environment for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). During the kick-off celebration of the Philippines–Germany Friendship Week on Monday held at… Read More
BI bars British sex offender from entering PH
November 13, 2023, 6:08 pm
MANILA – Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BI) have barred a British national wanted for sex crimes in Australia from entering the Philippines. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco, in a statement on Monday, said 39-year-old David Ian John Bishop… Read More
Scammer posing as NCRPO chief falls in Olongapo
November 13, 2023, 5:43 pm
MANILA – Authorities arrested a man who attempted to solicit money from victims by posing as National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) director Brig. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on social media. In a message sent to the Philippine News Agency on Monday, NCRPO spokesperson Lt. Col. Eunice… Read More
Approaching cyclone to bring rains over parts of Bicol, VisMin
November 13, 2023, 5:00 pm
MANILA – The low pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has developed into a tropical depression on Monday and is likely to enter PAR either late Wednesday or Thursday, the weather bureau said. In an advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and… Read More
BOC intercepts P1.69-M ecstasy tablets in Pasay
November 13, 2023, 4:59 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) recently intercepted an inbound express cargo containing suspected dangerous drugs with a total estimated street value of PHP1.69 million in Pasay City. In a statement Monday, BOC-NAIA District Collector Yasmin… Read More
Tulfo wants original judiciary budget proposal restored
November 13, 2023, 4:13 pm Updated on November 13, 2023, 6:10 pm
MANILA – Senator Raffy Tulfo urged his colleagues Monday to restore the judiciary's proposed allocation for its operations next year, particularly the hazard pay of judges and establishment of more family courts. During the plenary debates for the proposed 2024 budget of the Supreme Court and… Read More
DSWD releases P12.9M for AICS recipients thru Bagong Pilipinas caravan
November 13, 2023, 3:28 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday said it has released PHP12.86 million cash assistance through Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) caravan of the Marcos administration to help the beneficiaries of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation… Read More
Driver's license suspension eyed for disrespecting traffic enforcers
November 13, 2023, 2:54 pm Updated on November 13, 2023, 4:51 pm
MANILA – Motorists who evade traffic enforcers when flagged down for violations, especially for the illegal use of the exclusive EDSA bus lane, could face suspension of their driver's license, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) warned Monday. LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said… Read More
Maharlika Fund IRR pivotal milestone in PH financial landscape
November 13, 2023, 2:50 pm
MANILA – House leaders on Monday welcomed the autonomy of the Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) board of directors as a "pivotal milestone" in the Philippine financial landscape. House Committee on Banks and Financial Intermediaries chair Irwin Tieng said the revised implementing rules and… Read More
AFP: More Chinese ships in WPS won't deter PH resupply drives
November 13, 2023, 2:30 pm
MANILA – The Philippines will continue with its resupply mission to its detachment aboard the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) which stands guard over the Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite the increasing number of Chinese vessels in these waters. "Simple lang naman po ang ating… Read More
DSWD reaches out to family of 4 living in wooden ‘kariton’
November 13, 2023, 2:15 pm
MANILA – A family of four living in a wooden “kariton” (pushcart) and surviving on alms and dole-outs from passersby in Quezon City is now under the care of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), an official of the agency said Monday. Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez said… Read More
Malacañang modifies rate of import duty on natural gypsum, anhydrite
November 13, 2023, 2:11 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. approved the modification of the import duty on natural gypsum and anhydrite, which are main raw materials in manufacturing plasterboards and cement used for construction. Executive Order No. 46, dated Nov. 3 and signed by Executive Secretary Lucas… Read More
Zubiri: SC decision on Pharmally execs petition reminder to senators
November 13, 2023, 2:10 pm Updated on November 13, 2023, 3:42 pm
MANILA – Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri cited on Monday the recent decision of the Supreme Court (SC) on the Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. executives petition as a reminder to senators who are handling committee chairmanships not to "quickly pull the trigger" in citing in contempt their… Read More
Solon joins calls to stop sharing false info on death of Taguig teens
November 13, 2023, 1:58 pm
MANILA – A senator urged the public on Monday to refrain from spreading unverified information on the death of two female senior high school students in a school in Taguig City. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, who chairs the Committee on Basic Education, made the statement amid the ongoing… Read More
Manila bettor claims P34.5-M Lotto 6/42 jackpot
November 13, 2023, 1:25 pm
MANILA – A 41-year-old lucky bettor from Sampaloc, Manila has already claimed her prize after winning the Oct. 12 Lotto 6/42 draw. In a statement on Monday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the Manila bettor presented her winning ticket with the winning combination… Read More
PBBM appoints Rafael Consing Jr. as head of Maharlika Investment Corp.
November 13, 2023, 12:09 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Rafael Consing Jr. as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC), the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced on Monday. "Mr. Consing is expected to play a pivotal role in enhancing… Read More
2 Black Hawk choppers join AFP joint exercises' 'free-fall' drill
November 13, 2023, 12:05 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) announced that it has deployed two S-70i "Black Hawk" combat utility helicopters to provide tactical airlift support for the "military free fall" which are among the field training exercises of this year's Armed Forces of the Philippines Joint Exercise… Read More
SC voids Senate's contempt order vs. Pharmally execs
November 13, 2023, 12:00 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) nullified the contempt and arrest order issued by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee against two individuals during a legislative inquiry on alleged irregularities in the procurement of emergency supplies during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. In its 53-page… Read More
200 new cops take oath in Mimaropa
November 13, 2023, 11:55 am
MANILA – A total of 200 police recruits officially joined the ranks of the Police Regional Office (PRO) 4B (Mimaropa) on Monday. PRO Mimaropa director Brig. Gen. Joel Doria led the oath taking rites at the PRO 4B's headquarters in Camp Brig. Gen. Efigenio C. Navarro, Calapan City, Oriental… Read More
LPA likely to develop into cyclone, enter PAR
November 13, 2023, 9:14 am
MANILA – The low pressure area (LPA) last tracked 1,400 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao would likely develop into a tropical cyclone within the day or Tuesday, the weather bureau said Monday. It is also likely to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Wednesday, said Obet… Read More
