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432 student-tutors in NCR receive P4.8-K cash aid from DSWD
September 15, 2023, 2:29 pm
MANILA – Some 432 college student-beneficiaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program received cash-for-work (CFW) on Thursday during the first simultaneous payouts in their respective local universities and colleges in Metro Manila. The… Read More
ASEAN needs strong enforcement mechanism for SCS Code of Conduct
September 15, 2023, 2:22 pm
MANILA – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) needs to ensure a strong enforcement mechanism of the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea and build alliances with like-minded states to resolve territorial disputes in the region. This was emphasized by former senator and defense… Read More
India’s GMR Group eyes investment in PH airport, road, energy projects
September 15, 2023, 1:57 pm
MANILA – India’s GMR Group has expressed interest in investing in the Marcos administration’s ambitious “Build Better More” Infrastructure Program, particularly in airport, road and energy projects, Malacañang said Friday. This developed after GMR Group’s top executives made a… Read More
DICT to monitor online apps to ensure consumer protection
September 15, 2023, 1:35 pm
MANILA – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will monitor online applications such as delivery apps, payment platforms and shopping platforms like Lazada and Shopee, to ensure consumer protection, and even government apps for its efficiency. This would be done… Read More
DA: Damage to agri due to 'habagat,' 2 typhoons reaches P12-B
September 15, 2023, 1:00 pm
MANILA – The total amount of agricultural damage and losses incurred by 10 regions due to the southwest monsoon and the onslaught of Typhoons Egay and Falcon has reached PHP12 billion, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported on Friday. In its final bulletin, the DA - Disaster Risk Reduction… Read More
Gov't workers get free MRT-3, LRT-2 rides next week
September 15, 2023, 12:06 pm
MANILA – Government workers will get free rides at the MRT-3 and LRT-2 from Sept. 18-20 in celebration of the 123rd civil service anniversary. In separate advisories, the management of the two rail lines said eligible riders only need to show a valid government ID from 7 a.m.-9 a.m. and 5 p.m.-7… Read More
Nothing unusual with PH, US warships' joint ops - US admiral
September 15, 2023, 9:40 am
MANILA – There is nothing unusual with Filipino and American warships conducting joint patrols as the two nations’ militaries have been operating together for decades, a ranking American military official said Thursday. "The Philippines and the United States have been operating together for… Read More
Cloudy skies, scattered rain showers to prevail across PH
September 15, 2023, 9:24 am
MANILA – Most parts of the country will experience cloudy skies and scattered rain showers due to the southwest monsoon Friday. Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will be experienced over Zambales, Bataan, Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern… Read More
Jullebee Ranara killer convicted in Kuwait
September 15, 2023, 5:05 am Updated on September 15, 2023, 2:42 pm
MANILA – A Kuwaiti court on Thursday convicted the teen killer of overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Jullebee Ranara for murder and driving without a license. In a statement late Thursday night, the Department of Foreign Affairs said the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait reported that Ranara's killer has… Read More
LGUs with best anti-hunger initiatives to get P2-M reward each
September 14, 2023, 9:58 pm Updated on September 14, 2023, 10:18 pm
MANILA – The local government units (LGUs) with the best anti-hunger initiatives and practices on food security will receive PHP2 million each through the “Walang Gutom Awards”. This after Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and the Galing Pook… Read More
DSWD, partners to strengthen PH Nutrition Program
September 14, 2023, 8:45 pm
MANILA - The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Gawad Kalinga (GK) Foundation, and Manila Water Foundation, Inc. (MWFI) at the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City to strengthen the implementation of the Philippine… Read More
DA sees ‘lower’ rice import this year vs. USDA projection
September 14, 2023, 8:45 pm
MANILA – The Philippines is expected to import less rice, as it focuses on the local production of the staple, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Thursday. The DA’s statement came after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that the Philippines has overtaken China as… Read More
Measure to help salt farmers get easy access to financial aid – solon
September 14, 2023, 6:58 pm
MANILA – A lawmaker said Thursday the proposed Philippine Salt Industry Development Act would provide salt farmers and producers easy access to financial and technical assistance, allowing them to revitalize their once-thriving industry. Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte Jr. said the… Read More
SRA sees cut in PH's total sugar production due to El Niño
September 14, 2023, 6:25 pm
MANILA – The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) on Thursday said the country's estimated total sugar production of PHP1.85 million metric tons (MT) this year might be affected by the El Niño phenomenon. “There is a possibility that the estimated 1.85 million metric tons (MT) will decrease… Read More
TRB: More toll plazas added to latest RFID-only dry run
September 14, 2023, 6:05 pm
MANILA – More toll plazas have been added to the latest dry run for contactless toll collection beginning Friday. In a Facebook post on Thursday, the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) said these toll plazas will still accept cash payments but will encourage all motorists to switch to contactless… Read More
Marikina enacts 3 ordinances to help rice retailers
September 14, 2023, 6:03 pm
MANILA – The Marikina City government has enacted three ordinances to help rice retailers in the city whose livelihood has been affected by the price ceiling mandated by the national government. Mayor Marcelino Teodoro signed on Thursday Ordinance 68, series of 2023, which waives the rental fee… Read More
Comelec allows suspension of 4 mayors, other local execs
September 14, 2023, 5:58 pm Updated on September 14, 2023, 8:26 pm
MANILA - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has granted the request of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to suspend several local officials during the election period. In a memorandum dated September 13, Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia approved the… Read More
Kasambahay law ‘not enough’ vs. abuses, maltreatment: CHR
September 14, 2023, 5:56 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Thursday said the Kasambahay law “has not been enough” to prevent abuse and maltreatment of household helpers. In a statement, the CHR expressed its support to moves pushing for the amendment of the Republic Act (RA) 10361 or the Domestic… Read More
Taiwan OKs 4% hike in factory workers' salary: MECO
September 14, 2023, 5:52 pm
MANILA – Over 124,000 Filipino factory workers would benefit from the 4.05 percent increase in their monthly minimum wage approved by the Taiwan government, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) reported on Thursday. In a statement, MECO chairperson Silvestre Bello III announced that… Read More
Ranking PH, US military officials eye more EDCA sites
September 14, 2023, 4:58 pm
MANILA – Ranking Philippine and American military commanders on Thursday said they would recommend the creation of more Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites in the country. "Gen. (Romeo) Brawner (Jr.) (Armed Forces of the Philippines chief) and I may make recommendations to our… Read More
