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BFAR declares 3 Aklan coastal areas red tide-free
September 20, 2023, 11:12 am
MANILA – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) reported that three coastal areas in Aklan province have been cleared from red tide. In Shellfish Bulletin No. 22, Series of 2023 issued Wednesday, BFAR said the coastal waters of Altavas, Batan, and New Washington in Batan Bay are… Read More
Tropical cyclone expected to enter PAR in Sept
September 20, 2023, 9:36 am
MANILA – The weather bureau is expecting at least one tropical cyclone to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this September. "We are expecting one tropical cyclone to enter or develop in the PAR until the end of the month. We don't discount the possibility that a low pressure… Read More
PH backs move to interpret UNCLOS for climate protection
September 20, 2023, 8:00 am
MANILA – The Philippine government backed on Tuesday a move urging a United Nations court to provide an advisory opinion to interpret the world’s oceans treaty in the context of curbing climate change. The statement of support was delivered before the Hamburg-based International Tribunal for… Read More
PAO: Disputes with media should be settled in court
September 19, 2023, 9:09 pm
MANILA – Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) Chief Persida Acosta on Tuesday urged that disputes with the media should be settled in court instead of through bloodshed. “Meron mga nasasagasaan ang ating mga kasama sa media na talaga namang may impluwensiya, may kapangyarihan, may kayamanan, at… Read More
SC affirms support for women in judiciary
September 19, 2023, 8:27 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) remains committed to empower women to join and thrive in the judiciary following Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo’s meeting with magistrates of the tribunal, the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) and the Philippine Women Judges Association… Read More
House panels promote child trafficking awareness via film showing
September 19, 2023, 8:27 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives’ Committees on Accounts, and Welfare of Children organized a film screening to raise awareness on child trafficking and how to combat its various forms. The film “Sound of Freedom” is based on the real story of Tim Ballard, a former United States… Read More
BuCor relieves Davao prison chief after inmate's escape
September 19, 2023, 7:45 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Tuesday relieved the acting superintendent of the Davao Prison and Penal Farm for failing to immediately report the escape and rearrest of a person deprived of liberty (PDL). BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio P. Catapang Jr. reprimanded Supt.… Read More
Use of nat’l ID database may resolve SIM registration issues - DICT
September 19, 2023, 7:36 pm
MANILA – Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy on Tuesday said tapping the National ID database can be a solution to solve the issues being encountered in the subscriber identity module (SIM) card registration. "If we're able to deploy the National… Read More
Elusive ex-cop wanted for homicide falls in Rizal
September 19, 2023, 7:03 pm
MANILA – Authorities arrested a dismissed police officer wanted for homicide who has been hiding for 28 years during an operation in Rizal province on Tuesday morning. In a press briefing in Camp Crame, Quezon City, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr., said Joel… Read More
NTF-ELCAC 'appalled' by kidnap claims of 2 environmentalists
September 19, 2023, 7:01 pm
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) said it was appalled by the claims of two environmentalists who joined its press conference in Plaridel, Bulacan on Tuesday. "We felt betrayed. The said press conference was organized with only the best of… Read More
BI: Use global tech trends to elevate PH border management
September 19, 2023, 7:00 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday underscored the need to explore technological trends across the globe to improve the country's border management. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco led the country’s delegation to the 18th Symposium on the International Civil Aviation… Read More
Gov’t eyes fishing ban in breeding areas to secure supply
September 19, 2023, 6:50 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said he is considering imposing fishing bans in breeding areas to address overfishing and boost aquaculture. Marcos stressed the need to increase fish supply as part of efforts to ensure food security. “Kung minsan kailangan ‘wag uubusin… Read More
CHR budget hurdles Senate Finance sub-committee
September 19, 2023, 6:49 pm
MANILA – The PHP976.3 million proposed budget of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) for 2024 was approved by the Senate finance sub-committee Tuesday. Senator Jinggoy Estrada submitted the agency’s budget for plenary debates just minutes after he opened the hearing. "The deliberation of… Read More
PNP realigns security forces in Negros Oriental under Comelec control
September 19, 2023, 6:29 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it would realign the deployment of its forces in the province of Negros Oriental, after the province was placed under the control of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) ahead of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election (BSKE).… Read More
PBBM vows continued support for PNP but no mercy for rogue officers
September 19, 2023, 6:00 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday assured the Philippine National Police (PNP) of his administration’s continued support for its plans and programs aimed at improving the capabilities of its personnel. Marcos made the commitment during the oath-taking of the newly promoted… Read More
DOLE to firms: Adopt cancer prevention, control policy in workplaces
September 19, 2023, 5:56 pm
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued guidelines on the adoption of cancer prevention and control in private establishments. Labor Advisory No. 20-2023 signed by Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma mandates all private companies to adopt such a policy as provided under… Read More
Bishops train on servant leadership at Caritas PH Academy
September 19, 2023, 5:14 pm
MANILA – Nineteen bishops from different dioceses nationwide enrolled at the Caritas Philippines Academy for a five-day course on servant leadership and pastoral management. Jing Rey Henderson, Caritas Philippines head of communications and partnership development, said the goal of the program… Read More
US envoy: Coral destruction at Escoda, Rozul Reef ‘troubling’
September 19, 2023, 5:01 pm
MANILA – The United States Embassy in Manila has raised concern over the reported coral destruction at the Rozul Reef and Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. In a tweet on Tuesday, US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson said Washington DC will continue to work with allies, referring to the… Read More
Senators bare Surigao Norte cult involved in rape, marriage of minors
September 19, 2023, 4:56 pm
MANILA – The Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality has been asked to investigate cases of rape, sexual abuse, forced labor and child marriages by an alleged cult in Socorro, Surigao del Norte. The reported cult, identified as the Socorro Bayanihan Services,… Read More
DA to assist 500 young farmers in starting agribiz ventures
September 19, 2023, 4:15 pm
MANILA – The government is looking to help over 500 young farmers to start their own agribusiness ventures this year. In a statement Tuesday, the DA said its expanded Young Farmers Challenge (YFC) Program under its Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (AMAS) is helping 546 new young… Read More
