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PAF, US Air Force hold 'austere' medical care drills
August 17, 2023, 10:37 am
MANILA – To ensure that their medical personnel have the capability to operate in battlefield conditions, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and United States Air Force (USAF) conducted hands-on "austere/expeditionary medical care with mass casualty simulation exercise" at Clark Air Base in… Read More
Bill regulating physical therapy gets House final nod
August 17, 2023, 10:12 am
MANILA – The House of Representatives has approved on final reading a measure that will develop and foster "competent, productive, and well-rounded physical therapists". During the plenary session on Wednesday, the chamber voted overwhelmingly to approve House Bill 8452 entitled “Philippine… Read More
Fair weather, rain showers to prevail across PH Thursday
August 17, 2023, 10:00 am
MANILA – The weather bureau on Thursday said generally fair weather will be experienced over most parts of the country, while many areas will still experience rains due to the southwest monsoon. Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will prevail over Western and Central Visayas, Zamboanga… Read More
PBBM tells Japanese party leader: Let’s keep peace in the region
August 17, 2023, 9:46 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has emphasized the importance of pursuing security and defense initiatives to maintain peace in the Asia-Pacific. In a meeting with Komeito Party Chief Representative Natsuo Yamaguchi at Malacañan Palace in Manila on Wednesday, Marcos said the… Read More
CHR lauds initiative tapping PDLs, idle lands for food production
August 16, 2023, 10:00 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Wednesday said the Reformation Initiative for Sustainable Environment for Food Security (RISE) project will help persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) acquire new skills and use their potential to contribute to the country’s agricultural and food… Read More
Rise in flights, passenger volume cause long queues at NAIA
August 16, 2023, 9:55 pm
MANILA – As the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) was recently tagged as among the worst airports in Asia in terms of queuing times, an executive of the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) commented that the long queues could be attributed to the rise in passenger volume and… Read More
House pushes for disaster food banks for quick relief delivery
August 16, 2023, 9:52 pm
MANILA – With 274 affirmative votes, the House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on third and final reading a bill providing for the establishment of disaster food banks and stockpiles throughout the country to speed up the delivery of relief goods and other supplies during calamities.… Read More
52 of 95 inspected construction hubs violating safety rules
August 16, 2023, 9:49 pm
MANILA – More than half of close to 100 construction projects inspected in Metro Manila are not compliant with occupational safety and health (OSH) standards, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported on Wednesday. Based on the report of the Bureau of Working Conditions (BWC), the… Read More
Zambo faithful urged to pray, fast amid rising suicide cases
August 16, 2023, 9:48 pm
MANILA – The Archdiocese of Zamboanga has urged the faithful to pray and to fast for several intentions, including the increasing suicide cases in the city. Outgoing Zamboanga Auxiliary Bishop Moises Cuevas said on Wednesday the prayer and fasting would be held on Friday for families affected by… Read More
House expels Arnie Teves for 'disorderly behavior'
August 16, 2023, 9:48 pm
MANILA – In an unprecedented move, the House of Representatives on Wednesday expelled Negros Oriental (3rd District) Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. from the chamber for “disorderly behavior and for violation of the Code of Conduct of the House of Representatives.” Voting 265-0 with three… Read More
Ex-Sarangani guv gets 20 years for ghost financial aid project
August 16, 2023, 9:46 pm
MANILA – The Sandiganbayan has sentenced a former governor of Sarangani province and his co-accused to up to 20 years in prison for charges of graft and falsification arising from a ghost financial assistance for fisherfolk project in the province in 2002. In a 43-page decision promulgated on… Read More
Viral offloading complainant nabbed for trafficking attempt
August 16, 2023, 9:03 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday lauded the arrest of an alleged illegal recruiter, who previously went viral for her immigration complaints, following her failed attempt to traffic five female victims. In a statement, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said illegal recruiters… Read More
DSWD’s 4Ps program allotted P112.8-B in 2024
August 16, 2023, 8:27 pm
MANILA – The Marcos administration is asking Congress to allot a total of PHP112.8 billion for the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) which will benefit about 4.4 million eligible households in 2024. The proposal was contained in… Read More
PBBM upbeat about stronger, closer PH-Japan ties
August 16, 2023, 8:07 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday expressed optimism about the partnerships between the Philippines and Japan would be “stronger and closer” in the coming years. This, as Marcos met with Natsuo Yamaguchi, Chief Representative of Japan’s Komeito Party, at the… Read More
OFWs urged to choose accredited balikbayan box forwarders
August 16, 2023, 7:51 pm
MANILA – Just two weeks before the “ber” months season starts, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday reminded overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to choose accredited forwarders to ensure smooth delivery of balikbayan boxes to their loved ones. During the Laging Handa public briefing, BOC… Read More
CSC to launch revised IRR on use of PH fabrics in gov’t uniforms
August 16, 2023, 7:29 pm
MANILA – The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is set to launch the amended Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for Republic Act 9242, or the Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) Law, which prescribes the use of Philippine tropical fabrics for official uniforms of government officials and… Read More
Solon calls for early review of rice tariffication law’s programs
August 16, 2023, 6:41 pm
MANILA – A lawmaker on Wednesday called for an earlier review of the programs under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) to adjust them to the emerging needs of the rice industry. During the House Agriculture and Food Committee's hearing on the rice production and supply situation in… Read More
PPA to complete 19 more seaport projects in 2023
August 16, 2023, 6:37 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is on track to complete 19 more seaport projects by the end of 2023, in addition to 30 seaport projects that have so far been undertaken under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. In a statement on Wednesday, the PPA said these… Read More
LRT-1 to operate half-day on Aug. 20 for signal system upgrading
August 16, 2023, 6:25 pm
MANILA – The Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) will be closed on Sunday morning (August 20) and will instead open at noon to make way for a signaling system upgrade. In a statement on Wednesday, the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), the operator and maintenance provider of the LRT-1, advised… Read More
Canada earmarks P16-M aid to Cagayan, areas hit by Typhoon Egay
August 16, 2023, 6:24 pm
MANILA – The Canadian government announced on Wednesday CAD380,000 or approximately PHP16 million in humanitarian aid to support relief efforts in Cagayan and areas battered by recent Typhoon Egay. In a statement, the Canadian Embassy in Manila said the assistance will focus on the provision of… Read More
