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PH to use science, innovations to further boost agri productivity
October 25, 2023, 5:10 pm
MANILA – The Philippines is committed to utilizing science and exploring innovations and international cooperation to boost agricultural productivity and achieve modernization for the benefit of farmers, fisherfolk and other stakeholders. Department of Agriculture Senior Undersecretary Domingo… Read More
Firefighter nabbed for estafa over 'officer slot for sale' scheme
October 25, 2023, 5:00 pm
MANILA – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) agents arrested a firefighter in Muntinlupa City for allegedly promising officer slots in the Bureau of Fire Protection's (BFP) lateral entry program in exchange for a fee. In a report on Wednesday, CIDG chief Maj. Gen. Romeo Caramat Jr.… Read More
Teodoro: PH not looking for war, just protecting WPS territories
October 25, 2023, 4:55 pm
MANILA – The Philippines is not looking for any conflict or war with China but is merely protecting its maritime territories from the latter's continued encroachment, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Wednesday. In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, the… Read More
LTO summons car owner in Ayala tunnel hit-and-run incident
October 25, 2023, 4:50 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Wednesday summoned the owner of the motor vehicle involved in a hit-and-run incident in Makati City on Oct. 23. In a statement, LTO chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II ordered the issuance of a show cause order (SCO) on the registered… Read More
MMDA hikes fines, penalties for EDSA busway violators
October 25, 2023, 4:41 pm
MANILA – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has increased the fines and penalties up to PHP30,000 for illegally driving through the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) busway to deter repeat offenders. In a press conference on Wednesday, acting MMDA chair Don Artes said apart… Read More
Tolentino: NYSTIF a 'mini-step' to an event similar to Aspen Festival
October 25, 2023, 4:26 pm
MANILA – The first-ever National Youth, Science, Technology and Innovation Festival (NYSTIF), which opened at the PICC Forum Tent in Pasay City on Wednesday, was likened by Senator Francis Tolentino to the prestigious Aspen Ideas Festival being held annually at Aspen, Colorado in the United… Read More
PH archipelagic sea lanes bill pushed amid collision incident in WPS
October 25, 2023, 3:56 pm
MANILA – A party-list lawmaker on Wednesday called for the swift approval of a measure seeking to establish archipelagic sea lanes to bar the unauthorized passage of foreign vessels within the Philippines' territorial waters and airspace. Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan made the… Read More
DBM OKs release of P3.84B for free college education program
October 25, 2023, 3:42 pm
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of about PHP3.84 billion to fund the government’s free college education program, benefiting some 141,000 eligible tertiary education students. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman approved a Special Allotment… Read More
BI, Manila LGU issue ‘Undas’ reminders for foreigners, motorists
October 25, 2023, 2:20 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday reminded departing foreigners to settle requirements and fees early on, considering the expected heavy volume of travelers for the Lenten season. “We are expecting a surge in passengers at their airport this coming ‘Undas’ and this time… Read More
House’s decision to reallocate confidential funds ‘strategic, prudent’
October 25, 2023, 1:48 pm
MANILA - The decision of the House of Representatives to reallocate confidential funds is proving to be both ‘prudent and strategic’ amid recent developments in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Davao del Sur Rep. John Tracy Cagas and Occidental Mindoro Rep. Leody Tarriela said on Wednesday. In a… Read More
US legislators ‘unequivocally support’ PH after collision near Ayungin
October 25, 2023, 1:39 pm
MANILA – Four American lawmakers on Wednesday expressed support to the Philippine government following a collision incident near Ayungin Shoal after a Chinese Coast Guard vessel conducted dangerous blocking maneuvers against passing Filipino resupply boats. House Foreign Affairs Committee… Read More
Gov’t allots P22.98B to improve health facilities nationwide in 2024
October 25, 2023, 11:45 am
MANILA – The government will earmark around PHP22.98 billion for the improvement of the country’s health facilities and services in 2024, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Wednesday. In a statement, the DBM said the budget is included in the proposed 2024 National Expenditure… Read More
DND chief: China unlikely to attack PH territories in WPS
October 25, 2023, 11:40 am
MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday said it is unlikely for China to attack and take over the country's territories in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). "Sa palagay ko, magdadalawang isip din naman sila. Number one, alam ng mundo ang ginagawa… Read More
PBBM sees immediate need to modernize agri, fisheries
October 25, 2023, 11:08 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday stressed the immediate need to modernize the agriculture and fisheries sector, as part of the efforts to make the Philippines a “food- and nutrition-secure” nation. Marcos made the remark during the celebration of the 70th founding… Read More
Naval, air assets join PH Fleet anti-sub, surface warfare exercises
October 25, 2023, 10:17 am
MANILA – The Philippine Fleet's naval and air assets are joining the anti-submarine and surface warfare exercises to enhance its units' proficiency and interoperability. Lt. Giovanni Badidles, the fleet's spokesperson, said on Wednesday the naval exercises, taking place mostly in Zambales… Read More
Czech Republic to send trade missions to PH for defense, agri ties
October 25, 2023, 9:20 am
MANILA – The Czech Republic is considering sending trade missions to the Philippines next year for possible partnerships on defense and agriculture, Malacañang said Wednesday. The plan to organize visits of high-ranking government officials and business delegations from the Central Europe… Read More
'Amihan,' shear line to bring rain showers across PH
October 25, 2023, 8:07 am
MANILA – The northeast monsoon or “amihan” and the shear line will bring scattered rains across the country Wednesday, the weather bureau said. In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said mainland Cagayan,… Read More
Asiad medalists to receive presidential citation, cash reward
October 24, 2023, 8:42 pm
MANILA - President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will confer the presidential citation and grant cash incentives to 33 Filipino athletes who bagged medals in the 2023 Asian Games, Malacañang said Tuesday. The presidential citation and cash bonuses would be given to the Filipino medalists during a grand… Read More
Comelec OKs suspending proclamation of BSK bets with pending DQ cases
October 24, 2023, 8:26 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday approved the suspension of the proclamation of candidates with pending disqualification charges who will win in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Oct. 30. "Please be informed that during the Referendum Consultation… Read More
DMW processing repatriation of 120 more Filipino workers from Israel
October 24, 2023, 8:11 pm
MANILA – A total of 120 Filipino workers who requested the Philippine government for repatriation from Israel are being processed by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). In a radio interview on Tuesday, DMW Officer-in-Charge Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac said they will follow the fourth… Read More
