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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
Senate panel discusses push to establish rainwater facilities
August 23, 2023, 6:41 pm
MANILA – The Senate Committee on Public Works on Wednesday opened discussions on various bills seeking to mandate the establishment, management, maintenance, and regulation of a rainwater harvesting facility in all new institutional, commercial, industrial, and residential development projects.… Read More
All systems go for FIBA World Cup 2023 - NCRPO
August 23, 2023, 6:24 pm
MANILA – It is all systems go for the country's hosting of the 19th edition of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup 2023 that will be held from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10. National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Brig. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Wednesday said the… Read More
Gatchalian alarmed over low educ participation rate in BARMM
August 23, 2023, 6:12 pm
MANILA – A senator expressed concern over the low number of children going to school in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) during a public hearing on Wednesday held by the Senate Committee on Basic Education. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, who chairs the panel, cited the… Read More
BuCor eyes K-9 units, body cams, CCTV in upgrade push
August 23, 2023, 6:10 pm
MANILA – Long overdue upgrades in security measures for prison facilities including scanners, closed circuit TV (CCTV) and guard dogs are among the Bureau of Corrections' (BuCor) priorities, its top official said Wednesday. Following the request of the House Committee on Justice, the BuCor… Read More
SC disbars lawyer for forging court order 17 years ago
August 23, 2023, 5:52 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday said it has disbarred a Bacolod City lawyer for forging a court order and giving it to his client to make it appear that a court had ruled in a case the lawyer supposedly filed. The court in a statement said the tribunal, meeting en banc last Tuesday… Read More
Makati gets DepEd nod to distribute aid for 'embo' schools
August 23, 2023, 4:33 pm
MANILA – The city government of Makati announced on Wednesday that it will start distributing free uniforms and other school supplies for 14 public elementary and high schools located within its territory that were recently acquired by the city government of Taguig through a Supreme Court… Read More
India assures timely delivery of BrahMos cruise missile to PH
August 23, 2023, 4:12 pm
MANILA – India has assured the Philippines of the timely delivery of the BrahMos cruise missile platforms which the country has acquired for its Shore-Based Anti-Ship Missile (SBASM) system. The assurance was made during the courtesy call of India Ambassador to the Philippines, Shambhu Santha… Read More
DND saddened by the passing of Susan Ople
August 23, 2023, 4:06 pm
MANILA – The Department of National Defense (DND) expressed its condolences to the family and friends of Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan "Toots" Ople who died on Tuesday. "On behalf of the men and women of the Department of National Defense, as well as my family, I convey… Read More
Solon files resolution honoring legacy of Toots Ople
August 23, 2023, 3:22 pm Updated on August 23, 2023, 7:16 pm
MANILA – OFW Party-list Rep. Marissa “Del Mar” Magsino on Wednesday filed a resolution expressing the profound sympathy of the House of Representatives on the death of Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Maria Susana “Toots” V. Ople, and honor the legacy of the service she has… Read More
Gov’t allots P15.2-B for TESDA projects in 2024
August 23, 2023, 10:26 am
MANILA – The Marcos administration has earmarked about PHP15.2 billion for various programs offered by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in 2024 to fulfill its commitment to fostering education and holistic skills development for Filipino youth. In a statement on… Read More
LPA might develop into tropical cyclone in the next days
August 23, 2023, 9:53 am
MANILA – The low-pressure area (LPA) last spotted at 570 km. east of Aparri, Cagayan could develop into a tropical cyclone, the weather bureau said Wednesday. "We are not ruling out the possibility that it could develop into a tropical cyclone in the next days, so we continue to monitor this,"… Read More
PBBM wants safeguards for online gov't procurements
August 23, 2023, 9:46 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has emphasized the need to implement safeguards in the planned online procurement system for government agencies. In a sectoral meeting held at Malacañan Palace in Manila on Tuesday, Marcos cited the potential issues that need to be taken into… Read More
File formal petition for PUJ fare hike – LTFRB
August 23, 2023, 8:00 am
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) called on transport groups to formally file a petition for a fare hike for public utility jeepneys (PUJ) during a hearing with PUJ transport groups on Tuesday. In a statement, the LTFRB told the transport groups to file a… Read More
DSWD, PNVSCA promote volunteerism in social services
August 22, 2023, 8:55 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) Executive Director Donald James Gawe on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to encourage and promote volunteerism in the… Read More
PH to host International Rice Congress 2023
August 22, 2023, 8:52 pm
MANILA – The Philippines will be hosting for the first time the International Rice Congress (IRC), a platform for rice-based food systems innovators to work towards shaping a food and nutrition secure future, in October this year. Convened by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)… Read More
Comelec seeks to impose ‘money ban’ vs. vote buying, selling
August 22, 2023, 8:38 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is eyeing to impose a “money ban” to combat vote buying and selling during the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Oct. 30. In an interview Tuesday, Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia said under Section 27 of the draft of… Read More
