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Malacañang declares Aug. 8-14 as PH Space Week
July 29, 2023, 12:17 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared August 8 to 14 of every year as “Philippine Space Week” to promote space awareness among Filipinos. Proclamation 302, signed on Tuesday and made public on Saturday, states that the annual observance of the Philippine Space Week, upon… Read More
PBBM lauds quick disaster response of nat’l gov’t, LGUs
July 29, 2023, 12:15 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday commended the national government and local government units (LGUs) for their joint efforts to ensure immediate and proper disaster response in areas affected by Typhoon Egay. During the distribution of various government assistance to… Read More
Rains to persist Saturday due to ‘habagat,’ Falcon
July 29, 2023, 7:06 am
MANILA – The enhanced southwest monsoon or “habagat” affecting Luzon and the Visayas due to the entry of Tropical Storm Falcon into the Philippine Area of Responsibility early Saturday will bring occasional to monsoon rains over a large part of the country, the weather bureau said. In its 4… Read More
Portugal eyes collaboration on renewable energy with PH
July 28, 2023, 9:42 pm
MANILA – Portugal is looking to explore opportunities and possible cooperation with the Philippines on a wide range of areas, including green transition and renewable energy. During his official visit to Manila on Friday, Portuguese Foreign Minister João Gomes Cravinho revealed that there is… Read More
TESDA, partners urge public to avail of iSTAR program
July 28, 2023, 8:50 pm Updated on July 31, 2023, 8:21 pm
MANILA – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and its private firm partners on Friday urged micro entrepreneurs and those who plan to put up a business to avail of the iSTAR program, which would help them upgrade and upskill. Launched in late 2020, the iSTAR is an… Read More
AirAsia eyes $1-B investment for PH expansion
July 28, 2023, 8:49 pm
MANILA – The Philippines is continuously reaping the benefits of the three-day state visit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to Malaysia after AirAsia’s Tan Sri Anthony Francis Fernandes pledged to invest USD1 billion for the expansion of their operations in the Philippines. In a roundtable… Read More
Speaker thanks PBBM for citing Congress’ role in luring investors
July 28, 2023, 8:36 pm
MANILA – Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Friday thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for recognizing the Congress’ role in promoting the Philippines as an ideal destination for foreign investors. “We are grateful to President Marcos for citing the key legislations we had passed… Read More
Muntinlupa court denies DOJ appeal on De Lima’s acquittal
July 28, 2023, 7:23 pm
MANILA – The Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) has denied the motion for reconsideration filed by government prosecutors requesting the lower court to take a second look at its decision to acquit former senator Leila de Lima in one of her three drug charges. Judge Abraham Alcantara of the… Read More
Retired general summoned anew over dubious PNP chopper deal
July 28, 2023, 7:19 pm
MANILA – The Sandiganbayan has ruled to recall a retired police general to serve as witness in the ongoing trial over the purchase of second-hand helicopters by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in 2009 and 2010. The anti-graft court's Seventh Division scheduled a hearing on Aug. 7 to hear… Read More
Legarda: Legal stability in maritime zones should be ensured
July 28, 2023, 7:09 pm
MANILA – Aside from protecting the country's territory, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda has highlighted that legal stability in maritime zones should be ensured with demarcated maritime boundaries in accordance with the law. In her speech during the forum commemorating the 7th… Read More
Taiwan scholar eyes first agribusiness PhD program in PH
July 28, 2023, 6:41 pm
MANILA – Professor Normalyn Longay, recipient of a Taiwanese scholarship grant, hopes to establish the country’s first doctorate program on agribusiness once she finishes her three-year postgraduate study in Taichung. Longay, who is currently teaching at the Benguet State University, is… Read More
DSWD backs PBBM’s digitalization drive to better serve people
July 28, 2023, 6:03 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is now geared towards improving the implementation of its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program with the use of a digital platform, a ranking DSWD official said Friday. This, after President Ferdinand R.… Read More
DA, GSIS to invest in agricultural mechanization
July 28, 2023, 6:03 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture - Masagana Rice Industry Development Program (DA-MRIDP) and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) are looking to invest in agricultural mechanization to improve productivity. This came following a recent meeting between Agriculture Undersecretary… Read More
PCG: Capsized boat off Rizal overloaded, probe continues
July 28, 2023, 5:56 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continues to probe the incident involving motorbanca (MBca) ‘Aya Express’ after it discovered that the boat had excess passengers before it capsized in Laguna de Bay off Binangonan town, Rizal province on Thursday. In a Laging Handa briefing Friday,… Read More
BOC partners with tobacco firms vs. illicit trade
July 28, 2023, 5:30 pm
MANILA — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Friday underscored the significance of boosting close cooperation with tobacco companies to combat illegal trading activities in the country. In a statement, BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio said information-sharing is also important as illegal traders… Read More
Inmates support prison reforms, apologize for recent NBP riot
July 28, 2023, 5:21 pm
MANILA – Leaders of inmate associations inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City have expressed their support for the present prison administration and apologized for a brawl involving rival gangs which resulted in one death and several injuries. The manifesto titled “Manipesto… Read More
Brawner to reservists: Break barriers as 'crucial asset' of AFP
July 28, 2023, 5:20 pm
MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Friday called the reserve force a "crucial asset" of the military and recognized their important role in defending the country. “As steadfast Filipino soldiers, may you all commit to the fulfillment of your sworn… Read More
Antipolo diocese to hold special collection for typhoon victims
July 28, 2023, 4:43 pm
MANILA – The Diocese of Antipolo will be holding a special collection on Sunday for the victims of Typhoon Egay. In a social media post on Friday, Bishop Ruperto Santos appealed for the generosity of the faithful in helping the families of the victims of the calamity. “Offering healing through… Read More
Water interruptions due to maintenance works, not supply shortage
July 28, 2023, 3:49 pm Updated on July 28, 2023, 6:36 pm
MANILA – Regular maintenance are causing ongoing water service interruptions, not due to shortage of supply. In a media briefing on Friday, Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) administrator Leonor Cleofas said the interruptions are isolated or localized as a result of scheduled… Read More
PBBM urges biz leaders to support growth of MSMEs
July 28, 2023, 3:47 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has cited the need to support the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Asia-Pacific region and urged business leaders to exert efforts to foster the sector's inclusive development. During the opening ceremony of the Third APEC… Read More
