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Economic team to present ‘better’ options to address high rice prices
September 21, 2023, 8:17 pm
MANILA – The economic team of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is expected to present “better” options to address the increase in the prices of rice in the local markets, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said Thursday. In a Palace briefing, Balisacan said mandatory price… Read More
Tulfo blasts 3 gov't agencies over poor coverage of kasambahay
September 21, 2023, 7:27 pm
MANILA – Senator Raffy Tulfo on Thursday lamented the low compliance of the Social Security System (SSS), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and the Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG) for the coverage of kasambahay or domestic workers. Tulfo, vice chairperson of the… Read More
Over 63K drivers, operators get gov’t fuel subsidy
September 21, 2023, 7:20 pm
MANILA – Over 63,000 drivers and operators of public utility vehicles (PUVs) have received the government’s fuel subsidy during the first two days of its distribution, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said Thursday. In a statement, the LTFRB said PHP417,086,500… Read More
NEDA backs proposal to ban POGOs
September 21, 2023, 6:26 pm
MANILA – Socioeconomic Planning Secretary and National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Director General Arsenio Balisacan on Thursday expressed support for the proposed total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country. This was after the Senate Ways and Means… Read More
Transport group to launch 'Euro 6' environment-friendly PUJs
September 21, 2023, 6:19 pm
MANILA – A transport group representing mostly jeepney drivers and operators is leading the launch of environmentally sound “modern jeepneys” to avert the looming phase-out of their sources of livelihood. In an interview on Thursday, Orlando Marquez, president of the Liga ng Transportasyon… Read More
PH endorses historic treaty to protect high seas
September 21, 2023, 6:11 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government formally endorsed the landmark international treaty on the protection of marine biodiversity in areas beyond a country’s jurisdiction or the high seas. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo signed the treaty on the margins of the ongoing 78th United… Read More
Comelec wraps ballot printing, gears for deployment
September 21, 2023, 5:49 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday finished the printing of the official manual ballots and other forms needed for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Oct. 30. "Kanina po ay pormal nang tinapos ng Comelec at National Printing Office ang aming… Read More
Solon wants more special courses to boost MSMEs
September 21, 2023, 5:43 pm
MANILA – Senator Chiz Escudero on Thursday cited the need to pass a measure that will create special courses to boost the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector, considered as the backbone and driver of Philippine economy. “There is a dearth in curricular offerings tailor-made… Read More
DOLE sets add'l rules for HIV/AIDS prevention, control in workplaces
September 21, 2023, 5:30 pm Updated on October 11, 2023, 11:45 am
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Thursday released additional policies to ensure effective prevention and control of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in workplaces. In Labor Advisory No. 22, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma… Read More
DOTr chief wants 'maximum' penalty vs. OTS personnel
September 21, 2023, 4:44 pm
MANILA – Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista wants a maximum penalty to be given to the airport screening personnel involved in alleged theft at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1. In a statement Thursday, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Bautista expressed… Read More
PH, SoKor education chiefs hold bilateral meet in Seoul
September 21, 2023, 4:40 pm
SEOUL – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte, and South Korean Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister Lee Ju-Ho, held a bilateral meeting here on Thursday to explore how Manila and Seoul can cooperate in education, especially on the use of digital technology in learning.… Read More
OTS urged to reinterview employees, properly vet applicants
September 21, 2023, 4:14 pm
MANILA – Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva and Senator Grace Poe on Thursday urged the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Office of Transportation Security (OTS) to scrutinize personnel and future applicants to prevent incidents of alleged theft by airport personnel from happening.… Read More
PRC deploys payloader to N. Vizcaya to assist in pocket landslide
September 21, 2023, 4:06 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) immediately deployed a payloader to assist in clearing the debris on the provincial road caused by a pocket landslide in Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya on Thursday. Based on reports gathered by the PRC - Nueva Vizcaya from the Nueva Vizcaya provincial engineering… Read More
Over 11K pass PNP entrance, promotion exams
September 21, 2023, 4:00 pm
MANILA – A total of 11,363 out of 37,859 examinees passed the latest Philippine National Police (PNP) Entrance and Promotional Examinations, the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) said on Thursday. This translates to a 30.01-percent passing rate of the exams on June 17 and 18 at 30 designated… Read More
Certifying budget as urgent highlights PBBM’s commitment to serve
September 21, 2023, 3:46 pm
MANILA – Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Thursday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s move to certify the 2024 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) as urgent has underscored the President’s “commitment to serving the Filipino people efficiently and effectively.” “His… Read More
PH Army eyes raps vs. 2 environmentalists over claims
September 21, 2023, 3:43 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) on Thursday said it is looking into the cases that can be filed against the two environmentalists who flip-flopped on their statements after initially claiming that they escaped from the communist movement. "We felt betrayed that's why we will file the necessary… Read More
3 communist rebels yield in Occidental Mindoro
September 21, 2023, 3:41 pm
MANILA – Three members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) surrendered to police units in Occidental Mindoro on Wednesday, the regional police office reported. In a statement Thursday, Police Regional Office (PRO) 4B (Mimaropa) chief Brig. Gen. Joel Doria said… Read More
Hataman secures another DBCC commitment of remaining MILF forces
September 21, 2023, 3:15 pm
MANILA – House of Representatives Deputy Minority Leader Mujiv Hataman has secured another commitment from the Development and Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) to fund the decommissioning of the remaining 14,000 combatants of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in the 2024 national… Read More
Mimaropa top cop, 41 others negative in surprise drug test
September 21, 2023, 3:06 pm
MANILA – All 42 officials of the Police Regional Office 4-B (Mimaropa), including its chief Brig. Gen. Joel Doria, tested negative for illegal drugs in a surprise drug test. In a statement Thursday, Doria said this was based on the result of Wednesday's drug test following a command conference… Read More
AFP chief calls for 'meaningful conversations' to foster peace
September 21, 2023, 2:56 pm
MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Thursday called for "meaningful conversations" to tear down the walls of conflict and promote peace. Brawner made this remark during the unveiling of the "Symbol of Peace" monument at the 6th Infantry Division… Read More
