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SolGen: Preps for Maharlika fund defense before SC to continue
October 18, 2023, 2:50 pm Updated on October 18, 2023, 7:44 pm
MANILA – Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra on Wednesday said state lawyers would continue preparing to defend the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) law before the Supreme Court (SC), despite President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s order to suspend its implementation. “We have not officially… Read More
DND chief: No let-up in PH ops in WPS despite Chinese harassment
October 18, 2023, 2:43 pm
MANILA – The Philippines' operations in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) will continue despite Chinese harassment on Filipino ships going about their lawful missions in these waters, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said on Wednesday. "Hindi ko ma establish (na) isolated na insidente. mabuti… Read More
Fewer routes hit by transport strike on Day 2
October 18, 2023, 2:03 pm
MANILA – Fewer routes have been affected by the transport strike organized by the group Malayang Alyansa ng Bus Employees at Laborers (Manibela) on its second day, and remains to have no significant impact on public transportation operations. In a statement on Wednesday, the Land Transportation… Read More
VP Sara: Set aside politics, brace for impending economic challenges
October 18, 2023, 1:31 pm
MANILA – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte urged her supporters on Wednesday to divert their attention in preparing for the economic implications that the war in the Middle East and Ukraine may bring to the Philippines. This, after supporters of Duterte started posting green… Read More
Public-private collaboration crucial in disaster response: Gatchalian
October 18, 2023, 1:28 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday highlighted the importance of collaboration between the government and civil society in mitigating the impacts of disasters and calamities. In his keynote address at the Philippine Disaster… Read More
7 AFP generals get new posts
October 18, 2023, 12:21 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday said seven ranking officials have been designated to new positions in the organization. This was based on the order of appointments issued by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., AFP public affairs office chief Lt. Col. Enrico Gil… Read More
PH hits P1.4-T approved investments since start of PBBM admin
October 18, 2023, 12:02 pm
MANILA – The Philippines has registered PHP1.4 trillion in total approved investments since the start of the Marcos administration, Malacañang said on Wednesday. The figure was presented by Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual in a sectoral meeting with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at… Read More
BFAR: Red tide alert still up in 7 PH coastal areas
October 18, 2023, 11:26 am
MANILA – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Wednesday cautioned residents against consuming shellfish and other seafood from seven coastal areas in the country which remain positive for red tide. In Shellfish Bulletin No. 24, the BFAR said these include four coastal waters… Read More
Comelec completes delivery of BSKE accountable forms in 5 regions
October 18, 2023, 11:11 am
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday reported the completion of accountable forms delivery in five regions in the country for the Oct. 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). In a Viber message, Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia said the poll body… Read More
PBBM orders further study of Maharlika fund law implementing rules
October 18, 2023, 11:08 am Updated on October 19, 2023, 11:36 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the further review of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 11954 or the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) Act of 2023, Malacañang announced Wednesday. In an Oct. 12 memorandum signed by Executive Secretary Lucas… Read More
Palace orders urgent enforcement of NACS 2023-2027
October 18, 2023, 10:34 am
MANILA – Malacañang has ordered concerned government agencies to hasten the implementation of strategies to contain money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing. Under Memorandum Circular (MC) 37 issued Monday, all concerned departments, agencies, bureaus, and… Read More
Partly cloudy skies, isolated rain showers forecast over parts of PH
October 18, 2023, 8:31 am
MANILA – The northeasterly wind flow affecting Northern Luzon will bring partly cloudy skies with isolated rain showers over most parts of the country, the weather bureau said Wednesday. In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services… Read More
DFA on planned Israeli ground offensive: Follow int’l humanitarian law
October 18, 2023, 8:30 am
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday said Israel must ensure that its actions amid its continuing offensive against the Hamas militant group follow international humanitarian law and that no civilians are targeted. “There’s the right to defend yourselves, what we just… Read More
Israel vows to secure Gaza crossing once opened: DFA
October 18, 2023, 8:22 am
MANILA – Israel has promised to secure the crossing between Gaza and Egypt once the border is opened for foreigners, including Filipinos looking for a way out of the besieged enclave, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday night. The assurance was made during the meeting between… Read More
Comelec sees recount as win-win solution amid petition vs. Smartmatic
October 17, 2023, 10:10 pm
MANILA – To settle allegations surrounding the 2022 National and Local Elections (NLE), the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday raised the possibility of a speedy recount of ballot boxes in select precincts nationwide. In an ambush interview, Comelec Chairperson George Erwin… Read More
Gov’t to craft PFM Reforms Roadmap on digitalization
October 17, 2023, 9:48 pm
MANILA – The Marcos administration will come up with a Public Financial Management (PFM) Reforms Roadmap, which will contain policies and strategies on digitalization, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said on Tuesday. In a statement, the DBM said the adoption of the Integrated… Read More
Gov’t agencies need rigorous risk assessments to thwart cyberattacks
October 17, 2023, 8:27 pm Updated on October 17, 2023, 9:07 pm
MANILA – Government agencies can ward off cyberattacks with rigorous risk assessments, advised an official of the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center (CICC). Assistant Secretary Mary Rose Magsaysay, CICC Deputy Executive Director, said during a Senate inquiry on Tuesday that the… Read More
90% of P427B foreign investments set for renewable energy projects
October 17, 2023, 7:54 pm
MANILA – Nearly the entire PHP427 billion worth of foreign investment approvals this year will be tapped for renewable energy (RE) projects, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Tuesday. DTI Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo said foreign companies and investors from the European Union… Read More
PH to lose P60-B this year due to illicit tobacco trade: solon
October 17, 2023, 7:09 pm
MANILA – The chairperson of the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee is planning to introduce a measure that would effectively address the rampant cigarette smuggling, estimating that the revenue losses would reach PHP60.6 billion this year if the current illicit trade persists. In… Read More
Air Force general appointed new PSG chief
October 17, 2023, 6:40 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has named Brig. Gen. Jesus Nelson Morales of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) as the new head of the Presidential Security Group (PSG), Malacañang announced on Tuesday. “Brig. Gen. Jesus Nelson B. Morales has been appointed as the Commander of the… Read More
