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‘Faint’ explosion at NAIA T3 parking lot damages 3 cars
September 23, 2023, 8:32 pm
MANILA – The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) and the Philippine National Police are hunting the culprits behind a reported molotov explosion at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 parking area in Pasay City on Saturday morning. Initial reports said a noise akin… Read More
BOC: P31.5-B smuggled goods seized in 9 months
September 23, 2023, 6:57 pm
MANILA – Close to PHP32 billion worth of smuggled goods, including agricultural products, were seized from January to September, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported Saturday. According to Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) Director Verne Enciso, the bureau has so far… Read More
PH-US economic ties must keep pace with defense cooperation
September 23, 2023, 6:28 pm
MANILA – The Philippines’ economic cooperation with the United States must keep pace with steadily growing defense relations, the country’s top diplomat said. Speaking at an event hosted by the Asia Society in New York, USA on Sept. 22, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique… Read More
Divorce harmful than helpful, retired bishop warns
September 23, 2023, 6:19 pm
MANILA – A retired Catholic prelate on Saturday said divorce could cause more harm than it could help families. Reacting to the recent passage of a consolidated measure on absolute divorce at the Senate committee on women, children, family relation, and gender equality, Novaliches… Read More
DOT cautions tourists affected by Taal vog
September 23, 2023, 6:09 pm
MANILA — The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Saturday advised tourists to take necessary precautions if they are traveling to areas affected by volcanic smog (vog) coming from Taal volcano. The advisory comes as parts of Calabarzon, especially near Taal Lake area, are covered by the vog spewed by… Read More
Heavy rains clear Metro Manila smog – PAGASA exec
September 23, 2023, 4:14 pm
MANILA – The smog that enveloped Metro Manila on Friday has disappeared, the weather bureau reported on Saturday. According to Juanito Galang, chief of the Weather Division of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the downpour caused by the… Read More
DND: ‘Hypocritical’ Chinese propaganda won’t reverse maritime damage
September 23, 2023, 3:45 pm
MANILA – The Department of National Defense (DND) chided China on Saturday over its “propaganda lines” accusing the Philippines and the BRP Sierra Madre, Manila’s outpost in the Ayungin Shoal, of marine damage. “The statement of China that the grounded Sierra Madre is causing irrevocable… Read More
Marcos optimistic early palay harvest to reduce rice prices
September 23, 2023, 3:32 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday expressed optimism that the early harvest of palay (unhusked rice) would help bring down the prices of rice. Marcos also reiterated his decision to order the temporary imposition of the mandated price ceilings on rice because of the sudden… Read More
Avoid breeding areas, PBBM tells fisherfolk
September 23, 2023, 3:25 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday clarified that he would not impose a fishing ban on breeding sites, saying he is merely requesting fisherfolk to avoid areas where there is natural propagation. Marcos issued the clarification in an interview after the distribution of rice… Read More
PBBM: Bagong Pinas Serbisyo Fair to bring new hope, beginnings
September 23, 2023, 1:23 pm Updated on September 23, 2023, 3:59 pm
MANILA – The simultaneous launch of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) in various parts of the country will give Filipinos “new hope and new beginnings,” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Saturday. “Ang programang ito ay isa lamang sa mga unang hakbangin ng pamahalaan upang… Read More
PH, US, Japan boost security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
September 23, 2023, 1:15 pm
MANILA – The Philippines, the United States, and Japan will craft a “work plan” that would advance their trilateral cooperation, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday as the three states explore ways to further promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Foreign… Read More
Malaysia to boost collaboration with PH on halal, digitalization
September 23, 2023, 11:28 am
MANILA – Malaysia is expecting enhanced engagements with the Philippines as it renewed its commitment to do its part in developing cooperations in the areas of the halal industry, agriculture, green technology, and digitalization. At the Malaysian National Day reception in Makati City on Friday… Read More
Rainy Saturday due to LPAs, ‘habagat’
September 23, 2023, 7:07 am
MANILA – A couple of low-pressure areas (LPAs) off Luzon, along with the southwest monsoon or “habagat,” will bring rains across the country, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration… Read More
PSALM restructuring pacts to lower debts of ailing electric coops
September 22, 2023, 9:28 pm
MANILA – Debt restructuring will help the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) Corporation lower its collectibles worth PHP45 billion from electric cooperatives and other entities. During a budget hearing on Friday, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian saw the list of electric… Read More
Members of Congress mourn Reps. Fernando, Pancho
September 22, 2023, 8:03 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Friday adopted a resolution expressing the Chamber's deep sympathy and profound condolences to the family of the late former Bulacan 2nd District Rep. Pedro Pancho, who died on Thursday at the age of 89. Adopted during Friday’s plenary session, House… Read More
Economic team says actual data gauge of gov’t performance
September 22, 2023, 7:38 pm
MANILA – Members of the economic team on Friday assured that they remain confident in President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. despite a drop in approval ratings based on a recent survey. Approval and trust ratings fluctuate given uncontrollable factors such as global or regional shocks, but the… Read More
BI works with other gov'ts to curb entry of foreign fugitives
September 22, 2023, 7:12 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Friday underscored the need for continuous collaboration with other governments to prevent foreign fugitives from entering and staying in the Philippines. “We have close coordination with foreign governments to ensure that foreign fugitives do not use… Read More
Fair, transparent machine procurement for 2025 polls – Comelec
September 22, 2023, 6:30 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday assured transparency and inclusivity on the procurement of machines needed for the 2025 midterm elections. The poll body issued the statement after a report came out about the filing of money laundering charges by the United States… Read More
DOTr: NAIA privatization to boost PH economy
September 22, 2023, 6:27 pm
MANILA – The privatized operations and modernization of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) are expected to improve the country’s economy through better investment opportunities, the country's transport chief said Friday. During the NAIA Public-Private Partnership (PPP) pre-bid… Read More
South Korea wants Filipino students part of ‘Study Korea 300K’ program
September 22, 2023, 6:09 pm
SEOUL – The Ministry of Education (MOE) of South Korea wants Filipino students to be part of its “Study Korea 300K” program, which aims to attract 300,000 foreign students by 2027 to fuel its economy by tapping high-skilled workers and compete with other countries who lure international… Read More
