National
Solons want more job opportunities for PWDs in private firms
August 22, 2023, 5:02 pm
MANILA – A group of lawmakers on Tuesday filed a bill seeking to require the employment of persons with disability (PWDs) in any qualified companies across the country. Under House Bill No. 8941, Reps. Erwin and Jocelyn Tulfo, and Edvic Yap of ACT-CIS Party-list; Benguet Rep. Eric Yap and Quezon… Read More
Ople’s death ‘great loss’ to PH, migrant workers
August 22, 2023, 5:01 pm Updated on August 22, 2023, 6:03 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said the death of Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople is a “great loss to the Philippines.” “It's a very, very sad news. I have lost a friend. The Philippines has lost a friend,” Marcos said, reacting… Read More
CA orders defunct bank, PDIC to remit SSS contributions
August 22, 2023, 5:00 pm
MANILA – The Court of Appeals (CA) has ruled that a defunct rural bank or its liquidator, the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC), is liable to pay the unremitted Social Security System (SSS) contributions of its employees before liquidation in 1991. The appellate court said, however, that… Read More
PBBM orders consolidation of amendments to procurement law
August 22, 2023, 4:54 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the consolidation of the proposed amendments to the decades-old Republic Act (RA) 9184 or the Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA), Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said Tuesday. Marcos gave the directive in a sectoral meeting at… Read More
Taguig distributes school packages for public schools students
August 22, 2023, 4:36 pm Updated on August 22, 2023, 8:11 pm
MANILA – The Taguig local government on Tuesday began distributing school packages to all public school students of the city, including those from the 10 "enlisted men's barrios" (EMBOs) whose jurisdiction was ordered transferred from Makati City by the Supreme Court last year. Taguig City… Read More
Cebu Pacific to launch Manila-Da Nang flights in December
August 22, 2023, 4:15 pm
MANILA – Low-cost airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) is launching a new route, Manila to Da Nang in Vietnam, on Dec. 7. "Cebu Pacific is thrilled to fly to Da Nang as we continue to grow our network and provide affordable and convenient air travel outside the country," CEB's Director of Corporate… Read More
Legarda sees TESDA as 'reliable partner' in nation-building
August 22, 2023, 4:02 pm
MANILA – Senate Pro Tempore Loren Legarda considers the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) as a reliable partner in nation-building and public service. “I want to envision TESDA expanding even further — where every Filipino has the opportunity to acquire the… Read More
Imee bats for diplomacy as AFP plans new RoRe mission
August 22, 2023, 3:46 pm
MANILA – Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict surrounding the Ayungin Shoal in Palawan amid the planned rotation and resupply (RoRe) mission of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). "The first line of defense is diplomacy. Let us settle our… Read More
Q3 nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill set on Sept. 7
August 22, 2023, 3:18 pm
MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is inviting the public anew to participate in the third quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) that is scheduled for Sept. 7. In its post on its Facebook page, the OCD on Monday said the event would take place at 2 p.m. It called on the… Read More
DFA confirms death of another Filipino in Hawaii wildfire
August 22, 2023, 3:13 pm
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed Tuesday the death of a Filipino citizen from the deadly wildfires that razed the coastal town of Lahaina in Maui, Hawaii. The victim was one of the five fatalities recently identified by local authorities, the rest of whom are all US… Read More
NTF-ELCAC committed to combating terrorism, eradicating fear
August 22, 2023, 3:12 pm
MANILA – As the world remembers victims of terrorism, the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) said it remains committed to combating atrocities through the whole-of-nation approach. "By addressing the root causes of the insurgency, fostering peace and… Read More
DSWD’s ‘most trusted’ mark attributed to hardworking staff
August 22, 2023, 1:48 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday welcomed a survey which showed the “social protection agency” and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) shared the top spot as the most trusted agencies. According to the OCTA Research group’s “Tugon ng… Read More
MMDA eyes ‘shared lane’ for bicycles, motorcycles along EDSA
August 22, 2023, 1:32 pm Updated on August 22, 2023, 2:04 pm
MANILA – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) bared its plans for the possible implementation of road sharing on bike lanes along Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA). MMDA acting chair Don Artes said a preliminary study is ongoing in making a shared lane for bicycles and… Read More
'Habagat' to bring rain showers across PH
August 22, 2023, 10:15 am
MANILA – Most areas in the country will experience rain showers due to the southwest monsoon or “habagat,” the weather bureau said Tuesday. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecaster Grace Castañeda said Metro Manila, Region 4-B… Read More
Gov’t eyes P2-B fund for cancer patients in 2024
August 22, 2023, 9:51 am
MANILA – The Marcos administration is seeking an allocation of PHP2 billion in the 2024 National Expenditure Program (NEP) for the prevention, treatment and control of non-communicable diseases such as cancer, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Tuesday. In a statement, DBM… Read More
DOLE-NCR probes collapsed wall at QC City Hall compound
August 21, 2023, 8:09 pm
MANILA – The National Capital Region (NCR) office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is now conducting its own investigation into the collapse of a concrete wall at the Quezon City Hall compound that killed a construction worker and injured three others last week. According to… Read More
P7B in fuel subsidies for PUV drivers, fishers, farmers pushed
August 21, 2023, 7:58 pm
MANILA – The national government should bump up to PHP7 billion the direct fuel subsidies meant to cushion public transport drivers, fisherfolk and farmers from elevated petroleum prices, House of Representatives Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan said on… Read More
CHED orders PCU to cease, desist non-authorized programs
August 21, 2023, 4:39 pm Updated on August 21, 2023, 4:46 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Monday ordered the Philippine Christian University (PCU) to cease and desist from offering non-authorized programs. This came following its issuance last Aug. 15 of a show cause order against the PCU for multiple offenses. In a statement,… Read More
PH, Aussie forces conduct air assault exercise in Palawan
August 21, 2023, 4:36 pm
MANILA – Filipino and Australian forces on Monday conducted an air assault exercise at Punta Baja in Rizal, Palawan as the first major training serial for "Exercise Alon" being carried out by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Australian Defense Force (ADF) from Aug. 14 to 31.… Read More
Comelec: 10 barangays part of Taguig City in BSKE 2023
August 21, 2023, 4:14 pm Updated on August 21, 2023, 4:44 pm
MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved the administrative transfer of 10 villages from Makati City to Taguig City for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Oct. 30. In a memorandum dated Aug. 19, the poll body disclosed the implementation of… Read More
