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BSKE bets urged to anchor campaigns on how to implement laws
October 20, 2023, 6:54 pm
MANILA – A party-list lawmaker on Friday urged candidates in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to anchor their campaign platforms on how they would implement laws and national programs at their local level and how it could directly benefit their constituents' lives. In a… Read More
Saudi Arabian business leaders keen on investing in MIF: Speaker
October 20, 2023, 6:33 pm
MANILA – With President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s continued pitch for the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), Speaker Martin Romualdez on Friday said several Saudi Arabian business leaders are keen on investing in the country’s newly created sovereign wealth fund. Citing the roundtable meeting… Read More
Hazing victim’s kin gets DSWD aid
October 20, 2023, 6:29 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided cash assistance to the family of a criminology student who recently died from hazing. DSWD- Calabarzon handed over Thursday night PHP10,000 cash aid to the family of the 25-year-old Ahldryn Bravante, who died in the… Read More
SC asked to reconsider nullity of Zambo del Norte congressman's win
October 20, 2023, 6:23 pm
MANILA – A candidate for the congressional post in the 2022 elections has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to take a second look at its August ruling that nullified his win as Zamboanga del Norte’s First District representative. In an 18-page urgent motion for reconsideration on Friday, Romeo… Read More
ASEAN calls for immediate end of violence in Israel-Hamas crisis
October 20, 2023, 6:15 pm
MANILA – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Friday called for the immediate end of violence in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Without assigning blame to any party, the foreign ministers of the 10 ASEAN members, in a joint statement,… Read More
Public-private partnership sought for crop insurance
October 20, 2023, 6:04 pm
MANILA – The Insurance Commission (IC) is eyeing public-private partnership in covering insurance for crops, empowering farmers in increasing their financial resiliency. During a media forum Friday, IC Commissioner Reynaldo Regalado said they are targeting to increase the number of Filipinos who… Read More
Over 70K indigents get P447.8-M medical aid in Q3 –PCSO
October 20, 2023, 6:03 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) provided nearly PHP450 million worth of medical assistance to at least 70,000 Filipinos through its Medical Assistance Program in the third quarter of 2023. In a statement on Friday, PCSO Chairman Junie Cua said 71,302 indigents with… Read More
MMDA releases traffic plans for holidays
October 20, 2023, 5:56 pm
MANILA – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Friday bared its traffic management measures for the upcoming "Undas" (All Saints' and All Souls' Days) and the holiday season. MMDA acting chair Don Artes said increased traffic measures would start on Oct. 27 until Jan. 8 next… Read More
PH calls for ‘voluntary repatriation’ of Filipinos in Lebanon
October 20, 2023, 5:44 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Embassy in Beirut is recommending “voluntary repatriation” of Filipinos living in Lebanon as border tensions rise between Israel and Hezbollah in the wake of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday. Foreign Affairs… Read More
CSC warns gov’t workers vs. partisan political activities
October 20, 2023, 5:30 pm
MANILA – The Civil Service Commission (CSC) on Friday urged the 1.9 million government employees across the country to refrain from participating in electioneering and partisan activities, as the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election (BSKE) candidates campaign from Oct. 19 to… Read More
More buses allowed on roads for 'Undas', BSKE
October 20, 2023, 5:13 pm
MANILA – More public utility buses (PUBs) have been allowed to operate starting Friday until Nov. 6 to accommodate the influx of passengers in time for Undas and the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Public Information Officer… Read More
DPWH: Mindanao underpass to undergo repairs starting Friday night
October 20, 2023, 5:04 pm
MANILA – Motorists have been advised to take alternate routes as the Department of Public Works and Highways-National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) will conduct road re-blocking works on Mindanao Underpass in Quezon City starting Friday evening. In an advisory, the DPWH– Quezon City 1st District… Read More
St. John Paul II’s relic to be displayed at Manila Cathedral Oct. 22
October 20, 2023, 4:58 pm
MANILA – The faithful, especially devotees of St. John Paul II, will again have the chance to venerate his blood relic on Sunday at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, more popularly known as the Manila Cathedral, in celebration of the saint’s feast day. “This coming Sunday,… Read More
Marawi port restoration 70% complete, fully operational by next year
October 20, 2023, 4:37 pm
MANILA – The restoration of the Marawi port in Lanao del Sur is 70 percent complete and is expected to be fully operational by next year, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said Friday. The first phase of the restoration will be completed by February next year and will be fully operational by… Read More
Cut red tape for more renewable energy investments, says Zubiri
October 20, 2023, 4:13 pm
MANILA – Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri said Friday the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) should have "more teeth" in strictly enforcing the ease of doing business to encourage renewable energy (RE) investors to set up shop in the fossil-fuel-dependent Philippines. Zubiri said renewable energy should… Read More
Makabata helpline expanded to address other children's issues
October 20, 2023, 3:16 pm
MANILA – The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) has expanded the coverage and services of its helpline to address a variety of children's concerns. The Mahalin at Kalingain ang ating mga Bata (Makabata) helpline 1383, launched on Nov. 3 last year, is based on Republic Act 11188 or An Act… Read More
Parks, open spaces dev't boost mental health campaign -- senator
October 20, 2023, 1:52 pm
MANILA – Senator Edgardo "Sonny" Angara on Friday said the concept of "public works" should expand to include the development of parks and open spaces, noting that being outdoors promotes physical and mental well-being. In a news release, Angara said that while space is a problem especially in… Read More
PH, Saudi ink over $4.26-B investment agreements
October 20, 2023, 1:38 pm
MANILA – The Philippines has secured over USD4.26 billion worth of investment pledges on the first day of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s visit to Saudi Arabia, Malacañang said Friday. “The Philippine business delegation signed an investment agreement worth more than $4.26 billion with… Read More
Teodoro warns defense, military personnel on using AI photo generators
October 20, 2023, 1:15 pm
MANILA – The Department of National Defense (DND) has warned defense and military personnel from using so-called artificial intelligence (AI) photo or image generators, citing their inherent security risks. "The online trending digital application that uses AI which requires its users to submit… Read More
News orgs call for protection of journalists amid Israel-Hamas war
October 20, 2023, 1:01 pm
MANILA – A group of news agencies across the Asia Pacific called for the protection of journalists covering the Israel-Hamas conflict. In a statement on Oct. 20, the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) said the ongoing war between the Israeli military and the Palestinian militant… Read More
