National
PBBM appoints PUP prof as PTV4 Board Member
October 17, 2023, 6:24 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Dr. Sanjay P. Claudio, a former dean and current quality assurance director of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), as a member of the PTV4 Board of Directors. The President designated Claudio as a representative from the… Read More
Tax exemption for public school teachers sought
October 17, 2023, 6:15 pm
MANILA – A lawmaker is proposing the grant of tax exemption to public school teachers as a non-wage benefit. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez said it is crucial that the government adequately compensate teachers so that the education sector could attract… Read More
Application for 2024 Foreign Service Officer exam ends Oct. 20
October 17, 2023, 6:09 pm
MANILA – The Civil Service Commission (CSC) on Tuesday reminded applicants for the upcoming Career Service Examination (CSE) for the Foreign Service Officer (FSO) that they only have until Oct. 20 to submit their applications. In a news release, the CSC said interested examinees have the option… Read More
5 PCG officers awarded for safeguarding WPS
October 17, 2023, 5:33 pm
MANILA – Five officers of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have received distinguished service medals for their efforts in safeguarding the country’s territorial integrity in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). During the PCG’s 122nd founding anniversary on Tuesday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos… Read More
Chief says BI can withstand cyberattacks
October 17, 2023, 5:16 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday assured the public that its Information Technology (IT) system is secure and can withstand cyberattacks. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco made the remark following reports of data breaches or hacking incidents of government sites including the… Read More
Malolos diocese sets Oct. 24 as day of prayer for peace in Israel
October 17, 2023, 5:01 pm
MANILA – The Diocese of Malolos will be praying for peace in Israel and Palestine. In a social media post on Tuesday, the diocese said Bishop Dennis Villarojo has requested parishes to contemplate and pray on Oct. 24 for peace to reign in the conflict-torn region. “Our Bishop Dennis designated… Read More
Marcos: PCG modernization vital in defending PH maritime territory
October 17, 2023, 4:35 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday expressed full support for the modernization of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to better protect the country’s maritime domain. On the sidelines of the PCG’s 122nd founding anniversary celebration at South Harbor’s Pier 15 in Port… Read More
LTO chief wants vehicle registration, license application done online
October 17, 2023, 4:30 pm
MANILA – Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II on Tuesday ordered regional offices to fast-track the transition into online transactions to eliminate both corruption and "fixers". In a statement, Mendoza said the goal is to have all vehicle registration… Read More
GSIS offers delinquent borrowers another option to pay debts
October 17, 2023, 4:10 pm
MANILA – Delinquent borrowers of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) can now avail of a "flexible and lighter" option to pay their dues through a program recently launched by the state pension fund dubbed the Restructuring Program for Service Loans (RPSL). In a news release on… Read More
DND gives ‘green light’ to acquire 3 new transport planes
October 17, 2023, 3:49 pm
MANILA – The Department of National Defense (DND) on Tuesday said it has issued the Notice to Proceed for the acquisition of three brand-new Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 “Super Hercules” aircraft that will greatly enhance the Philippine Air Force (PAF)’s tactical and transport capabilities.… Read More
Filipinos fleeing Gaza safe but supplies running low: DFA
October 17, 2023, 3:44 pm
MANILA – Supplies are running low for the dozens of Filipinos waiting to flee Gaza as the Israeli offensive against the Hamas militant group continues and the borders of the besieged enclave remain closed. “They are safe, the question is kumusta na ‘yong kanilang supplies at syempre may… Read More
DSWD ready to help family of 3rd OFW killed in Hamas attack
October 17, 2023, 3:38 pm Updated on October 17, 2023, 6:11 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 6 is ready to extend assistance to the family of the third overseas Filipino worker (OFW) killed during the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas in southern Israel, Western Visayas Regional Director Carmelo Nochete said on Tuesday.… Read More
MMDA upgrades 'model' linear park in Makati
October 17, 2023, 3:29 pm
MANILA – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) inaugurated Tuesday the Tripa de Gallina neighborhood upgrading project in Barangay San Isidro, Makati City. The linear park at Manila's longest creek and one of Manila Bay's tributaries will be the model for future developments of… Read More
Foreign pledges comprise over half of BOI-approved P734-B investments
October 17, 2023, 3:17 pm
MANILA – The Board of Investments (BOI) has approved a total of PHP734 billion worth of investments from January to September 2023, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Tuesday. In a Palace briefing, DTI Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo said the latest BOI-approved investments are… Read More
CA orders food firm to pay P1.8M in damages to canning company
October 17, 2023, 2:56 pm
MANILA – The Court of Appeals (CA) has ordered food manufacturer Mega Fishing Corp. to pay more than PHP1.8 million in damages to another firm that processed, canned and packed their products. In an Oct. 10 decision penned by Associate Justice Fernanda Peralta, the CA affirmed the Makati… Read More
Solon calls for WACC reset after Meralco raised power rate anew
October 17, 2023, 2:51 pm
MANILA – Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday urged the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to complete and release the results of its “long-promised” reset of the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) for both transmission and distribution charges. Hontiveros made this call after… Read More
4 suspects in criminology student’s death now in QCPD custody
October 17, 2023, 2:35 pm
MANILA – Four suspects in the alleged death of a 25-year-old student via hazing are now under police custody, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said Tuesday. In a report, QCPD director Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan said Justin Artates, Kyle Michael de Castro, Lexer Angelo Manarpies and Mark… Read More
Manila-Naga flights canceled due to bad weather
October 17, 2023, 2:31 pm
MANILA – Four CebGo flights between Manila and Naga have been canceled due to bad weather, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said Tuesday. As of 1:50 p.m., the canceled flights are DG 6113/6114 and DG 6117/6118 Manila-Naga-Manila. Based on MIAA's website, no other airline has a… Read More
AFP expects another diplomatic protest vs. China amid new harassment
October 17, 2023, 2:12 pm
MANILA – The Armed of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said it expects another diplomatic protest to be filed against China following yet another attempt to disrupt resupply missions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). AFP spokesperson Col. Medel Aguilar, in an interview with CNN Philippines, said… Read More
DOTr chief files cyber libel complaints vs. accusers
October 17, 2023, 2:09 pm
MANILA – Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista on Tuesday filed cyber libel complaints against two of his accusers over corruption allegations at the DOTr and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). The complaints were filed against Malayang… Read More
