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NCIP recognizes role of indigenous youth in shaping lives of IPs
August 9, 2023, 9:07 pm
MANILA – The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) on Wednesday said it recognizes the indigenous youth has important role in shaping the lives of indigenous peoples (IPs) and their respective communities. This, as the NCIP joined the commemoration of the International Day of… Read More
Romualdez renews drive vs. onion price manipulation
August 9, 2023, 8:04 pm
MANILA – Speaker Martin Romualdez on Wednesday renewed his push for a clampdown on hoarders and price manipulators in a bid to lower the price of onion in the market. Romualdez said hoarders are active once again in the price manipulation of onions, noting that the retail price of the… Read More
BI favors ‘disincentivizing’ victims reengaging in illicit work
August 9, 2023, 7:55 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday expressed its support to disincentivize rescued trafficking victims who will opt to reengage in similar illicit work. In a statement, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said this move shall prevent rescued Filipino workers from going back to… Read More
Gatchalian warned of POGO-related crime surge
August 9, 2023, 7:31 pm
MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday said Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO)-related criminal activities are likely to escalate unless the industry is expunged permanently from the country. Gatchalian emphasized that criminal activities involving POGOs are likely to worsen… Read More
Major flood control project seen to benefit Pampanga, Bulacan
August 9, 2023, 7:25 pm
MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) presented to senators on Wednesday the major flood control project that could significantly give relief to residents of Pampanga, Bulacan, as well as Nueva Ecija from constant floods. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan told the Senate… Read More
PhilSA chief thanks PBBM's support to space sector
August 9, 2023, 6:49 pm
MANILA – The head of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has said the agency appreciates President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s support to the space sector as the government realizes that "space is part of the digital transformation." "The President understands the value of these (space)… Read More
Lipa archdiocese bans celebration of 'apparition' anniversary
August 9, 2023, 6:20 pm
MANILA – The Archdiocese of Lipa is disallowing any celebration in connection with the 75th anniversary of the alleged apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Batangas. In an Aug. 8 circular signed by Archbishop Gilbert Garcera released on Wednesday, the archdiocese is banning any activities… Read More
PBBM: No PH-China deal to remove BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin
August 9, 2023, 6:15 pm
MANILA – There is no existing agreement between the Philippines and China to remove BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Wednesday. Marcos issued the statement after China on Aug. 7 claimed that the Philippine government had “repeatedly promised to tow… Read More
LTO eyes tapping malls as distribution areas of unclaimed plates
August 9, 2023, 5:56 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is eyeing to tap malls as distribution points of unclaimed licensed plates to ensure their fast release. In a news release Wednesday, LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said this move could unburden the agency’s district offices as an… Read More
DILG chief wants VAW desks in barangays
August 9, 2023, 5:52 pm
MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Wednesday urged all barangays to set up their own violence against women (VAW) desks to help women and children who are victims of sexual violence. In Memorandum Circular 2023-104, Abalos said provincial,… Read More
Cebu bettor bags P87-M Ultra Lotto jackpot
August 9, 2023, 5:49 pm
MANILA – A lone bettor from Cebu became an instant millionaire after hitting the PHP87-million jackpot of the Ultra Lotto 6/58 draw on Tuesday night. In an advisory on Wednesday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the lucky bettor guessed the winning combination,… Read More
6 cops under restrictive custody over teen's slay in Navotas
August 9, 2023, 5:47 pm
MANILA – Six police officers assigned in Navotas City were disarmed and placed under restrictive custody following the death of a teenager in a suspected case of mistaken identity, a ranking police official said on Wednesday. Philippine National Police Public Information Office (PNP-PIO) chief… Read More
PCA, farmers ink deal to boost local coconut industry
August 9, 2023, 5:26 pm
MANILA – The government through the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) and coconut farmers are working together to help improve the country’s coconut sector. This came as the PCA, the Confederation of Coconut Farmer's Organizations of the Philippines (CCFOP-CONFED) and the Philippine Rural… Read More
Marcos to attend APEC summit in California in November
August 9, 2023, 5:25 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in San Francisco, California in November this year. Marcos confirmed his attendance during his meeting with members of the United States (US)-Association of… Read More
CHED eyes 75 HEIs in global ranking
August 9, 2023, 5:01 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) targets 75 higher education institutions (HEIs) to reach the global university rankings next year. "I am projecting by next year, the 52 (HEIs) will easily reach 75, that is the target we are setting. Seventy five universities who have decided… Read More
Resilient future, key in developing nat'l adaptation plan – CCC
August 9, 2023, 4:57 pm
MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) is starting to develop a science-based national adaptation plan that would outline the country's strategies on building resilience against the impact of a rapidly changing climate. The CCC held its first multi-stakeholder consultation Tuesday,… Read More
Hontiveros supports PBBM suspension of reclamation projects
August 9, 2023, 4:45 pm
MANILA – Senator Risa Hontiveros supports the suspension order of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on the reclamation projects in Manila Bay as she reiterates her call to reject all China-funded reclamation projects in the country. President Marcos on Monday announced in Bulacan that he… Read More
PBBM vows continued support to Filipino athletes
August 9, 2023, 4:31 pm Updated on August 9, 2023, 7:34 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday emphasized the importance of government support and assistance to all Filipino athletes to keep them motivated and help them excel in their future sports competitions. During the ceremonial awarding of incentives to Filipino medalists in… Read More
Romualdez urges BIR to simplify estate tax amnesty application
August 9, 2023, 4:10 pm
MANILA – House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Wednesday urged the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to simplify the estate tax amnesty application procedure and allow online filing, especially for heirs who are overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Romualdez made this call after the bill extending the… Read More
House approves ‘disaster food banks’ bill on 2nd reading
August 9, 2023, 4:02 pm Updated on August 9, 2023, 4:05 pm
MANILA – A proposed measure guaranteeing “no one should go hungry in times of disaster” is now a step away from getting the final nod at the House of Representatives. This is after the lower chamber on Tuesday passed on the second reading House Bill (HB) No. 8463, an act seeking to establish… Read More
