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Senate eyes increasing BFAR's regulatory, law enforcement budget
October 17, 2023, 1:36 pm
MANILA – Senators are determined to support the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in its fight against illegal activities in the fishing industry by increasing its budget. Citing BFAR's "critical" role in the government's fight against smuggling, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino… Read More
Comelec OKs request to reassign PhilHealth execs, employees
October 17, 2023, 12:22 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday approved a request to allow the reassignment of some of the officials and employees of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) despite an appointment ban during the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election (BSKE)… Read More
4 ranking cops get new posts in latest PNP reshuffle
October 17, 2023, 11:55 am
MANILA – Four ranking police officials have been included in the latest reorganization of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Based on PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr.'s order dated Oct. 16 that took effect Tuesday, PNP Retirement and Benefits Administration Service (PRBS) director Brig.… Read More
PNP: Only 15 of 85 incidents logged linked to BSKE
October 17, 2023, 11:51 am
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) said 15 out of the total of 85 incidents it has recorded nationwide during the period for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) have been confirmed as election-related incidents (ERIs). In a press briefing in Camp Crame, Quezon City… Read More
Manila serves over 5K commuters on Day 1 of transpo strike
October 17, 2023, 10:31 am
MANILA – The Manila Public Information Office (PIO) on Tuesday reported having served 5,465 affected commuters during the first day of the transport strike. In a Viber message, Manila PIO Chief Princess Abante said most of the passengers, or around 4,891 individuals, were served by the Manila… Read More
NSC exec: PH's terror tag on Hamas to protect nat'l security
October 17, 2023, 10:12 am
MANILA – The National Security Council (NSC)'s decision to include Hamas as a terrorist group under the Philippines' anti-terrorism law was neither instigated by the United States nor Israel. "Again, hindi po ito (this is not under the) instigation of the United States; hindi po ito (this is not… Read More
BOC intel group lauded for high complaint resolution rate
October 17, 2023, 9:46 am
MANILA – Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio recognized the hard work and dedication of its Intelligence Group (IG) for its high resolution and compliance rates in addressing concerns coursed through the Citizens’ Charter Complaint Center. The IG, headed by Deputy… Read More
Fair weather to prevail over most of PH
October 17, 2023, 9:34 am
MANILA – Generally fair weather will prevail over most parts of the country on Tuesday, a Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecaster said. "The LPA (low pressure area) west of Luzon, outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, is no longer… Read More
2 witnesses want to recant testimonies vs. De Lima
October 16, 2023, 9:30 pm
MANILA – Two former police officers, who are already serving sentences, said they would recant their testimonies in the remaining illegal drug case against former senator Leila De Lima. Rodolfo Magleo, who used to hold the rank of major, asked De Lima to send them lawyers to formalize their… Read More
Ex-LTFRB exec no-show at NBI despite subpoena
October 16, 2023, 9:27 pm
MANILA – Jefferson Tumbado, a former official of the Land Transportation and Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), did not appear at the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) hearing into his allegation of corruption at the LTFRB despite a subpoena issued against him, a Department of… Read More
SC chief bares plan to interconnect courts’ IT systems
October 16, 2023, 9:21 pm
MANILA – Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo on Monday said the judiciary will develop a network infrastructure that would interconnect the courts’ information technology (IT) systems nationwide as part of its long-term development program. Speaking during the 1st anniversary of the Supreme… Read More
Gov’t ensures growth of rice industry, welfare of farmers
October 16, 2023, 9:13 pm
MANILA – The government will spare no effort to ensure the growth of the rice industry while safeguarding the welfare of farmers and consumers, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Monday. Addressing the 6th International Rice Congress at the Philippine International Convention Center in… Read More
Transport group head says strike doomed to fail
October 16, 2023, 8:45 pm
MANILA – The president of the Liga ng Transportasyon at Operators sa Pilipinas (LTOP) said the three-day transport strike led by another group is likely to fizzle out because it does not enjoy the support of the country’s major transport organizations. LTOP president Orlando Marquez Sr. told… Read More
House official website ‘fully restored’ after cybersecurity breach
October 16, 2023, 7:50 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives (HOR) on Monday announced that it has fully restored its official website a day after the cyber incident. House Secretary General Reginald Velasco said comprehensive measures had been made to enhance the website's security to meet the "highest standards of… Read More
Solon vows funding support for DOH’s 5-year mental health program
October 16, 2023, 7:46 pm
MANILA – Senator Christiopher Lawrence Go on Monday assured he will support the allocation of enough funds for the Department of Health’s (DOH) comprehensive five-year plan aimed at addressing mental health issues in the country. He said the newly launched 2024-2028 Philippine Council for… Read More
House bloc affirms support for Romualdez's leadership
October 16, 2023, 7:43 pm
MANILA – A major bloc in the House of Representatives affirmed its support for Speaker Martin Romualdez amid the chamber's recent move to realign PHP1.23 billion in confidential funds in the proposed 2024 national budget to agencies in charge of protecting the Philippines' territorial rights in… Read More
Comelec reiterates strict prohibitions as campaign period nears
October 16, 2023, 7:43 pm
MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday reiterated the strict prohibitions for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) campaign period, starting October 19 to 28. In an urgent memorandum, the poll body warned anew against wrong-sized campaign materials… Read More
Senators want more funds for DICT anti-cybercrime campaign
October 16, 2023, 7:09 pm
MANILA – More funding for the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) would boost the government's campaign against cybercrime, especially with the recent series of hacking on government websites. In a statement Monday, Senator Grace Poe the hacking incidents should be… Read More
DSWD vows to make ‘Walang Gutom 2027’ fight involuntary hunger
October 16, 2023, 6:55 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday said a technical working group (TWG) has been formed to ensure that the Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program (FSP) will achieve its goal of decreasing the incidence of voluntary hunger experienced by… Read More
PCG completes recovery of capsized fishing boat in Pangasinan
October 16, 2023, 6:51 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has completed the recovery of FB Dearyn, the fishing boat that capsized in Pangasinan in a collision incident with an international oil tanker early this month. In a statement Monday, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Commodore Jay Tarriela,… Read More
