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NWRB: Water levels of Luzon dams improved due to Egay
July 31, 2023, 7:53 pm
MANILA – The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) has said the water levels of Angat Dam and other major dams in Luzon gradually improved following the rains brought by Super Typhoon Egay and Tropical Storm Dodong. During the Laging Handa public briefing, NWRB chief Dr. Sevillo David Jr. said… Read More
Masagana rice program draws support from LBP, DBP, PCIC, NFA
July 31, 2023, 6:56 pm
MANILA – Various state funding and insurance agencies as well as the National Food Authority (NFA) gave full support for the success of the Masagana Rice Industry Development Program (MRIDP), the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Monday. At the convergence meeting last week held at Munoz,… Read More
AFP welcomes solon's move to scrutinize MUP pension system
July 31, 2023, 6:28 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday welcomed a lawmaker's move to look closely into the proposed pension system for military and uniformed personnel (MUP) pension system in the upcoming deliberations for next year's national budget. "We are very thankful to (ACT Teachers… Read More
DSWD chief orders dispatch of 289K more FFPs to Egay-hit regions
July 31, 2023, 6:22 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday said he has ordered the immediate dispatch of an additional 289,906 family food packs (FFPs) for regions ravaged by Super Typhoon Egay. He said the National Resource Operations Center (NROC) is… Read More
Poe seeks probe into Rizal boat tragedy
July 31, 2023, 6:10 pm
MANILA – Senator Grace Poe on Monday filed a resolution seeking to investigate the capsizing of MB Aya Express off the waters of Binangonan, Rizal which resulted in the death of 27 individuals. In filing Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 704, Poe said those responsible for the death of the 27… Read More
PSA urges more Filipinos to register with PhilSys
July 31, 2023, 5:56 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) expressed support to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s commitment to fast-track the digital transformation in government services by implementing the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys). In a statement on Monday, PSA Undersecretary and… Read More
Poll watchdog to launch voter’s education module in August
July 31, 2023, 5:28 pm
MANILA – The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) is set to launch a voter’s education module as part of its mandate to guide the people to vote wisely during elections. PPCRV national coordinator Dr. Arwin Serrano said the purpose of launching the module early next month is… Read More
Comelec: Poll materials safe from ‘Palacio’ building fire
July 31, 2023, 4:54 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has assured that no materials for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) were affected following a minor fire incident at the Palacio del Gobernador (PDG) in Manila Monday afternoon. In a statement, Comelec spokesperson John… Read More
Filipino bishops to lead PH delegates to World Youth Day
July 31, 2023, 4:40 pm
MANILA – Filipino bishops will be leading the Philippines' delegates to this year's World Youth Day (WYD) in Lisbon, Portugal. Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma and Bishop Rex Andrew Alarcon, head of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) - Episcopal Commission on Youth (ECY), are… Read More
Estrada wants more foreign language elective courses
July 31, 2023, 4:35 pm
MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada has filed a bill mandating higher education institutions in the country to offer other foreign languages other than English as an elective course to prepare students in linguistically diverse workplaces. In filing Senate Bill No 2341, or the Foreign Language… Read More
Ferry spots boat of missing PCG rescuers in Cagayan waters
July 31, 2023, 4:28 pm
MANILA – A commercial passenger ferry has spotted the aluminum boat of four rescuers from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) who went missing while on a rescue mission during the onslaught of Typhoon Egay last week. In a situation update, the PCG said M/V Eagle Ferry spotted the unmanned boat… Read More
Solon bats for creation of Department of Corrections
July 31, 2023, 4:24 pm
MANILA – A party-list lawmaker on Monday proposed integrating the government’s corrections, jail and probation management systems under a single department to address the longstanding issues of congestion, abuse and corruption in the country’s penal facilities. Bicol Saro Party-list Rep.… Read More
PH, EU to forge stronger ties
July 31, 2023, 4:24 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and the European Commission on Monday committed to strengthen bilateral relations by expanding trade and enhancing cooperation on climate change, maritime security and green economy. This was announced by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and EU Commission President… Read More
LRT-1, LRT-2 fare hike begins Aug. 2
July 31, 2023, 4:04 pm
MANILA – Fares for both the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) and the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) are set to increase beginning Aug. 2. The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) -- operator and maintenance of the LRT-1 -- said there will be a new minimum fare of PHP14 and a maximum fare of… Read More
Joint relief efforts w/ China more feasible than maritime patrols
July 31, 2023, 3:47 pm
MANILA – A joint disaster relief effort between the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China is more feasible amid the proposal for both countries to conduct joint maritime patrols along the disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Sen. Francis Tolentino said Monday. In a… Read More
PH, Singapore keen on deepening security ties
July 31, 2023, 3:39 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and Singapore expressed mutual commitment to further revitalize the two nations' defense and security ties. Department of National Defense (DND) spokesperson Arsenio Andolong, in a statement Monday, said the commitment was made during the 6th Philippines-Singapore… Read More
PNP implements order on resignation of 18 ranking cops
July 31, 2023, 3:37 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has implemented the courtesy resignations of 18 senior police officials after these were accepted by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for their alleged involvement in illegal drugs. “We have implemented the order or the acceptance so we issued the… Read More
Palaro athletes, delegates get free LRT-2 rides
July 31, 2023, 3:33 pm
MANILA – Student-athletes and delegates in this year's Palarong Pambansa get free rides at the LRT-2 from July 31 until Aug. 5. Apart from the athletes, coaches and trainers, national and local committee members, volunteers, technical workers, officials, medical staff and accredited media also… Read More
Sandigan clears 6 ex-Davao DA officials in 2004 procurement case
July 31, 2023, 3:17 pm
MANILA – The Sandiganbayan has cleared six former Department of Agriculture (DA) officials from Mindanao who were charged in connection with the alleged misuse in 2004 of funds amounting to PHP4.91 million. In a 44-page decision dated July 28, the graft court’s third division acquitted Romulo… Read More
Legarda urges public's active role in disaster preparedness
July 31, 2023, 2:25 pm
MANILA – Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Monday urged the public to participate more actively in strengthening the nation's disaster resilience amid the impacts of climate change on the country's environmental and economic agenda. In a statement, Legarda reiterated the importance… Read More
