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MMDA to passengers: Leave early to avoid Undas rush
October 28, 2023, 1:13 pm
MANILA – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Saturday urged passengers to plan their trips to avoid unnecessary queuing at transport hubs, as the country observes the extended Undas holiday break. MMDA Director for Traffic Enforcement Group Victor Nuñez advised travelers to… Read More
Mayors told to work to achieve SDGs
October 28, 2023, 1:13 pm
MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Friday called on all city and municipal mayors to align their local initiatives with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In a speech during the Philippine Mayors Forum held at the… Read More
62 Filipinos from Israel to arrive in PH on Oct. 30 - DMW
October 28, 2023, 12:33 pm
MANILA – About 62 Filipinos, including two infants, from Israel will arrive in the country on Monday, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Saturday. In a weekly forum at the Dapo Restaurant in Quezon City, DMW officer in charge Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the returning… Read More
BOC uncovers P1.43B e-cigarettes in Valenzuela warehouse inspection
October 28, 2023, 12:10 pm
MANILA – An inspection of a warehouse in Valenzuela City yielded about PHP1.43 billion worth of e-cigarettes or vapes, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported on Saturday. According to the BOC, Friday’s initial inspection of the warehouse located at 18 Bagong Filipino Industrial Compound, M.… Read More
Filipinos urged to live responsibly for a climate change-resilient PH
October 28, 2023, 9:39 am
MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) on Friday called on Filipinos to take part in the government’s goal to achieve a climate change-resilient Philippines by living responsibly daily. In a media forum, CCC Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje emphasized that while… Read More
‘Amihan’ to bring cloudy skies, isolated light showers over Luzon
October 28, 2023, 6:36 am
MANILA – The northeast monsoon or “amihan” will bring cloudy skies with isolated light rains over most of Luzon including Metro Manila, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)… Read More
Offering free rides on election day considered vote-buying - Comelec
October 27, 2023, 8:59 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday warned candidates planning to provide libreng sakay (free rides) to the public on the Oct. 30 election day that they may be charged with vote-buying. "Nakasanayan kasi natin iyong nagbibigay ng libreng sakay papunta sa eskwelahan, iyon din… Read More
WFH set up in gov’t, asynchronous public classes on Oct. 31
October 27, 2023, 8:52 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Friday issued a memorandum circular (MC), allowing a work-from-home (WFH) arrangement for government employees and asynchronous classes for public schools on Oct. 31. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, by authority of the President, signed MC 38, which provides that… Read More
DBM, gov't broadcast service to air Usapang Budget Natin radio program
October 27, 2023, 8:46 pm
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Presidential Broadcast Service – Bureau of Broadcast Services (PBS-BBS) on Friday signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the launching of “Usapang Budget Natin” radio program. The MOA was signed by DBM Secretary Amenah… Read More
PNP: BSKE bets giving 'campaign fees' to Reds support terrorism
October 27, 2023, 6:34 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday warned candidates in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) against giving in to the communist New People's Army's (NPA) "permit to campaign" and "permit to win" extortion schemes. In a press briefing hosted by the National… Read More
DA invites Italian private agri firms to invest in PH
October 27, 2023, 6:12 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has invited Italian private businesses to invest in the Philippines through modernizing agricultural facilities. In a statement Friday, DA Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban said among the country’s interests are in smart agriculture… Read More
PH Army spokesperson is new AFP public affairs chief
October 27, 2023, 5:28 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday announced the appointment of Col. Xerxes Trinidad as the new chief of its Public Affairs Office (PAO). Trinidad, former Philippine Army (PA) spokesperson and head of its public affairs office, replaced Lt. Col. Enrico Gil Ileto who is… Read More
Manila calls for voters' participation, prudence in BSKE
October 27, 2023, 5:14 pm Updated on October 27, 2023, 5:56 pm
MANILA – The city government of Manila on Friday urged registered voters in the nation's capital to participate in the nationwide Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) and be prudent in their choice of future “frontliners in the government's structure.” "Sa nagdaang ilang araw… Read More
DOTr begins 24/7 transport monitoring for 2023 polls, 'Undas'
October 27, 2023, 5:07 pm
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday activated Oplan Biyaheng Ayos 2023 to intensify security and monitoring in transportation hubs nationwide for the upcoming barangay elections and Undas. DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista and Land Transportation Office (LTO) Chief, Assistant… Read More
3 Filipino films to screen in Hollywood on Nov. 2
October 27, 2023, 5:05 pm
MANILA – Three Filipino films are set to have a VIP screening and reception in Hollywood for the launch of the first-ever Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) on Nov. 2. In a statement on Friday, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said the films, originally featured during… Read More
Rules on law giving survivorship benefits to prosecutors' kin signed
October 27, 2023, 4:39 pm
MANILA – Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday signed the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 11643, which grants benefits to dependents of deceased public prosecutors who had retired or were eligible to retire. Under the law, the family of qualified prosecutors… Read More
BFAR raises red tide alert in 2 Mindanao coastal areas
October 27, 2023, 4:37 pm
MANILA – Residents in Mindanao are warned against eating shellfish and other seafood from two coastal areas in Mindanao after these tested positive for red tide, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) reported on Friday. In Shellfish Bulletin No. 25, Series of 2023, the agency said… Read More
Solons say House a pivotal partner of PBBM admin
October 27, 2023, 4:33 pm
MANILA – Lawmakers on Friday said the House of Representatives has been a "pivotal partner" of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration in its agenda to keep the country's post-pandemic economy on a high-growth track to ensure more jobs and better living conditions for Filipinos.… Read More
PBBM to AFP execs: Be ready to secure, defend PH vs. emerging threats
October 27, 2023, 4:23 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to be ready to secure and defend the Philippines against emerging threats. In a speech delivered during the mass oath-taking ceremony at the Ceremonial Hall of Malacañan Palace in Manila,… Read More
Israel envoy: 2 missing Filipinos ‘likely’ kidnapped
October 27, 2023, 4:03 pm
MANILA — The Israeli Embassy in Manila on Friday said the two remaining missing Filipinos in Israel were “likely” kidnapped by the militant Hamas group. A Reuters report on Oct 26 quoted the Israeli government as saying that more than half of the estimated 220 being held hostage by the Hamas… Read More
