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DA: Agri damage after ‘Enteng’ climbs to P659-M
September 6, 2024, 12:21 pm
MANILA – Damage to agriculture due to the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Enteng has risen to more than PHP600 million, according to the Department of Agriculture - Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DA-DRRM) Operations Center on Friday. Based on the DA-DRRM’s Bulletin No. 4, the… Read More
Teodoro, Austin tackle means to beef up PH military capabilities
September 6, 2024, 10:30 am Updated on September 6, 2024, 10:40 am
MANILA – The defense chiefs of the Philippines and the United States tackled ways to beef up the capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). In a statement Friday, the Department of National Defense (DND) said this was among the matters discussed by Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.… Read More
6/42 Lotto bettor in Leyte wins P18.6-M jackpot
September 6, 2024, 9:28 am
MANILA – A lone bettor from Leyte province bagged the PHP18.6 million jackpot of Thursday night's Lotto 6/42 draw. In a news release on Friday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the ticket with the winning number 13-11-30-23-21-07 was bought on Real Street, Barangay San Roque… Read More
Guo camp seeks more time to reply to misrepresentation rap
September 6, 2024, 9:24 am
MANILA – The camp of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo has sought another extension to file her counter-affidavit to the material misrepresentation complaint she is facing before the Commission on Elections (Comelec). In a second Motion for Extension of Time to File Counter-Affidavit,… Read More
DENR: Urbanization caused massive flooding
September 6, 2024, 8:59 am
MANILA – Urbanization remains the main culprit in the recent flooding in Metro Manila amid the continued rains caused by Severe Tropical Storm Enteng and the southwest monsoon or "habagat," according to an official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. In a press briefing in… Read More
6 int'l flights canceled due to 'Yagi'
September 6, 2024, 8:53 am Updated on September 6, 2024, 2:32 pm
MANILA – Six flights between Manila, Hong Kong and Taipei were canceled on Friday due to Super Typhoon Yagi (formerly Severe Tropical Storm Enteng). The Manila International Airport Authority said the four Cebu Pacific flights were 5J 110/111 and 5J 272/273 Manila-Hong Kong-Manila. As of 2 p.m.,… Read More
'Habagat' to continue to dampen Luzon
September 6, 2024, 8:30 am Updated on September 6, 2024, 9:59 am
MANILA – The weather bureau said the southwest monsoon or “habagat” is “gradually weakening" as Super Typhoon Yagi (formerly Severe Tropical Storm Enteng) moves away from the Philippine Area of Responsibility but would still bring rains across Luzon on Friday. "Heavy rains are still… Read More
Alice Guo back in PH
September 6, 2024, 4:30 am
MANILA – Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo has arrived in the country at 1:30 a.m Friday. The private aircraft carrying the dismissed mayor landed at the Royal Star Aviation Hangar at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City. In a statement, Bureau of Immigration (BI)… Read More
DSWD: Enough resources for ‘Enteng’ and other relief ops
September 5, 2024, 8:56 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has adequate supply of family food packs (FFPs) and other relief items for augmentation to local government units (LGUs) affected by Severe Tropical Storm Enteng and future weather disturbances, a senior DSWD official assured on… Read More
99 OFWs from Lebanon, Kuwait arrive in PH
September 5, 2024, 8:21 pm
MANILA – Ninety-nine overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Lebanon and Kuwait safely arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 on Thursday via Qatar Airways Flight QR934. In a social media post, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said the group is composed… Read More
PBBM to new PCO chief Chavez: Just tell the truth
September 5, 2024, 8:20 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday congratulated newly-appointed Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Cesar Chavez and said that he only gave one instruction to him, which is to “just tell the truth.” Chavez took his oath before Marcos as the new PCO… Read More
DOJ reports hike in case disposition, prosecution success rates
September 5, 2024, 8:18 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday reported an increased case disposition rate and higher prosecution success rate in the previous year. During the House appropriations committee hearing on the agency's proposed PHP40.6 billion budget for 2025, DOJ Undersecretary Frederick Vida… Read More
Japan, Australia concerned over China’s coercive SCS activities vs. PH
September 5, 2024, 8:14 pm
MANILA – Japan and Australia have expressed “serious concern” over China’s “intensification” of dangerous and coercive activities towards the Philippines in the South China Sea (SCS). The statement was issued after the 2+2 ministerial meeting between Australian Foreign Minister Penny… Read More
CA nullifies Davao court protection order for KOJC
September 5, 2024, 8:10 pm
MANILA – The Court of Appeals (CA) in Cagayan De Oro has nullified the temporary protection order (TPO) obtained from a Davao court by lawyers representing the Kingdom of Jesus Christ the Name Above all Names Inc. (KOJC) against police operations to capture Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. In its… Read More
Chavez wants digital hotline for early class, work suspensions
September 5, 2024, 7:47 pm
MANILA – Newly-appointed Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cesar Chavez on Thursday said he wants to set up a digital hotline to ensure early announcements of class and work suspensions are declared before 4 a.m. “Ang task nito, bago mag-4 ng umaga dapat may announcement na… Read More
1.2M liters of oil waste from MTKR Terranova at treatment hub
September 5, 2024, 7:43 pm
MANILA – Over 1.2 million liters of oil waste siphoned from the sunken MTKR Terranova are now in a treatment facility in Marilao, Bulacan for proper disposal. In a situation update on Thursday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said the contracted salvor for MTKR Terranova, Harbor Star, has… Read More
Angara lauds teachers’ service, brings good news on Teachers’ Month
September 5, 2024, 7:23 pm
MANILA – Education Chief Sonny Angara on Thursday lauded the efforts and services of all teachers as the Department of Education (DepEd) led the kick-off celebration of Teachers’ Month. “They are the foundation of our nation and no progress is possible without our teachers. So, thank you for… Read More
PBBM orders DOH to transfer P50M for Davao City SMPC’s ‘zero billing’
September 5, 2024, 6:59 pm Updated on September 5, 2024, 8:13 pm
DAVAO CITY – Upon instruction of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Health’s (DOH) Medical Assistance for Indigent Patients (MAIP) will download PHP50 million to Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) in Davao City, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said on… Read More
DOLE: No report yet on displaced POGO workers
September 5, 2024, 6:49 pm
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said it has yet to receive reports of displaced workers of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), now known as Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs). “Wala pa naman. Wala pang nareport na may nadisplace so far. Pero minomonitor ng… Read More
2 nabbed, 18 rescued in Zambales POGO raid
September 5, 2024, 6:44 pm
MANILA – Police authorities swooped down on an illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) facility in Zambales. In a report on Thursday, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief Maj. Gen. Leo Francisco said the operation conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the hub located at… Read More
