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PCG: Ramming incident likely a mishap, China not involved
October 5, 2023, 6:21 pm
MANILA – An official of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Thursday the sea collision incident off the waters of Pangasinan on Monday was most likely an accident with no signs of involvement of the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) or its maritime militia vessels. During the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon… Read More
Hurting learners is 'haram,' VP Sara reminds teachers
October 5, 2023, 6:02 pm
MANILA – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte on Thursday told teachers not to hurt learners as it is "haram" – the Arabic word for "forbidden," which is also used by Muslims – after a teacher in Peñafrancia Elementary School in Antipolo City allegedly slapped a Grade 5… Read More
Local rice prices may drop to P36/kg this October: DA
October 5, 2023, 5:55 pm
MANILA – Retail prices of local rice are seen to drop to at least PHP36 per kilogram before the end of October, an official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Thursday. “In retail, the price will be PHP36 to PHP38 before the end of the month. It’s because it’s harvest season and we… Read More
BI arrests Korean fugitive in Pampanga after 5-yr manhunt ops
October 5, 2023, 5:14 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Thursday a South Korean fugitive wanted for telecommunication fraud has been arrested in Mabalacat, Pampanga. In a statement, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said Kang Hee Woo, 35, has been at large since 2018 following the notice provided by the… Read More
DOJ orders case building in death of Grade 5 schooler
October 5, 2023, 5:05 pm
MANILA - The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday said it has directed the Office of the City Prosecutor of Antipolo City to coordinate with law enforcement agencies on the investigation and case build-up on the death of Francis Gumikib, the 14-year-old Antipolo schoolchild who died after he… Read More
22.7K indigents get P139.4-M PCSO medical aid in September
October 5, 2023, 4:38 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has released more than PHP139.4 million in medical assistance to 22,732 eligible indigent beneficiaries nationwide in September this year. In a statement Thursday, the PCSO said the beneficiaries include 2,516 individuals from the… Read More
PBBM admin undertaking measures to ease inflation: Palace
October 5, 2023, 3:41 pm
MANILA — The Marcos administration is undertaking several initiatives to tame the rising prices of basic goods and commodities, Malacañang said on Thursday. “The administration's dedication remains unwavering in ensuring stability and providing assistance to those in need, safeguarding the… Read More
Comelec gives P10M to PCG for BSKE security, logistic ops
October 5, 2023, 3:27 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday granted PHP10 million worth of funds to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in preparation for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). At a press conference, Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia said the fund will be used… Read More
Inflation to go down in days ahead – House leaders
October 5, 2023, 2:23 pm Updated on October 5, 2023, 4:07 pm
MANILA – House Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr. and Committee on Agriculture and Food chairperson Mark Enverga on Thursday both expressed optimism that inflation had peaked in September and will soon decline as government initiatives begin to bear results. In a statement, Enverga… Read More
PBBM pays tribute, vows continued support for teachers
October 5, 2023, 1:47 pm Updated on October 5, 2023, 4:10 pm
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday assured the country’s teachers of his administration’s continued support for them, as he acknowledged their sacrifices for the Filipino youth. “Happy World Teachers’ Day to our educators, to whom our nation owes an immeasurable… Read More
DBM warns public vs. Pangandaman’s posers
October 5, 2023, 1:09 pm
MANILA — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Thursday warned the public against unscrupulous individuals and groups posing as Secretary Amenah Pangandaman using unverified email accounts. In a statement, the DBM advised the public not to transact with Pangandaman’s posers who use… Read More
DSWD responds to COA report on NCR warehouse condition
October 5, 2023, 1:04 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Thursday assured that the agency is looking into the necessary changes needed to improve all matters related to the condition of the warehouse operated by the DSWD Field Office-National Capital Region… Read More
Refrain from speculations that could affect collision probe – DOTr
October 5, 2023, 11:44 am
MANILA – Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista on Thursday called on the public to refrain from speculations that could affect the ongoing probe into the maritime collision near the Scarborough Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc, which resulted in the death of three… Read More
PH Army debunks militants' claim of 3 Reds 'enforced disappearance'
October 5, 2023, 11:34 am
MANILA – The Philippine Army's (PA) 203rd Infantry Brigade on Wednesday night debunked the claim of a militant group that the arrest of three New People's Army (NPA) members in Oriental Mindoro on Sept. 23 was a case of an abduction or "enforced disappearance." In a statement, Brig. Gen.… Read More
Netherlands seeks expansion of naval industry ties with PH
October 5, 2023, 11:18 am
MANILA – The Department of National Defense (DND) said Thursday the Netherlands is interested in boosting its defense ties with the Philippines, especially in the field of naval defense cooperation. Dutch Ambassador to Manila Marielle Geraedts conveyed this during her courtesy call on Defense… Read More
6 cops wanted for murder of Navotas teen surrender
October 5, 2023, 10:32 am
MANILA – The six dismissed police officers wanted for murder over the death of 17-year-old Jerhode Jemboy Baltazar in a case of mistaken identity surrendered to authorities in Quezon province on Wednesday. In a report on Thursday, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) director Maj.… Read More
3 Taiwan flights canceled due to Typhoon Jenny
October 5, 2023, 10:27 am
MANILA – At least three flights to and from Taiwan were canceled on Thursday due to bad weather, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) reported. These flights are AirAsia Philippines Z2 132/133 Manila-Kaohsiung-Manila and Cebu Pacific 5J 311 Taipei-Manila. Earlier, AirAsia said their… Read More
Batanes under Signal No. 3 as Jenny heads for Taiwan
October 5, 2023, 10:19 am
MANILA – Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 3 has been hoisted over the province of Batanes as Typhoon Jenny is about to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility, the weather bureau said Thursday. Moderate to significant impacts from storm-force winds may be experienced over Batanes. TCWS… Read More
PBBM orders PCA to craft dev’t, rehab plan for coco industry
October 5, 2023, 8:47 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) to craft a concrete plan for the development and rehabilitation of the coconut industry, as it intends to plant 100 million trees in the next five years. Marcos gave the directive when he met with PCA… Read More
Comelec files 60 DQ cases vs. BSKE bets for early campaigning
October 4, 2023, 9:39 pm
MANILA – Disqualification petitions filed against Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) candidates have reached 60, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Task Force Anti-Epal said Wednesday. In a press conference, Task Force Anti-Epal Chief and Region 8 Director Nick Mendros said… Read More
