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DSWD eyes ‘omnipresent’ disaster response ops thru new program
July 26, 2023, 8:39 pm
MANILA – As Typhoon Egay battered Northern Luzon and affected other areas of the country, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Friday announced the agency’s new disaster preparedness program called “Buong Bansa Handa.'' Gatchalian said the DSWD has… Read More
LTO 3 enforcer faces administrative raps for robbery extortion
July 26, 2023, 8:28 pm
MANILA – Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor Mendoza II, Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief, on Wednesday directed the LTO 3 regional director to promptly initiate administrative actions against its traffic enforcer who, along with an accomplice, was arrested by the police for robbery extortion… Read More
DENR to release integrated water management plan by August
July 26, 2023, 8:06 pm
MANILA – Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Antonia Loyzaga on Wednesday expressed hope that the department will be able to release its integrated water resources management plan by August. In reaction to the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President… Read More
Solons seek House inquiry into Bilibid’s missing inmate
July 26, 2023, 7:54 pm
MANILA – Three lawmakers from the ACT-CIS Party-list on Wednesday filed a resolution seeking a House of Representatives inquiry into the missing inmate at the National Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City. Reps. Erwin Tulfo, Jocelyn Tulfo and Edvic Yap filed House Resolution (HR) 1136, citing… Read More
BOC cites PH efforts to protect trademarks at int’l confab
July 26, 2023, 7:27 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday highlighted its efforts to uphold the protection of intellectual property rights (IPR) and combat counterfeit attempts in the country during the Asia Security Conference and Exhibition in Singapore. BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio attended the… Read More
PH, Malaysia renew vow to enhance trade, investment ties
July 26, 2023, 7:08 pm
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed Wednesday their commitment to further elevate the trade and investment relations between Manila and Kuala Lumpur. The two leaders renewed their plan to enhance the two nations’ trade and investment… Read More
DOJ probes corpse found in New Bilibid Prison’s septic tank
July 26, 2023, 6:58 pm
MANILA – The remains of a missing inmate or person deprived of liberty (PDL) at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City have been recovered from an open septic tank, officials confirmed Wednesday. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Wednesday confirmed that the inmate who has… Read More
1 in 14 adult Filipinos have diabetes: expert
July 26, 2023, 6:42 pm
MANILA – The diabetes prevalence in the Philippines is 6.3 percent, resulting in a ratio of one in 14 Filipino adults living with the disease as of 2019. In a media Kapihan forum on Wednesday, Diabetes Philippines, Inc. Board of Trustee, Dr. Cynthia Sanchez said of the 63,265,700 Filipino… Read More
DBM launches digital transformation roadmap
July 26, 2023, 6:40 pm
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has launched its digital transformation roadmap, in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s digitalization efforts to enhance bureaucratic efficiency and ensure sound fiscal management. In a statement on Wednesday, the DBM said the… Read More
PH to soft launch e-Visa in China this August: DFA
July 26, 2023, 6:36 pm
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will pilot the Philippines’ first-ever electronic Visa (e-Visa) system, starting with China next month. The Philippine e-Visa will allow foreign nationals entering the country for tourism or business to apply for temporary visitors’ visas… Read More
Several Northern Luzon airports sustain damage due to Egay
July 26, 2023, 6:36 pm
MANILA – Some airports in Northern Luzon have sustained damages as Typhoon Egay battered the area, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) reported Wednesday.Operations at the Laoag International Airport were temporarily halted due to the weather situation. CAAP said the airport… Read More
GSIS readies funds for Egay-affected members, pensioners
July 26, 2023, 6:34 pm
MANILA – The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has set aside funds for emergency loans of members and pensioners who will be affected by Typhoon Egay, especially in Northern Luzon. In a statement, GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso said on Wednesday they have readied PHP6… Read More
PNP hands over P11.7-M cash rewards to informants
July 26, 2023, 6:34 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday turned over PHP11.7 million in cash rewards to informants who have provided key information that led to the arrest of 13 most wanted persons in the country. PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. led the distribution of the cash rewards in… Read More
Poe: Time to go after text scammers after SIM registration ends
July 26, 2023, 6:23 pm
MANILA – As the subscriber identity module (SIM) registration ended on Tuesday, Senator Grace Poe urged the government to intensify the crackdown against text scammers. "The end of SIM registration signals the beginning of intensified crackdown on mobile phone scammers," she said in a… Read More
OFW non-board passers online review bearing fruits -- DMW
July 26, 2023, 6:10 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reports the success of its online review program, targeting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are graduates of nursing, education, and other courses but are non-board passers. During the post-State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Wednesday,… Read More
DepEd to provide connectivity, 21st century skills to learners
July 26, 2023, 6:03 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) is determined to give every student efficient internet connectivity to enable them acquire 21st Century Skills and keep up with digital technology. During the post-State of the Nation Address (SONA) discussions held in Pasay City on Wednesday, DepEd… Read More
Chiz: Amendment to procurement law, auditing code to empower LGUs
July 26, 2023, 5:55 pm
MANILA – Senator Francis Escudero has vowed to support the passage of a new procurement law and auditing codes that would help facilitate decentralization and devolution processes that will further empower local government units (LGUs). In a statement on Tuesday, Escudero said both measures… Read More
House panel chair eyes gov't savings to fund MUP pension
July 26, 2023, 5:37 pm
MANILA – Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co, chairperson of the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee, said Wednesday he and other leaders are looking at government savings to help augment the military and uniformed personnel’s (MUP) pension fund. “Bago pa dumating ang… Read More
DND: Detailed assessment needed to determine Egay impact
July 26, 2023, 5:12 pm
MANILA – A detailed assessment is needed before the effects of Typhoon Egay can be considered minimal, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Wednesday. "Hindi natin mako-consider na minimal ang epekto nito kasi hindi pa tayo nagaassess ng lubusan kung ano… Read More
CSC launches online eligibility verification system
July 26, 2023, 3:15 pm
MANILA – The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has launched an online eligibility verification system that allows human resource management officers (HRMOs) of government agencies and the public to access civil service eligibility information. In a news release Wednesday, CSC chairperson Karlo… Read More
