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DSWD chief: Probe 4Ps cash grants going to Surigao cult
September 21, 2023, 2:10 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has ordered an investigation into reports that a religious cult is allegedly getting half of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) financial aid. Gatchalian's directive was primarily based on the… Read More
DOH: Over 95% of bivalent vaccine doses administered
September 21, 2023, 1:52 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday said about 95.30 percent of the 390,000 donated doses of bivalent vaccine against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) have been administered to priority population groups. The agency disclosed that it is continuously negotiating with the COVAX… Read More
OPAPRU: Unification of 2 MNLF groups among PH's peace milestones
September 21, 2023, 11:01 am
MANILA – The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) on Thursday touted the unification of two Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) groups as one of the many milestones in the country's peace process. "With (Secretary Carlito ) Galvez (Jr.) at the helm of… Read More
DBM OKs P12.26-B housing aid for informal settlers, calamity victims
September 21, 2023, 10:53 am
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has given the go signal for the release of PHP12.259 billion housing assistance for informal settlers and calamity victims. In a statement on Thursday, the DBM said Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has approved the release of a Notice of… Read More
PH, Bangladesh eye expansion of defense cooperation
September 21, 2023, 10:28 am
MANILA – The Philippines and Bangladesh are looking to expand cooperation through education and training as part of efforts to ensure peace in the Indo-Pacific Region, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Thursday. “We are planning to establish our defense cooperation and our… Read More
PBBM: Asia offers ‘exciting opportunities’ for Europe
September 21, 2023, 9:27 am
MANILA – It is prudent that Europe considers the “exciting” opportunities Asia has to offer, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Wednesday. Marcos made the remark after the new Swiss Ambassador to the Philippines Nicolas Brühl presented his credentials in a ceremony at Malacañan Palace… Read More
Marcos certifies agri economic sabotage bill as urgent
September 21, 2023, 8:58 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has certified as urgent a bill redefining and imposing stiffer penalties against crimes of agricultural economic sabotage, Malacañang announced Thursday. In a statement, Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil confirmed that Marcos on Wednesday… Read More
ITCZ to bring scattered rains over parts of Mindanao, Visayas
September 21, 2023, 8:08 am
MANILA – The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao will bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over the Davao Region, Caraga and Eastern Visayas, the weather bureau said Thursday. In its 4 a.m. forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and… Read More
Bill to lower gov't workers' retirement age reaches Senate plenary
September 21, 2023, 6:57 am
MANILA – Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2444 seeking to lower the optional retirement age of government workers from 60 years old to 56 years old was sponsored on Wednesday to the Senate plenary by the Committee on Civil Service, Government Reorganization and Professional Regulation, together with… Read More
DSWD chief assures Senate to keep BP2 going
September 21, 2023, 6:47 am
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday assured senators of the continuation of the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) program of the government. Gatchalian, who defended their proposed 2024 national budget in the Senate, said that… Read More
BOC vows to sustain agri smuggling crackdown
September 20, 2023, 11:00 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday vowed to sustain the administration's crackdown against agricultural smuggling, citing the recent seizure of PHP42 million-worth of imported rice in Zamboanga City. "The BOC treats this matter with the utmost urgency, as it is crucial not only… Read More
Possible delays at LRT-1 due to rail replacement works
September 20, 2023, 10:53 pm
MANILA – The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) advised passengers of possible delays at the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) from Sept. 20 to 24 due to rail replacement activities at the Baclaran Station. In a statement on Wednesday, LRMC chief operating officer Rolando Paulino III said the… Read More
OSG explores various legal options on coral reef damage in WPS
September 20, 2023, 10:51 pm
MANILA – Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra on Wednesday said his office is now exploring legal options that the country may pursue amid reports of “extensive” damage found on the seabed of Rozul Reef and Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). "The OSG (Office of the Solicitor… Read More
Gov’t to hold caravan to assist oil spill victims in filing claims
September 20, 2023, 10:29 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) will lead government agencies in holding a caravan to assist the oil spill victims in filing claims from the insurance firm of MT Princess Empress that sank off Naujan town, Oriental Mindoro province on Feb. 28 this year. DOJ spokesman Mico Clavano said… Read More
PBBM certifies General Appropriations Bill as urgent
September 20, 2023, 10:26 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has certified as urgent the enactment of House Bill 8980, or the 2024 General Appropriations Bill (GAB), Malacañang announced Wednesday. In a statement, Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said Marcos is seeking Congress’ immediate approval of… Read More
POGO raids indicate human trafficking – DOJ exec
September 20, 2023, 9:34 pm
MANILA – An official of the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday said recent raids on red flagged Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) have shown many indications of human trafficking and other related crimes. “Madaming mga indikasyon ng human trafficking na nagaganap doon.… Read More
3 screening personnel 'in connivance' in recent theft at NAIA
September 20, 2023, 9:00 pm
MANILA – Three screening personnel "appeared to be in connivance" in a recent alleged theft at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), a report of the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) said. The OTS has been under fire anew after at least one of its screening officers allegedly… Read More
Marcos invited anew to visit France
September 20, 2023, 8:18 pm
MANILA – French President Emmanuel Macron has renewed his invitation for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to embark on a state visit to France. Macron’s invitation was relayed by newly-designated French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel during the presentation of her credentials to… Read More
Palace to hold 3rd concert for teachers on Oct. 1
September 20, 2023, 8:16 pm
MANILA – Malacañang will hold its third Konsyerto ng Palasyo (KSP) on Oct. 1 to pay homage to teachers. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said performers in the upcoming concert include vocalists Alex Dagalea, Rommel Arellano, Bea Mae Sacramento and… Read More
Solons laud PBBM’s move to give seized imported rice to poor families
September 20, 2023, 6:36 pm
MANILA – Members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday commended President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for distributing confiscated imported rice to poor families in Zamboanga. Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan said Marcos has given smugglers and hoarders a bitter, expensive… Read More
