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DOTr taps ADB to fund additional transport projects
October 6, 2023, 1:54 pm
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is tapping multilateral lender Asian Development Bank (ADB) to fund more transport infrastructure projects. In a news release Friday, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said the agency would continue to tap the ADB to open “opportunities… Read More
PBBM orders DA, DOF to hasten aid distribution to rice farmers
October 6, 2023, 12:51 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday directed the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Finance (DOF) to expedite the distribution of assistance to local rice farmers. Marcos gave the directive during the distribution of rice to around 1,000 Pantawid Pamilyang… Read More
QCPD apologizes to VP Sara over wrong info on traffic jam claim
October 6, 2023, 12:03 pm
MANILA – Quezon City Police District (QCPD) director Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan on Friday apologized to Vice President Sara Duterte over the misunderstanding that caused traffic congestion and inconvenience to motorists along Commonwealth Avenue. In a statement, Maranan said the Vice President… Read More
House, DSWD set to give rice, cash aid to 2.5M indigents
October 6, 2023, 11:53 am Updated on October 6, 2023, 7:18 pm
MANILA – Members of the House of Representatives and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) are set to distribute rice and financial aid to at least 2.5 million Filipinos in the next weeks under the “Malaya Rice Project," Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said on Thursday… Read More
Task force to UN: Anti-insurgency ops comply with human rights
October 6, 2023, 10:30 am
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ECLAC) on Thursday night assured that all of its operations to end the insurgency threat in the country are guided by human rights principles. NTF-ELCAC executive director, Undersecretary Ernesto Torres Jr., made this… Read More
Makati asks Taguig RTC for status quo, guidelines in territory row
October 6, 2023, 10:05 am
MANILA – The City of Makati on Thursday filed a motion before the Taguig Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 153 seeking a status quo order regarding its territorial dispute with neighboring Taguig City. In an eight-page motion, Makati City Mayor Mar-len Abigail Binay said that despite a Supreme… Read More
PH, Namibia seek trade, agri, technical cooperation
October 6, 2023, 9:30 am
MANILA – The Philippines and Namibia have agreed to bolster their trade and industry, agriculture, and technical cooperation, Malacañang said Friday. This developed during the presentation of credentials of Namibia Non-Resident Ambassador to the Philippines Herman Pule Diamonds to President… Read More
PH, Malawi eye agri cooperation, student exchange
October 6, 2023, 9:18 am
MANILA – The Philippines and Malawi have expressed their intent to elevate their bilateral ties by forging a partnership in agriculture and launching a student exchange program, Malacañang said Friday. The commitment was made when President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with Non-Resident Malawi… Read More
PhilHealth may adopt other procurement methods to update security
October 6, 2023, 7:49 am
MANILA — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) may resort to any procurement method to update its cyber and infra security systems to thwart future cybersecurity attacks, the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) said Thursday. In a statement, the GPPB-Technical Support… Read More
'Habagat' to bring scattered rains over large parts of Luzon
October 6, 2023, 7:19 am
MANILA – The effect of the active tropical cyclone outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on the southwest monsoon or “habagat’ has weakened, although the western section of Luzon may still experience some rainshowers, the weather bureau said Friday. The center of the eye of… Read More
Senate resolution commending Filipina peace negotiator filed
October 6, 2023, 1:25 am Updated on October 6, 2023, 1:30 am
MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed Senate Resolution No. 780, commending Filipina peace negotiator Miriam Coronel-Ferrer for being named one of this year's Ramon Magsaysay Awardees. "She is an empowered Filipina and an inspiring figure in public service who embodies courage,… Read More
Probe on US raps vs. Bautista helpful in Comelec's procurement
October 5, 2023, 10:47 pm
MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday said the probe on the money laundering and rigged bidding allegations of the United States (US) government against former Comelec chief Andres Bautista is beneficial for the poll body's procurement process. Comelec chairperson George… Read More
Over 200 kg. of shabu intercepted at Manila port - PNP
October 5, 2023, 10:31 pm
MANILA – Authorities intercepted a shipment containing more than 200 kilograms of shabu at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) on Thursday. In a press briefing at Camp Crame, Quezon City, Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said this was based on the… Read More
PH, Russia convene trade, economic meet after 4 years
October 5, 2023, 10:05 pm
MANILA – The Philippine and Russian governments have convened a two-day trade and economic meeting this week after a four-year halt as Moscow turns to Southeast Asia to do business. Russian Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Alexey Gruzdev and Trade Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo co-chaired… Read More
Jenny leaves PAR; new LPA spotted
October 5, 2023, 9:36 pm
MANILA – Typhoon Jenny has left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Thursday afternoon, but a new low pressure area (LPA) is being monitored by the weather bureau. Jenny slightly weakened and was last tracked 240 km. northwest of Itbayat, Batanes. "It is still affecting some… Read More
No hospital under lockdown – DOH
October 5, 2023, 9:23 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday said all of its hospitals are fully operational denying a message claiming the lockdown of a DOH hospital due to a patient with coronavirus. "This message is false. No DOH hospital is currently implementing a lockdown and all DOH hospitals… Read More
DND chief calls for crackdown vs. manufacturers of loose firearms
October 5, 2023, 7:57 pm
MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday cited the need to run after manufacturers of illegal firearms to curb the proliferation of private armed groups (PAGs). “The DND would also like to converge with each and every one of you, not only to go… Read More
DBM eyes P38.63-B for career advancement, allowances of 900K teachers
October 5, 2023, 7:53 pm
MANILA – The government is asking Congress to approve the allocation of PHP38.63 billion for the career advancement and allowances of more than 900,000 public school teachers, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Thursday. The DBM said the proposed budget has been included in the… Read More
House to fund storm shelter, solar power plant in Pag-asa Island
October 5, 2023, 7:25 pm
MANILA - House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Thursday vowed that the House of Representatives will allocate funds to build critical infrastructure in Pag-asa Island to address unique challenges faced by Filipino soldiers and fishermen operating in the disputed waters in the Spratly… Read More
Solon seeks inquiry into multi-million illegal recruitment in Italy
October 5, 2023, 6:53 pm
MANILA – Senator Raffy Tulfo on Thursday filed another bill seeking an inquiry into the reported multi-million illegal recruitment that victimized Filipinos who plan to work in Italy. In filing Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 816, Tulfo cited reports that hundreds of victims were charged exorbitant… Read More
