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DSWD chief bats for better processes of legal adoption, foster care
October 10, 2023, 8:00 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Gatchalian on Tuesday underscored the need to address emerging concerns on the processes of legal adoption and foster care. Gatchalian made this call during the ongoing 17th Philippine Global Consultation on Child Welfare… Read More
Comelec wants ‘level playing field’ for 2025 NLE tech bidders
October 10, 2023, 7:26 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Tuesday an inclusive and level procurement field must be ensured for the 2025 automated election system (AES). "Ayaw nating maakusahan na tayo ay may pinapaboran na kahit isang partido o supplier (We don't want to be accused of favoring a party… Read More
Multi-agency study addresses youth concerns, reproductive health
October 10, 2023, 7:18 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) will lean on a multi-agency study to address the needs of the Filipino youth, especially on reproductive health. This, after the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in partnership with the Australian government, United Nations… Read More
Guv: EO 41 enables LGUs' better response to tame prices of goods
October 10, 2023, 6:19 pm
MANILA – A local chief executive on Tuesday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s Executive Order (EO) 41 suspending the collection of pass-through fees by local government units (LGUs) from vehicles transporting goods would pave the way for a more significant response of LGUs in helping… Read More
SC clarifies rules on allowing suspended lawyers to resume practice
October 10, 2023, 6:02 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday clarified its rules allowing suspended lawyers to resume the practice of law, saying that a lawyer’s administrative suspension is lifted instantly upon the filing of a sworn statement of compliance and even without the high court’s confirmation. The… Read More
Comelec eyes suspension of voters' registration in Israel
October 10, 2023, 6:01 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday said it intends to suspend voters' registration for the 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE) in Israel to ensure the safety of Filipinos there, amid its conflict with the Palestinian Hamas group. "Tayo ay magre-recommend bukas sa… Read More
Foreigners with PH passports 'national security issue' - BI
October 10, 2023, 5:59 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday said reports of foreign nationals illegally obtaining Philippine passports and other documents here are considered "a national security issue". “Their use of authentic documents makes it doubly difficult to detect and arrest,” BI… Read More
38 Filipinos in Gaza seek repatriation
October 10, 2023, 5:19 pm Updated on October 10, 2023, 7:56 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Embassy in Amman, Jordan has recommended the declaration of crisis Alert Level 3 or voluntary repatriation from Gaza, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday. Based on the latest embassy data, there are 137 Filipinos in Gaza, which is under the Palestinian… Read More
House removes P1.23B in confidential funds of civilian agencies
October 10, 2023, 5:18 pm Updated on October 10, 2023, 7:16 pm
MANILA – The small committee tasked by the House of Representatives to amend the proposed PHP5.768-trillion national budget for 2024 on Tuesday announced that it removed a total of PHP1.23-billion in confidential funds of various civilian agencies. House appropriations committee chair Elizaldy… Read More
PNP’s support ‘compelling factor’ to end POGO’s ops – solon
October 10, 2023, 4:45 pm
MANILA – A support from the Philippine National Police (PNP) for the expulsion of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) from the country underscores the urgency for the government to address the issue, a lawmaker said on Tuesday. “This is one compelling factor that is hard to ignore.… Read More
Japan support to sustain transport projects beyond Marcos admin - DOTr
October 10, 2023, 4:42 pm
MANILA – Transport projects that boost economic growth and provide benefits to Filipinos are expected to be sustained beyond the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. with the continued support from the government of Japan. Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said the continued… Read More
DPWH: Construction of 2 inter-island bridges to start in 2 years
October 10, 2023, 4:36 pm
MANILA – The Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB) and Panay-Guimaras-Negros Inter-Island Bridges (PGNIB) are expected to start their construction within the next two years, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan told senators on Tuesday. For the BCIB, Bonoan… Read More
DA sees minimal effect of Israel conflict on PH agri sector
October 10, 2023, 4:27 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday assured that the conflict between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas would only have a minimal effect on the country's agricultural production. “The Israel government has been a long-time partner of the DA in various initiatives… Read More
CBCP calls for prayers for peace in Israel, Palestine
October 10, 2023, 4:17 pm
MANILA – The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Tuesday appealed to the faithful to pray for peace amid ongoing conflict between Israeli troops and the Hamas militant group. "It is urgent and necessary that we pray and hope for peace. Peace is what our world needs. We pray… Read More
DFA: No Filipino casualties in Gaza; PH working on repatriation
October 10, 2023, 4:09 pm Updated on October 10, 2023, 6:35 pm
MANILA – No Filipino casualties have been reported in Gaza following the deadly war between Israeli forces and the Hamas group, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday. In a press briefing at Malacañang, DFA Undersecretary Eduardo Jose de Vega said there are at least 137 Filipinos… Read More
4 El Nido flights canceled due to bad weather; PAL, CEB add routes
October 10, 2023, 4:05 pm Updated on October 10, 2023, 5:39 pm
MANILA – At least four flights to and from El Nido in Palawan were canceled as of Tuesday afternoon due to unfavorable weather conditions, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said. These flights are AirSwift (T6) 112 and 114 Manila-El Nido; and T6 121 and 127 El Nido-Manila. The… Read More
AFP denies China’s claims of driving away PH Navy ship in WPS
October 10, 2023, 3:36 pm
MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Tuesday called as "propaganda" China's claims that its Coast Guard has driven a Filipino naval vessel away from the Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). "Although pinapa-verify pa rin… Read More
DFA chief: PH recognizes Israel's right to self-defense
October 10, 2023, 2:36 pm
MANILA – Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo on Tuesday reiterated that the Philippines recognizes Israel’s right of self-defense as its war with the Hamas group in Gaza rages. Manalo said the safety of the over 30,000 Filipinos living and working in Israel remains a priority for the… Read More
VP Sara tackles ties in education, security with Turkish envoy
October 10, 2023, 2:30 pm
MANILA – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte said on Tuesday Turkish Ambassador to the Philippines, Niyazi Evren Akyol has vowed to provide scholarships to young Filipinos and support the government’s thrust to maintain peace in Mindanao. During her recent meeting with the… Read More
PBBM admin investing heavily in innovation, technology in 2024
October 10, 2023, 2:21 pm
MANILA – The Marcos administration is seeking hefty allocation for its innovation and technology initiatives in 2024 to foster socioeconomic growth and development in the country, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said on Tuesday. In a statement, the DBM said that under the 2024… Read More
