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DFA confirms third Filipino fatality in Maui wildfires
August 25, 2023, 2:30 pm
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday confirmed another Filipino fatality in the devastating wildfires that broke out on the island of Maui, Hawaii early this August. Foreign Affairs spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza identified the latest casualty as Salvador Coloma, a… Read More
PBBM backs streamlined visa application for tourists, students
August 25, 2023, 1:30 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has backed the Private Sector Advisory Council’s (PSAC) recommendation to streamline the visa application process for tourists and international students to boost the country’s tourism. In a meeting Marcos convened at the Malacañan Palace on… Read More
Goring slightly intensifies, Signal No. 1 raised over 4 areas
August 25, 2023, 12:15 pm
MANILA – Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No.1 has been hoisted in four areas as Tropical Storm Goring (International name: Saola) slightly intensified near Batanes, the weather bureau said Friday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said… Read More
DSWD readies 10K food packs as Goring threatens Batanes
August 25, 2023, 12:13 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Cagayan Valley regional office, has almost 10,000 family food packs (FFPs) already prepositioned in the island province of Batanes, which is now directly threatened by Tropical Storm (TS) Goring. According to a report… Read More
GSIS three-pronged approach to support PBBM's housing initiative
August 24, 2023, 11:09 pm
MANILA – Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) supports the government’s bid to provide affordable housing units through the three initiatives the state pension fund launched recently, GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso said. In a news release on Thursday, GSIS identified… Read More
LTFRB now accepting transfer requests for PUV franchise
August 24, 2023, 9:30 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is now accepting requests for the transfer of certificates of public convenience (CPC) for public utility vehicles (PUV). In a statement on Thursday, the LTFRB announced the release of Memorandum Circular 2023-027, or the… Read More
PH launches e-Visa for beta testing in Shanghai, China
August 24, 2023, 9:29 pm
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday soft launched the Philippine e-Visa system, starting with Chinese tourists in Shanghai, China. DFA Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Henry Bensurto Jr. said the system will be beta tested at the Philippine Consulate General… Read More
DBM vows compliance with Ombudsman’s ruling on Pharmally issue
August 24, 2023, 9:20 pm
MANILA - The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Thursday assured the public of its full compliance with the Office of the Ombudsman’s decision against individuals involved in the purchase of Covid-19 RT-PCR test kits from Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. This, after the Ombudsman found… Read More
Solon pushes for school voucher expansion
August 24, 2023, 9:19 pm
MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday called for an expanded voucher system to address congestion in public schools, especially in urban areas, as well as lessen the need to fund the construction of more classrooms. “If you have a well-designed voucher system that is properly… Read More
MMDA to start apprehending bike lane violators next week
August 24, 2023, 9:13 pm
MANILA – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to apprehend motorists driving through bike lanes as part of its efforts towards the safety of cyclists beginning next week. In a Laging Handa briefing on Thursday, MMDA Acting Chair Romando Artes said an increasing number of… Read More
Ombudsman OKs graft raps vs. PS-DBM, Pharmally execs
August 24, 2023, 8:50 pm
MANILA – Ombudsman Samuel R. Martires has approved the filing of graft charges against former officials of the Department of Budget and Management Procurement Service (PS-DBM), along with private individuals for irregularities in the 2020 contracts for more than PHP4 billion worth of RT-PCR… Read More
CHED eyes more pacts between PH HEIs, Chinese universities
August 24, 2023, 8:07 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Thursday said more higher education institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines are expected to secure joint agreements with universities in China. This, as the CHED will participate in the China-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)… Read More
Solon wants more funds for PCG
August 24, 2023, 8:06 pm
MANILA – A lawmaker raised the need for higher Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) funding to boost its intelligence operation and maritime patrols, citing the successful resupply mission to BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal last August 22. Senator Risa Hontiveros said the successful resupply… Read More
Solon: India ready to support PH on its WPS claim
August 24, 2023, 7:57 pm
MANILA – India has committed to support the Philippines in upholding its claim in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), a senator said on Thursday. In a press briefing, Senator Francis Tolentino did not mention where he got the information but said India will be joining the Philippines on its… Read More
Rainy weekend in Luzon possible due to Tropical Storm Goring
August 24, 2023, 7:23 pm
MANILA – Goring has intensified into a tropical storm and could enhance the southwest monsoon or “habagat” beginning late Saturday or Sunday that may bring occasional rains over the western portion of Luzon, the weather bureau said Thursday afternoon. The Philippine Atmospheric,… Read More
House leader bats for reform to boost PH capital markets
August 24, 2023, 7:23 pm
MANILA – A measure seeking to boost the capital markets and the investment competitiveness of the Philippines by reducing taxes for stock transactions has been filed at the House of Representatives. House Ways And Means Committee chair Joey Salceda filed on Aug. 23 House Bill 8958, or the… Read More
BI: No add’l travel documents under revised guidelines
August 24, 2023, 6:41 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday assured regular tourists it will not require more travel documents despite its intensified campaign against human trafficking. During the Laging Handa public briefing, BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval said immigration officers will just focus on… Read More
Romualdez urges rice traders to sell rice in Kadiwa stores
August 24, 2023, 6:38 pm
MANILA – Speaker Martin Romualdez on Thursday urged rice traders to sell their rice in Kadiwa stores to ensure that consumers have access to the agricultural commodity at an affordable price and help them cope with the rising prices. Romualdez made the call as he led a team from the House of… Read More
Solon seeks bigger 2024 budget for COA
August 24, 2023, 6:05 pm
MANILA – A lawmaker on Thursday sought to enhance the budget allocation for the Commission on Audit (COA) for next year to better perform its role as a guardian of public funds. During the budget deliberation of the House Committee on Appropriations on COA's PHP13.360-billion proposed budget for… Read More
Tracking teams out for escaped POGO Chinese national
August 24, 2023, 5:33 pm
MANILA - Tracker teams are pursuing leads to the whereabouts of a missing Chinese national who had been one of those nabbed early this month when authorities raided a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) service provider in Pasay City last August 1, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said… Read More
