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Cubao bishop's FB account hacked, faithful warned vs. donation scams
October 11, 2023, 3:38 pm
MANILA – The Diocese of Cubao on Wednesday cautioned the public against individuals or groups asking for financial assistance after the Facebook account of Bishop Honesto Ongtioco was hacked. "Please refrain from responding to them if they are asking for any monetary assistance. You may message… Read More
Malaysian nabbed for bribery try on Taguig cops
October 11, 2023, 3:15 pm
MANILA – A 33-year-old Malaysian national was arrested for attempting to bribe police officers in exchange for the release of his compatriot who was nabbed for berating authorities at the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig City on Wednesday. In a report, Southern Police District (SPD)… Read More
DMW to repatriate 27 Filipinos forced to work as scammers in Cambodia
October 11, 2023, 2:16 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has deployed a team to Cambodia to assist in the repatriation of 27 Filipinos who were victimized by illegal recruiters. “The Filipino victims entered Cambodia as tourists as early as January this year. They were informed that they would be… Read More
PBBM to speak to wife of Filipino killed in Israel-Hamas conflict
October 11, 2023, 2:16 pm Updated on October 11, 2023, 6:04 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will speak to the wife of one of the two Filipinos killed in the Israel-Hamas conflict to extend his sympathies and offer government assistance, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday. “Last night, in the most difficult phone call in… Read More
AFP: No Chinese-built structures off Scarborough Shoal so far
October 11, 2023, 2:02 pm
MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Wednesday said they have yet to detect signs that China is building any structures in Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc) off the province of Zambales. "Well sa ngayon, wala naman pong mga (Chinese) structures dun sa… Read More
DOJ urges solons to pass law vs. 'demanda me' scheme
October 11, 2023, 1:15 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday urged lawmakers to pass a law against the "demanda me" scheme where foreigners plot with litigants to file trumped up criminal charges against them to prevent their deportation by immigration officials to their home country. In a statement… Read More
PBBM declares Oct. 10-16 as ‘Linggo ng Lupong Tagapamayapa’
October 11, 2023, 12:40 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared Oct. 10-16 of every year as “Linggo ng Lupong Tagapamayapa” to raise public awareness of the village officials’ role in maintaining peace and order in the community. Under Proclamation 358 inked by Marcos on Monday, the Department of… Read More
Marcos condemns killing of 2 Filipinos in Israel-Hamas conflict
October 11, 2023, 12:02 pm Updated on October 11, 2023, 3:57 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday deplored the deaths of two Filipino nationals amid the escalating conflict between Israeli forces and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. “My heart is heavy upon hearing confirmation of the deaths of two Filipinos in Israel. The… Read More
PBBM orders boosted gov’t efforts after lifting of rice price caps
October 11, 2023, 11:24 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered concerned government agencies to ramp up their efforts in helping rice farmers, retailers, and consumers amid efforts to stabilize the supply and price of the staple. Under Executive Order (EO) 42 inked by Marcos on Oct. 4, the concerned… Read More
South Korea bats for stronger defense ties with PH
October 11, 2023, 10:54 am
MANILA - South Korea is eyeing stronger defense industry cooperation with the Philippines, whose military forces are currently undergoing modernization. This was emphasized by Lee Sang-Hwa, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the Philippines, during his… Read More
'Balikatan' 2024 to shift focus to maritime drills – Brawner
October 11, 2023, 10:35 am
MANILA – The 2024 iteration of the annual "Balikatan" exercises between Filipino and American forces will be more focused on maritime or naval drills, compared to past editions which are more land-based or infantry intensive, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Gen. Romeo… Read More
PBBM vows stronger ties with Sri Lanka, Uganda
October 11, 2023, 9:30 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has pledged to advance the Philippines’ bilateral relations with Sri Lanka and Uganda, Malacañang said Wednesday. Marcos made the commitment during the presentation of credentials of the new Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Philippines Chanaka Harsha… Read More
2 Filipinos killed in Israel-Hamas conflict: DFA chief
October 11, 2023, 9:06 am
MANILA – The Philippine government confirmed on Wednesday that two Filipinos were killed in the war between Israeli forces and the Hamas group. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), however, has yet to release detailed information, including where the Filipinos were killed. “The Philippines… Read More
33% of Filipinos say quality of life improved from last year: SWS
October 11, 2023, 8:32 am
MANILA – More Filipinos believed that their lives improved over the past 12 months, according to a recent poll conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS). The survey, conducted from June 28 to July 1, 2023, showed that 33 percent of adult Filipinos said their quality of life was better,… Read More
Oct. 30 declared a special non-working day for barangay, SK polls
October 11, 2023, 8:24 am Updated on October 11, 2023, 10:02 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared Oct. 30, a Monday, a special non-working day to allow Filipinos to cast their votes in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (BSKE) elections. “It is imperative that the people be given the full opportunity to participate in the said… Read More
Trough of LPA to bring scattered rains over most parts of PH
October 11, 2023, 8:02 am
MANILA – The trough of the low pressure area located 750 km. east of Guiuan, Eastern Samar will brings rains over most parts of the country, the weather bureau said on Wednesday. Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are forecast over Metro Manila, the Visayas, Mindanao,… Read More
Senate leadership: We don't have confidential funds
October 10, 2023, 9:25 pm
MANILA – The Senate leadership on Tuesday clarified in a statement that the chamber has no allocation for confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) this year. What it does have are Extraordinary and Miscellaneous Expenses (EME) amounting to PHP331.942 million. Senate Secretary Rey Bantug issued… Read More
OP calls on SUC students to join parol-making contest
October 10, 2023, 9:17 pm
MANILA – The Office of the President (OP) is calling on the students from State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) nationwide to join this year’s “Isang Bituin, Isang Mithiin” national parol (lantern)-making contest, Malacañang said on Tuesday. With the theme “Traditions and… Read More
1 more Filipino found safe in Israel; 6 still unaccounted for
October 10, 2023, 8:40 pm
MANILA – One of the seven Filipinos reported missing in Israel has been found safe, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Tuesday. “The Embassy confirms that one more of the missing Filipino nationals has been accounted for, a female found in a safe area,” DFA spokesperson Ma.… Read More
DOE urged to pursue oil reserve facility, e-vehicle plan
October 10, 2023, 8:03 pm
MANILA – A lawmaker on Tuesday urged the Department of Energy to continue pursuing its two-year-old proposal to put up a strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) to shield consumers from oil price volatilities, amid the deadly war between Israeli forces and the Hamas group. Camarines Sur Rep. Luis… Read More
