National
Families affected by 2 typhoons, 'habagat' soar to 106K
September 1, 2023, 10:14 am
MANILA – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Friday said some 106,677 families have so far been affected by the effects of the southwest monsoon and Typhoons Goring and Hanna. This is significantly higher than the 85,395 reported on Thursday, the NDRRMC said… Read More
Think tank scores China's try to legitimize claims via new map
September 1, 2023, 10:09 am
MANILA – International research organization Stratbase ADR Institute scored China's 2023 edition of its so-called 'standard' map, which it described as an attempt to legitimize its territorial claims. "The Stratbase ADR Institute strongly and categorically rejects China’s desperate attempt to… Read More
PSA turns over PhilIDs replacement affected by Post Office fire
September 1, 2023, 9:43 am
MANILA – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said it turned over the replacement of PhilIDs affected by the Manila Central Post Office fire to the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost). In a statement late Thursday, the PSA said a total of 7,352 PhilIDs were delivered by the Bangko… Read More
PH, Montenegro eye tourism cooperation
September 1, 2023, 9:30 am
MANILA – The Philippines and Montenegro have expressed their interest in forging a partnership to boost their tourism sector, Malacañang said Friday. On Thursday, Montenegrin Prime Minister Dritan Abazović paid a courtesy call to Marcos at the Music Room of Malacañan Palace in Manila. Marcos… Read More
'Habagat' to dampen most of PH Friday
September 1, 2023, 9:29 am
MANILA – Many areas in the country will continue to experience rains due to the southwest monsoon or the “habagat” enhanced by Severe Tropical Storm Hanna and the two tropical cyclones outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, the weather bureau said Friday. Hanna, last located 870 km.… Read More
PBBM imposes mandated rice price ceilings
September 1, 2023, 9:20 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the recommendation to impose mandated price ceilings on rice in the whole country, in light of the surge in its retail prices. Under Executive Order (EO) 39, inked by Marcos on Thursday and made available on Friday, the mandated price… Read More
Batanes floated dev’t projects for US consideration: envoy
September 1, 2023, 8:55 am
MANILA – The governor of Batanes has brought up several potential development projects for the United States’ consideration, US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson said Thursday. On the sidelines of a post-Independence Day celebration in Baguio City, Carlson confirmed that she and… Read More
SWS: 1 out of 3 Filipino families uses bicycles
August 31, 2023, 9:07 pm
MANILA – One out of three Filipino households uses bicycles, a Social Weather Stations survey released Thursday showed. The survey, from March 26 to 29, 2023, revealed that the number of cycling households--or families with at least one member who cycles for any activity rose to 36… Read More
Gov’t work, classes in NCR suspended on Sept. 1
August 31, 2023, 9:00 pm
MANILA – Work in government offices and classes in all levels in Metro Manila are still suspended on Sept. 1 due to inclement weather, Malacañang announced Thursday. Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil confirmed to Palace reporters the suspension of government work and classes in Metro… Read More
New immigration officers to bolster operation efficiency: BI
August 31, 2023, 8:39 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday expressed confidence in its new immigration officers, particularly in terms of safeguarding the country's borders. This came following the graduation of new officers from the Philippine Immigration Academy on Wednesday. In a statement, BI… Read More
DILG budget to fund UNITE agenda: House leader
August 31, 2023, 8:38 pm
MANILA – A House leader on Thursday said Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) PHP262.01 billion proposed 2024 budget will support the agency’s UNITE Agenda, eyed to improve local governance and peace and order nationwide. House Committee on Appropriations chairperson… Read More
PBBM admin eyes sustainable dev’t in insurgency-free areas
August 31, 2023, 8:30 pm
MANILA – The Marcos administration is focused on carrying out counter-insurgency initiatives aimed at pursuing “permanent peace and sustainable development” in areas cleared of insurgency, National Security Adviser Eduardo Año said on Thursday. In a press briefing at Malacañan Palace’s… Read More
Solon cites need for more state-funded medical schools
August 31, 2023, 8:23 pm
MANILA – Sen. Francis Escudero on Thursday said the country needs doctors to meet the health needs of Filipinos, as he also urged his colleagues to pass bills that will create more public medical schools in the country. “If there is one painful lesson that the pandemic has taught us, it is… Read More
BI defers Sept. 3 implementation of revised travel guidelines
August 31, 2023, 8:19 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday postponed the implementation of revised travel guidelines for departing Filipinos amid concerns raised by legislators. In a statement, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said it ordered all immigration port personnel to defer its supposed… Read More
Enhanced 'habagat' continue to dampen parts of PH
August 31, 2023, 7:41 pm
MANILA – A huge part of the country will continue to experience rains due to the southwest monsoon or “habagat” enhanced by Severe Tropical Storm Hanna and the two tropical cyclones outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the weather bureau said Thursday. In its 5 p.m.… Read More
AirAsia PH cancels Sept. 1 flights to HK, Macao via Manila
August 31, 2023, 7:24 pm
MANILA – Low-cost carrier AirAsia Philippines announced Thursday the cancellation of four flights between Manila and Hong Kong and Macau scheduled on Friday (Sept. 1) due to Typhoon Saola's (local name Goring) projected trajectory. "The well-being and safety of each guest remains our paramount… Read More
Gov’t to protect PH’s territorial integrity, nat’l sovereignty
August 31, 2023, 7:13 pm
MANILA – The Marcos administration is committed to protecting the Philippines’ territorial integrity and national sovereignty, as it disregards China’s new map featuring its extended claims in the South China Sea (SCS), National Security Adviser Eduardo Año said Thursday. In a press… Read More
PAF air assets to transport DSWD food packs to Bacolod City
August 31, 2023, 7:12 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) in Central Visayas has committed to help the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in transporting food packs to flood-hit areas in Negros Occidental, a DSWD ranking official said Thursday. DSWD Assistant Secretary Marlong Alagao, chief of… Read More
LTO welcomes Senate inquiry on road rage incident
August 31, 2023, 6:57 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Thursday welcomed the planned Senate inquiry into a traffic altercation where retired policeman Wilfredo Gonzales brandished a handgun against a cyclist in Quezon City. In a statement, LTO chief and Department of Transportation (DOTr) Assistant… Read More
DOJ clarifies party-list solon not part of Teves terror group
August 31, 2023, 6:36 pm
MANILA - The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday clarified that House of Representatives Deputy Majority Leader Jose "Bong" Teves Jr. is not on the list of members of the terrorist group recently proscribed by authorities for acts of violence in Negros Oriental province. "There is no… Read More
