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Solons call for immediate passage of body cam bills
August 15, 2023, 3:01 pm Updated on August 15, 2023, 6:12 pm
MANILA – Amid the public outrage over the recent killing of a Navotas teenager in a police operation, House of Representatives Deputy Speaker and Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar on Tuesday sought the immediate passage of a measure seeking to institutionalize the use of wearable body cameras in… Read More
PNP tags 27 'areas of grave concern' ahead of village polls
August 15, 2023, 3:00 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has monitored 27 "areas of grave concern" for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). These areas would be classified under the red category of the election hotspot list, PNP deputy chief for operations Lt. Gen. Michael John Dubria… Read More
Año hails EO 37 adopting 5-year National Security Policy
August 15, 2023, 11:31 am
MANILA – National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año on Tuesday hailed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for the issuance of Executive Order (EO) 37 adopting the National Security Policy (NSP) 2023-2028. “We thank the President for approving and adopting the new National Security Policy under… Read More
NCR cops seize P6.4M worth of illegal drugs in 5-day ops
August 15, 2023, 11:23 am
MANILA – Operatives of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) seized some PHP6.4 million worth of illegal drugs during operations from Aug. 7 to 11. In a statement Tuesday, NCRPO director Brig. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez said the amount includes shabu, marijuana and ecstasy seized in… Read More
OVP satellite office provides aid to Zamboanga City PDLs
August 15, 2023, 11:12 am
MANILA – The Office of the Vice President (OVP), through its Satellite Office in Zamboanga, visited the Zamboanga City Jail (ZCJ) to provide various programs and assistance to persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) on Monday, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said on Tuesday. In a… Read More
US-ASEAN biz council eyes enhanced collaboration with DND
August 15, 2023, 11:07 am
MANILA – The United States-ASEAN Business Council (US-ABC) has expressed its interest and offered various projects aligned with the Department of National Defense (DND)'s ongoing efforts to enhance its capabilities. This took place following the visit of the US-ABC delegation to DND Secretary… Read More
OCD capability gets boost with 20 portable satellite kits
August 15, 2023, 11:06 am
MANILA – The emergency communications capability of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) got a much-needed boost following the donation of 20 portable satellite communication kits by publicly listed company Diversified Financial Network Inc. (DFNN, Inc.) to the… Read More
Cloudy skies, isolated rains to prevail across PH on Tuesday
August 15, 2023, 10:03 am
MANILA – Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, warm weather and isolated rains will continue to prevail over most areas in the country on Tuesday. "It will be warm at noon, but there are high chances of isolated rains, especially in the afternoon and evening," Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and… Read More
Responsible regulation to help maximize gains from PAGCOR
August 14, 2023, 8:40 pm
MANILA – Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Elizaldy Co on Monday said legal gambling and gaming activities, when properly regulated and integrated through the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), can emerge as a robust revenue source for the government. During the House… Read More
Honest airport worker returns cash for 2nd time
August 14, 2023, 8:32 pm
MANILA – The honest maintenance worker at the Cauayan Airport in Isabela province has turned over unattended cash to authorities for the second time, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced Monday. Alexander Nuñez found a wallet with PHP78,595 and some dollar bills on… Read More
PH daily average of new Covid cases down by 5% as of Aug.11
August 14, 2023, 8:17 pm
MANILA – The country’s daily average of new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases declined by 5 percent from Aug. 7 to 13, the Department of Health (DOH) reported Monday. In its latest case bulletin, the agency recorded 132 daily infections, a decline of eight cases from the 140 recorded… Read More
PBBM: Gov't must equip citizens to fight disinformation
August 14, 2023, 7:49 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has urged Filipinos to always fight for and seek the truth as the government made a unified stand against the scourge of divisive false narratives and fake news. Marcos led the signing Monday of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on its Media and… Read More
Senate pushes for institutionalizing Philippine National Games
August 14, 2023, 7:45 pm
MANILA – The Senate Committee on Sports convened on Monday to discuss Senate Bill No. (SBN) 423, which seeks to strengthen grassroots sports development through the institutionalization of the Philippine National Games (PNG). Senator Christopher Lawrence Go, who chairs the panel and author of… Read More
Oriental Mindoro town mayor seeks more livelihood
August 14, 2023, 7:38 pm
MANILA – The municipal government of Pola in Oriental Mindoro province is still working on the livelihood programs to be given to over 4,000 fisherfolk who were affected by the oil spill in the area. In a televised public briefing on Monday, Pola Mayor Jennifer Cruz disclosed they are still… Read More
Abalos eyes flexible policy in relief of erring police commanders
August 14, 2023, 7:19 pm
MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Monday said he wants a more flexible policy in the relief of erring police commanders. Under the current policy, police commanders can be removed if they are found to be remiss in their duties or if… Read More
PCSO vows to further expedite processing of medical aid
August 14, 2023, 7:18 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has vowed to continue improving its processes to lessen the lead time for those seeking various types of medical assistance from the agency. "Patuloy po nating pinag-aaralan kung ano pa ang pwedeng gawin, kung aling steps ang maaaring… Read More
CHED: Socmed giants can help curb fake news, empower students
August 14, 2023, 6:51 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Monday said social media giants can help the government curb the proliferation of fake news in the country to protect students or "digital natives." CHED Chairperson J. Prospero de Vera III made the statement after signing the joint… Read More
Leyte farmer finally gets own land at 92
August 14, 2023, 6:36 pm
MANILA – After tilling the same land for 80 years, a 92-year-old abaca farmer from Southern Leyte finally achieved his lifelong dream of owning that land after the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) handed him his certificate of land ownership award (CLOA). Lino Malasaga from Barangay Hantag… Read More
LTFRB studying proposed jeepney fare hike
August 14, 2023, 5:55 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Monday said it is looking into the proposed PHP2 minimum fare increase for public utility jeepneys (PUJ) proposed by several public transport groups due to the continued increase in fuel prices. In a statement, LTFRB… Read More
Makati, Taguig urged not to let dispute hamper their services
August 14, 2023, 5:13 pm
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday called on the local governments of Makati and Taguig to ensure the smooth delivery of services while fixing issues arising from their territorial row. "Ang issue kasi rito is Number 1, dapat yung mga tao tuloy tuloy… Read More
