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Urban agriculture promotes self-sufficiency amid inflation - CCC
August 8, 2023, 4:32 pm
MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) on Tuesday said educating Filipinos about urban agriculture could promote self-sufficiency amid inflation, marked by rising prices of basic commodities. In a news release, CCC Commissioner Albert dela Cruz Sr. said it is important to conduct programs… Read More
Book highlighting 75th year of PH-Italy diplomatic ties launched
August 8, 2023, 3:37 pm
MANILA – The Italian Embassy in Manila has launched a book highlighting the diplomatic ties between Italy and the Philippines for the past 75 years. The book launching Monday evening in Taguig City was led by Italian Ambassador to the Philippines Marco Clemente, who presented the book to the… Read More
House backs bigger defense spending to protect PH sovereignty
August 8, 2023, 3:32 pm
MANILA – Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Tuesday said the House of Representatives supports the increased allocation for the defense sector under the proposed PHP5.768-trillion 2024 national budget to bolster the country’s capability in protecting its territorial integrity. “Our… Read More
Feeding program for kids stirs 'bayanihan' spirit
August 8, 2023, 3:29 pm
MANILA – Presidential Adviser on Poverty Alleviation Secretary Lorenzo Gadon on Tuesday said the "Batang Busog, Malusog" (BBM) feeding program for marginalized children aims to promote the Bayanihan (concerted effort) spirit in the Filipino community. Gadon said the BBM feeding program is… Read More
Korea, France express concern over latest Ayungin incident
August 8, 2023, 3:28 pm
MANILA – South Korea and France have expressed concern over the Chinese Coast Guard’s (CCG) use of water cannon against a Philippine military boat while on a resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal on Aug. 5. In a statement on Tuesday, the South Korean Embassy in Manila called for a rules-based… Read More
Palace announces new appointees to NIA, NBI, DTI, LTO
August 8, 2023, 2:28 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Tuesday released the names of newly appointed officials to the National Irrigation Administration (NIA), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Land Transportation Office (LTO). President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. tapped Robert… Read More
Another resupply mission eyed for PH troops in Ayungin Shoal
August 8, 2023, 1:58 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is set to conduct another resupply mission for Filipino troops manning the BRP Sierra Madre (LST-57) which is permanently stationed in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). "Kalahati lang po kasi yung na-unload na supply so kulang po… Read More
Economic team to conduct briefings in Davao, Cebu, Laoag
August 8, 2023, 1:26 pm
MANILA – The country’s economic team is slated to conduct local economic briefings in the cities of Davao, Cebu, and Laoag to present the Marcos administration’s agenda for economic development. The local Philippine Economic Briefing (PEB) will be held in Davao City on Wednesday, Cebu City… Read More
Don't make crime pranks, PNP reminds vloggers
August 8, 2023, 1:07 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday reminded vloggers and content creators to refrain from making crime pranks and exercise prudence in creating videos uploaded on social media. PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. remarked the police force has taken into custody three… Read More
LGUs urged to aid Comelec drive vs. illegal campaign materials
August 8, 2023, 1:04 pm
MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Tuesday urged local government units (LGUs) to assist the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in its crackdown against campaign materials that violate election laws. This comes ahead of the start of… Read More
Gadon vows support for NTF-ELCAC anti-poverty programs
August 8, 2023, 11:45 am
MANILA – Presidential Adviser on Poverty Alleviation Secretary Larry Gadon on Monday pledged full support for the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) and other government agencies engaged in uplifting the lives of Filipinos in areas vulnerable to recruitment… Read More
Marcos admin eyes P31-B calamity fund for 2024
August 8, 2023, 11:06 am
MANILA – The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is asking Congress to earmark about PHP31 billion worth of calamity fund for 2024. Under the 2024 National Expenditure Program (NEP), about PHP17.949 billion of the proposed calamity fund or the National Disaster Risk Reduction and… Read More
BOC intel offices lauded for nearly P31-B smuggled goods haul
August 8, 2023, 10:18 am
MANILA – Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio commended the agency’s Intelligence Group (IG), Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS), and the X-ray Inspection Project for their “significant breakthrough” in curbing smuggling operations in the country that… Read More
Brawner tells troops to be vigilant against online radicalization
August 8, 2023, 10:15 am
MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Monday urged military personnel to be more vigilant in cyberspace to protect the youth from any radicalization attempts by communist insurgents. He said this is in line with Republic Act 11188 or the Special… Read More
'Habagat' rains to dampen PH; TD unlikely to enter PAR
August 8, 2023, 9:38 am
MANILA – The southwest monsoon or habagat will continue to bring rain showers across the country Tuesday, the weather bureau said. In its 4 a.m. weather update, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said scattered rain showers and thunderstorms… Read More
Tap local gov't support fund for proposed Magna Carta for BHWs
August 7, 2023, 9:40 pm
MANILA – A party-list lawmaker on Monday said the funding concerns for the proposed Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) can be addressed by tapping the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) and the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA). In a statement, BHW Rep. Angelica Natasha Co said the… Read More
PBBM to Galido: Transform Army into world-class force
August 7, 2023, 9:19 pm Updated on August 8, 2023, 9:27 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday assured that his administration is committed to supporting the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), including the Philippine Army (PA). Marcos made this remark as he challenged the new Army chief, Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, to… Read More
Jail execs relieved after alleged irregularities
August 7, 2023, 9:05 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Monday relieved two prison officials pending investigation into allegations of illegal activities brought up during a recent legislative inquiry. BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. has relieved Officer-in-Charge (OIC)/Deputy Director… Read More
House panel OKs reso for smooth emergency transfer of learners
August 7, 2023, 9:05 pm
MANILA – A House of Representatives committee on Monday adopted a resolution urging the Department of Education (DepEd) to formulate and implement national guidelines on the emergency transfer of learners affected by natural and human-induced disasters in basic education institutions. During a… Read More
CHED eyes harnessing ASEAN languages in PH HEIs
August 7, 2023, 9:01 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) targets to enhance the use of various languages in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the higher education institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines. In a speech during the kick-off ceremony of the ASEAN’s 56th founding… Read More
