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PBBM urges private sector to invest in e-vehicle manufacturing
October 16, 2023, 6:42 pm Updated on October 16, 2023, 7:12 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday urged the private sector to invest in electric vehicle (e-vehicle) manufacturing facilities in the Philippines. "Let me encourage the private sector to participate in our efforts to make the Philippines a part of the global chain of electric… Read More
Cebu Pacific enhances passenger experience at NAIA
October 16, 2023, 6:02 pm
MANILA – Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) on Monday touted several improvements to its services for passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3. Travelers bound for non-visa destinations can now use kiosks near Aisle E when checking in. Instead of having their… Read More
PNP: 4.4K cops ready to serve as election board members
October 16, 2023, 5:19 pm
MANILA – A total of 4,429 police officers are ready to serve as board of election inspectors (BEIs) deputized by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Oct. 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. said on… Read More
DOLE OKs release of P18M for sugar workers' maternity, death benefits
October 16, 2023, 5:02 pm
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has authorized the release of additional Social Amelioration Program (SAP) funds amounting to PHP18.56 million for sugar industry workers' maternity and death benefit claims. DOLE Administrative Order No. 318 signed by Secretary Bienvenido… Read More
CSC seeks nominations to program honoring fallen civil servants
October 16, 2023, 4:35 pm
MANILA - To commemorate the invaluable sacrifices of civil servants who have met their untimely demise in the line of duty, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) has extended an open invitation for nominations to the Pamanang Lingkod Bayani (PLBi) program. This initiative, pursuant to CSC Resolution… Read More
Socorro site inspection bolsters panel's initial findings: solon
October 16, 2023, 4:26 pm
MANILA – The visit and inspection of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs to Sitio Kapihan in Socorro, Surigao del Norte on Saturday have established some of its initial findings, Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa said Monday. In a virtual press briefing, dela Rosa said after… Read More
DICT probes cyberattack of House of Representatives website
October 16, 2023, 4:18 pm
MANILA – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Monday confirmed that the website of the House of Representatives (HOR) has been hacked and is investigating the incident. In a statement, the DICT said the cybersecurity incident occurred on Sunday and is being… Read More
Solon wants campaign expenses’ cap hiked amid inflation
October 16, 2023, 4:13 pm
MANILA – Senator Lito Lapid filed on Monday a bill seeking to increase the authorized campaign expenses of all candidates and political parties, citing the effects of inflation on the cost of electoral campaign materials. In filing Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2460, Lapid proposed to amend Republic Act… Read More
House to look for funding to boost DICT's fight vs. cyber threats
October 16, 2023, 3:50 pm
MANILA – The chairperson of the House appropriations committee on Monday vowed to look for funding sources to boost the capacity of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to combat cybercrime and ransomware attacks. In a statement, AKO BICOL Party-list Rep. Elizaldy… Read More
PH resupply missions in WPS to continue despite Chinese harassment
October 16, 2023, 3:44 pm
MANILA – The resupply efforts for Philippine detachments in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) will continue despite the continued aggression of Chinese vessels against such missions, National Security Council Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya said Monday. "We will just continue to do what… Read More
PBBM vows to bring home remains of 3rd Filipino killed in Israel
October 16, 2023, 3:43 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has assured the family of Loreta Villarin Alacre, the third Filipino killed in the firefight between Hamas militants and Israeli forces, that the government will do its best to immediately bring home her remains as soon as a humanitarian corridor will… Read More
Transport strike fails to paralyze public transport ops – MMDA
October 16, 2023, 3:04 pm Updated on October 16, 2023, 6:01 pm
MANILA – The transport strike on Monday failed to paralyze public transportation operations in the National Capital Region, an official of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. MMDA chair Don Artes said there was passenger buildup in several areas, which he described as… Read More
Manila archdiocese asks churches for 'holy hour' to pray for peace
October 16, 2023, 3:02 pm
MANILA – The Archdiocese of Manila has asked churches for a “holy hour” to pray for peace in the Holy Land. “In solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land, we request that our parishes and communities gather our people for prayer like the Adoration of the Blessed… Read More
PBBM calls for consolidation of farmers cooperatives and associations
October 16, 2023, 2:58 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday reiterated the need to amend the Cooperative Code of 2008 and highlighted the importance of cooperatives in helping farmers earn higher income. "In my previous SONA (State of the Nation Address) last July, I have mentioned the need to amend… Read More
Border opening key for repatriation of Filipinos from Gaza – DFA
October 16, 2023, 2:37 pm
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is hoping that the Rafah border crossing near Egypt will be opened so that people can escape the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. “The DFA is hopeful for a solution to be reached soonest in order for the Rafah crossing to start… Read More
Cavite bettor bags P147-M Super Lotto jackpot
October 16, 2023, 2:25 pm
MANILA – A lone bettor from Cavite became an instant millionaire after hitting the PHP147 million jackpot prize of the Super Lotto 6/49 draw on Sunday night. In a statement on Monday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winner from Silang, Cavite got the winning combination… Read More
DOLE, mall chain ink pact on holding of more job fairs
October 16, 2023, 2:11 pm
MANILA – The government continues to partner with the private sector in delivering employment facilitation services to job seekers. This came as the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and real estate giant Megaworld recently signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) designating Megaworld… Read More
MMDA, LGUs deploy free rides in transport strike-affected routes
October 16, 2023, 1:46 pm
MANILA – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and several local government units on Monday deployed vehicles offering free rides to commuters affected by the transport strike. In an update, the MMDA said 33 "libreng sakay" (free ride) vehicles were deployed in Parañaque City and 107 in… Read More
NCRPO provides free rides for commuters amid transport strike
October 16, 2023, 1:33 pm
MANILA – The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Monday deployed assets to provide free rides for commuters affected by the transport strike. In a statement, Metro Manila top cop Brig. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said he directed the region's five police districts and the… Read More
AFP: Submarine acquisition set in latter part of modernization program
October 16, 2023, 1:03 pm
MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Branwer Jr. said the acquisition of diesel-electric submarines would take place in the latter part of the military’s ongoing modernization program. "The (Philippine) Navy has a long range of equipment requests on its wish list,"… Read More
