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MWSS, K-Water sign MOU for best practices, green initiatives
November 7, 2023, 1:10 pm
MANILA – The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Korea Water Resources Development Corporation (K-Water) to ensure inclusion of best practices and capacity-building strategies in the nation’s water security management and water… Read More
DND chief: All PH operations in maritime territories 'rules-based'
November 7, 2023, 10:46 am Updated on November 8, 2023, 7:10 pm
MANILA – All operations being carried out by the country in its maritime territories, including those of the West Philippine Sea, are rules-based, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. said Monday. "We are merely asserting our rights which the UN Convention on… Read More
Pay hike for private sector, kasambahay in Region 9 to start Nov. 12
November 7, 2023, 10:09 am
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday announced that the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) in Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) has issued wage increase orders for private sector workers and domestic workers (kasambahay) to take effect on Nov. 12.… Read More
Easterlies to bring scattered rain showers over parts of PH
November 7, 2023, 9:01 am
MANILA – Some parts of the country will experience scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the easterlies, the weather bureau said Tuesday. This will prevail over Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Islands, and Quezon. Moderate to heavy rains in these areas may… Read More
New DA chief to directly talk to farmers, fisherfolk
November 6, 2023, 8:31 pm
MANILA – Newly appointed Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday said he plans to go around the country to better assess the situation of farmers and fisherfolk. In a press briefing after the flag ceremony at the DA headquarters in Quezon City, Laurel said the… Read More
House adopts resolution upholding chamber’s integrity, honor
November 6, 2023, 8:12 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Monday adopted a resolution upholding its integrity and honor and expressing full support to the leadership of Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez. During the plenary session, the chamber adopted the report from the Committee of the Whole on House… Read More
Comelec probes 'meddling' of local officials in village, youth polls
November 6, 2023, 7:57 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered its field offices to investigate the alleged interference of local officials in the recently concluded Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). "Chairman (George) Garcia issued a directive to all our directors to gather and… Read More
PBBM: Maharlika Fund IRR finalized
November 6, 2023, 7:22 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Monday that the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) have been finalized. “The Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Maharlika Investment Fund have been finalized. Upon approval, we’ll… Read More
BOC eyes contributing up to P1 trillion to gov't revenues this year
November 6, 2023, 7:09 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is looking to contribute up to PHP1 trillion to government coffers this year. In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing on Monday, BOC spokesperson Vincent Maronilla said these possible additional revenues will come from taxes to be collected until the end of… Read More
House panel eyes revival of Bureau of Private Schools
November 6, 2023, 6:58 pm
MANILA – The House Committee on Basic Education and Culture is looking to revive the Bureau of Private Schools under the Department of Education (DepEd) to address the problems and concerns of private education institutions in the country. Committee chair and Pasig City Rep. Roman Romulo on… Read More
DSWD chief to meet with mayors, LGU reps to beef up Kalahi-CIDSS
November 6, 2023, 6:54 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian will hold a National Consultative Meeting with local chief executives (LCEs) as part of the agency’s continuing efforts to strengthen the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan - Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery… Read More
Medical repatriation assistance program needs urgent revisions – solon
November 6, 2023, 6:49 pm
MANILA – A policy dialogue on Monday showed the need to implement urgent revisions in the implementation of the Inter-Agency Medical Repatriation Assistance Program (IMRAP). IMRAP, under Joint Memorandum Circular (JHC) No, 2017-0001, includes the medical repatriation of migrant workers,… Read More
Basa Air Base runway rehab completed
November 6, 2023, 6:33 pm Updated on November 7, 2023, 10:10 am
MANILA – The Philippines and the United States on Monday held a dedication ceremony to mark the completion of the rehabilitation of the runway of the Basa Air Base in Floridablanca, Pampanga. This is the largest Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) project between Manila and Washington… Read More
DOTr chief: Railway projects vital in fixing NCR gridlock
November 6, 2023, 6:27 pm
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Monday highlighted the importance of the big-ticket railway projects of the government in addressing traffic congestion in the National Capital Region (NCR). During Monday's forum organized by the Economic Journalists Association of the… Read More
House 'fiercely united' to fulfill mandate amid threats, intimidation
November 6, 2023, 5:40 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives remains committed to setting aside differences among its members and becoming "fiercely united" to fulfill its mandate of serving the people in the face of threats and intimidation from any source, Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said on Monday. In his… Read More
Senate decision on discontinuity or realignment of CIF out this week
November 6, 2023, 5:34 pm
MANILA – The Senate will hold a caucus on Wednesday to decide if the Confidential Intelligence Fund (CIF) will be scrapped or remain in the regular budget. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said in a statement on Monday that among the options are inclusion in the Maintenance and Other… Read More
PBBM exhorts maximum deployment of forces amid geopolitical challenges
November 6, 2023, 5:21 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday urged the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to conduct a strategic review and maximize forces deployment to ensure that strategies remain attuned to the current and future geopolitical… Read More
DOTr to resume China-backed projects via foreign aid, private sector
November 6, 2023, 4:41 pm
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is looking to continue former China-backed railway projects through official development assistance (ODA) from South Korea, Japan, India, as well as through partnerships with the private sector. During a forum of the Economic Journalists… Read More
PBBM priority 'Tatak Pinoy' bill gets Senate nod
November 6, 2023, 4:38 pm
MANILA – One of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s 12 priority measures he enumerated in his last State of the Nation Address (SONA) was approved on Monday by the Senate with 23 affirmative votes, zero negative and no abstentions. Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2426 or known as the "Tatak Pinoy"… Read More
Solon seeks probe on recent IGL raid in Pasay
November 6, 2023, 4:23 pm
MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday filed a resolution seeking to investigate the involvement of Smart Web Technology Corporation (Smart Web), an Internet Gaming Licensee (IGL) of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), on the alleged crimes and other offenses.… Read More
