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DILG logs 98% disbursement rate in H1 2023
September 7, 2023, 11:46 am
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reported that it has so far disbursed PHP139.366 billion, or 98.7 percent, of its budget allocation of PHP141.206 billion for the first half of fiscal year 2023. “We assure you that the DILG is prudent in utilizing the funds… Read More
PH Navy frigates now equipped with 'anti-torpedo reaction module'
September 7, 2023, 11:14 am
MANILA – French defense manufacturer Naval Group on Wednesday night announced that it has fitted its Contralto anti-torpedo reaction module to the Philippine Navy (PN)'s two Jose-Rizal-class missile frigates. "On 31 August 2023, Naval Group’s Contralto anti-torpedo reaction module was… Read More
Task force denies hand in abduction of 2 Bataan environmentalists
September 7, 2023, 10:28 am
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Wednesday night denied allegations that government forces are responsible for the reported abduction of two environmentalists in Orion, Bataan over the weekend. In a statement, NTF-ELCAC executive director… Read More
2 'accomplices' in slay of Batangas village chief nabbed - PNP
September 7, 2023, 10:21 am
MANILA – Two alleged accomplices in the killing of a village chief seeking reelection in the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in Taal town in Batangas province were arrested, a police official said on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters in Camp Crame, Quezon City, PNP… Read More
Israel dedicates ‘improv night’ to honor late DMW chief Ople
September 7, 2023, 9:33 am
MANILA – The Israeli Embassy in Manila on Wednesday night organized an improv show to honor overseas Filipino workers and the late Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople. At the “Improv Night” in Makati City, the Israeli improvisational group Duda presented four skits using anecdotes from… Read More
Farmer groups from 6 regions back rice price ceiling
September 7, 2023, 9:00 am
MANILA – Several rice farmer associations from six regions in the country have expressed support for Executive Order (EO) 39, which imposes a price ceiling on regular milled and well-milled rice amid the recent surge in rice prices despite ample supply in the domestic market. Representatives of… Read More
Partly cloudy skies, isolated rains Thursday due to ‘habagat’
September 7, 2023, 8:06 am
MANILA – The southwest monsoon or “habagat” affecting the western sections of Northern and Central Luzon will bring cloudy skies and isolated rains across the country, the weather bureau said Thursday. In its 4 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical… Read More
Palace names Cacdac as DMW OIC
September 6, 2023, 11:15 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Thursday night announced three new appointees of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Marcos appointed Hans Leo J. Cacdac as officer-in-charge of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) replacing the late Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople who died on Aug. 22, 2023. Before he… Read More
Phivolcs cites increase in Kanlaon Volcano's seismic activities
September 6, 2023, 11:05 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Wednesday warned the public against entering the four-kilometer permanent danger zone (PDZ) around Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island following the increased seismic activities since Monday.In an advisory, Phivolcs said 36 volcanic… Read More
PBBM cites need for ASEAN-Plus Three to ensure food security
September 6, 2023, 10:31 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday emphasized the need for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its partners in East Asia to strengthen regional food security mechanisms along with other measures to meet regional challenges. “To move the APT (ASEAN-Plus… Read More
PBBM maintains bid for peaceful resolution of SCS row
September 6, 2023, 10:25 pm
MANILA – The Philippines continues to prefer a peaceful resolution of the South China Sea dispute and encourages Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members to not be swayed by "any single power". “The challenge for us remains: that we should never allow the international order to… Read More
Tax court junks P131-M assessment vs. service provider
September 6, 2023, 10:03 pm
MANILA – The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) en banc has affirmed its earlier decision favoring a private service provider in a PHP131-million tax case. In its decision dated Aug. 31, the CTA upheld the July 2021 decision of the tax court's first division over PHP131.278 million in alleged deficiency… Read More
PBBM: DPRK must comply with UN resolutions amid missile tests
September 6, 2023, 9:29 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday underscored the need for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to fully comply with the UN Security Council Resolutions as he expressed concern over its recent surge of intercontinental ballistic missile tests. President Marcos… Read More
CA junks gun raps vs. journalist, union organizer
September 6, 2023, 9:25 pm
MANILA – The Court of Appeals (CA) has affirmed the 2021 decision of the Mandaluyong City court junking the illegal firearms possession case against a journalist and a union organizer. In its 18-page decision dated Aug. 29 and recently published online, the CA’s 12th Division affirmed the… Read More
House adopts resolution honoring Mike Enriquez
September 6, 2023, 8:50 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday adopted a resolution honoring multi-awarded radio and TV news anchor, and GMA-7 network executive Miguel “Mike” Enriquez. HR 1254 was adopted in consolidation with five other proposed resolutions authored by Speaker Ferdinand Martin… Read More
Immigration personnel at NAIA feted for honesty
September 6, 2023, 8:32 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday lauded one of its immigration officers (IO) for his honesty after returning more than PHP56,000 cash a passenger had misplaced at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3. In a statement, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said… Read More
Solon wants to prioritize Maritime law
September 6, 2023, 8:30 pm
MANILA – Senator Francis Tolentino said on Wednesday he has prioritized the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, to strengthen the country’s territorial claims. Speaking before a news forum, Tolentino said the proposed measure is long overdue, saying 152 countries have their own maritime laws,… Read More
Rice price cap to put 'a quick stop' to cost escalation: solon
September 6, 2023, 8:04 pm
MANILA – Ang Probinsyano Party-list Representative Alfred delos Santos on Wednesday threw his support to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s move to impose price ceilings on rice as it puts a "quick stop" to the escalating rice prices in the market. "I support the issuance of Executive Order… Read More
Solon wants stiffer penalties vs. person selling registered SIM
September 6, 2023, 7:41 pm
MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is seeking stiffer penalties against individuals selling registered Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs) that are eventually used in various cybercrime activities. The senator made the call following a revelation made by the National Bureau of Investigation… Read More
25K retailers in NCR to get aid amid rice price cap
September 6, 2023, 7:09 pm Updated on September 6, 2023, 8:06 pm
MANILA – Around 25,000 retailers in Metro Manila alone can receive assistance from the government amid the implementation of rice price ceilings, a trade official on Wednesday said. During the Laging Handa public briefing, Department of Trade and Industry Assistant Secretary Agaton Teodoro Uvero… Read More
