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6 cops face murder raps over Navotas teen’s death
October 2, 2023, 7:10 pm
MANILA – State prosecutors have filed criminal charges against six Navotas police officers implicated in the death of 17-year-old Jerhode Jemboy Baltazar. In the charge sheet dated Sept. 15, Assistant City Prosecutor Arvin Carael and City Prosecutor Armando Cavalida named the respondents to the… Read More
Comelec to file vote buying raps before start of BSKE campaign
October 2, 2023, 7:00 pm Updated on October 3, 2023, 10:40 am
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to file around 40 vote buying cases before the start of the campaign period for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Oct. 19. "The Committee (on Kontra Bigay) is already assessing and gathering additional (pieces of)… Read More
LTO to boost traffic monitoring on EDSA busway
October 2, 2023, 6:17 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is set to deploy more personnel in some areas on Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) busway due to rampant traffic violations. In a statement on Monday, LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said the additional personnel will reinforce the… Read More
Comelec to summon more BSKE bets for violating campaign rules
October 2, 2023, 5:57 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday said it is looking to file at least 500 cases against candidates who have been summoned by its Task Force Anti-Epal for premature campaigning. In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, Comelec spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said there are… Read More
CHED: Chinese HEI eyes to do internship program in Region 6
October 2, 2023, 5:53 pm
MANILA – A Chinese school is hoping to allow its Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) students to have their on-the-job-training (OJT) in the tourist areas in Western Visayas through a partnership forged with the University of Antique. The partnership is one of the examples cited by… Read More
'Bomb' note inside aircraft affects 12 flights at Bicol Airport
October 2, 2023, 5:45 pm
MANILA – Twelve flights were affected by a bomb threat at the Bicol International Airport (BIA) on Monday, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) reported. Cebu Pacific (CEB) flight 5J 326, with 130 passengers, failed to take off at 10:45 a.m. after it requested security… Read More
'Exercise Samasama' highlights PH, US troops' strong bond
October 2, 2023, 5:32 pm
MANILA – The “enduring” military bond between the Philippines and the United States and the warfighting capabilities of the Philippine Navy (PN) will be on full display at this year's "Exercise Samasama" drills. "It has since been a beacon of cooperation and readiness and a testament of the… Read More
PBBM’s 4PH aims to provide every family with decent, safe home
October 2, 2023, 5:25 pm
MANILA – The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) on Monday opened this year's celebration of the National Shelter Month, highlighting President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program. With the theme Pambansang Pabahay: Matibay na… Read More
PhilHealth requests for task force to probe cyberattack
October 2, 2023, 5:09 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has requested for a joint task force to look into the recent cybersecurity attack which affected most of its online services. In a media briefing on Monday, PhilHealth officials said the task force would be composed of the… Read More
PCSO launches automated lottery system
October 2, 2023, 4:59 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Monday said it has launched its brand-new Philippine Lottery System (PLS), which is expected to enhance the operations of the government's lottery games. PCSO general manager Mel Robles and other agency officials, together with… Read More
Manila Cathedral showcases Virgin Mary images for Rosary Month
October 2, 2023, 4:52 pm
MANILA – The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, popularly known as Manila Cathedral, in Intramuros on Monday said it would feature images of the Blessed Virgin Mary this October, the month of the Holy Rosary. “Every week, there will be images that will be enthroned so that we could… Read More
PNP sees no BSKE postponement
October 2, 2023, 4:44 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it sees no postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in any area in the country. This is despite the identification of 2,594 areas of concern or election 'hotspots' ahead of the Oct. 30 polls, PNP chief… Read More
CA junks telco firm's suit vs. NTC over frequency claim
October 2, 2023, 4:37 pm
MANILA – The Court of Appeals (CA) has turned down the suit by a telecommunications firm against the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) in connection with its application for a provisional authority to operate a cellular mobile telephone service within specific frequency ranges. In a… Read More
Interoperability drills boost PH Army, PAF air-to-ground capabilities
October 2, 2023, 4:35 pm
MANILA – Philippine Army (PA) and Philippine Air Force (PAF) personnel are now more knowledgeable in air-to-ground operations following the successful completion of five-day interoperability exercise (IOX) between the two services. "The IOX 02-2023 enhanced the PA and PAF's interoperability,… Read More
Maharlika Fund 'off and running' by Q1 2024
October 2, 2023, 3:03 pm
MANILA – The Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) will be operational by the first quarter of next year, Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Benjamin Diokno said on Monday. During the Senate Committee on Finance's deliberation on the DOF's proposed 2024 budget, Diokno said this is once President… Read More
CIDG seizes 53 loose firearms, nabs dealer in Marikina
October 2, 2023, 2:18 pm
MANILA – Members of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) seized 53 unlicensed firearms and arrested a dealer in Marikina City. In a press conference at Camp Crame, Quezon City on Monday, PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. said the firearms were seized in an operation on Sept.… Read More
More areas in N. Luzon under Signal No. 1 as Jenny intensifies
October 2, 2023, 1:43 pm
MANILA – More areas in northern Luzon have been placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 as Typhoon Jenny intensified. In its 11 a.m. update on Monday, the weather bureau said Jenny now packs maximum sustained winds of 140 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 170 kph. The… Read More
4 ranking cops get new assignments in latest PNP reshuffle
October 2, 2023, 1:30 pm
MANILA – Four ranking police officials have been included in the latest reorganization of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Based on PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr.'s order that took effect Monday, PNP Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO) chief Brig. Gen. Paul Kenneth Lucas was designated… Read More
PDEA: P23.6-B narcotics seized since start of Marcos admin
October 2, 2023, 1:28 pm
MANILA – Authorities have seized PHP23.62 billion worth of narcotics across the country since the start of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said on Monday. The latest PDEA data also showed 61,269 suspects were arrested,… Read More
NDRRMC activates emergency response protocols for Jenny
October 2, 2023, 11:30 am
MANILA – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) activated its emergency preparedness response (EPR) protocols in regions that might be affected by Typhoon Jenny, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Sunday night. “The Office of Civil Defense (OCD), this… Read More
