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Hataman seeks probe on Basilan power outages
August 4, 2023, 2:42 pm
MANILA – House of Representatives Deputy Minority Leader Mujiv Hataman has filed a resolution seeking an inquiry into the “frequent and incessant” power outages in Basilan, which he said hinders economic activity and the delivery of health services in his province. “Napakahalaga ng maayos… Read More
DSWD partners with DHSUD to shelter families in street situations
August 4, 2023, 2:39 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has sought the assistance of Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar to provide temporary shelters to families and individuals in street situations… Read More
Decommissioning shows gov't, MILF genuine desire for peace
August 4, 2023, 1:43 pm
MANILA – The third phase of the decommissioning process of 1,301 Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatants will conclude on Aug. 10, Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said in a statement Friday. The third phase of… Read More
29 dead, 805K families affected due to 'habagat,’ 2 typhoons
August 4, 2023, 1:01 pm
MANILA – The number of reported deaths caused by the effects of the southwest monsoon and Typhoons Egay and Falcon has now climbed to 29, with the number of affected families reaching 805,621. In its update Friday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said two… Read More
PBBM admin bullish on sustained decline in inflation rate
August 4, 2023, 12:49 pm
MANILA – The Marcos administration is committed to implementing strategies that would help sustain the continued drop in the prices of basic commodities, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said Friday.This came after the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that inflation further… Read More
Bogus doctor offering cosmetic treatments falls in Makati
August 4, 2023, 12:38 pm
MANILA – Police officers arrested a Chinese national for engaging in medical practice without a license in Makati City. In a statement on Friday, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief Maj. Gen. Romeo Caramat Jr. said the suspect, Haitao Gong, 34, was arrested in an operation… Read More
DILG orders BFP to probe toppled power poles in Manila
August 4, 2023, 11:49 am
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has ordered the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to investigate the collapse of several electric posts in Binondo, Manila Thursday afternoon. In a statement Thursday night, DILG Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. said he directed the… Read More
Rains showers to prevail across Luzon Friday
August 4, 2023, 10:14 am
MANILA – The weather bureau said Friday most areas in Luzon will continue to experience rains due to the southwest monsoon or “habagat.” Pangasinan, Zambales and Bataan will experience occasional rains, while scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will prevail over the Cordillera region,… Read More
2nd Konsyerto sa Palasyo to be held Aug. 6
August 4, 2023, 9:39 am
MANILA – Malacañang will be hosting on Sunday its second Konsyerto sa Palasyo (KSP), which will feature new and emerging Filipino artists. More than 300 Philippine athletes will be part of the audience on Sunday, in recognition of their efforts to bring pride and honor to the country, the… Read More
DBM, Landbank partner for use of digital gov’t card
August 4, 2023, 9:23 am
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and Land Bank of the Philippines have forged a partnership for the use of a digital government card that would facilitate faster and cost-efficient transactions. DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman and Landbank president and chief executive… Read More
Gov't must file petition for recognition of Hague ruling: solon
August 3, 2023, 9:22 pm
MANILA – Senator Francis Escudero on Thursday said the government should file a petition before the Supreme Court (SC) to recognize the 2016 Hague ruling to prevent future administrations from trying to amend the country’s victory over China. In a media briefing, Escudero suggested that the… Read More
Comelec eyes to complete funding before May 2025 polls
August 3, 2023, 8:22 pm
MANILA – A Commission on Elections (Comelec) official said Thursday they hope to complete the necessary budgetary requirements before the holding of the May 2025 elections. This came after the poll body's 2024 proposed budget was slashed from PHP43.71 billion to PHP27.10 billion, under the… Read More
Flooding, agri tackled during senators’ dinner with PBBM - Zubiri
August 3, 2023, 7:47 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. only discussed issues on “flooding and agriculture" with the senators who came for a private dinner in Malacañang on Wednesday evening, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said on Thursday. In an interview aired over CNN, Zubiri bared that they did… Read More
TESDA lauds ASEAN WorldSkills tilt winners
August 3, 2023, 7:34 pm
MANILA – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) on Thursday lauded the Filipino winners in the recent 13th WorldSkills ASEAN Competition held from July 18 to 28 in Singapore. The Philippines bagged a silver medal and three Medallions of Excellence. At least 23… Read More
Calabarzon wage board to hold pay hike hearings Aug. 7, 9, 11
August 3, 2023, 7:23 pm
MANILA – The Calabarzon (Region 4A) wage board will hold three face-to-face public hearings next week to discuss the minimum wage adjustment for formal sector workers. In a statement Thursday, the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) 4-A and the Department of Labor and… Read More
P215.64-B budget eyed for flood control projects in 2024 - DBM
August 3, 2023, 7:19 pm
MANILA – The Marcos administration is seeking a budget allocation of PHP215.643 billion to fund its flood mitigation projects for 2024, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said Thursday. Pangandaman said the proposed budget is included in the 2024 National Expenditure Program (NEP) for the… Read More
Better compliance on online discounts for PWDs, seniors sought
August 3, 2023, 7:12 pm
MANILA – The House Committee on Senior Citizens will look into the compliance levels with the mandated discounts for online purchases of senior citizens (SCs) and persons with disabilities (PWDs), its chairperson said on Thursday. In a statement, Senior Citizen Party-list Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes… Read More
Damage to PH agri, fisheries from Egay top P4.4B – DA
August 3, 2023, 7:04 pm
MANILA – The damage and losses in the country's agricultural and fisheries sector caused by Typhoon Egay have reached nearly PHP5 billion, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported on Thursday. Based on the bulletin issued by the DA's Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Section, the amount… Read More
Solon wants excessive privileges of Bilibid inmates scrutinized
August 3, 2023, 6:45 pm
MANILA – ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo on Thursday urged his colleagues to revisit the existing operations manual of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor). Tulfo made his call after finding out in a congressional hearing that some inmates inside the maximum security compound of the New Bilibid… Read More
DepEd sets SY 2023-2024 class opening on Aug. 29
August 3, 2023, 6:41 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Thursday that opening of classes for the school year (SY) 2023-2024 in all public schools will be on August 29. Private schools may opt to open their classes from the first Monday of June, but not later than the last day of August this… Read More
