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'Ama Namin' video raps aimed at defending Christian faith
August 2, 2023, 6:10 pm
MANILA – The Philippines for Jesus Movement (PJM) on Wednesday said the filing of charges over the controversial video of drag performer Pura Luka Vega's performance of the liturgical song "Ama Namin" (The Lord's Prayer) aims to defend the faith in God. "Our goal in doing this is to show and… Read More
DA partners with Israel to further boost PH agri sector
August 2, 2023, 5:53 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government, through the Department of Agriculture (DA), is partnering with the government of Israel to further strengthen the country's agricultural sector. This came following a meeting between Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban and Israel Ambassador to Manila Ilan… Read More
QCPD's 24-hour anti-crime ops net 15 wanted persons, 12 others
August 2, 2023, 5:49 pm
MANILA – Twenty-seven persons were arrested during anti-illegal drugs and criminality operations in Quezon City in the past 24 hours. In a statement Wednesday, Quezon City Police District (QCPD) chief Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III said the figure includes 15 wanted persons. He added that they… Read More
Cebu prelate urges faithful to pray for World Youth Day delegates
August 2, 2023, 5:47 pm
MANILA – A senior Catholic prelate urged Filipinos to pray for the participants of the 2023 World Youth Day (WYD) which kicked off in Lisbon, Portugal on Tuesday. In his message posted on the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) news website Wednesday, Cebu Archbishop Jose… Read More
DOTr disburses over PHP43B for various infra projects
August 2, 2023, 5:44 pm
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ramped up the release of funds for several infrastructure projects, disbursing over PHP43 billion as of June for priority transport projects under the "Build Better More" program of the Marcos administration. In a statement Wednesday, the DOTr… Read More
Abandoned parcel from S. Africa with P46-M shabu seized at NAIA
August 2, 2023, 5:33 pm
MANILA – Operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) intercepted a parcel containing some PHP45.9 million worth of illegal drugs at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) complex in Pasay City. Based on its initial report, the PDEA said its operatives together with… Read More
BOC seizes exotic wildlife at NAIA
August 2, 2023, 5:18 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday assured to combat illegal wildlife trade following its seizure of PHP81,795 worth of exotic wildlife at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). In a statement, BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio said the interception was made possible… Read More
Solon: Delay in ODA-financed projects may cause gov't losses
August 2, 2023, 5:03 pm
MANILA – The government may lose billions of pesos due to the delay of various projects financed by the Official Development Assistance (ODA) from different multilateral funding agencies, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Tuesday. In a statement, Gatchalian said based on the National Economic… Read More
LTFRB to increase number of passenger buses during holidays
August 2, 2023, 4:56 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is set to increase the maximum number of public utility buses (PUB) by issuing more permits and allowing older PUBs to ply the roads during the holidays. In a statement on Wednesday, the LTFRB announced the issuance of… Read More
House receives proposed P5.768-T 2024 national budget
August 2, 2023, 4:12 pm
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Wednesday transmitted to the House of Representatives the proposed PHP5.768-trillion 2024 National Expenditure Program (NEP), just nine days after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivered his second State of the Nation Address (SONA).… Read More
DSWD reaches out to over 200 individuals in street situations
August 2, 2023, 4:00 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to reach out to families and individuals in street situations (FISS) despite bad weather due to enhanced southwest monsoon, Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez said Wednesday. The Oplan Pag-abot team launched reach-out… Read More
Poe warns gov't of impact of India's rice import ban
August 2, 2023, 4:00 pm
MANILA – Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday urged the national government to brace for the recent rice export ban imposed by India. In a statement, Poe said the ban, which could further increase global and local food prices, was unfortunate coming at a time when hectares of rice fields in the… Read More
VP Sara says 'Tara, Basa!' fulfills her pledge to modernize DepEd
August 2, 2023, 3:48 pm
MANILA – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary, Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, said Wednesday the "Tara, Basa! (Come, let's read)" Tutoring Program is part of her promise to modernize the agency and make it better under her leadership. In her message during the launch of the program held… Read More
US concerned over Manila Bay reclamation
August 2, 2023, 3:17 pm
MANILA – The United States Embassy in Manila raised concerns over the possible environmental impact and the "ties" of a Chinese firm to the ongoing Manila Bay reclamation projects in the capital. In a statement sent to reporters Wednesday, the US Embassy in Manila said they are concerned that… Read More
PH's 7 million MT rice supply sufficient for ‘next few months’
August 2, 2023, 2:34 pm
MANILA – The country has a sufficient supply of rice at over 7 million metric tons, an official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported on Wednesday. DA Undersecretary for Rice Industry Development Leocadio Sebastian said the harvest during the dry season was "good," with a total yield of… Read More
DFA: Marcos to visit Vietnam in 2024
August 2, 2023, 2:05 pm
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will go on a state visit to Vietnam in January 2024 as the two nations seek to reinvigorate their strategic partnership formed in 2015.In his opening remarks for the 10th Philippine-Vietnam Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation meeting on… Read More
PBBM orders DICT, DOST to ensure better digital connectivity
August 2, 2023, 1:38 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to work with satellite operator Kacific Broadband Satellites to improve digital connectivity in the Philippines. Marcos… Read More
NDRRMC death toll from Egay, 'habagat' climbs to 27
August 2, 2023, 12:54 pm
MANILA – The death toll from the effects of Typhoon Egay and the southwest monsoon has climbed to 27, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Wednesday. In its latest bulletin, the agency said two of these fatalities have been confirmed -- one each in Calabarzon… Read More
OCD warns vs. 'accredited' disaster response training orgs
August 2, 2023, 10:39 am
MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) clarified that it has no connection and is not accrediting any private learning service and training providers of disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) and emergency management-related training. The agency made this clarification after reports… Read More
Wet Wednesday in Luzon due to 'habagat'
August 2, 2023, 9:48 am
MANILA – The southwest monsoon (habagat) will continue to dampen Luzon on Wednesday, the weather bureau said. Monsoon rains will be experienced over Zambales and Bataan, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said, warning of flooding or… Read More
