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Search on for 4 missing Coast Guard rescuers in Cagayan
July 27, 2023, 6:21 pm
MANILA – Four members of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) remain missing after their rescue boat capsized in waters off Abulug town in Cagayan province while en route to rescue the crew of a tugboat in dangerous waters on Wednesday. In a statement on Thursday, the PCG said a search and rescue… Read More
168 flood-affected families in Cotabato town receive aid from OVP
July 27, 2023, 6:19 pm
MANILA - A total of 168 families affected by flooding from four barangays of Pigcawayan, Cotabato on Thursday received relief boxes from the Office of the Vice President (OVP), through its Disaster Operations Center (DOC) and the Davao Satellite Office (DSO). The flood-stricken families were… Read More
30 feared dead, 40 rescued as passenger boat capsizes off Rizal
July 27, 2023, 6:16 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Thursday reported that around 40 passengers have been rescued while around 30 may have died after a passenger boat capsized in Laguna de Bay off Binangonan, Rizal. In a spot report, PCG Substation Binangonan said MBCA Princess Aya capsized about 50… Read More
Imee Marcos calls for restraint to de-escalate tensions in WPS
July 27, 2023, 6:15 pm
MANILA – Patience is still the key to resolve the issues surrounding the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Sen. Imee Marcos said Thursday. During the Kapihan sa Senado on Thursday, Marcos said the Philippines should exercise utmost restraint, tolerance and prudence, and at the same time open as many… Read More
DOH detects first 10 cases of EG.5 Omicron subvariant
July 27, 2023, 6:13 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) has detected the first 10 cases of the EG.5 Omicron subvariant of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). In its latest Covid-19 biosurveillance report released Thursday, the EG.5 cases were among the 160 samples sequenced by the Baguio General Hospital… Read More
13 of 18 'resigned' generals, colonels remain in posts - PNP
July 27, 2023, 6:00 pm
MANILA – More than half of the 18 third-level officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) whose courtesy resignations were accepted by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. remain in their present positions. Speaking to reporters in Camp Crame, Quezon City on Thursday, PNP spokesperson Col.… Read More
NTF-ELCAC condemns rebels' rejection of PBBM's amnesty offer
July 27, 2023, 5:52 pm
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Thursday condemned the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) for rejecting the amnesty offer extended by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. during his… Read More
Manila archdiocese sets 2nd collection for Egay victims
July 27, 2023, 5:51 pm
MANILA – Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula on Thursday appealed to the people to help residents of areas affected by the onslaught of Typhoon Egay. The cardinal instructed the parishes of the archdiocese to hold a second collection in Masses on Saturday and Sunday (July 29 and 30) to… Read More
PCSO to be 'reliable partner' in PBBM’s new health agenda
July 27, 2023, 5:46 pm
MANILA – Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) chairperson Junie E. Cua on Thursday vowed that the agency will continue working hard to be a reliable partner in President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s health agenda. "We believe we are well placed in doing so (become a reliable partner), and… Read More
European Commission president to visit PH
July 27, 2023, 5:25 pm Updated on July 27, 2023, 10:14 pm
MANILA – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit the Philippines from July 31 to Aug. 1, Malacañang announced on Thursday. Von der Leyen’s visit will be the first of a European Commission president in the nearly 60 years of diplomatic ties between the Philippines and the… Read More
DA says agri damage, losses due to Egay top P53M
July 27, 2023, 4:56 pm
MANILA – The amount of initial damage to the country's agriculture from the effects of Typhoon Egay has reached PHP53.1 million, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported Thursday. In its latest bulletin, the DA said the amount of damage was recorded in four regions. “Based on the assessment… Read More
Online hate speech leads to real life violence - CHR
July 27, 2023, 4:38 pm
MANILA – Online hate speech in social media platforms could lead to cruelty and violence in real life, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said Thursday. The CHR expressed support to a United Nations initiative against hate speech and campaign to teach persons how to deal with hate speech.… Read More
PNP touts capability upgrades, stations in far-flung areas
July 27, 2023, 4:35 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it continues to boost its capabilities as well as its presence in far-flung areas to ensure peace and order. PNP public information office chief Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan said the police force's capability enhancement program focuses on the… Read More
State of nat'l emergency due to lawlessness in Mindanao lifted
July 27, 2023, 4:22 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has lifted the declaration of state of national emergency on account of lawless violence in Mindanao, considering the improved peace and order situation in the region. Marcos on Tuesday signed Proclamation 298, repealing Proclamation 55 issued in 2016… Read More
Passage of bill making licensure exam free for indigents pushed
July 27, 2023, 4:17 pm
MANILA – Lawmakers on Thursday urged anew their colleagues to pass a measure seeking to waive professional licensure examination fees for qualified Filipino indigents. In the proposed House Bill (HB) 4927 or “An Act providing for Free Professional Examinations to Qualified Indigents” by… Read More
BOC to bolster proactive measures vs. agri smuggling
July 27, 2023, 4:02 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Thursday vowed to bolster proactive measures to combat agricultural smuggling. This came after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. resounded his warning against agricultural smugglers and hoarders during his second State of the Nation Address (SONA). In a… Read More
DILG to assist 'low capacity' LGUs ahead of devolution
July 27, 2023, 3:50 pm
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has vowed to assist local government units (LGUs) that would be unable to keep up with the full devolution of some basic services and facilities from the national government. "We came up with analytics and we look at the… Read More
OCD to serve as 'bridge' between gov't, LGUs in disaster response
July 27, 2023, 2:51 pm
MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) would serve as the "bridge" between concerted national government assistance and the local government units in times of calamities and emergencies. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. made this remark when asked what the… Read More
OPM integral in preserving Filipino culture, heritage: Legarda
July 27, 2023, 2:22 pm
MANILA - The Original Pilipino Music (OPM) is an integral part of preserving Filipinos' cultural identity and heritage, Senate Pro Tempore Loren Legarda said on Thursday. "OPM is a fun way to reconnect with the Filipinos' psyche – it helps us advance Filipino arts and culture and promote our… Read More
PAGASA tracks new tropical cyclone as Egay exits PAR
July 27, 2023, 2:04 pm
MANILA – Typhoon Egay is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) but wind signals remain hoisted over some areas in Luzon, the weather bureau said Thursday. In a media briefing, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Egay… Read More
