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LPA east of Cagayan develops into Tropical Depression Goring
August 24, 2023, 9:27 am
MANILA – A low pressure area (LPA) over the Philippine Sea east of Aparri, Cagayan has developed into Tropical Depression Goring, the weather bureau said on Thursday. In its 5 a.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the center… Read More
Gov't opens bidding for NAIA rehab project
August 23, 2023, 10:00 pm
MANILA – Bidding is now open for the contract to rehabilitate, operate, optimize, and maintain the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), government agencies announced on Wednesday. The PHP170.6 billion public-private partnership project will cover all facilities of the airport, including… Read More
PBBM visits Toots Ople’s wake
August 23, 2023, 9:58 pm Updated on August 24, 2023, 8:06 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday paid his last respects to Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople who passed away on Tuesday afternoon. Marcos, accompanied by his wife, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, arrived at The Heritage Memorial Park in Taguig… Read More
Recto goads voters to give barangay polls greater importance
August 23, 2023, 9:56 pm
MANILA – House Deputy Speaker and Batangas (6th District) Rep. Ralph Recto on Wednesday encouraged voters to give greater attention to the Oct. 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE), considering the huge budget allotted to all barangays nationwide every year. “A barangay may be… Read More
CBCP-ECMI offers Masses for Ople
August 23, 2023, 9:00 pm
MANILA – The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) - Episcopal Commission on Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People (ECMI) will be offering Masses for the late Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan Ople. According to Bishop Ruperto Santos, vice chairman of… Read More
Escudero urges youth to excel in global arena using modern tech
August 23, 2023, 8:49 pm
MANILA – Sen. Francis Escudero on Wednesday said the youth nowadays have no reason not to excel in their chosen field and be competitive in the global arena as they now experience the power of modern technology. Speaking at Ignite: GCash Innovation Summit 2023, Escudero said young Filipinos have… Read More
QC orphanage exec faces 4th criminal complaint
August 23, 2023, 8:32 pm Updated on August 23, 2023, 11:00 pm
MANILA – A fourth criminal case was filed Wednesday against the executive director of the private childcare facility Gentle Hands Inc. (GHI), this time for alleged violation of Section 54(a)(1) of Republic Act 11642 or the Domestic Administrative Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act of 1998.… Read More
House panel cites cold storage facility owner in contempt
August 23, 2023, 8:26 pm
MANILA – The House Committee on Agriculture and Food on Wednesday cited in contempt cold storage company Tian Long Corporation’s owner Eric Pabilona for his refusal to attend hearings on the possible onion hoarding and price manipulation. Quezon Representative Wilfrido Mark Enverga, committee… Read More
Congress to fix problems besetting MUP pension system - Speaker
August 23, 2023, 8:25 pm
MANILA – Speaker Martin Romualdez on Wednesday assured that Congress is working to fix the problems besetting the pension system for the military and uniformed personnel (MUP). Romualdez gave the assurance in his message during the 51st Anniversary of Force Reconnaissance Group at the… Read More
Slain Muslim in Cotabato City not a journo: PTFoMS
August 23, 2023, 8:19 pm
MANILA – The victim of another shooting incident in Cotabato City on Aug. 21 was not a member of the press but a Muslim scholar, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) clarified Wednesday. The clarification was made following initial reports saying that the victim, identified as… Read More
Regions 2, 3 RTWPBs set to conduct hearings on wage adjustment
August 23, 2023, 8:15 pm
MANILA – Two regional wage boards are scheduled to hold separate public hearings on minimum wage adjustment on the salaries of private sector workers and domestic workers (kasambahays). In separate social media posts Wednesday, the Department of Labor and Employment - Regional Tripartite Wages… Read More
Comelec to request special elections fund for Negros Oriental
August 23, 2023, 8:13 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday said it will request a budget following the call of the House of Representatives (HoR) to conduct special elections in the third district of Negros Oriental province. This came following the HoR adoption of House Resolution (HR) No.… Read More
DOJ budget increase to make justice system more robust: solon
August 23, 2023, 7:47 pm
MANILA – A lawmaker on Wednesday said the 21 percent augmentation in the proposed 2024 budget of the Department of Justice (DOJ) signifies the government's commitment to make the country's justice system more effective and robust. During the budget hearing on the DOJ's PHP34.486-billion proposed… Read More
BI intercepts 4 workers lured in crypto scam hub abroad
August 23, 2023, 7:44 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has intercepted four Filipina workers lured into a "cryptocurrency scam" recruitment abroad. In a statement on Wednesday, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the Cambodia-bound victims were former employees in a work-from-home setting. They, however,… Read More
PNP set to transfer over 300 cops with kin running in BSKE
August 23, 2023, 7:43 pm
MANILA – Around 327 members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) have been identified to have family members and other relatives running for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in October this year. In a press briefing held at Camp Crame on Wednesday, PNP spokesperson Col.… Read More
LTO deploys personnel to assist in PH hosting of FIBA World Cup
August 23, 2023, 7:22 pm
MANILA – Land Transportation Office (LTO) personnel will be deployed to assist in road security and traffic management for the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, which opens on Friday. In a news release, LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said the deployment would be on roads… Read More
NEDA needs to assess economic impact of proposed fare hike
August 23, 2023, 7:16 pm
MANILA – The government needs to assess the economic impact of the proposed increase in minimum fare for jeepneys to ensure that it will not have grave repercussions for the country’s growth momentum, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said Tuesday. Before acting on the… Read More
DFA: PH activities in WPS not subject to any country’s approval
August 23, 2023, 7:14 pm
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday reiterated that Ayungin Shoal is within the Philippines’ maritime zones and that Filipino activities in the area are not subject to any state’s approval. The statement came after Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian on Tuesday made a… Read More
345K hopefuls take Aug. 20 civil service eligibility exams
August 23, 2023, 7:11 pm
MANILA – A total of 345,293 examinees took the Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) Professional and Subprofessional levels conducted by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) on Aug. 20. Out of the 373,638 individuals who registered for the exam, 92.41 percent showed up in 95… Read More
VP Sara lauds special ops forces for their bravery, heroism
August 23, 2023, 6:44 pm
MANILA – Vice President Sara Duterte underscored on Wednesday the role of special operations forces as strong partners in securing the country's sovereignty and protecting its democracy. Duterte was invited as the guest of honor at the Philippine Naval Special Operations Command (Navsocom) Joint… Read More
