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BI intercepts Indian nat'l wanted for rape
September 11, 2023, 2:15 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday reported the arrest of a 50-year-old Indian national who is wanted for rape. Jacob Manoj Paul Chempalakunnil was intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 last September 8 while trying to depart via a flight to… Read More
PH-Australia strategic linkup to promote Indo-Pacific peace
September 11, 2023, 1:22 pm
MANILA – International think tank Stratbase Albert Del Rosario Institute (ADRi) on Monday said the recent signing of a strategic partnership deal between the Philippines and Australia provides an assurance of peace in the Indo-Pacific despite continuing security challenges particularly in the… Read More
Solon sees revalidation of ARBs to get land titles unnecessary
September 11, 2023, 12:59 pm
MANILA – A senator has called as "redundant" and "unnecessary" the process of revalidation of farmers' records and certificates of land ownership awards (CLOAs) before they can receive land titles under Republic Act 11953 or the New Agrarian Emancipation Act recently signed into law by… Read More
VP Sara grateful to PBBM, supporters for backing DepEd, OVP budgets
September 11, 2023, 12:50 pm
MANILA – Vice President Sara Z. Duterte on Monday thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for attesting to the legitimate spending of 2022 Confidential Fund (CF) of the Office of the Vice President (OVP). In a statement, Duterte also mentioned Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Department… Read More
2 LPAs unlikely to develop into tropical cyclone – PAGASA
September 11, 2023, 9:31 am
MANILA – The two low-pressure areas (LPAs) that the weather bureau has been monitoring have a slim chance of developing into a tropical cyclone. One LPA was last located 875 km. east-northeast of extreme Northern Luzon, inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Another LPA was last… Read More
Veteran journo Bobby Burgos writes 30
September 10, 2023, 9:30 pm
MANILA – Veteran journalist and police reporter Roberto “Bobby” Gacusana Burgos peacefully joined his Creator on Sunday after a lingering illness in his home in Baguio City. He just turned 79 on Aug. 26. Prior to his retirement in Baguio City, Bobby wrote for the Manila Standard, the… Read More
Congress sympathizes with families of Morocco quake victims
September 10, 2023, 6:03 pm Updated on September 11, 2023, 3:05 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives sent its sympathies to Morocco following a deadly earthquake on Friday night even as it expressed relief that no Filipino was among the over 2,000 fatalities. Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said the magnitude 6.8 earthquake was a poignant reminder of the… Read More
House members vow to work harder amid high survey ratings
September 10, 2023, 5:28 pm
MANILA – Members of the House of Representatives on Sunday promised to work harder and be worthy of the high rating they obtained based on a recent OCTA Research survey. Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez thanked Filipinos for recognizing their efforts to pass the necessary bills in support of… Read More
Rice retailers in 3 NCR areas, Zambo Sur to get cash grant Monday
September 10, 2023, 4:54 pm
MANILA – Small rice retailers in Metro Manila and Zamboanga del Sur, who are affected by the implementation of the price ceiling, are set to receive cash grants on Monday. Citing a Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) report to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Presidential… Read More
Fallen cops honored at 36th Marikina Police Memorial Day
September 10, 2023, 4:35 pm
MANILA – The local government of Marikina City on Sunday paid tribute to the selflessness and dedication of fallen members of the local police force. “They gave their all in service of our country, in service of our city. Let us take inspiration from their courage, their loyalty and their… Read More
Congress ready to provide funding for MRT-3 rehab
September 10, 2023, 2:04 pm
MANILA – Congress will work on granting the needed funds of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) so it can fast-track the rehabilitation of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) and serve up to 500,000 commuters per day from the current 300,000. In the proposed PHPP5.768-trillion national… Read More
AFP honors 5 heroic CAFGU members, slams communists’ use of APMs
September 10, 2023, 2:01 pm Updated on September 10, 2023, 2:14 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) honored the bravery and commitment of the five Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit Active Auxiliary (CAFGU-CAA) members who were killed in action during an encounter with New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Barangay Mapulot, Tagkawayan, Quezon… Read More
Foreign Affairs secretary to visit Argentina
September 10, 2023, 12:43 pm
MANILA – Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique A. Manalo will visit Buenos Aires on Sept. 11 to 16 as part of the Philippine government's continued efforts to strengthen cooperation with Argentina. Manalo's visit also marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic… Read More
Farmgate prices declining as wet season harvest begins
September 10, 2023, 12:17 pm Updated on September 10, 2023, 3:15 pm
MANILA – From a high of PHP22 to PHP25 a kilo in June and July, the onset of harvest in Nueva Ecija in early September had been showing declining trends in palay farmgate prices, which might drop even more when harvest peaks in late September and October. A field survey done by the National Rice… Read More
Solon wants budget for learning recovery plan from Covid-19
September 10, 2023, 12:13 pm
MANILA – To address the learning loss resulting from the Covid-19 school closures, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday said the learning recovery plan should be included in the Department of Education’s (DepEd) budget for fiscal year 2024. During the recent Senate Committee on Finance hearing… Read More
‘Habagat’ to bring isolated rains; 2 LPAs spotted
September 10, 2023, 9:54 am Updated on September 10, 2023, 6:09 pm
MANILA – The entire country will continue to have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers due to southwest monsoon or “habagat”, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Sunday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the weather bureau… Read More
Comelec keeps tight watch on vote buying, selling
September 9, 2023, 11:07 pm
MANILA – A permanent group, not just an ad hoc committee, will now look into vote buying and selling reports ahead of the Oct. 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Ernesto Ferdinand Maceda Jr. said poll violations will not be… Read More
Chinese boat stuck in Ayungin rejects PH help
September 9, 2023, 7:09 pm
MANILA – Filipino troops stationed at the rusting BRP Sierra Madre recently offered help to a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) boat in distress but the latter rejected and even blamed the Philippine side as the reason it got stuck, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Saturday. The incident… Read More
Labor group throws support behind Cacdac
September 9, 2023, 6:57 pm
MANILA – A labor group has supported the appointment of Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac as officer in charge (OIC) of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). In a statement issued Saturday, the Federation of Free Workers (FFW) said that Cacdac has much to offer following his appointment to head… Read More
PCG: Active role of ‘Chinese militia’ in Ayungin confirmed
September 9, 2023, 5:48 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said the latest Philippine mission to Ayungin Shoal confirmed the active participation of “Chinese maritime militia (CMM) vessels” in blocking resupply ships en route to the BRP Sierra Madre. At the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, PCG… Read More
