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Internet Society backs TikTok ban in gov't security sector
September 11, 2023, 9:08 pm
MANILA – The National Security Council’s (NSC) proposal to ban the use of TikTok among state security services personnel has gained the support of Virginia-headquartered Internet Society (IS). In an interview on Monday, Winthrop Yu, chairman emeritus and acting spokesperson of IS Philippine… Read More
Rice tariff reduction may slash prices by as much as P6 per kilo
September 11, 2023, 8:25 pm
MANILA – The Department of Finance's (DOF) proposal to reduce the 35-percent rice import tariff rates could bring down the price of imported rice by as much as PHP6 per kilo, a lawmaker said on Monday. Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda said the temporary reduction of rice import tariffs to 10… Read More
Budget augmentation for creative industries pushed
September 11, 2023, 8:08 pm Updated on September 11, 2023, 8:14 pm
MANILA – As the country celebrates the Philippine Creative Industries Month (PCIM), a House leader on Monday called for the augmentation of the budget allocation for the creative industries under the proposed 2024 national budget. In a privilege speech during the plenary session, House committee… Read More
PBBM: Gov't to maximize new technology to stabilize rice supply
September 11, 2023, 7:47 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the government will maximize the use of new technology to ensure a stable supply of rice in the Philippines. In his speech during the launch of the 2023 Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU)-Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) rice paddy… Read More
DOJ dares Teves to face raps, stop issuing ‘irresponsible’ accusations
September 11, 2023, 7:46 pm
MANILA – The prosecution on Monday said it will pursue the charges against ousted Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves and others involved in the killing of Governor Roel Degamo. Deputy Chief State Prosecutor Anthony Fadullon urged the accused to face the indictments before the courts… Read More
Phivolcs chief urges public to be ready for strong quakes
September 11, 2023, 6:59 pm
MANILA – With the magnitude 6.8 earthquake that recently killed over 2,000 people in Morocco, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday advised the public to be prepared for strong earthquakes. In a public briefing, Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol said… Read More
Atom Araullo files P2-M suit vs. Badoy, Celiz for red-tagging
September 11, 2023, 6:55 pm
MANILA – Broadcast journalist Alfonso Tomas "Atom" Araullo on Monday filed a PHP-2 million damage suit against former anti-insurgency task force spokesperson Lorraine Badoy and Jeffrey Celiz for allegedly linking him to communist terrorist groups (CTGs). Accompanied by counsels Tony La Viña and… Read More
Raising Taal Volcano alert level unlikely; parameters low -- Phivolcs
September 11, 2023, 6:20 pm
MANILA – Amid the reported volcanic smog from the Taal Volcano over the weekend, raising its alert level is unlikely, the head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Monday. "There is no need to raise its alert level to Level 2 because the monitored… Read More
Rice retailer: Gov’t P15-K cash aid ‘a big help’
September 11, 2023, 6:15 pm Updated on September 11, 2023, 7:22 pm
MANILA – A small rice retailer in Navotas City on Monday said the government’s PHP15,000 cash assistance would help them cushion the impact of the nationwide rice price ceilings. Evangeline De Roxas, a rice vendor at the Navotas public market, admitted that the price cap imposed by the… Read More
Filipino 'baby bishops' in Rome undergo formation training
September 11, 2023, 5:40 pm
MANILA – The Pontificio Collegio Filippino (PCF) on Monday said it has welcomed Filipino "baby bishops" who are currently in Rome, Italy to undergo formation as new pastors of the church. Fr. Gregory Ramon Gaston, PCF rector, said the new bishops are serving in different countries around the… Read More
No reports of Filipino hurt in Morocco quake
September 11, 2023, 5:07 pm
MANILA – No Filipinos were hurt or affected by the deadly 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck southwest of Marrakech in Morocco on Friday last week. "As of the moment, the Embassy has received no reports of any Filipino being affected by the earthquake," Philippine Ambassador to Morocco Leslie… Read More
Senate OKs bills to boost salt industry, learners' mental health
September 11, 2023, 4:58 pm
MANILA – Senators unanimously approved on Monday Senate Bill Nos. (SBN) 2243 or the Philippine Salt Industry Development Act, and 2200 or the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act. SBN 2243 seeks to create a Council, with the Secretary of the Department of Health as a… Read More
PBBM leads commemoration of father’s 106th birth anniversary
September 11, 2023, 4:30 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday made a vow to his father, the late former President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. that he would continue what he started for the nation. “Your legacy lives on, and for as long as I’m here, I will use everything I learned from you to continue… Read More
PNP: 286 guns seized since start of BSKE gun ban
September 11, 2023, 4:24 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said 286 firearms have been confiscated in checkpoint operations since the start of the gun ban in relation to the Oct. 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). "As of 6 a.m. today (Monday), we have confiscated 286 firearms --… Read More
Teodoro: China ships behavior in PH resupply mission 'irresponsible'
September 11, 2023, 4:17 pm
MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Monday called out the China Coast Guard for its "irresponsible behavior" after its ships and those of its militia performed dangerous maneuvers to stop latest resupply efforts to the Philippine detachment manning the… Read More
CBCP vows support for Cacdac as DMW caretaker
September 11, 2023, 4:13 pm
MANILA – The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People (CBCP-ECMI) on Monday vowed support for Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac who was named officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).… Read More
Solon pushes for bigger confidential fund for Ombudsman
September 11, 2023, 4:01 pm
MANILA – A lawmaker on Monday said the Office of the Ombudsman should have bigger confidential funds to enable the anti-graft body to perform its vital role in upholding accountability and transparency in government. During the budget deliberations of the Office of the Ombudsman before the House… Read More
Marawi claims reaches P17.5B in 2 months, MCB tells Congress
September 11, 2023, 3:54 pm
MANILA – The Marawi Compensation Board (MCB) on Monday reported to the Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on the Marawi Siege Victims Compensation Act of 2022 that as of August 31, 2023, a total of 4,762 individuals have filed their claims, amounting to PHP17,456,836,830. MCB Chairperson… Read More
DOTr to establish 1st bike lane in Batangas
September 11, 2023, 3:51 pm
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Monday broke ground for the establishment of 76.70 kilometers of protected bike lanes across the cities of Lipa and Batangas City in Batangas, Cainta and the cities of Antipolo and San Mateo in Rizal. The bike lanes, with a total approved… Read More
Navy's littoral combat capability gets boost with ex-US patrol vessels
September 11, 2023, 3:40 pm
MANILA – The commissioning of two former United States (US) Navy Cyclone-class patrol vessels would greatly enhance the capability of the Philippine Navy (PN) to conduct littoral and coastal patrol capabilities. Speaking at the christening and commissioning rites for BRP Valentin Diaz (PS-177)… Read More
