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CHED partners with EU for more global higher education
September 29, 2023, 8:37 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Friday said it is eyeing a more globally competitive higher education sector in the country in partnership with the European Union (EU). "We look forward to reengineering Philippine higher education for the better, learning more relevant… Read More
LPA develops into Tropical Depression Jenny
September 29, 2023, 8:06 pm
MANILA – The low pressure area (LPA) being monitored by the weather bureau entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and developed into a tropical depression named Jenny, the weather bureau said on Friday. Packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center, and gustiness… Read More
LTFRB to decide on jeepney fare hike Oct. 3
September 29, 2023, 8:01 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will announce its decision on the provisional fare increase for public utility jeepneys (PUJs) on Tuesday (Oct. 3). In a statement on Friday, LTFRB Chair Teofilo Guadiz III ordered the transport groups petitioning for the… Read More
Comelec files 35 DQ petitions vs BSKE bets for premature campaigning
September 29, 2023, 6:48 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Task Force “Anti-Epal” filed disqualification (DQ) petitions against 35 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) candidates on Friday. The decision to disqualify erring candidates will be released before the Oct. 30 BSKE. "Hindi po… Read More
PNP: Revised media policy doesn't curtail access to information
September 29, 2023, 6:22 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said its revised guidelines on the release of information on police reports do not curtail the media’s right to information. In a press briefing in Camp Crame, Quezon City, PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said the move only aims to… Read More
Palace names new justices, presidential assistant
September 29, 2023, 6:10 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Friday released the names of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s new appointees, including associate justices of the Court of Appeals (CA), Court of Tax Appeals (CTA), and Sandiganbayan. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) posted on its official Facebook page… Read More
Marcos: Success of food stamp program means hunger-free PH
September 29, 2023, 5:19 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday directed concerned government agencies to make sure that the “Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program (FSP)” would not be tainted with irregularities. At the launch of the FSP in Dapa, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, Marcos renewed his… Read More
Low chance for hazardous Mayon Volcano eruption despite Level 3 status
September 29, 2023, 5:04 pm
MANILA – The chance of an explosive eruption by Mayon Volcano remains slim, the head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) assured on Friday. Since June, Albay province’s Mayon has been on Alert Level 3, which means that a relatively high level of unrest and… Read More
Prompt, comprehensive benefits for PH troops assured under PBBM admin
September 29, 2023, 3:19 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday directed concerned government agencies to ensure the effective implementation of the Comprehensive Social Benefits Program (CSBP) for the police and the military. Marcos gave the order during the “PBBM: Pagpupugay Para sa Mga Bayani ng… Read More
PBBM vows to continue defending PH territory, fisherfolk rights
September 29, 2023, 2:51 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday pledged that his administration will continue to defend the Philippines’ maritime territory as well as the rights of Filipino fisherfolk. Marcos made the vow as he justified his recent order to remove the floating barriers installed by the… Read More
DILG chief eyes mandatory peace education in all barangays
September 29, 2023, 2:12 pm
MANILA – Peace education efforts must be made mandatory in all villages nationwide and included in the criteria for the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) awards. Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. said he has started discussions with the… Read More
DOLE sees more regional wage boards to grant pay hike
September 29, 2023, 1:32 pm
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Friday said it expects more regional wage boards to grant minimum pay hikes for private sector workers. “There is more. Because so far only six (wage boards) have finished (or granted wage increases) the National Capital Region, Regions… Read More
Plans for durable, resilient evacuation centers tackled in NDRRMC meet
September 29, 2023, 12:11 pm
MANILA – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) tackled proposals on how to establish more durable and resilient evacuation centers during its third-quarter meeting in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Thursday night. "One of the highlights of the discussion was the… Read More
Comelec: DQ vs. erring bets 'almost certain' before Oct. 30 BSKE
September 29, 2023, 10:08 am Updated on September 29, 2023, 2:19 pm
MANILA – Some erring candidates for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) may be disqualified even before the Oct. 30 polls, Commission on Elections (Comelec) chief George Erwin Garcia said. "Almost sure ako na may desisyon ang Comelec bago mag-Oct. 30... Ngayong araw din po ang… Read More
LPA likely to enter PAR, develop into tropical cyclone
September 29, 2023, 9:30 am
MANILA – The low-pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) is expected to enter in the next 24 to 48 hours, a forecaster said Friday. Aldczar Aurelio of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the LPA, last… Read More
Comelec, DND, AFP fortify partnership for peaceful BSKE
September 29, 2023, 9:02 am
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday inked a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to ensure a safe and peaceful Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Oct. 30. "Nagpirmahan… Read More
Marcos prohibits collection of fees on vehicles transporting goods
September 29, 2023, 8:40 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has prohibited local government units (LGUs) from collecting toll fees and charges on all motor vehicles transporting goods or merchandise. Under Executive Order (EO) 41 inked by Marcos on Sept. 25, all vehicles in charge of transporting goods no longer… Read More
PBBM: Whole-of-nation approach needed to curb illegal drugs
September 28, 2023, 10:06 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. stressed on Thursday the need for a whole-of-nation approach to ensure the country will be rid of the proliferation of illegal drugs through prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and law enforcement. “We must take a whole-of-nation approach to… Read More
DFA reaffirms commitment vs. marine pollution
September 28, 2023, 9:47 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government joined the world in celebrating the 2023 Maritime Day and reaffirmed its commitment to fighting marine pollution. “The Philippines proudly reaffirms its steadfast commitment to address marine pollution and foster a greener shipping industry. We recognize that… Read More
PBBM carefully considering naming ‘regular’ DA chief: Bersamin
September 28, 2023, 9:45 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is being careful in choosing the next secretary who will lead the Department of Agriculture (DA), Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said Thursday. In an interview with journalist Anthony Taberna, Bersamin said Marcos is aware that he needs to appoint a… Read More
