National
232 small rice retailers in NCR get P15-K aid each
September 9, 2023, 5:18 pm
MANILA – A total of 232 small rice retailers in Metro Manila received PHP15,000 each to cushion the impact of the nationwide implementation of the mandated rice price caps, Malacañang said on Saturday. Forty-eight each from Quezon City and Caloocan City, and 136 from San Juan City, received the… Read More
Red tide warning still up in 5 Visayas, Mindanao coastal areas
September 9, 2023, 4:37 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) cautioned the public that the red tide warning is still up in the coastal waters of Aklan, Bohol, Capiz, Iloilo in Visayas and Zamboanga del Sur in Mindanao.In Shellfish Bulletin No. 21 issued Friday, the… Read More
PNP forensic insists sacked cop ‘positive’ for drugs
September 9, 2023, 3:24 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police-Forensic Group (PNP-FG) stood by its findings that sacked Mandaluyong Police chief tested positive for illegal drugs. PNP-FG director Brig. Gen. Constancio Chinayog said Saturday that the office will not recognize the belated negative drug test results of… Read More
1st batch of rice retailers from 3 cities receive gov't cash aid
September 9, 2023, 1:36 pm
MANILA – Qualified micro rice retailers affected by the imposition of rice price ceilings began receiving their Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Saturday. During the simultaneous payout at the Commonwealth Market… Read More
No reports of Filipinos hurt in deadly Morocco quake
September 9, 2023, 12:16 pm
MANILA – No Filipino was reported hurt in Morocco after a powerful earthquake killed nearly 300 late Friday (local time). In a text message on Saturday morning, Philippine Ambassador to Morocco Leslie Baja said the embassy continues to monitor the situation as reports come in from local… Read More
'Work, holiday visa' application to Australia to open in 2024
September 9, 2023, 9:10 am
MANILA – The Australian Embassy in Manila said Friday the application for the "work and holiday visa" will open next year as Canberra agreed to include Filipinos in the new visa scheme. The "new reciprocal work and holiday visa for Australians and Filipinos" was announced by Australian Prime… Read More
Fair weather to prevail Saturday despite ‘habagat’
September 9, 2023, 8:10 am
MANILA – The whole country will experience generally pleasant weather conditions despite the southwest monsoon or “habagat” affecting the western sections of Northern and Central Luzon, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical… Read More
More than 1K individuals to get Local Treasurer Eligibility
September 8, 2023, 8:20 pm
MANILA - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is set to confer the Local Treasurer Eligibility to 1,018 individuals who passed the Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) held on June 11, 2023. This figure represents 18.09 percent of the 5,626 total number of examinees. Jenny Sagario… Read More
PTV to revamp dynamic programs, eyes reforms
September 8, 2023, 8:12 pm
MANILA — State-run People's Television (PTV) Network on Friday said it will revamp its shows with new dynamic programs for Filipinos, and these are set to be launched starting on Sept. 11. “We’re excited to create more engaging content in the coming days -- more watchable, dynamic… Read More
Soldier awardees exemplify AFP professionalism, competence
September 8, 2023, 7:52 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday said the three awardees of the 2023 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipino Soldiers (MFOFAS) exemplify the professionalism and competence of its personnel. This year's MFOPAS awardees were Staff Sgt. Danilo S. Banquiao from the… Read More
SC suspends court operations for Bar exams
September 8, 2023, 7:11 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court on Friday announced the suspension of operations on Sept. 20 in lower courts to give way to this year's Bar examinations. The suspension covers all first and second level courts in the National Capital Region (NCR) and in all cities where the testing sites for the 2023… Read More
Graft court affirms prison for police officer in malverse raps
September 8, 2023, 7:08 pm
MANILA – The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the ruling of the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (QC RTC) finding a police official guilty of malversation involving more than PHP7 million in Philippine National Police (PNP) funds, in 1992. The anti-graft court, in a 31-page decision promulgated Sept.… Read More
Closed fishing season in Zambo Peninsula adjusted
September 8, 2023, 6:41 pm
MANILA – The closed fishing season for sardines in the waters off the Zamboanga Peninsula has been adjusted and will now start in Nov. 2023 till Feb. 2024, the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) said on Friday. In a social post, the DA said the… Read More
AFP, PCG conduct another resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal
September 8, 2023, 6:31 pm Updated on September 8, 2023, 8:03 pm
MANILA – The latest resupply mission for the troops manning the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) in Ayungin Shoal was completed Friday, the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) confirmed. "The NTF-WPS reports that in the morning of 08 September 2023, the Western Command, Armed… Read More
AFP chief, Swedish envoy tackle jet acquisition project, WPS
September 8, 2023, 6:22 pm
MANILA – The country's plans to acquire multi-role fighters (MRFs) and recent developments in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) were some of the topics discussed by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. and Sweden Ambassador Annika Thunborg following their meeting… Read More
Free college education law requires priority treatment of poor
September 8, 2023, 5:56 pm
MANILA – The free college education system in state universities and colleges should ensure equity-based access, which can be facilitated by priority treatment of the poor, a lawmaker said on Friday. Northern Samar 1st District Rep. Paul Daza made the statement in response to Finance Secretary… Read More
Distribution of grant to small rice retailers to kick off Sept. 9
September 8, 2023, 5:26 pm
MANILA - The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will start the distribution of the PHP15,000 cash aid to small and micro rice retailers under the agency’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) on Sept. 9, DSWD chief Rex Gatchalian said Friday. “Ang DSWD ay handang-handa na para… Read More
BI warns overstaying aliens after arrest of French nat'l
September 8, 2023, 5:23 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Friday warned foreigners anew to adhere to existing immigration laws following the arrest of an undocumented French national. "We will not tolerate overstaying aliens who disregard the legal requirements of their stay in our country,” BI Commissioner… Read More
DPWH installs pumps along esteros in Manila to control floods
September 8, 2023, 4:46 pm
MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has installed multi-million worth booster pumps to help address flooding in the areas of Tondo, Sta. Cruz and Quiapo in the city of Manila. In a statement on Friday, DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said submersible axial pumps were… Read More
Solon: Require 'live selfie' in SIM sign up
September 8, 2023, 4:40 pm
MANILA – Senator Grace Poe requested on Friday concerned agencies and telecommunications companies (telcos) to make "selfies" a requirement in the subscriber identity module (SIM) registration. To prevent more fraud and scamming, Poe said selfies or one's photograph taken by oneself, should be… Read More
