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Lawmakers seek swift justice for slain Misamis Occidental broadcaster
November 6, 2023, 3:08 pm Updated on November 6, 2023, 4:58 pm
MANILA – Senators urged on Monday authorities to find and hold accountable those who are behind the killing of Juan "DJ Johnny Walker" Jumalon, who was shot while live streaming his program on Facebook at his home in Calamba, Misamis Occidental. "I strongly condemn what had happened there.… Read More
PH security exec: No destabilization plots vs. Marcos admin
November 6, 2023, 3:04 pm
MANILA – An official of the National Security Council (NSC) on Monday said they have yet to monitor any threats or destabilization plots against the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. "Based sa aming monitoring sa ating security sector, sa ating kapulisan, sa ating Armed Forces… Read More
Prelates to elected village execs: Promote common good, true service
November 6, 2023, 3:01 pm
MANILA – Catholic prelates on Monday called on winners of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to faithfully serve their communities. Caritas Philippines national president Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo said barangay officials have a crucial role in bringing government services… Read More
64 OFWs from Israel home this week
November 6, 2023, 2:48 pm Updated on November 6, 2023, 8:24 pm
MANILA – A total of 64 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Israel are home this week, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). The fifth batch of repatriates, composed of 22 OFWs and an infant, arrived Monday via Etihad Airways flight EY 424 at Ninoy Aquino International Airport… Read More
AFP ups capabilities vs. 'emerging threats'
November 6, 2023, 2:17 pm
MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Monday said the military will beef up its capabilities to deal with "emerging threats" as the military formally opened its joint exercises among its major services. "In this exercise, we will fortify our territorial… Read More
Composite sketch of suspect in Misamis Occidental broadcaster slay out
November 6, 2023, 12:22 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday released the composite sketch of one of the suspects who shot dead a 57-year-old broadcaster while his program was being live-streamed in Calamba town, Misamis Occidental province on Sunday. PNP public information office chief and… Read More
DILG chief hopes nat'l summit to curb overcrowding in jails
November 6, 2023, 12:20 pm Updated on November 6, 2023, 2:03 pm
MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Monday said he is confident that the perennial problem of overcrowding in jails across the country would soon be addressed once a national jail decongestion summit pushes through. Abalos made the… Read More
Proposed PH-Japan reciprocal access pact to boost regional security
November 6, 2023, 11:26 am Updated on November 6, 2023, 1:49 pm
MANILA – National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año said the planned reciprocal access agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan will greatly boost the military cooperation between the two nations, aside from improving regional security. "The proposed RAA will facilitate the procedures… Read More
Fair weather to prevail over most of PH
November 6, 2023, 10:05 am
MANILA – Most parts of the country will experience fair weather, a forecaster said Monday. "No low pressure area (LPA) was monitored, and there is only a slim chance of a tropical cyclone developing in the next three days," Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services… Read More
‘Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair’ expands with 335K beneficiaries
November 5, 2023, 7:55 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed the further expansion of the “Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair” (BPSF) in Santa Cruz, Laguna on Saturday where government services were offered. Special Assistant to the President Antonio Ernesto Lagdameo Jr., who represented President… Read More
Food, rice assistance program kicks off in Metro Manila, Laguna
November 5, 2023, 7:13 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Sunday led the launch of a cash and rice assistance program where more than 300,000 initial beneficiaries are expected to receive the aid. The Cash and Rice Distribution (CARD) program… Read More
Japan premier inspires lawmakers to further protect WPS
November 5, 2023, 2:53 pm
MANILA – Members of the House of Representatives are upbeat about intensifying efforts to further protect the country’s interest in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) following the speech delivered by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during Saturday’s special joint session. In a news… Read More
Nueva Vizcaya lone bettor hits P102-M lotto jackpot
November 5, 2023, 2:42 pm
MANILA – A single ticket from Nueva Vizcaya won the PHP102-million jackpot during Saturday’s draw of the Lotto 6/42. The winning combination of 07-34-11-26-05-06 that carried a total jackpot prize of PHP102,254,379.40, was from a bettor in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, according to a statement… Read More
Timor-Leste President Ramos-Horta to visit PH Nov. 10
November 5, 2023, 1:47 pm
MANILA – Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta is set to visit the Philippines on Nov. 10 to further strengthen bilateral relations between the Philippines and Timor-Leste, according to the Presidential Communications Office on Sunday. President Ramos-Horta’s visit will tackle the various… Read More
Indian gov’t offers 7 helicopters for PCG rescue, humanitarian efforts
November 5, 2023, 12:52 pm
MANILA – The Indian government is offering the Philippines at least seven helicopters that will be used for the rescue and humanitarian efforts of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said India’s offer will boost efforts to build up the country’s capabilities… Read More
Shear line affects northern section of Northern Luzon
November 5, 2023, 10:54 am
MANILA – Batanes and Cagayan including Babuyan Islands will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the presence of a shear line, the weather bureau reported on Sunday. Palawan, Caraga and Davao Region will also experience the same weather conditions but this time… Read More
DA ‘changes’ coming under new chief
November 4, 2023, 7:58 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture is expecting some changes following the appointment of business tycoon Francisco Tiu Laurel as its new secretary. “We can expect some changes. Every new administration (it is expected) that there will be changes," DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said… Read More
Upgraded PH-Japan security ties not aimed vs. any country: MOFA
November 4, 2023, 6:30 pm
MANILA – Japan’s push to bolster security cooperation with the Philippines to promote a “free and open Indo-Pacific region” is not targeted against any country, Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Saturday. Tokyo and Manila announced on Friday a number of initiatives to… Read More
Japan reaffirms commitment to free, open Indo-Pacific
November 4, 2023, 5:39 pm
MANILA – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to a “free and open Indo-Pacific” (FOIP) and vowed to work with the Philippines and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to achieve this goal. In his address before the Special Joint… Read More
Kishida says people-to-people connection fortifies PH-Japan ties
November 4, 2023, 4:06 pm
MANILA – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday cited the deepened relationship between Japan and the Philippines in recent years, as he reaffirmed his commitment to take the two countries’ relations to new heights. “The Philippines, with the second largest population among ASEAN… Read More
