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PBBM, Japan PM to hold bilateral meeting Nov. 3
October 31, 2023, 11:27 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will hold a bilateral meeting at Malacañan Palace in Manila this Friday, Malacañang said Tuesday. This as Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil, citing the Department of Foreign Affairs' confirmation,… Read More
PBBM to BSKE winners: Be honest, serve people well
October 31, 2023, 9:57 am Updated on November 1, 2023, 7:36 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday urged the proclaimed winners of the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (BSKE) elections to be honest at all times and to serve their constituents well. Marcos made the call as he congratulated the newly elected and re-elected BSK… Read More
Rain showers to dampen Visayas, most of Luzon Tuesday
October 31, 2023, 9:38 am
MANILA – Most areas in Luzon will get rain showers due to three weather systems, the weather bureau said Tuesday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) continues to monitor a low-pressure area (LPA) 470 km. east of Virac, Catanduanes. "It has a… Read More
More interactions with PH eyed to boost Dutch investments
October 30, 2023, 10:04 pm
MANILA – The Netherlands is expected to designate a focal person who will work with the Philippine government to promote trade and boost Dutch investment in the country. “What we are happy about is the commitment of the Netherlands to designate a focal point to carry out the memorandum of… Read More
DepEd to aid teachers involved in accidents during polls
October 30, 2023, 9:14 pm
MANILA – Department of Education (DepEd) Spokesperson Undersecretary Michael Poa said the agency ensured that assistance is being provided to teachers that involved in accidents during the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). In a press conference at the Commission on Elections… Read More
Dutch FM: Netherlands backs PH in call for observance of UNCLOS in SCS
October 30, 2023, 9:06 pm
MANILA – The Netherlands on Monday expressed its full support to the Philippines in calling for the observance of the international law in the South China Sea, days following the collision incident between a Chinese Coast Guard and a Filipino resupply boat off Ayungin. Visiting Dutch Minister of… Read More
Comelec: No failure of election in over 201K precincts during BSKE ‘23
October 30, 2023, 8:37 pm
MANILA – Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia on Monday said the poll body has stood to its commitment of no failure of election during the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) 2023. This is despite the many incidents of violence reported during the voting day… Read More
PH gov’t able to contact some Pinoys in Gaza; access to water hard
October 30, 2023, 8:31 pm
MANILA – After a communication cut, the Philippine government was finally able to get in touch with some Filipinos in Gaza who conveyed that their access to water is becoming “increasingly difficult.” “We were able to get in touch with the Filipinos starting at 4 a.m. yesterday (Sunday).… Read More
Onion, garlic prices stable; potato supply, prices to stabilize by Q4
October 30, 2023, 7:30 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has monitored the stable prices of onion and garlic in local markets, Malacañang said on Monday. Citing the data from the DA, Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said the average prices of local onion in September and October this year range from… Read More
PNP: Minor incidents fail to mar village, youth polls
October 30, 2023, 7:27 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it has only recorded minor incidents during the voting period for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) and there was no reported failure of elections in any part of the country. PNP Directorate for Operations deputy… Read More
BSKE 2023 ends, Comelec wants more voting hours on next polls
October 30, 2023, 7:24 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday called on the Congress to study extending the voting hours for the next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia highlighted the necessity of an extension, citing the 68… Read More
Manila's 2 major cemeteries draw 45K visitors ahead of 'Undas'
October 30, 2023, 7:02 pm
MANILA – More than 45,000 people have already visited the two major public cemeteries in the city of Manila – the North Cemetery (MNC) and the South Cemetery (MSC) – as of Sunday. MNC Director Roselle Castañeda, in a Facebook live video, said they consist of 38,700 visitors at the MNC and… Read More
Comelec eyes annulment of voters list ahead of 2028 polls
October 30, 2023, 6:11 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is pushing for the annulment of the voter’s list in preparation for the next presidential elections in 2028. In a press briefing on Monday, Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia said this would ensure a clean list of voters as it would eliminate… Read More
Solon: Don't abolish SK, mentor them instead
October 30, 2023, 5:53 pm
MANILA – Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday dismissed calls to abolish the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK), saying youth leaders should be supported and mentored. Cayetano said former SK leaders should also encourage and help their successors navigate the world of governance so they will not be… Read More
House right on track as trust, performance ratings soar: solons
October 30, 2023, 5:49 pm
MANILA – Lawmakers on Monday said the House of Representatives is on the right track in fulfilling its mandate to serve the people as indicated by the high trust ratings of Speaker Martin Romualdez. House Committee on Appropriations chair and Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co said the legislative work… Read More
BI: More officers to serve travelers amid peak season
October 30, 2023, 5:27 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday assured that it is well-prepared to manage the inevitable increase in passenger volume during peak travel period. Commissioner Norman Tansingco reported that they have beefed up their operations through deployment of additional immigration… Read More
Winning BSKE bets must meet 3 requirements before assuming posts
October 30, 2023, 3:34 pm Updated on October 30, 2023, 4:28 pm
MANILA – Winning candidates in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) need not only have the highest number of votes but have to meet several requirements to be able to assume office, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Monday. “For all winners, there are three… Read More
PNP: Poll-linked cases rise to 31 on election day
October 30, 2023, 3:16 pm Updated on October 30, 2023, 6:53 pm
MANILA – The number of election-related incidents (ERIs) for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) has climbed to 31 as voters trooped to the polls on Monday. In a press briefing at Camp Karingal, Quezon City, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. said… Read More
Solon wants P1-K monthly hazard pay for barangay tanod
October 30, 2023, 3:04 pm
MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has proposed the legislation of a PHP1,000 monthly hazard pay for all duly-appointed barangay tanod (village watchers), saying they deserve the incentive given the hazardous duty they perform in ensuring peace and order in the community. “Malaki ang… Read More
Low voter turnout expected as BSKE coincides with weekend, holidays
October 30, 2023, 2:46 pm
MANILA – The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) is expecting lower turnout of voters for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election (BSKE) 2023 as the polling day coincides with the long weekend and holidays this week. PPCRV executive director Jude Liao told the… Read More
