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S. Korean firm to deliver PH's 1st missile corvette in 2025
October 2, 2023, 10:41 am
MANILA – South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) said one of the two missile corvettes ordered by the Philippine Navy (PN) will be delivered by 2025 with the second in the following year. "We plan to deliver the first corvette by 2025 and the second corvette by 2026. HHI is on… Read More
As PH celebrates Teachers' Month, PBBM recalls 1st mentor
October 2, 2023, 9:33 am
MANILA – Even at 66, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. still pays respect to teachers -- all the more that he is now the President of the Philippines. According to Marcos, he would still call female instructors "Ma'am" during his school visits even if he is now the Chief Executive. "Mula noon hanggang… Read More
Jenny now a typhoon; Signal no. 1 up over parts of N. Luzon
October 2, 2023, 8:44 am
MANILA – Severe Tropical Storm Jenny has intensified into a typhoon before dawn on Monday prompting the weather bureau to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind signal no. 1 over several areas in Northern Luzon. Batanes, Babuyan Islands, the eastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga,… Read More
DBM committed to increase Marawi compensation fund – solon
October 1, 2023, 4:31 pm
MANILA – Deputy Minority Leader and Basilan Rep. Mujiv Hataman said Sunday he is hoping the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) would live up to its word to increase the Marawi Compensation Fund (MCF) from PHP1 billion to PHP5 billion as proposed in the 2024 national budget. He said if the… Read More
Passage of bills on protection of solo parents, children pushed
October 1, 2023, 1:15 pm
MANILA – Leaders of the House of Representatives have pushed for the passage of a bill seeking to protect solo parents and their children, and another measure holding “deadbeat” parents accountable for not supporting their children. "We are working on these and continually holding… Read More
Cutting of China barrier shows PBBM’s ‘decisiveness’ over WPS: expert
October 1, 2023, 11:18 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s decision to dismantle the floating barrier China installed at the entrance of Scarborough Shoal has sent a strong message that Manila is ready to make a stand in protecting its rights over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), an analyst said Saturday.… Read More
Initial shipment of PH avocados sets sail to S. Korea
October 1, 2023, 10:44 am
MANILA – An initial shipment of 3,040 boxes of fresh “Hass” avocados from the Philippines with an estimated value of USD48,433 (PHP2.7 million) set sail to South Korea on Saturday. According to the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI), the first shipment left the KTC… Read More
TS Jenny further strengthens, may become typhoon Monday
October 1, 2023, 8:57 am
MANILA – Tropical Storm Jenny has further intensified and may reach typhoon category in the next three days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Sunday. As of 4 a.m., the weather bureau said the center of Jenny was located 835 kilometers… Read More
BOC sues rice importers following Bulacan warehouse raid
September 30, 2023, 8:08 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) said it has filed four agricultural smuggling cases against the rice importers who connected with a warehouse in Bulacan that was previously raided, an official said on Saturday. The Bureau Action Team Against Smuggling (BATAS), the BOC anti-smuggling arm,… Read More
DTI: Suspended ‘pass-through fees’ to reduce price of goods
September 30, 2023, 7:31 pm
MANILA – The suspension of the “pass-through fees” for vehicles transporting goods will benefit manufacturers and consumers, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Saturday. At a news forum in Quezon City, DTI Undersecretary Kim Lokin said the move would lower the logistical costs… Read More
Canadian Navy vessel docks in PH for ‘Samasama’ drills
September 30, 2023, 5:52 pm
MANILA – The Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Vancouver has arrived in the Philippines to participate in the military drills between the Philippines and the United States next week. Commander Meghan Coates, commanding officer of the HMCS Vancouver, said this is the first time for Canada to join the… Read More
TESDA program to professionalize barangay day care workers pushed
September 30, 2023, 5:42 pm
MANILA – A legislator on Saturday urged the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to draw up a program that will professionalize barangay workers, including day care teachers. In a press release, Senate Committee on Basic Education chair, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian… Read More
Church seeks public support for bishops attending synod
September 30, 2023, 4:43 pm
MANILA – The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) and Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila have asked the clergy and the faithful to pray for all the bishops attending the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops at the Vatican. Archbishop Jose Cardinal… Read More
US exploring options to help PH, SEA states boost maritime defense
September 30, 2023, 4:03 pm
MANILA – The United States is identifying ways to help boost the maritime security capabilities of Southeast Asian states, including the Philippines, in the South China Sea, the US Department of Defense (DOD) said Friday. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Lindsey Ford made the statement at a… Read More
Canada-PH deal to combat illegal fishing in the works: envoy
September 30, 2023, 3:00 pm
MANILA – Canada and the Philippines are looking to sign a deal that would give Manila free access to Ottawa’s multimillion-dollar dark vessel detection program and support efforts to combat illegal fishing in its waters. Canada is prepared to deploy the system as soon as the two governments… Read More
PBBM orders release of P12.7-B for rice farmers
September 30, 2023, 11:39 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the release of PHP12.7 billion to fund the Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RFFA) Program aimed at helping small rice farmers sustain their productivity, Malacañang said Saturday. In a statement, Communication Secretary Cheloy Garafil… Read More
NICA chief bats for disciplined, patriotic ‘modern-day’ leaders
September 30, 2023, 8:17 am Updated on September 30, 2023, 3:53 pm
MANILA – National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) Director General Ricardo de Leon has urged the Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) to keep inculcating national discipline, love, and patriotism to build more “modern-day leaders” under the Bagong Pilipinas program of the Marcos… Read More
Rains expected Saturday as Jenny intensifies into tropical storm
September 30, 2023, 6:57 am
MANILA – A large part of the country will experience rains on Saturday as Jenny (International name: Koinu) intensified into a tropical storm, the weather bureau said. Tropical Storm Jenny was last tracked at 3 a.m. about 1,155 km. east of Central Luzon and moving westward at 15 kph, packing… Read More
DENR ends protected area deal with alleged Surigao Norte cult
September 29, 2023, 8:56 pm
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources on Friday suspended the protected area management agreement with the Socorro Bayanihan Services Incorporated (SBSI) in Surigao del Norte for gross violation of the pact. In a news release, Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga said the… Read More
DSWD ‘Oplan Pag-Abot’ reaches out to 56 street dwellers
September 29, 2023, 8:44 pm
MANILA – Fifty-six street dwellers were rescued during a nine-hour “Oplan Pag-Abot” operation conducted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Manila between Thursday and Friday. The 56 individuals, including children and elderly, were picked up in the Malate tourist… Read More
