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PBBM’s EO 35 maximizes Pasig River's economic potential: DHSUD
August 16, 2023, 6:23 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Executive Order 35, constituting the Inter-Agency Council for the Pasig River Urban Development (IAC-PRUD), will not only rehabilitate the Pasig River, but will also maximize its economic potentials, Department of Human Settlements and Urban… Read More
SWS: 47% of Filipinos ‘competent’ with English language
August 16, 2023, 6:07 pm
MANILA – Almost half of Filipino adults nationwide are competent with the English language, according to the latest Social Weather Stations survey. The poll, conducted from March 26 to 29, 2023, showed that at least 47 percent of Filipinos have the ability to think in English. The March survey… Read More
NEDA urged to lead in addressing shortage of health workers
August 16, 2023, 6:02 pm
MANILA – Senator Pia Cayetano has called on the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) to take the lead in sustaining the country's health sector, especially in addressing the shortage of healthcare professionals. During the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) briefing… Read More
Pact signed to bring PhilSys registration services to OFWs
August 16, 2023, 6:00 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to bring Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) registration services to returning and departing overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). In a statement on… Read More
Palace justifies hike in OP's travel expenses in 2022
August 16, 2023, 5:51 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Wednesday justified the hefty increase in the expenses incurred by the Office of the President for local and foreign travels in 2022. In a statement, Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil explained that the OP’s travel expenses increased to PHP403,087,594 in 2022 from… Read More
Ex-DFA chief Locsin named PBBM’s special envoy to China
August 16, 2023, 5:49 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed former Foreign Affairs secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. as his special envoy to China for special concerns, Malacañang announced Wednesday. Locsin’s appointment was announced in a Facebook post by the Presidential Communications Office… Read More
PH bats for UNCLOS-based COC in South China Sea
August 16, 2023, 5:40 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government is pushing for a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea that is anchored on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday. UNCLOS, also the basis of a Hague-based arbitration award… Read More
Solon bats for measures to aid refugees, asylum seekers
August 16, 2023, 5:35 pm
MANILA – Deputy Majority Leader Jude Acidre on Wednesday called on the House of Representatives to adopt measures that will provide protection and assistance to refugees, asylum seekers, and stateless individuals beyond Philippine borders, ahead of the observance of World Humanitarian Day on… Read More
2 winners bag P31.7-M Super Lotto jackpot
August 16, 2023, 5:25 pm
MANILA – Two lucky bettors would split the PHP31.7 million jackpot prize of the Super Lotto 6/49 draw on Tuesday night. In a statement on Wednesday, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Melquiades Robles said the winners from Imus, Cavite and Lapu-Lapu City in Cebu Ozamis… Read More
Sweden offers JAS-39 aircraft for PH Air Force modernization
August 16, 2023, 4:59 pm
MANILA – Sweden has again offered its Saab JAS 39 "Gripen" multi-role fighter aircraft for the modernization needs of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) which is looking to beef up its fleet. This developed following Monday's courtesy call of Sweden Ambassador to Manila Annika Thunborg to Department… Read More
DOLE assists retrenched TeleRadyo workers claim separation pay
August 16, 2023, 4:56 pm
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment - National Capital Region (DOLE-NCR) helped facilitate the payment of separation pay of some retrenched workers of ABS-CBN Corporation’s TeleRadyo. In a statement Wednesday, the DOLE-NCR noted that a quick response team (QRT) from its Quezon City… Read More
DILG, Comelec prepare Taguig's new villages for BSKE
August 16, 2023, 4:45 pm
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is working with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to prepare Taguig City’s 10 new villages for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Oct. 30. DILG Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr., in a statement,… Read More
Navotas top cop, 16 others relieved amid probe on teen's slay
August 16, 2023, 4:42 pm
MANILA – National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) director Brig. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez ordered the relief of Navotas City police chief Col. Allan Umipig from his post in connection with the death of 17-year-old Jerhode Jemboy Baltazar in a case of mistaken identity. In an order dated… Read More
Go backs higher DOH budget for 2024
August 16, 2023, 3:49 pm
MANILA – Senator Christopher Lawrence Go vowed on Wednesday to push for a higher budget for the Department of Health when its proposed 2024 budget reaches the scrutiny of the Senate. "Ako naman dapat po ay dagdagan ang ating DOH. The more we should invest sa ating healthcare system dahil hindi… Read More
Marcos admin seeks P105.6B budget for SUCs in 2024
August 16, 2023, 2:54 pm
MANILA – The Marcos administration is proposing an allocation of PHP105.6 billion for the state universities and colleges (SUCs) in 2024, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced Wednesday. In a statement, the DBM said the proposed budget under the 2024 National Expenditure… Read More
PH, Nigeria looking to strengthen food security cooperation
August 16, 2023, 2:33 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and Nigeria are further strengthening their cooperation, particularly in ensuring food security of both nations. In a statement Wednesday, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported that officials from both countries headed by Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban… Read More
SC issues writ of kalikasan vs. mining ops in Palawan
August 16, 2023, 2:12 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a writ of kalikasan against mining activities under an agreement originally entered into by the government and a mining firm 30 years ago in Mt. Mantalingahan in the province of Palawan, which is allegedly fueling widespread ecological destruction,… Read More
PBBM orders DA, DTI to closely monitor rice prices
August 16, 2023, 1:58 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to closely monitor the prices of rice in different markets in the country, Malacañang announced Wednesday. While Marcos reiterated that the country has… Read More
Gov’t work, classes in Metro Manila, Bulacan suspended Aug. 25
August 16, 2023, 1:07 pm Updated on August 16, 2023, 5:20 pm
MANILA – Malacañang has ordered the suspension of work in government offices and classes in public schools at all levels in Metro Manila and Bulacan province on Aug. 25 to give way for the opening ceremonies of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.… Read More
DBM: P17-B allotted for pay hike of gov’t workers in 2024
August 16, 2023, 12:22 pm Updated on August 16, 2023, 2:11 pm
MANILA – Government workers may enjoy another pay hike in 2024 following the allocation of PHP16.95 billion for the purpose in the proposed 2024 national budget, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Wednesday. In a statement, the DBM said the proposed budget for salary increase is… Read More
