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PNP: PH crime rate down 8% from Jan. to Oct. 2023
November 9, 2023, 11:30 am
MANILA – The country's crime rate has dropped by 8 percent in the first 10 months of the year, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported on Thursday. Citing the latest data from its Crime Information Reporting and Analysis System (CIRAS), the police force recorded a total of 32,031 index… Read More
CTA voids P10-M tax assessment on sports gear firm
November 9, 2023, 9:18 am
MANILA – The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has voided a tax assessment worth more than PHP10 million against a local sports apparel firm for failure of Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) officers to properly issue an assessment notice, which denied the firm due process. In the 18-page decision dated… Read More
LPA unlikely to develop into tropical cyclone
November 9, 2023, 9:00 am
MANILA – The low pressure area (LPA) southwest of Puerto Princesa City in Palawan province has a slim chance of developing into a tropical cyclone in the next days, the weather bureau reported Thursday. "It is also likely to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility within the day," Philippine… Read More
UN, foreign gov’ts remember victims of Typhoon Yolanda
November 8, 2023, 9:47 pm
MANILA – The United Nations and other foreign governments joined the Philippines in commemorating the victims of the devastating Super Typhoon Yolanda that struck the Philippines and killed thousands 10 years ago. “We remember the lives that were lost and disrupted and extend our gratitude… Read More
House ‘did the right thing’ in confidential fund realignment: solons
November 8, 2023, 9:44 pm
MANILA – Lawmakers on Wednesday said the House of Representatives' decision to realign confidential funds amounting to PHP1.23 billion of different government agencies was the "right thing to do" as shown by a recent OCTA survey, indicating that majority of the Filipinos agree with the… Read More
Solons to 'destab' rumors: 'Never heard of it'
November 8, 2023, 9:35 pm
MANILA – Some senators on Wednesday said they are unaware of any destabilization plot against the Marcos Administration. This, after the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, Gen. Romeo Brawner, was "misquoted" by the media during a change of command ceremony held at the… Read More
House designates Romualdez as Palawan legislative caretaker
November 8, 2023, 9:05 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday designated Speaker Martin Romualdez as the legislative caretaker of the third district of Palawan. Zamboanga Sibugay Representative Wilter Palma made the motion during the plenary session, which was presided over by Deputy Speaker Roberto Puno.… Read More
Germany, PH in talks to streamline recruitment of OFWs
November 8, 2023, 8:59 pm
MANILA – The German and Philippine governments are in talks for a potential deal that would help streamline the recruitment of Filipino professionals, the German Embassy in Manila said Wednesday. Speaking on the sidelines of the Mabuhay Germany press launch in Makati City, German Embassy… Read More
DSWD chief cites LGUs’ role in improving lives of Filipinos
November 8, 2023, 8:53 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday underscored the important roles of the local government units (LGUs) in improving access to basic services and enhancing the lives of the Filipino people through Kapit-Bisig Laban sa… Read More
PBBM, Timor-Leste president to tackle political, educ, economic ties
November 8, 2023, 7:50 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta are scheduled to meet Friday to discuss Manila and Dili’s technical, political, educational, and economic partnerships, Malacañang said Wednesday. In a statement, Communication Secretary Cheloy Garafil said… Read More
Angat Dam seen to reach target water elevation by yearend
November 8, 2023, 7:48 pm
MANILA – The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) said Wednesday there is a high chance the water level at Angat Dam will reach the target elevation of 210 meters by the end of the year. In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, MWSS spokesperson Patrick Dizon said the dam's water… Read More
Hunt on for 4 of 9 inmates who bolted Tondo police station jail
November 8, 2023, 6:54 pm
MANILA – Police offices in Metro Manila have launched a manhunt against four of nine inmates who escaped from the detention facility of Manila Police District (MPD) Station 1 in Tondo early Wednesday. “(I) Directed all district directors to launch extensive manhunt operations to locate and… Read More
Comelec cancels Negros Oriental special polls
November 8, 2023, 6:51 pm Updated on November 8, 2023, 7:18 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday announced the cancellation of the special polls in the 3rd District of Negros Oriental province slated to be held on Dec. 9. Comelec chairperson George Garcia said this is in response to the decision of the House of Representatives to… Read More
Arroyo to continue supporting Romualdez as Speaker
November 8, 2023, 6:39 pm
MANILA – Despite her recent removal as deputy speaker, former president and Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said Wednesday she would continue to support House of Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez. In a statement, Arroyo said she has always supported Romualdez's leadership as speaker… Read More
43 licensed professionals join PNP ranks
November 8, 2023, 5:53 pm
MANILA – A total of 43 technical professionals were inducted into the Philippine National Police (PNP) Officer Corps on Wednesday under its 2023 Lateral Entry Program. PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. administered the oath of office of the 43 newly appointed police commissioned officers in… Read More
BI nabs Chinese swindler, S. Korean fraud ring member
November 8, 2023, 4:44 pm
MANILA – Immigration authorities arrested two international fugitives in separate operations in Manila on Tuesday. In a statement Wednesday, Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco said Chinese national Guo Shangming, 45, was arrested in Paco while South Korean national Hyeong… Read More
Manila LGU gives DPWH until Nov. 15 to finish Lagusnilad rehab
November 8, 2023, 4:32 pm
MANILA – The Manila City government has given the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) until next week to complete the rehabilitation of the Lagusnilad Underpass. “Currently, the construction being done on the underpass is under the DPWH. The Mayor (Honey Lacuna) has given them the… Read More
Senators start further scrutinizing 2024 budget in plenary
November 8, 2023, 4:25 pm
MANILA – The Senate kicked off on Wednesday the marathon plenary debates on the proposed House Bill No. 8980 or the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA) sponsored by Senator Sonny Angara as the chairperson of the Committee on Finance. The measure, which contains the detailed expenditure of… Read More
DILG's Taguig office to take control of 10 EMBO villages
November 8, 2023, 3:23 pm
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has ordered the transfer of the 10 EMBO (enlisted men's barrio) barangays, formerly under Makati City, to the jurisdiction of its Taguig City field office. In a three-page memorandum circular dated Oct. 26 and made public… Read More
CCC: Climate change actions, policies based on human rights
November 8, 2023, 3:22 pm
MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) on Wednesday said the national government ensures that its climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts are based on human rights. CCC Vice Chairman and Executive Director Robert Borje said climate change and human rights are two different issues… Read More
