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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
PBBM to attend 1st ASEAN-GCC summit in Saudi Arabia
October 16, 2023, 12:47 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is set to attend the First ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Oct. 20. Department of Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary for the Office of ASEAN Affairs Daniel Espiritu on Monday said the summit proper would focus on… Read More
Manila LGU provides free rides amid transport strike
October 16, 2023, 10:52 am
MANILA – The city government of Manila is assisting affected commuters amid the transport strike through its Oplan Libreng Sakay (free ride), a city official said on Monday. "May nakahanda na ang Pamahalaang Lungsod na mga sasakyang magbibigay ng libreng sakay sa mga pangunahing ruta (The city… Read More
2 weather systems to bring rain showers over parts of PH
October 16, 2023, 9:32 am
MANILA – The northeasterly surface wind flow affecting extreme Northern Luzon, and the trough of a low pressure area (LPA) will cause rain showers over parts of the country, the weather bureau said Monday. "The LPA last tracked 980 kilometers west of Central Luzon is not expected to affect the… Read More
PH engages China in ‘radio challenges’ near Pag-asa Island
October 15, 2023, 7:32 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday said that one of its transport vessels, the BRP Benguet (LS-507), issued "consecutive radio challenges" to a Chinese naval vessel for shadowing while near the Pag-asa Island on Friday. "The Philippine Navy (PN)'s BRP Benguet warned… Read More
No transport paralysis on Monday, assures 7 major groups
October 15, 2023, 6:02 pm
MANILA – Seven major transport groups will not join the planned nationwide strike on Monday, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. assured on Sunday. Abalos said leaders of the transport groups dubbed “Magnificent 7” vowed continued operations… Read More
Congress website ‘temporarily unavailable’; investigation underway
October 15, 2023, 5:23 pm
MANILA – House Secretary General Reginald Velasco on Sunday confirmed that the official website of the House of Representatives is experiencing “unauthorized access.” “Immediate steps have been taken to address the issue,” Velasco said in a statement. He said the House is working closely… Read More
Gov't orders mandatory repatriation of Filipinos in Gaza
October 15, 2023, 2:16 pm
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has ordered the mandatory evacuation of Filipinos in Gaza after raising the alert level to 4. "The Department of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform the public that due to the current situation in Gaza, we have placed Gaza under Alert Level 4… Read More
PBBM’s bloodless drug war negates int’l watchdog’s condemnation
October 15, 2023, 2:06 pm
MANILA – The bloodless war against illegal drugs of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration will “negate” the attention and condemnation of international watchdog groups. Surigao del Norte Rep. Ace Barbers on Sunday said the government’s method is also gaining the full… Read More
EO establishes 'Walang Gutom 2027' as major gov’t program
October 15, 2023, 1:51 pm
MANILA – Malacañang has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 44 establishing the “Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program” as a flagship program of the national government through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). “The ‘Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program’ of the… Read More
Generally fair weather over most of PH Sunday
October 15, 2023, 7:43 am
MANILA – Most parts of the country will experience generally fair weather in the next 24 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Sunday. In its 4 a.m. forecast, the weather bureau said a low pressure area is now already out of… Read More
PBBM admin eyes to complete national broadband connectivity by 2026
October 14, 2023, 9:20 pm
MANILA – The Marcos administration is targeting to achieve total national fiber backbone connectivity by 2026, along with its efforts to provide free Wi-Fi connections to all villages, and is inviting investors to participate in the administration’s Internet connectivity projects. Department… Read More
DA assures sufficient rice supply in Q1 2024
October 14, 2023, 8:52 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) assured sufficient rice supply in the country early next year with abundant palay (unhusked rice) harvest this wet season, coupled with rice imports arranged for the third quarter this year. Explaining the palay production this October, which is the… Read More
PH, Canada ink agreement vs. dark vessels
October 14, 2023, 7:42 pm
MANILA – The Philippines signed an agreement with Canada that will allow the former to access for free Ottawa’s satellite-based technology to detect dark vessels or ships that turn off their location transmitter often to engage in illegal fishing. The Canadian Embassy in Manila on Saturday… Read More
DOLE: ‘No work, no pay’ on Oct. 30
October 14, 2023, 6:47 pm
MANILA – The “no work, no pay” policy will be applied during the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) holiday on Oct. 30, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Saturday. In an advisory, DOLE reminded employers to follow the payment of wages for those who will… Read More
36 more Chinese POGO workers deported – embassy
October 14, 2023, 6:18 pm
MANILA – The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Saturday said 36 more Chinese nationals who worked for an illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub have been deported. They left the country with Philippine police escorts on Oct. 13. “This is the latest step in China-Philippine law… Read More
Christian groups call for peace amid Israel-Hamas war
October 14, 2023, 5:38 pm
MANILA – At least 100 Filipino Christians from different church organizations joined in a prayer rally in Quezon City on Saturday to pray for peace and extend solidarity to the victims of the ongoing hostilities between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. International Christian… Read More
VP Sara asserts need for family planning, educ during Navotas visit
October 14, 2023, 4:00 pm
MANILA – There is no substitute for quality education, Vice President Secretary Sara Z. Duterte reminded parents during her visit to Tangos North, Navotas City on Saturday. With free education offered by the government, Duterte said there should be no reason for young Navoteños not to finish… Read More
7 transport groups not joining Manibela-led strike on Monday
October 14, 2023, 2:58 pm
MANILA – The Malayang Alyansa ng Bus Employees at Laborers Para sa Karapatan sa Paggawa (Manibela) vowed to push through with a nationwide transport strike on Monday but seven other groups said they will not be part of it. As of Saturday, Manibela has not recanted the declaration of its… Read More
PBBM cuts LandBank’s dividend rate to 0% for 2022
October 14, 2023, 12:10 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has adjusted the percentage of annual net earnings to be declared by the state-run Land Bank of the Philippines for 2022 to support its financial viability. Under Executive Order (EO) 43 inked by Marcos on Oct. 11 and made public on Saturday, the… Read More
