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Mandated price cap stabilized rice prices – PBBM
October 7, 2023, 10:36 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. attributed the apparent downtrend in the prices of rice in local markets to the imposition of mandated price ceilings. In a weekly vlog uploaded on his official Facebook page on Saturday, Marcos said he had directed the lifting the implementation of… Read More
PCO to college students: Join ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ creative competitions
October 7, 2023, 6:30 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) is inviting college students nationwide to participate in creative contests that carry the theme “Bagong Pilipinas” (New Philippines). In a Facebook post on Saturday, the PCO announced that the “Bagong Pilipinas” songwriting, essay… Read More
Archdiocese of Jaro to hold second collection for IPs
October 7, 2023, 6:00 pm
MANILA – The Archdiocese of Jaro announced on Saturday that it will conduct second collections in all Masses this weekend in celebration of the National Indigenous Peoples Sunday. In a social media post, the Jaro archdiocese said the second collection will be held in Masses this weekend.… Read More
Jesuits name new PH head
October 7, 2023, 5:18 pm
MANILA – The Society of Jesus in the Philippines has named Fr. Xavier Olin as its new head in the country, the congregation said on Saturday. Fr. Antonio Sosa, the Rome-based Jesuit Superior General, appointed the 49-year-old Olin as the 13th Provincial Superior of the Philippine Jesuits,… Read More
PH economy among fastest, employment up in nearly 20 years – economist
October 7, 2023, 4:56 pm
MANILA – The Philippines remains one of the "fastest" economies in Asia, despite the slowdown in its growth momentum in the second quarter of 2023, an economist said on Saturday. In a weekly forum in Quezon City, Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) chief economist Michael Ricafort said the… Read More
PH, Australia to hold ministerial meeting as new ‘strategic partners’
October 7, 2023, 3:41 pm Updated on October 8, 2023, 11:49 am
MANILA – The Philippines and Australia’s foreign and trade ministers will meet in Adelaide next week, just a month after the two states established a new “strategic partnership.” Australian Ambassador to the Philippines HK Yu said the 6th Philippines-Australia Ministerial Meeting (PAMM)… Read More
AFP refutes China’s ‘indisputable sovereignty’ over Ayungin Shoal
October 7, 2023, 1:50 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Saturday repudiated China’s claim of “indisputable sovereignty” over the Ayungin Shoal, a submerged reef in the Spratly Islands that is located 105 nautical miles west of Palawan. “The use of the word ‘indisputable’ is itself… Read More
257K hectares of agri lands vulnerable to El Niño: NIA
October 7, 2023, 1:41 pm
MANILA – Around 257,600 hectares of agricultural lands have been identified as most vulnerable to the adverse impact of the El Niño phenomenon, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) said Saturday. Central Luzon was identified as the most vulnerable, with 85,000 hectares of land tagged as… Read More
Comelec files 5 vote-buying DQ cases, reminds LGUs of prohibitions
October 7, 2023, 10:37 am
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday began filing petitions against Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) candidates allegedly involved in vote buying. In an interview, Comelec Deputy Executive for Operations Rafael Olaño said out of 40 complaints under review,… Read More
DepEd warns teachers vs. 'Labas casa' car loan scam
October 7, 2023, 9:00 am
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued an advisory to the public, especially teachers, cautioning them against a car loan scam called "Labas casa" or Assume Balance/Loan Accommodation. In the advisory, posted on its official Facebook page on Friday, the DepEd noted that it has… Read More
PH repatriates non-marital Filipino children from Jordan
October 7, 2023, 7:51 am
MANILA – The Philippine government was finally able to repatriate the first batch of non-marital children from Jordan after almost a decade of discussions with local authorities. The Philippine Embassy in Jordan led the repatriation of at least 13 children, the first batch of the 60 non-marital… Read More
PAGASA sees improved weather as Jenny moves away from PAR
October 7, 2023, 6:48 am
MANILA – The whole country will experience improved weather conditions as Typhoon Koinu (formerly Jenny) continue to move away from the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the weather bureau said Saturday. The center of the eye of Koinu was last tracked 640 km west of Itbayat, Batanes and… Read More
Authorities seize over P2-B worth of illegal drugs from Mexico
October 6, 2023, 8:07 pm
MANILA — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Friday reported the seizure of PHP2.2 billion worth of illegal drugs at the Manila International Container Port (MICP). This came following its joint operation with the Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, Philippine… Read More
Solon backs VP Sara, says “some opposers” of CIF enemies of peace
October 6, 2023, 6:40 pm
MANILA – Senator Ronald Dela Rosa on Friday said he is supporting Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte for calling opposers of the confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) for the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) as "enemies of peace."… Read More
PCG personnel in Singapore to probe vessel in WPS ramming incident
October 6, 2023, 6:32 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is coordinating with Singaporean authorities in its investigation into a tanker suspected to have rammed a Filipino fishing boat, resulting in the death of three fishermen on Monday. In a message to reporters on Friday, PCG spokesperson Rear Adm. Armando… Read More
Palace vows ‘thorough, impartial’ probe into union leader’s killing
October 6, 2023, 6:14 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Friday pledged to conduct a “thorough and impartial” investigation into the killing of union leader Jude Thaddeus Fernandez during a Sept. 29 police operation. “We will take concrete steps to mobilize all relevant government agencies towards effectively conducting a… Read More
NCMF: ‘Vision 2040’ to address long standing needs of Filipino Muslims
October 6, 2023, 6:10 pm
MANILA – A “Vision 2040” recently unveiled by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) will address the long standing needs of Filipino Muslims such as living in a society free from drugs, crimes and poverty, an official said on Friday. In a press conference at the Philippine… Read More
PCO to lead ‘Campus Caravan’ on Communications Month
October 6, 2023, 6:10 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) will spearhead a Campus Caravan and competitions among college students in observance of Communications Month 2023. In a statement on Friday, PCO Secretary Cheloy Garafil said the campus caravan will feature exhibition booths, media… Read More
PBBM bullish on making Western Visayas ‘insurgency-free’
October 6, 2023, 5:59 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday expressed optimism that government troops are capable of making Western Visayas “insurgency-free.” During a situation briefing with military officials at Camp General Macario Peralta Jr. in Jamindan, Capiz, Marcos said eradicating… Read More
Gov’t committed to providing ‘high-quality, well-paying jobs
October 6, 2023, 5:50 pm
MANILA – The Marcos administration is committed to providing Filipinos with “high-quality and well-paying” jobs, Malacañang said on Friday. Communications Secretary Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil said the Marcos administration is “resolutely dedicated to providing high-quality, well-paying job… Read More
