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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
Floating barriers at Scarborough Shoal violate PH sovereignty - DFA
September 25, 2023, 5:26 pm
MANILA – The installation of floating barriers at Scarborough Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc, by the China Coast Guard is an infringement of Philippine sovereignty, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Monday. Bajo de Masinloc is an integral part of the Philippines over which it… Read More
DOTr signs MOA to fast-track EDSA Greenways project
September 25, 2023, 5:19 pm
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Monday signed two agreements with other government agencies and private partners to start and fast-track the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) Greenways project. DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and a… Read More
Senate OKs Internet Transactions Act, 3 other LEDAC priority bills
September 25, 2023, 5:15 pm
MANILA – The Senate approved on Monday five bills that include four priority measures of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC). Senate Bill (SB) Nos. 2001 or the New Philippine Passport Act, 1846 or the Internet Transactions Act, 2224 or the Ease of Paying Taxes Act, and… Read More
Bicol, BARMM, E. Visayas top BSKE 'areas of grave concern' - PNP
September 25, 2023, 5:08 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said 246 "areas of grave concern" for the Oct. 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are mostly from Bicol, Eastern Visayas and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. In a press briefing in Camp Crame, PNP… Read More
EO easing flagship projects processes to hasten Bicol Express revival
September 25, 2023, 4:21 pm
MANILA – Bicol Saro Part-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan on Monday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s plan to issue an executive order (EO) that would fast-track the processing of licenses, permits and other requirements for infrastructure flagship projects (IFPs) would help expedite the… Read More
Security exec: PH to remove floating barriers off Bajo de Masinloc
September 25, 2023, 3:20 pm
MANILA – National Security Adviser Eduardo Año on Monday assured the Philippines will take all appropriate actions to remove the floating barriers placed by the China Coast Guard (CCG) off Bajo de Masinloc (BDM) or the Scarborough Shoal. Año said they will protect the rights of Filipino… Read More
NAIA screener axed for getting chocolates from passenger’s luggage
September 25, 2023, 2:36 pm
MANILA – A security screening officer (SSO) has been dismissed from his post for allegedly stealing chocolates from a passenger, an official of the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) said Monday. The OTS said the screener was served a dismissal order on Sept. 23 at the Ninoy Aquino… Read More
Aggressive watch, info drive vs. infectious Nipah virus urged
September 25, 2023, 2:34 pm
MANILA – House Deputy Majority Leader Janette Garin on Monday urged for immediate collaboration between the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) for aggressive surveillance and information campaign about the Nipah virus to prevent Filipinos from being infected.… Read More
Comelec, DOJ join forces vs. vote-buying in BSKE polls
September 25, 2023, 2:12 pm
MANILA - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) signed an agreement on Monday to go after and prosecute persons involved in vote-buying in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said prosecutors nationwide… Read More
Ammonia leak halts classes in Taguig; incident promptly contained
September 25, 2023, 1:05 pm
MANILA – The city government of Taguig has suspended classes at the Ricardo P. Cruz Sr. Elementary School on Monday following an ammonia leak from an ice plant in the area. In a statement, the city government said the Taguig City Rescue and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) immediately… Read More
205 nabbed in QCPD weeklong anti-crime drive
September 25, 2023, 12:23 pm
MANILA – A total of 205 persons were arrested during the intensified weeklong anti-illegal drugs and anti-criminality operations in Quezon City from Sept. 15 to 21. In a statement on Monday, Quezon City Police District (QCPD) chief Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan said the number included 18 drug… Read More
6 PH Navy ships hold naval gunnery exercises off Basilan
September 25, 2023, 12:15 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) on Monday said six of its ships have successfully conducted its third quarter gun test firing and capability demonstration over the weekend. In a social media post, the PN said BRP General Mariano Alvarez (PS-38), BRP Nestor Acero (PG-901), BRP Domingo Deluana… Read More
Trough of LPA, 'habagat' to bring rains over parts of PH
September 25, 2023, 10:07 am
MANILA – Several areas in the country will experience scattered rains due to the trough of a low pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and southwest monsoon or "habagat", a forecaster said Monday. "Because of the southwest monsoon, cloudy skies and high chances… Read More
Gov't to aid sari-sari stores affected by rice price cap
September 24, 2023, 9:08 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will distribute this week cash assistance to sari-sari (retail) store owners who are affected by the implementation of the mandated price cap on rice. In a statement on Sunday, the Presidential Communications Office said the DSWD,… Read More
Caloocan receives PCSO share of P13M for charity, health programs
September 24, 2023, 2:51 pm
MANILA – Caloocan has received PHP13 million from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office’s (PCSO) July 2022 lotto revenues to augment the city government’s charity and health programs. Local government units receive a percentage of the total revenues of PCSO operations in their areas. The… Read More
Surging call for immediate POGO ban gaining ground – solon
September 24, 2023, 12:38 pm
MANILA – The call for an immediate ban against Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country is gaining ground. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, who has long been pushing for the ban, expressed confidence that the realization of his recommendation will soon happen. Gatchalian also cited… Read More
Trough of LPA, ‘habagat’ continue to bring scattered rains
September 24, 2023, 10:16 am
MANILA – Trough of a low-pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and the southwest monsoon or “habagat” will continue to bring scattered rains across the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on… Read More
