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Remember the sacrifices of fallen troops, AFP reminds Filipinos
November 1, 2023, 10:28 am
MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Wednesday reminded Filipinos to take time to remember and honor the fallen soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation. "This season is an invitation for us to honor all the saints, both known… Read More
Bulacan voters reject conversion of SJDM into highly urbanized city
November 1, 2023, 9:54 am
MANILA – The City of San Jose del Monte (SJDM) will not be converted into a highly urbanized city (HUC) after more than 800,000 voters in the province of Bulacan turned down the measure, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported on Wednesday. Based on the certificate of canvass of votes… Read More
Cloudy skies, scattered rains in MM, parts of Luzon on All Saints’ Day
November 1, 2023, 7:09 am
MANILA – Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms are expected over Metro Manila on All Saints’ Day due to a low-pressure area (LPA) and the shear line, the weather bureau said Wednesday. In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical… Read More
Manila Cathedral urges faithful to pray for departed archbishops
October 31, 2023, 8:53 pm
MANILA – The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, popularly known as Manila Cathedral, will be opening its crypt to allow the faithful to offer prayer for former archbishops of Manila. Aside from their departed loved ones, the cathedral urged the public to also pray for late… Read More
PBBM calls for ‘solemn, peaceful’ observance of Undas
October 31, 2023, 8:41 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday called for a “solemn and peaceful” observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on Nov. 1 and 2, respectively. “Isang mataimtim at mapayapang Undas sa ating lahat (A solemn and peaceful Undas to all of us),” Marcos said in his… Read More
Losers in BSKE told to surrender gov't property ASAP
October 31, 2023, 8:07 pm
MANILA – Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Tuesday ordered all losing candidates in the just-concluded Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to immediately surrender all government properties under their custody. Abalos said he signed DILG Memorandum… Read More
Pinay who gave up savings to save elderly ward vs. Hamas flying home
October 31, 2023, 8:04 pm
MANILA – The Filipino caregiver who willingly gave her savings to convince a Hamas terrorist to spare her and her elderly ward is finally flying home to the Philippines soon. In a virtual interview with reporters on Tuesday, 31-year-old Camille Jesalva said the Philippine Embassy in Israel has… Read More
BI deploys 50 new immigration officers for the holidays
October 31, 2023, 7:28 pm
MANILA – Fifty new immigration officers have been deployed in different airports in the country to enhance border control operations during the holiday season, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Tuesday. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco on Tuesday emphasized the need for a bolstered… Read More
PNP: 4.8K assistance hubs, 27K cops deployed to secure 'Undas'
October 31, 2023, 7:21 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it has established some 4,866 police assistance desks (PADs) in all public cemeteries, memorial parks, columbaria, and catacombs around the country. PNP Information chief and spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said that more or less… Read More
Senators prefer 'West Philippine Sea' in environmental case vs. China
October 31, 2023, 6:36 pm
MANILA – Several senators expressed their reluctance on changing the name of "West Philippine Sea" to "Sea of Asia" considering the clarity in territorial rights. Senator Alan Peter Cayetano noted in a press statement Tuesday that when it comes to standing the Philippines' ground on the dispute,… Read More
PH ranks 7th in ‘fastest-growing’ global remote work hubs
October 31, 2023, 6:09 pm
MANILA – The Philippines is the seventh “fastest-growing” remote work hub in the world, according to work and travel platform Nomad List. In a statement, Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil noted that Manila has been named by Nomad List as among the 10 ideal destinations in Asia, South… Read More
Climate proofing merged in new building code bill ‘necessary’
October 31, 2023, 6:00 pm
MANILA – A lawmaker on Tuesday said an environment-friendly measure that seeks to replace the 46-year-old Building Code will make the country's structures more resilient against natural calamities and disasters. Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte Jr. said the climate-proofing plan under… Read More
Stricter gun control reforms pushed
October 31, 2023, 5:58 pm
MANILA – A party-list lawmaker on Tuesday called for stricter gun control in the Philippines after the conduct of the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKEs). Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera said the continuing proliferation of unlicensed firearms and… Read More
Solon optimistic on Bicol Express rail line revival under Marcos admin
October 31, 2023, 5:23 pm
MANILA – Bicol Saro Party-List Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan on Tuesday said he remains optimistic that the revival of the Philippine National Railways’ (PNR) Bicol Express rail line will push through under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Yamsuan made this remark despite… Read More
NAIA logs over 620K passengers traveling ahead of 'Undas'
October 31, 2023, 5:07 pm
MANILA – The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) has recorded over 620,000 domestic and international passengers at the country's main gateway ahead of "Undas" break. MIAA data released Tuesday showed that from Oct. 26 to 30, international passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International… Read More
Active collaboration between electronics, education sectors urged
October 31, 2023, 3:52 pm
MANILA – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte has expressed her belief that the growth of the country’s semiconductor and electronics industry could be enhanced by an active collaboration between industry stakeholders and educational institutions. In a social media post on… Read More
Comelec: 19 election-related deaths recorded in 7 regions
October 31, 2023, 3:52 pm Updated on October 31, 2023, 8:15 pm
MANILA – Some 19 election-related deaths in seven regions have been recorded so far in the just concluded 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (BSKE), the Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported on Tuesday. Based on data provided by the poll body, the number of election-related violence… Read More
Centenarian recipients of P100K from DSWD now over 12K
October 31, 2023, 1:56 pm
MANILA – A total of 12,186 centenarians have received PHP100,000 incentives from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) from 2017 up to September this year, Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez said on Tuesday. “This achievement serves as a testament to the nation’s unwavering… Read More
PH has right to patrol WPS - NSA
October 31, 2023, 12:50 pm Updated on October 31, 2023, 12:52 pm
MANILA – The country has the right to patrol all parts of the West Philippine Sea (WPS), including Bajo De Masinloc (also known as Scarborough Shoal), as this area is well within the nation's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año said on Tuesday. This was… Read More
OCD to beef up interaction with private sector for disaster response
October 31, 2023, 11:30 am
MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Tuesday it would continue partnering with the private sector to enhance the country's disaster response capabilities. OCD administrator, Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, said his recent meeting with the board members of the Philippine Disaster… Read More
