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DOH chief presents 8-point action agenda to CA
September 26, 2023, 5:49 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Appointments (CA) heard on Tuesday the plans of Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on how to improve the country's health sector. During the deliberation of his ad interim appointment presided over by Senator Christopher Lawrence Go, Herbosa shared… Read More
PhilHealth online systems expected back by Wednesday
September 26, 2023, 5:15 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is expecting to open some of its online services by Wednesday after shutting down all its systems due to a cybersecurity attack. PhilHealth has been on manual operations since Sept. 22 following the hacking of its database through… Read More
Ticket sold in Nueva Ecija wins P36-M Grand Lotto jackpot
September 26, 2023, 5:10 pm
MANILA – A lone bettor from Nueva Ecija became an instant millionaire after hitting the PHP36-million jackpot of the Grand Lotto 6/55 on Monday night. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), in an advisory on Tuesday, said the bettor guessed the winning combination 30-17-06-12-04-29,… Read More
SC junks customs brokers' suit vs. modernization law provision
September 26, 2023, 4:50 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court has turned down a petition filed by a group of customs brokers questioning a provision of Republic Act (RA) 10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA), which supposedly clipped their powers. In a statement Tuesday, the tribunal said its second division… Read More
Senate nod on 4 bills to boost economy, protect vulnerable sectors
September 26, 2023, 4:26 pm
MANILA – Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said Tuesday that four priority bills of the Marcos administration that the Senate recently approved would boost the economy and protect vulnerable sectors once enacted into law. Approved on Monday evening were Senate Bill (SB) 1846 or the proposed… Read More
Senate probe on PhilHealth cyberattack sought
September 26, 2023, 4:25 pm
MANILA – A resolution was filed in the Senate seeking to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, over the recent cyberattack on the website of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), as well as other government agencies. Senator Mark Villar, who filed Senate Resolution No. 811,… Read More
Cavite prelate praying Taal Volcano calms down for residents' sake
September 26, 2023, 4:21 pm
MANILA – Imus, Cavite Bishop Reynaldo Evangelista on Tuesday offered prayers for the safety of the people against the harmful effects of Taal Volcano's unrest. He is also praying that the condition of the volcano will subside completely and not cause adverse effects on public health. "Let's all… Read More
PBBM to visit, strengthen ties with Saudi Arabia
September 26, 2023, 4:00 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is traveling to Saudi Arabia in October to further enhance the two nations’ bilateral relations. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Antonio Morales made the announcement during the 93rd National Day reception of Saudi Arabia in Taguig… Read More
DFA on China barrier: PH must protect sovereign rights
September 26, 2023, 3:50 pm
MANILA – The Philippines has the right to protect its sovereignty and sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said Tuesday following the government’s move to remove a Chinese floating barrier in Scarborough Shoal, also known as Bajo de… Read More
PBBM won't allow rice imports amid harvest season: solon
September 26, 2023, 3:42 pm
MANILA – Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday said she is confident that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will not let rice farmers suffer by allowing rice importation now that they are harvesting their produce. The presidential sister made the statement as she joined protesters from various farmers'… Read More
PBBM: Gov’t to get rid of rice ‘weevils’
September 26, 2023, 2:18 pm
MANILA – Smugglers, hoarders and price manipulators have no place in the “New Philippines” and must face the full force of the law. Determined to put an end to the actual rice “weevils” that destroy the ecological balance of rice supply and demand, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.… Read More
OTS chief surprised over calls to quit
September 26, 2023, 12:45 pm Updated on September 26, 2023, 9:10 pm
MANILA – The administrator of the Office for Transportation Security (OTS), Undersecretary Ma. O Aplasca, said Tuesday he had done nothing wrong for House of Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez to demand his resignation over a series of alleged theft among airport screening personnel.… Read More
Floating barriers at Bajo de Masinloc removed
September 26, 2023, 11:45 am Updated on September 26, 2023, 12:25 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has removed the floating barriers installed by the China Coast Guard in the southeast entrance of Scarborough Shoal also known as Bajo de Masinloc. In a statement Tuesday, the PCG said the move complies with the instruction of President Ferdinand R.… Read More
DepEd: Teachers, learners 'receptive' to MATATAG Curriculum
September 26, 2023, 11:43 am
MANILA – The Department of Education has announced that the first day of the pilot implementation of the MATATAG K to 10 Curriculum was positively met. DepEd spokesperson Undersecretary Michael Poa, in a message to reporters Monday night, said learners and teachers were receptive to the new… Read More
Army, PAF drills boost internal, territorial defense power
September 26, 2023, 10:52 am
MANILA – Philippine Army (PA) spokesperson Col. Xerxes Trinidad on Tuesday said their ongoing five-day exercise with the Philippine Air Force (PAF) is to enhance the communication and coordination of the two services be it for internal security or territorial defense missions. The five-day… Read More
LTO issues show cause order vs. car owner in viral road rage video
September 26, 2023, 10:00 am
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a show cause order (SCO) against the registered owner of a vehicle whose driver figured in a viral road rage video in a subdivision in Imus, Cavite. The registered owner of the white Honda CRV with licensed plate REN123 is a female but the… Read More
Rain showers to prevail across PH Tuesday
September 26, 2023, 9:17 am
MANILA – Most parts of the country will experience rain showers due to the southwest monsoon or "habagat" and localized thunderstorms, the weather bureau said Tuesday. "The southwest monsoon will cause high chances of rains over Mimaropa and Western Visayas. Take precautions against possible… Read More
GSIS to give 'ultimate customer service' to teachers - VP Sara
September 25, 2023, 6:13 pm
MANILA – Teachers and other personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd) will soon be enjoying an exclusive express lane at the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Central Office and its regional branches. This after Vice President and concurrent Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte… Read More
BI deports 75 Chinese nationals over love, cryptocurrency scams
September 25, 2023, 6:05 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has reported the deportation of 75 Chinese nationals suspected of being in a syndicate engaging in love and cryptocurrency scams targeting Westerners. In a statement on Monday, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the deportees were the first batch of… Read More
Germany-donated equipment boost NBI’s anti-human trafficking ops
September 25, 2023, 5:47 pm
MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Monday formally received equipment donated by the Federal Republic of Germany for the agency's anti-human trafficking operations in ceremonies held at office in Quezon City. NBI Director Medardo G. De Lemos and German Ambassador to Manila… Read More
