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LTFRB, DILG eye incentives for LGUs with public transport route plans
November 7, 2023, 8:07 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is encouraging the cooperation of local government units (LGUs) in providing public transport route plans through a collaboration with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). LTFRB technical division… Read More
6th batch of OFWs arrive from Israel
November 7, 2023, 8:05 pm
MANILA – Some 42 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from war-torn Israel arrived at the Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Tuesday. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said the group is the sixth batch of OFWs repatriated by the Philippine government. The group comprised… Read More
SC petition opportunity to clear intel funds issue - VP Sara
November 7, 2023, 7:04 pm
MANILA – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte gladly received on Tuesday the petition filed before the Supreme Court (SC) questioning the constitutionality of the transfer of PHP125 million contingency fund of the 2022 national budget to the Office of the Vice President. In a… Read More
Study on relocation of Congress in Taguig sought
November 7, 2023, 6:44 pm
MANILA – Lawmakers are seeking the creation of an ad hoc committee to conduct a study on the possibility of constructing a new House of Representatives building near the new Senate building in Bonifacio Global City (BGC). In filing House Resolution 1390, Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr.,… Read More
11 BIFF members surrender to Westmincom troops
November 7, 2023, 6:25 pm
MANILA – The Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) on Tuesday said 11 former members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) surrendered to the military over the weekend. "The continued conduct of decisive military operations by the 92nd Infantry Battalion led to the voluntary… Read More
LTFRB urges operators to consolidate, avail improved PUVMP subsidy
November 7, 2023, 6:05 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Tuesday reminded operators and drivers of public utility vehicles (PUVs) to join or apply for consolidation before year end and avail of increased equity subsidy for modern PUVs. In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing,… Read More
DPWH, DSWD show improved budget utilization in Q3 of 2023: NEDA
November 7, 2023, 6:02 pm
MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) posted an improved budget utilization in the third quarter of 2023, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said Tuesday. In a press conference with Palace… Read More
BI intercepts trafficking victim posing as online seller bound for HK
November 7, 2023, 5:58 pm
MANILA – Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers intercepted an alleged illegal recruitment victim who pretended to be an online seller, at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on Monday. In a statement Tuesday, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the 36-year-old female victim… Read More
Newly elected village councilor shot dead in Pasay
November 7, 2023, 5:57 pm
MANILA – A 58-year-old newly elected “kagawad” (village councilor) in Pasay City was shot dead inside a barangay hall on Monday. In a report on Tuesday, the Pasay City Police identified the victim as Marcelina Camacho, a former village secretary who was elected councilor of Barangay 37… Read More
DPWH to resume repairs on Roxas Blvd. EDSA flyover Tuesday night
November 7, 2023, 5:52 pm
MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will continue the rehabilitation and installation of expansion joints on the northbound lane of the Roxas Boulevard EDSA Flyover in Pasay City starting Tuesday evening. In a statement, the department said the works will start at 10 p.m.… Read More
PNP 'tirelessly working' to make PH safe place for journos
November 7, 2023, 5:45 pm
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. on Tuesday reiterated the police force's commitment to protecting all journalists and media practitioners in the wake of the killing of radio anchor Juan Jumalon, popularly known as Johnny Walker, in Calamba, Misamis… Read More
Destabilization rumors vs. gov't won't do PH any good – solon
November 7, 2023, 5:37 pm
MANILA – An administration lawmaker on Tuesday warned that rumors of political instability will only hurt the country's economy and make life more difficult for Filipinos. In a statement, Cavite 4th District Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr. pointed out that any rumors of alleged destabilization efforts… Read More
Romualdez welcomes inflation drop; vows House proactive stance
November 7, 2023, 5:03 pm
MANILA – Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Tuesday welcomed the recent drop in the country’s inflation rate as he reiterated the commitment of the House of Representatives to supporting the government in strengthening the economy and ensuring affordability for all. “In a heartening… Read More
Gov’t boosting job creation to help Pinoys cope with inflation
November 7, 2023, 4:26 pm Updated on November 7, 2023, 5:58 pm
MANILA — The Marcos administration is ramping up its efforts in opening more employment opportunities and providing better quality of jobs to help Filipinos cope with the rising prices of basic commodities, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said Tuesday. In a Palace press… Read More
SBSI slammed for allegedly collecting from members' DSWD benefits
November 7, 2023, 4:14 pm Updated on November 7, 2023, 7:14 pm
MANILA – Senators chided on Tuesday the Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. (SBSI) on allegations that its leadership is collecting from cash benefits received by some of their members. During the second public inquiry by the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, panel chairperson Senator… Read More
PBBM orders support for provinces to be hit by El Niño
November 7, 2023, 4:11 pm
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday directed concerned government agencies to give “production support” to provinces that are vulnerable to the impact of the El Niño phenomenon. Marcos gave the order in a sectoral meeting at Malacañan Palace in Manila on Tuesday morning,… Read More
US condemns in ‘strongest terms’ killing of Filipino radio broadcaster
November 7, 2023, 4:07 pm
MANILA – The United States Embassy in Manila on Tuesday joined a number of countries in condemning the killing of Filipino radio broadcaster Juan Jumalon, who was gunned down while hosting his program in Misamis Occidental on Sunday. “I join the widespread condemnation of the brazen murder of… Read More
Group files suit questioning OVP confidential funds
November 7, 2023, 3:22 pm
MANILA – A group of former government officials and lawyers on Tuesday filed a petition before the Supreme Court, questioning the validity of the transfer of PHP125 million to the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) confidential fund. The petitioners -- lawyer Barry Gutierrez, spokesperson… Read More
Angat Dam water at 'comfortable level' amid El Niño -- MWSS
November 7, 2023, 3:15 pm
MANILA – Angat Dam's water elevation level is at a “very comfortable level” amid the El Niño phenomenon, an official of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) said on Monday. MWSS Vice Chairman and Administrator Leonor Cleofas said a team is in charge of mitigating the… Read More
Ticket sold in QC wins P107.5-M Mega Lotto jackpot
November 7, 2023, 1:32 pm
MANILA – Christmas came early for a lone bettor from Metro Manila who got the PHP107.5-million jackpot of the Mega Lotto 6/45 draw on Monday night. In an advisory Tuesday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the bettor's winning combination 13-31-16-01-25-10 carried a total… Read More
