National
Solon bats for mandatory nutritional labeling of prepacked foods
October 13, 2023, 4:21 pm
MANILA – House Deputy Speaker and Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar on Friday pushed for the mandatory nutrition labeling of all pre-packed food products to ensure food safety and control, and address undernutrition among Filipino children. Filipinos should know the nutritional value of the… Read More
Caregiver is 3rd Filipino fatality in Hamas attack on Israel
October 13, 2023, 3:33 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government confirmed on Friday that a third Filipino has been killed following the brutal Hamas attack on south Israel last Saturday. In a Palace briefing, DFA Undersecretary Eduardo Jose de Vega identified the victim as a 49-year-old Filipino woman from Negros Occidental… Read More
DSWD assures aid for returning Pinoys from Israel, Palestine
October 13, 2023, 3:19 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is ready to assist Filipino migrant workers who will be repatriated from Israel and Palestine due to the heightened conflict between the Israeli government and Islamist Hamas militants. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian made the… Read More
Oct. 30, Nov. 1, 2 holidays to boost tourism – NEDA
October 13, 2023, 3:07 pm
MANILA — The declaration of three non-working holidays on Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 and 2 will boost local tourism as it will enable Filipinos to enjoy a long weekend, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary and National Economic and Development Authority director general Arsenio Balisacan said Friday. In a… Read More
Body of slain female OFW arrives from Saudi
October 13, 2023, 2:06 pm
MANILA – The remains of 32-year-old overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Marjorette Garcia who was slain by her African co-worker in Saudi Arabia arrived in the country on Friday. “Marjorette is home. Through the combined efforts of our Embassy in Saudi Arabia, our Migrant Workers Office, and the… Read More
Galing Pook winners urged to share best practices with other LGUs
October 13, 2023, 12:50 pm
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has urged the ten winners of the 2023 Galing Pook Awards to share their outstanding local governance programs with other local government units (LGUs) to benefit more communities across the country. In his message during the… Read More
Palace bares list of holidays for 2024
October 13, 2023, 11:55 am Updated on October 13, 2023, 3:53 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Friday released the list of regular holidays and special non-working days for 2024. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday signed Proclamation 368, which contains the list of holidays for next year. Under the proclamation, the following dates are declared regular… Read More
PH should invest more in naval, air assets - AFP chief
October 13, 2023, 11:47 am
MANILA – An archipelagic country like the Philippines needs to invest in upgrading and beefing up its naval and air defense assets to protect its vast territory, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said. Brawner, in an interview with reporters, said the upgrading… Read More
Malaysian traveler caught with P25.3-M ‘shabu’ at NAIA
October 13, 2023, 11:40 am
MANILA – A 27-year-old Malaysian national was arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle illegal drugs with an estimated street value of PHP25.3 million at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). A report from the Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) and the Philippine… Read More
2 cops nabbed in Muntinlupa buy-bust ops
October 13, 2023, 10:56 am
MANILA – Operatives of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) have arrested an active cop and another police officer declared absent without official leave (AWOL) after they were caught selling suspected shabu in a buy-bust operation in Muntinlupa City. In a statement released on… Read More
PH, UK commit to further boost defense ties
October 13, 2023, 10:08 am
MANILA – The Philippines and the United Kingdom have committed to further strengthen their defense ties, anchored on their common position on respect for maritime law and open Indo-Pacific. UK Minister of State for Indo-Pacific Defense Engagement Annabel Goldie is in the country for the first… Read More
LPA to bring cloudy skies, isolated rains over most parts of PH
October 13, 2023, 7:07 am
MANILA - Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rains or thunderstorms will prevail over most parts of the country due to the low-pressure area (LPA) located 305 km. west of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, the weather bureau said Friday. In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine… Read More
DICT looking into PSA data breach
October 12, 2023, 11:17 pm
MANILA – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said Thursday it is looking into possible suspects and angles behind the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) data breach. In a statement, DICT spokesperson Assistant Secretary Renato Paraiso said an investigation is… Read More
PH to launch nat’l Halal strategy, eyes P230-B investments in 5 years
October 12, 2023, 10:03 pm
MANILA – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Thursday said the Philippines will be launching a national Halal strategy which aims to generate PHP230 billion in investments, create 120,000 jobs in five years, and support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in becoming part of a… Read More
DENR cites role of barangays as front-liners in disaster management
October 12, 2023, 8:05 pm
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Thursday cited the important contributions of barangay officials to the country’s disaster resilience and sustainable development. “All disaster risk is local while the impacts would cascade globally. Disaster resilience… Read More
DOJ: Gov’t addressing needs of 19 malnourished child wives in SBSI
October 12, 2023, 7:26 pm
MANILA – Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Thursday the government is addressing the immediate concerns of 19 minors in the Socorro Bayanihan Services, Inc. (SBSI) found to be in common-law relationships and are suffering from malnutrition. This was after Remulla met with… Read More
Deportation of foreigners in 'demanda me' scheme expedited
October 12, 2023, 7:22 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday disclosed an ongoing collaboration with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to expedite deportation proceedings against undesirable aliens allegedly involved in the "demanda me" (sue me) scheme where they deliberately get themselves charged to… Read More
DOJ execs set to refine mutual legal assistance treaty with Spain
October 12, 2023, 6:57 pm
MANILA – Department of Justice (DOJ) officials are scheduled to meet with Spanish government officials to discuss coordination and cooperation between the two countries on prisoner exchanges, the prosecution of transnational crimes, and online child abuse. In a press briefing on Thursday,… Read More
Filipinos urged to rally behind PBBM into new era of prosperity
October 12, 2023, 6:44 pm
MANILA – Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel on Thursday called on all sectors to rally behind the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. as it continues to work double time in ushering in a new era of economic prosperity for the country. Pimentel said while the current… Read More
PAGASA: 'Habagat' season over, 'amihan' to start soon
October 12, 2023, 6:32 pm
MANILA – The “habagat” (southwest monsoon) season is officially over as the country is gradually transitioning to the northeast monsoon or “amihan” season, which may be apparent and declared in the coming weeks, the weather bureau said Thursday. "Recent analyses showed that a significant… Read More
