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102 ex-MILF, MNLF members take oath as new cops
August 10, 2023, 4:34 pm
MANILA – At least 102 new police recruits from members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) took their oath as members of the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) on Thursday morning. During the oath-taking rites at the… Read More
CA junks appeal of bank execs in falsification raps
August 10, 2023, 4:33 pm
MANILA – The Court of Appeals (CA), in a decision dated Aug. 7, has affirmed the conviction and sentence of imprisonment for up to three years imposed by a Dagupan court on officials of a cash-strapped rural bank after the officials were found guilty of falsification for transferring PHP3.6… Read More
CTA junks JG Summit appeal on P1.3-B tax assessment
August 10, 2023, 3:51 pm
MANILA – The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) en banc has turned down a suit filed by a local firm challenging PHP1.3 billion in tax liabilities originally assessed against it in 2014 due to lack of jurisdiction. In a decision dated Aug. 4, the tax court affirmed the 2020 ruling of its second… Read More
PNP vows impartial probe on Taguig station shooting
August 10, 2023, 3:28 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday vowed to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances behind the shooting incident at the Taguig City Police Station which resulted in the death of a police officer. "Our resolve to uncover the truths remains undeterred, and… Read More
PCG exec calls out ‘unpatriotic actions’ amid latest WPS incident
August 10, 2023, 3:26 pm
MANILA – An official of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has urged Filipinos to unite in protecting the nation's interests and call out China’s aggressive and illegal actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in the wake of the recent incident at the Ayungin Shoal. Over Twitter on Thursday, PCG… Read More
Romualdez vows 'utmost diligence' as budget deliberations begin
August 10, 2023, 3:04 pm
MANILA – Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Thursday assured the public that the House of Representatives will scrutinize the proposed 2024 national budget with transparency and “utmost diligence” to ensure the prudent allocation of resources in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos… Read More
AFP: PH has the right to repair, maintain BRP Sierra Madre
August 10, 2023, 2:46 pm
MANILA – The Philippines has the right to repair and develop the BRP Sierra Madre (LST-57), the ship deployed to the Ayungin Shoal, if needed. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Col. Medel Aguilar made this remark Thursday in response to Chinese claims that Filipino supply ships… Read More
6 cops admit mistake; PNP-IAS starts probe on Navotas teen slay
August 10, 2023, 1:25 pm
MANILA – The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Thursday assured that there will be no cover-up in the investigation into the killing of a teenager in a recent pursuit operation in Navotas City, noting that the involved policemen have already admitted their mistake. In an… Read More
Manila archdiocese lifts mask mandate in churches
August 10, 2023, 1:06 pm
MANILA – The wearing of face masks is now optional for the clergy and the faithful during Masses in churches under the Archdiocese of Manila. In Circular 2023-61, signed by Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula on Thursday, the public has the option to wear or not to wear face masks while… Read More
Big chunk of DOTr’s 2024 budget allotted for infra development
August 10, 2023, 12:13 pm
MANILA – A substantial portion of the proposed PHP214.3 billion budget of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) for 2024 will be earmarked for the implementation of the Marcos administration’s “Build Better More” infrastructure program, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said… Read More
6 Manila-Incheon flights canceled due to Typhoon Khanun
August 10, 2023, 11:14 am
MANILA – At least six flights between Manila and Incheon, South Korea have been canceled due to inclement weather in the East Asian country, the Manila International Airport Authority said Thursday. These flights are: • Cebu Pacific (5J) 186/185, 5J 188/189 Manila-Incheon-Manila • AirAsia PH… Read More
DBM chief reiterates PBBM’s commitment to BARMM’s dev’t
August 10, 2023, 11:07 am
MANILA – The Marcos administration is firm on ensuring the development of the Bangsamoro community vis-a-vis the government’s goal of inclusivity for all Filipinos through its Agenda for Prosperity. Budget and Management Secretary Amenah Pangandaman reiterated this during the inaugural General… Read More
PAF, US Air Force crew members train on airborne HADR ops
August 10, 2023, 10:26 am
MANILA – Philippine Air Force (PAF) Lockheed C-130 "Hercules" transport aircraft crew members together with its United States Air Force (USAF) counterparts and participants from 12 other air forces will participate in exercises essential to airborne humanitarian assistance and disaster relief… Read More
House pushes for climate proofing reforms
August 10, 2023, 10:12 am
MANILA – Two measures that would incorporate climate proofing in building codes took a major step toward becoming law on Wednesday after lawmakers at the House of Representatives voted to approve the bills on final reading. During the plenary session, a total of 266 lawmakers voted to approve… Read More
'Habagat' to bring rains over VisMin, Palawan
August 10, 2023, 10:02 am
MANILA – Some areas in the country will experience rains due to the southwest monsoon (habagat), the weather bureau said Thursday. Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will prevail over Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, BARMM, Soccsksargen and the provinces of Occidental Mindoro and… Read More
P2.4B worth of key infra projects in Mindanao pushed
August 10, 2023, 8:39 am
MANILA – Around 76 high-impact infrastructure flagship projects amounting to PHP2.4 billion will be pursued in Mindanao to boost economic development in the region. During the first Philippine Economic Briefing in Davao City on Wednesday, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said some of the… Read More
SC resolves poll row over Zambo Norte congressional race
August 9, 2023, 10:04 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has resolved the election protest over the congressional position in Zamboanga del Norte’s First District Representative, ruling for the proclamation of Roberto “Pinpin” T. Uy Jr. as the 2022 winner. The decision, made during the SC en banc… Read More
BuCor chief lauds PBBM appointment of new deputy director
August 9, 2023, 9:49 pm
MANILA — Prison reforms being undertaken by the Bureau of Corrections (Bucor) are expected to be expedited following the appointment by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of a new deputy director general. In a statement on Wednesday, BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. said he… Read More
BOC seizes 21K liters of smuggled diesel fuel in Manila
August 9, 2023, 9:35 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued a warrant of seizure and detention (WSD) against a truck loaded with 21,000 liters of unmarked and smuggled blended diesel fuel recently found in Manila. In a statement Wednesday, Customs Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence Group Juvymax Uy said… Read More
DOLE says number of child laborers down by 11% in 2022
August 9, 2023, 9:32 pm
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday hailed the efforts of the National Council Against Child Labor (NCACL) and its social partners in fighting child labor. This after the Special Release on Working Children Situation published by the Philippine Statistics… Read More
