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DSWD rice distribution initiative reaches BARMM's needy households
October 24, 2023, 2:05 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has successfully distributed rice to beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Tawi-Tawi and Sulu provinces, part of the Marcos administration’s continuing efforts to ensure sufficient food supply among… Read More
Support gov't efforts to aid distressed OFWs, NTF-ELCAC urges public
October 24, 2023, 1:15 pm
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Tuesday urged the public to support government efforts to aid and repatriate overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) caught in the conflict between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas. "We express our… Read More
PNP, Comelec ink data sharing pact for village, youth polls
October 24, 2023, 12:03 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) entered into a data sharing agreement (DSA) with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to ensure the integrity and transparency of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Oct. 30. PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr., director for… Read More
Comelec issues 716 show cause orders for illegal campaigning
October 24, 2023, 11:46 am
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported Monday night the issuance of show cause orders against 716 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) candidates for illegal campaigning. Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia said this involves 375 newly issued show cause orders… Read More
AFP ensures peaceful, orderly Oct. 30 polls
October 24, 2023, 11:10 am
MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Monday said the military is determined to ensure that peace and order would prevail in the Oct. 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). “The AFP stands together with our partners from other government… Read More
DND hails France, SoKor, Japan for support to PH in WPS collision
October 24, 2023, 10:37 am
MANILA – The Department of National Defense (DND) on Tuesday thanked the governments of France, South Korea, and Japan for expressing their support to the country following China's latest provocations when its vessels hit Filipino ships engaged in a routine rotation and resupply (RORE) mission… Read More
Tarlac bishop Macaraeg dies of cardiac arrest
October 24, 2023, 9:38 am
MANILA – Bishop Enrique Macaraeg of the Diocese of Tarlac passed away on Monday night. He was 67. According to a report from Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) news website, the prelate died in his hometown in Malasiqui, Pangasinan “from an apparent cardiac arrest”. The… Read More
Rain showers continue to prevail over parts of Luzon
October 24, 2023, 9:35 am
MANILA – Several areas in Luzon will continue to experience rain showers due to the northeast monsoon and the shear line, the weather bureau said Tuesday. In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said mainland… Read More
PBBM: Gov’t committed to transforming AFP into ‘world-class force’
October 24, 2023, 9:01 am
MANILA - The government will continue undertaking initiatives to make the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) a “world-class force,” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Monday evening. Marcos gave the assurance, in a speech during the traditional dinner he hosted for the AFP Council of… Read More
Japanese firms see PH as attractive investment hub
October 24, 2023, 8:27 am
MANILA – The Philippines’ stable and high-level economic growth under the watch of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. makes the Philippines a top choice for Japanese businesses and investors, Malacañang said on Tuesday. The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), in a courtesy call… Read More
House eyes better policies for smooth return of OFWs into labor force
October 23, 2023, 9:53 pm
MANILA – The House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs will ensure exhaustive deliberations on measures involving the reintegration of returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the country, a party-list lawmaker said on Monday. OFW Party-list Rep. Marissa Magsino said comprehensive public… Read More
House panel cites ex-LTFRB exec in contempt
October 23, 2023, 8:40 pm
MANILA – The House Committee on Transportation on Monday cited in contempt former Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) official Jefferson Tumbado for failure to support his allegations of corruption against the agency. The panel moved to detain Tumbado for a maximum… Read More
LTO: Court injunction may halt release of driver's license cards
October 23, 2023, 7:40 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Monday warned of another possible shortage of plastic cards for driver’s licenses if a writ of preliminary injunction (WPI) is granted in favor of its previous card supplier, Allcard, Inc. In a press conference, LTO chief Assistant Secretary… Read More
CSC highlights benefits of a mentally-healthy government workforce
October 23, 2023, 6:39 pm
MANILA – As the country celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month, Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles has reminded government agencies of the need to promote the mental health of 1.9 million state workers nationwide. Promoting mental health must be a year-round commitment,… Read More
Faithful urged to join day of fasting, prayer for peace Oct. 27
October 23, 2023, 6:33 pm
MANILA – The Archdiocese of Manila on Monday urged the faithful to join the day of fasting and prayer on Oct. 27 amid the ongoing conflict between Israeli troops and Palestinian militant group Hamas. Vice Chancellor Fr. Carmelo Arada Jr. appealed to communities to pray for peace to reign in… Read More
High time to create national forensic service – solon
October 23, 2023, 6:31 pm
MANILA – The establishment of a National Forensic Service (NFS) is long overdue and will effectively deal with rising cases of hazing, cybercrime, rape and illegal drugs, according to the chairperson of the House Committee on Civil Service and Professional Regulation. Bohol 3rd District Rep.… Read More
Over 200K new jobs from Saudi visit available for Filipino workers
October 23, 2023, 6:28 pm
MANILA – Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday said an estimated 220,000 job opportunities generated from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s visit to Saudi Arabia shows the government's commitment to uplift the lives of Filipino workers. Romualdez said four landmark agreements inked by Saudi and… Read More
Socmed group files cybercrime raps vs. Pura Luka Vega
October 23, 2023, 5:54 pm Updated on October 23, 2023, 7:43 pm
MANILA – A group on Monday filed a criminal complaint for indecency and offending religious feelings before the Pasay City Prosecutor's Office against drag performer Pura Luka Vega (Amadeus Fernando Pagente) in connection with a series of videos of him depicting Jesus Christ. In its 17-page… Read More
Local airlines gear up for holiday influx
October 23, 2023, 5:50 pm
MANILA – Local carriers have been gearing up for the anticipated holiday influx across the country's airports. "In preparation for the long holidays (barangay elections and Undas), we will deploy the required manpower to ensure full manning of our customer touchpoints," Philippine Airlines… Read More
Maritime zone bills strengthen compliance within PH territories
October 23, 2023, 5:15 pm
MANILA – Both the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) believe that a maritime zones law would impose an obligation on other countries to comply with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). During a Senate public hearing on Monday,… Read More
