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4 domestic flights canceled due to bad weather
August 7, 2023, 3:00 pm
MANILA – At least four domestic flights have been canceled on Monday due to bad weather, the Manila International Airport Authority said. As of 2 p.m., the canceled flights were PAL Express 2P 2932/2933 Manila-Basco-Manila, and Cebgo DG 6881/6882 Manila-Surigao-Manila. Batanes and other areas in… Read More
Marcos leads distribution of gov’t aid to Pampanga residents
August 7, 2023, 2:46 pm Updated on August 7, 2023, 6:20 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday led the distribution of various government assistance to Pampanga residents affected by the weather disturbances, including two typhoons, over the past two weeks. Among the agencies that extended assistance to Pampanga residents are the… Read More
Importance of WPS in food security, highlighted in summit
August 7, 2023, 2:41 pm
MANILA – The First National Summit for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has formulated plans of action to protect natural resources, security, livelihood and economic potentials. "The fishermen are our inspiration in developing and implementing national plans of the agency thru the protection of… Read More
PNP plans in place for opening of classes on Aug. 29
August 7, 2023, 1:42 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it has shifted the focus of its security preparations for the opening of classes in public schools on Aug. 29. All units have been ordered to strengthen dialogues with school officials for security measures against crimes and acts of… Read More
South Korea to host World Youth Day in 2027
August 7, 2023, 1:04 pm
MANILA – Another Asian country will again host the next World Youth Day (WYD) after more than three decades. Pope Francis announced on Sunday that the 2027 WYD will be held in South Korea, home to one of the fastest-growing Catholic churches in the world. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of… Read More
PH, Canada eye enhanced ties on disaster resilience, defense
August 7, 2023, 11:11 am
MANILA – The Philippines and Canada are looking to have more practical partnerships in disaster resilience as part of efforts to boost defense cooperation. This came following the Aug. 4 meeting between Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. and Canada Ambassador… Read More
Gov't to roll out nearly P3-B fuel subsidy to PUV, trike drivers
August 7, 2023, 10:16 am
MANILA – The government is set to release a PHP2.95 billion in fuel subsidy for public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers to cushion the impact of the increase in fuel prices. In a news release Sunday, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said about 1,640,000 million PUV drivers,… Read More
'Habagat' to bring rain showers over parts of Luzon Monday
August 7, 2023, 9:31 am
MANILA – Several areas in Luzon will continue to experience rain showers due to the southwest monsoon (habagat) affecting the island's western section, the weather bureau said Monday. In its 4 a.m. weather update, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration… Read More
New officers to help jumpstart BuCor reforms
August 6, 2023, 7:31 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) expects to have 3,000 new officers next year, marking the start of a “reformed” agency. BuCor hired 1,000 corrections officers last year and is hiring another 1,000 this year. The Department of Budget and Management also approved the hiring of 1,000… Read More
PBBM proclaims October as Communications Month
August 6, 2023, 2:10 pm
MANILA – Recognizing the vital role of communication and information in nation-building, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued a proclamation declaring the month of October of every year as “Communications Month” and every 11th of the month as the anniversary of the Presidential… Read More
Solon bats for scholarship to address lack of social workers
August 6, 2023, 2:03 pm
MANILA – Citing the need for more social workers in the country, a Laguna legislator is pushing for a government scholarship program that would encourage deserving students to become professional welfare workers. In House Bill No. 6910 or An Act Establishing a Social Work Scholarship Program… Read More
AFP, PCG condemn China Coast Guard’s ‘unlawful actions’ in WPS
August 6, 2023, 12:03 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday expressed grave concern over China Coast Guard’s (CCG) “excessive and unlawful actions” when it used water cannon against Filipino resupply vessels near Ayungin Shoal on Saturday. "One of our chartered supply boats was blocked… Read More
Gov't to aid poor households pay their electric bills
August 6, 2023, 11:54 am
MANILA – The government will begin rolling out next month its Lifeline Rate program that will aid low-income households pay their electricity bills. The program is a subsidized rate given to qualified low-income electricity customers who could not pay their electricity bills at full cost.… Read More
No weather disturbance expected in next few days
August 6, 2023, 9:00 am
MANILA – No storm is expected to enter the country in the coming weeks while the southwest monsoon continues to affect only the western section of Luzon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Sunday. Ilocos Region, Batanes, and Babuyan… Read More
DSWD: Aid to Egay, Falcon-hit communities reaches P275M
August 5, 2023, 6:09 pm
MANILA – The national government and its partners have so far distributed PHP275 million worth of assistance to families severely affected by two typhoons that also enhanced the southwest monsoon, bringing a significant amount of rainfall for over two weeks. Department of Social Welfare and… Read More
Cebu woman, 9 other World Youth Day pilgrims join Pope for lunch
August 5, 2023, 5:52 pm
MANILA – A 33-year-old native from Mandaue City, Cebu province was among the eight young pilgrims who joined Pope Francis for lunch at the sidelines of the 2023 World Youth Day (WYD) in Lisbon, Portugal on Aug. 4. In a social media post, the Archdiocese of Cebu said WYD volunteer Audrey… Read More
Marcos admin reiterates support for Bangsamoro peace process
August 5, 2023, 5:31 pm
MANILA – The Marcos administration is fully committed to the Bangsamoro peace process, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) reiterated Saturday. “Unang-unang nagpapasalamat tayo sa ating Pangulong Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (First of all I… Read More
Palace appoints veteran journalist as NPO chief
August 5, 2023, 2:51 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed veteran journalist and book author Renato “Rene” Acosta as the new head of the National Printing Office (NPO), an attached agency of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). Acosta’s designation as the new director of the… Read More
SC revokes directives related to public health emergency
August 5, 2023, 2:49 pm
MANILA—The Supreme Court (SC) announced on Saturday that it has revoked all directives and issuances during the state of public health emergency. “In view of the palace directive, all prior issuances effective during the state of public health emergency are now deemed withdrawn, revoked or… Read More
Tagle urges youth to be influencers of Jesus on social media
August 5, 2023, 2:28 pm
MANILA – Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle urged young people to be "influencers" of Jesus in the digital world, according to a report of Church-run Radyo Veritas reported over the weekend. Tagle issued the call at a Mass celebrated by Daet Bishop Rex Andrew Alarcon, also the chair of the Catholic… Read More
