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Envoys condemn Chinese Coast Guard's latest ramming in WPS
September 2, 2024, 4:44 pm Updated on September 2, 2024, 5:36 pm
MANILA – Several envoys from Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania condemned the repeated ramming of a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel against a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship over the weekend. In a statement, European Union (EU) spokesperson Nabila Massrali said the CCG’s “dangerous… Read More
Marcos urges youth to join coastal cleanup, conservation drive
September 2, 2024, 4:30 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called on the youth to take part in the nationwide coastal cleanup and conservation activities as the country commemorates Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANAMo) this September. In a video message posted on social media by the… Read More
DOLE 'finalizing' job fair for POGO workers
September 2, 2024, 4:29 pm
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is finalizing the job fair that would help Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) workers that would be affected by the closure of these establishments. “It's still being firmed up and finalized. Profiling of the affected workers is… Read More
Manila archdiocese designates 24 'Jubilee Churches'
September 2, 2024, 4:20 pm
MANILA – The Archdiocese of Manila has designated 24 churches as "Jubilee Churches" in connection with the celebration of “Ordinary Jubilee of the Year 2025" declared by Pope Francis. According to Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula, these churches, shrines, and “sacred places” in… Read More
DSWD turns over 300 housing units to ex-MNLF fighters
September 2, 2024, 4:17 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has finally turned over 300 housing units to the former Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) combatants and their families in Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga Sibugay provinces. “Bahagi ito ng programa ng ating Pangulong… Read More
2 nabbed for cops' killing over Tagaytay 'land dispute'
September 2, 2024, 4:02 pm
MANILA – Two suspects are facing double murder charges following a shootout that resulted in the deaths of two police officers and a lawyer on Sunday in Tagaytay City. In a press briefing at Camp Crame, Quezon City on Monday, Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said… Read More
La Mesa Dam level reaches 80m; likely to rise further
September 2, 2024, 3:50 pm Updated on September 2, 2024, 6:17 pm
MANILA – The weather bureau said La Mesa Dam's water level reached 80.03 meters as of 3 p.m. Monday and it is expected to rise further due to continuous rains. The dam's spilling level is 80.15 meters. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said… Read More
DSWD assures ample relief supplies for storm-hit families
September 2, 2024, 3:49 pm Updated on September 2, 2024, 3:59 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday assured that it has enough relief supplies for the residents affected by Tropical Storm “Enteng”. DSWD spokesperson Irene Dumlao said the agency is continuously producing family food packs (FFPs) to ensure immediate… Read More
P40/kg of rice under Rice for All possible in Kadiwa stores by October
September 2, 2024, 2:35 pm
MANILA – The public may soon have access to PHP40 per kilogram of mixed imported and local well-milled rice in its Kadiwa stores in October, according to Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. In an interview with Anthony Taberna aired on Facebook late Sunday, Tiu… Read More
Gov’t ‘very optimistic’ of peace pact with NDF under Marcos term
September 2, 2024, 2:18 pm
MANILA – The government is “very optimistic” that a final peace agreement will be signed with the National Democratic Front (NDF), the political wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), within the term of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to end the decades-long armed struggle… Read More
Marcos taps MNLF to help ensure peaceful, credible BARMM polls
September 2, 2024, 1:05 pm Updated on September 2, 2024, 5:53 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday called on the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and other stakeholders in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to ensure a peaceful and credible parliamentary election. “I also call on the MNLF and other… Read More
DA OKs movement of ASF-negative hogs from red zones
September 2, 2024, 1:01 pm
MANILA – Movements of healthy and African swine fever (ASF)-negative hogs from red zones or barangays with active ASF cases are now allowed, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). This is in accordance with the DA’s Administrative Circular (AC) No. 6, series of 2024, or the… Read More
Leptospirosis cases 5% higher from Jan. 1 to Aug. 17
September 2, 2024, 12:41 pm
MANILA – A total of 3,785 leptospirosis cases were recorded nationwide from Jan. 1 to Aug. 17, five percent higher compared to the 3,605 cases reported in the same period last year. The tally included the increase in leptospirosis cases following the floods brought by Super Typhoon Carina and… Read More
PBBM to Presidential Airlift Wing: Commit to continuous improvement
September 2, 2024, 12:38 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday called on the 250th Presidential Airlift Wing to continue to commit to excellence and capability improvement even as he commended the unit for its stellar service. Marcos made the pronouncement during the 56th founding anniversary of the 250th… Read More
Marcos assures gov’t ready for ‘Enteng,’ vows timely public advisories
September 2, 2024, 12:27 pm Updated on September 2, 2024, 1:53 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured on Monday that the government is prepared and closely monitoring the situation on the ground as Tropical Storm Enteng (international name Yagi) drenches much of Luzon and parts of Visayas. In a media interview in Malacañang, Marcos said the… Read More
PH naval, air patrols stepped up in Escoda Shoal
September 2, 2024, 12:03 pm
MANILA – The Philippine military has increased air and naval patrols in the Escoda Shoal, amid the growing number of Chinese ships in the area. In a radio interview Monday, Philippine Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad said this is to support the… Read More
Army chief wants more reservists affiliated with transport sector
September 2, 2024, 10:24 am
MANILA – Philippine Army (PA) commander Lt. Gen. Roy Galido called on leaders of all the force's reservists to create more units that will beef up their transportation capabilities. Galido made the call during the 41st anniversary of the Reserve Command, Philippine Army (RCPA) held at its… Read More
NDRRMC: 2 dead, 10 hurt due to 'Enteng', 'habagat'
September 2, 2024, 9:46 am Updated on September 2, 2024, 11:36 am
MANILA – Two persons were reported dead while 10 were injured due to the impact of Tropical Storm Enteng and the southwest monsoon (habagat), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Monday. In its 8 a.m. update, the NDRRMC said the reports of casualties,… Read More
Palace suspends gov’t work in NCR due to 'Enteng'
September 2, 2024, 9:22 am Updated on September 2, 2024, 9:37 am
MANILA – Malacañang announced the suspension of government work in the National Capital Region on Monday due to bad weather caused by Tropical Storm "Enteng". The work suspension is effective 8:30 am, the Office of the Executive Secretary said in a statement. “The suspension of work for… Read More
Inclement weather grounds 17 domestic flights
September 2, 2024, 7:57 am
MANILA – Seventeen domestic flights were canceled on Monday due to inclement weather brought by Tropical Storm Enteng (international name Yagi) and the southwest monsoon or "habagat". The Manila International Airport Authority said the canceled flights were the following:PAL Express (2P)… Read More
