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Japan's P235-M grant for coastal radar to boost PH maritime security
November 4, 2023, 3:59 pm
MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said Saturday a PHP235.5 million grant from Japan would be spent on coastal radars to enhance the military's capabilities in securing the country's vast coastlines. The grant of 600 million Japanese yen… Read More
PBBM hopes for robust, future-oriented PH-Japan relations
November 4, 2023, 3:51 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday expressed optimism that the Philippines and Japan’s strategic partnership will be “robust and future-oriented.” During the state banquet for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the Malacañan Palace in Manila, Marcos reaffirmed the… Read More
House turns over 2024 General Appropriations Bill to Senate
November 4, 2023, 3:01 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Saturday turned over to the Senate the approved PHP5.768 trillion General Appropriations Bill (GAB) for 2024. The amended measure includes PHP194.5 billion in realigned funds to boost national security, protect Filipinos from global inflation, and ensure… Read More
BI to deport 'abusive' Australian, Chinese fugitive
November 4, 2023, 2:53 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is set to deport an “undesirable” Australian accused of abusing his Filipina live-in partner and her child, as well as a Chinese fugitive wanted for engaging in illegal business activities in his home country. Commissioner Norman Tansingco on Saturday… Read More
No destabilization plot vs. gov't, Brawner misquoted - AFP spox
November 4, 2023, 2:41 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Saturday assured the public there are no attempts to overthrow the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and that AFP chief of staff Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr. was merely misquoted in the media when speaking about destabilization… Read More
43 Filipinos from Gaza going home beginning Sunday
November 4, 2023, 2:30 pm
MANILA – Forty-three Filipinos from Gaza are coming home in two batches starting Sunday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Saturday. At a news forum in Quezon City, Undersecretary for Migrant Workers’ Affairs Eduardo de Vega said the 43 migrant Filipinos will be arriving with… Read More
Comelec to tap soldiers as electoral board members in future polls
November 4, 2023, 2:25 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to tap Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel as members of Electoral Boards (EBs) in future polls, especially in areas tagged as critical. Comelec chair George Garcia said it is part of their contingency plan in augmenting… Read More
Agri-tech solution projects to get funding support from NEDA - Palace
November 4, 2023, 11:29 am
MANILA – Malacañang on Saturday welcomed the approval of PHP100 million worth of funding allotment for 25 innovation projects, including several agri-tech solution initiatives. In a statement, Communication Secretary Cheloy Garafil said the agri-tech solution projects that would receive funding… Read More
Cloudy skies, isolated rains over most of PH Saturday
November 4, 2023, 6:42 am
MANILA – Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers will prevail over most parts of the country, but some areas will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains due to the shear line and the trough of a low-pressure area (LPA), the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m.… Read More
Chinese Embassy denies existence of ‘sleeper cells’ in PH
November 3, 2023, 11:18 pm
MANILA – The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Friday denied the existence of “sleeper cells” in the Philippines, labeling the accusations as “baseless” and “malicious”. Reacting to the report of the recent arrest of two Chinese nationals for possession of high-powered firearms in Pasig… Read More
Japan, PH agree to strengthen security ties
November 3, 2023, 10:38 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have formally agreed to commence the negotiations on a reciprocal access agreement (RAA) between the two states. The agreement was announced after the two leaders’ bilateral meeting at Malacañan Palace on… Read More
Body of slain OFW in Israel now home
November 3, 2023, 7:12 pm
MANILA – The body of 32-year-old overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Angelyn Peralta Aguirre, who was killed amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, is now home. On Friday, Aguirre’s body arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and was turned over by Department of Migrant Workers (DMW)… Read More
Honor graduates of open distance learning may now avail of eligibility
November 3, 2023, 7:03 pm
MANILA – Individuals who have earned Latin honors through open distance learning (ODL) programs may now submit applications for civil service eligibility if they wish to pursue a career in the public sector, the Civil Service Commission said Friday. According to the CSC, the coverage for Honor… Read More
Jalosjos asks SC to reverse annulment of his proclamation as Zambo rep
November 3, 2023, 6:04 pm
MANILA – Romeo Jalosjos Jr. on Friday filed his “main” motion for reconsideration before the Supreme Court (SC), asking the tribunal to take a second look at its August decision annulling his proclamation as Zamboanga del Norte’s First District representative in favor of Roberto… Read More
LTO seeks PNP's help to boost anti-colorum drive
November 3, 2023, 5:47 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is seeking the help of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to intensify its campaign against ‘colorum’ or unregistered public utility vehicles (PUV) nationwide. In a statement on Friday, LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said the… Read More
Comelec: All BSKE winners with tied votes settled
November 3, 2023, 5:46 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday said the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) have come to a close as all winners have been proclaimed. Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia said the last set of winners that have been proclaimed are those who got the… Read More
BuCor: Jail decongestion summit to address PDLs’ prolonged detention
November 3, 2023, 5:33 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Friday said plans by the Judiciary for a comprehensive summit of stakeholders in the country's penal system is a welcome development as it will address the prolonged detention of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) who are already qualified for… Read More
PH, Japan ink P376-M grant aid for BARMM roads, emergency response
November 3, 2023, 5:15 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and Japan on Friday signed and exchanged notes on a PHP376 million Japanese aid to support road construction and emergency response in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. The diplomatic notes on the… Read More
Japan-funded transport projects 'on track' – DOTr chief
November 3, 2023, 5:13 pm
MANILA – Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista on Friday assured Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida that several Japanese-funded big-ticket transportation projects are “on track.” In a statement, Bautista said a total of nine big-ticket projects are funded on the… Read More
DSWD calls for stronger collab to improve kids’ health
November 3, 2023, 5:08 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Friday encouraged all sectors to work together and get involved to improve the health and nutrition of children in line with the nation’s observance of the 31st National Children’s Month (NCM)… Read More
