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Maute supporter linked to high-profile kidnappings in Lanao falls
August 3, 2023, 10:58 am
MANILA – Members of the Philippine National Police-Anti Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG) arrested a notorious kidnapper involved in a series of high-profile kidnappings in Lanao del Norte. In a statement Thursday, PNP-AKG director Brig. Gen. Rodolfo Castil Jr. said the suspect Fahad Makil Lumiguis… Read More
Rain to continue in most parts of Luzon due to ‘habagat’
August 3, 2023, 10:41 am
MANILA – Most areas in Luzon will continue to experience rains caused by the southwest monsoon (habagat), the weather bureau said Thursday.In its 5 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said occasional rains will be experienced… Read More
NTF-ELCAC exec says amnesty key to ending insurgency
August 3, 2023, 10:38 am
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) said the government's amnesty program is the key to beating the country's long-standing insurgency threat. "This is a golden opportunity for us to finally put an end to (the) insurgency in our country. We are… Read More
Manila suspends classes, gives free rides amid rains, floods
August 3, 2023, 9:32 am
MANILA – The Manila City government on Thursday suspended classes in all levels amid enhanced monsoon rains and reported flooding. In a Viber message, the Manila Public Information Office (PIO) announced the suspension around 5 a.m. after flooding was reported in several areas. "As recommended… Read More
Priority bills to develop PH natural gas industry hurdles House
August 3, 2023, 9:31 am
MANILA – The House of Representatives has approved on final reading on Wednesday two priority bills identified by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) that would develop the Philippines’ downstream natural gas industry and establish an effective environmental and… Read More
DFA vows to assess all possible diplomatic action on WPS
August 2, 2023, 10:50 pm
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday said any diplomatic action, either bilaterally or multilaterally, concerning the West Philippine Sea will be “carefully assessed and calibrated”. The statement came as the Senate adopts Senate Resolution No. 718 (SRN 718) calling… Read More
Duterte meets with PBBM, tackles recent visit to China
August 2, 2023, 10:17 pm
MANILA – Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Wednesday discussed with his successor, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., his recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in China. Sen. Christopher Lawrence Go, in a Facebook post, shared several photos of Duterte’s meeting with Marcos at… Read More
DOST chief cites significance of remote connectivity
August 2, 2023, 9:30 pm
MANILA – Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. on Wednesday highlighted the importance of satellite broadband connectivity not just on government operations but also in providing connectivity in areas not catered by telecommunication firms. In an interview… Read More
Gov't economic team, House leaders reach consensus on MUP reforms
August 2, 2023, 9:20 pm
MANILA – The government's economic team and senior leaders of the House of Representatives have reached an agreement on how to fund the proposed reforms in military and uniformed personnel’s (MUP) pension, Speaker Martin Romualdez announced on Wednesday. Romualdez said the consensus was… Read More
PBBM tasks DA to boost support to farmers in Egay-hit regions
August 2, 2023, 9:12 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has mapped out strategies to recover from the losses caused by Super Typhoon Egay and enhanced southwest monsoon in significant rice production areas. In a memorandum to DA regional executives in typhoon Egay-hit region, DA Undersecretary for Rice… Read More
AirAsia PH cancels Aug. 3, 4 flights to Taipei due to Khanun
August 2, 2023, 8:21 pm
MANILA – AirAsia Philippines on Wednesday afternoon announced the cancellation of its flights to and from Taipei, Taiwan scheduled from August 3-4, 2023 due to the forecast track of Typhoon Khanun. The flights that are scheduled for Thursday but have been canceled are: * Z2 7148… Read More
NTF-ELCAC respects Manila court ruling on Nasino, et al.
August 2, 2023, 8:15 pm
MANILA – The government task force to end the communist insurgency “regrets but respects” a Regional Trial Court (RTC) ruling that dismissed the case against three individuals whom authorities said are urban operatives of the terror group. In a statement posted on its Facebook page on… Read More
New CHED officials to push access to quality higher education
August 2, 2023, 7:57 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Wednesday said the three newly appointed directors will help pursue access and equity to quality higher education in the country. In a statement, CHED Chairperson J. Prospero de Vera III assured that these officials appointed by President… Read More
Release of DSWD's food packs for Egay victims ‘way above target’
August 2, 2023, 7:29 pm
MANILA – The National Resource Operations Center (NROC) has been releasing thousands of boxes of family food packs (FFPs) for the past two days, way above the agency’s target, according to Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) spokesperson, Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez, on… Read More
PNP restructuring bill gets House nod
August 2, 2023, 7:26 pm
MANILA – A bill seeking to restructure the Philippine National Police (PNP) is inching its way into becoming law after it hurdled third reading approval at the House of Representatives on Wednesday. During the plenary session, a total of 187 lawmakers voted to approve House Bill (HB) No. 8327,… Read More
House OKs bill simplifying process of acquiring public agri lands
August 2, 2023, 7:24 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on the third and final reading a bill amending a provision in the 87-year-old Commonwealth law to simplify the old complex process of acquiring public agricultural lands in the country. With an overwhelming 193 votes, the lawmakers… Read More
PBBM’s Build Better More program gets P1.148T in 2024 NEP
August 2, 2023, 7:21 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Build Better More Program will get PHP1.418 trillion of the proposed PHP5.768-trillion 2024 National Expenditure Program (NEP) that the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) submitted to the House of Representatives on Wednesday. In his budget… Read More
DENR cites need to recycle huge volume of plastic wastes daily
August 2, 2023, 7:13 pm
MANILA – The Philippines is currently generating about 160 million plastic sachets daily, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). In a press briefing in Malacañang on Wednesday, DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said this is part of the 61,000 metric… Read More
Senators to brief PBBM on adopted SRN 718
August 2, 2023, 7:04 pm
MANILA – The Senate confirmed on Wednesday that all senators are set to brief President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on the recently adopted Senate Resolution No. 718, which condemns the harassment of Chinese vessels to Philippine Coast Guard and Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).… Read More
2 envoys to China for trade, investments, tourism reappointed
August 2, 2023, 6:31 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reappointed businessmen Benito Techico and Maynard Ngu as his special envoys to China for trade, investments and tourism, Malacañang announced Wednesday. Techico and Ngu’s reappointment was announced in a Facebook post by the Presidential… Read More
