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Mimaropa-DSWD RD directed to help Occ. Mindoro LGUs, evacuees
July 26, 2023, 2:56 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday ordered the regional director of the DSWD Mimaropa Field Office to help local government units in assisting the evacuees in at least three towns in Occidental Mindoro. “We have to help the… Read More
DA logs P255-K initial damage to crops due to Egay
July 26, 2023, 2:37 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday reported an initial PHP255,000 worth of damage to crops due to the effects of Typhoon Egay. Citing the initial assessment of DA Regional Field Offices (RFOs) in Calabarzon and Mimaropa, the department said the damage to crops affected 77… Read More
Egay continues to batter N. Luzon, makes 2nd landfall
July 26, 2023, 1:59 pm
MANILA – Typhoon Egay has maintained its strength and made landfall over Dalupiri Island in Cagayan at about 9:30 a.m., the weather bureau said Wednesday. In a briefing before Wednesday noon, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather specialist… Read More
Marcos congratulates Filipinas over historic World Cup win
July 26, 2023, 11:23 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday congratulated the Philippine women’s national football team for securing its first win against co-host New Zealand at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. In a Twitter post, Marcos expressed elation over the Filipinas’ “momentous first-ever… Read More
CHED debunks 'misleading' report on SONA-cited HEIs
July 26, 2023, 11:11 am
MANILA – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Wednesday debunked a "fact-checking" report claiming that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. provided inaccurate figures on Philippine higher education institutions (HEIs) included in global university rankings during his second State of the… Read More
PBBM assures gov’t preparedness as Egay dampens PH
July 26, 2023, 11:01 am Updated on July 26, 2023, 5:33 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday assured the public of the government’s continued monitoring and preparedness for the effects of Typhoon Egay. In a Twitter post, Marcos said the government has more than PHP173 million in standby funds that can be used for relief efforts… Read More
Number of families affected by Egay, ‘habagat’ rises to over 44K
July 26, 2023, 10:35 am
MANILA – The combined effects of Typhoon Egay and the southwest monsoon (habagat) have so far affected 44,356 families in the country, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Wednesday. This is equivalent to about 180,439 persons residing in 261 barangays… Read More
NSC one with PBBM in protecting, upholding PH sovereignty
July 26, 2023, 10:33 am
MANILA – The National Security Council (NSC) on Wednesday assured it is one with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in upholding the country's sovereign rights and territorial integrity. "We join the President in his declaration that the Philippine government will continue to uphold its sovereign… Read More
Paul Soriano goes on leave as PBBM’s adviser for creative comms
July 26, 2023, 10:14 am
MANILA – Presidential Adviser for Creative Communications Paul Soriano is taking a break from work, Malacañang said Wednesday. Soriano went on leave due to “personal reasons,” Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said in a statement sent to Palace reporters. President Ferdinand R. Marcos… Read More
CIDG cops bust 2 suspected gunrunners in Tarlac
July 26, 2023, 10:00 am
MANILA – Agents of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested two suspects for selling unlicensed firearms during a buy-bust operation in Tarlac. In a statement on Tuesday evening, CIDG director Maj. Gen. Romeo Caramat Jr. said suspects Danilo Abad, 59, and Albert Cabagan, 43… Read More
PBBM vows to promote OFWs’ welfare in Malaysia
July 26, 2023, 9:58 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has assured overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Malaysia that he would protect and promote their rights and welfare as he seeks to strengthen the Philippines’ ties with the host country. “Unang-una, dahil napakaraming Pilipino rito, at kailangan… Read More
Egay makes landfall in Cagayan, brings gusty winds over Luzon
July 26, 2023, 9:45 am
MANILA – Many areas in Luzon will continue to experience strong winds as Typhoon Egay wobbles the coastal waters near Fuga Island in Aparri, Cagayan. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the typhoon made landfall in Aparri at… Read More
PHA trains over 253 Pasigueños on hands-only CPR
July 25, 2023, 9:31 pm
MANILA – Some 253 residents of Pasig City on Tuesday learned hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to address instances of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA is the sudden loss of all heart activity due to an irregular heart rhythm where the person becomes unconscious. It can lead to… Read More
DA: 660 km. of farm-to-market roads improved farmer-consumer link
July 25, 2023, 9:26 pm
MANILA – The government has constructed more than 660 km. of farm-to-market roads (FTMR) in the country, benefitting farmers, fisherfolk and consumers, a ranking official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Tuesday. “This is very important. It has already been mentioned that we need… Read More
Merger plebiscite info drive in Bacoor to end July 27
July 25, 2023, 9:06 pm
MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday reiterated that the information drive for the barangay merger plebiscite in Bacoor, Cavite will end on July 27. Comelec spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco made the statement following the final joint security command conference for the… Read More
‘Kadiwa ng Pangulo’ catalyst of PBBM’s food security goal
July 25, 2023, 8:59 pm Updated on July 25, 2023, 9:33 pm
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Tuesday said it will continue to implement policies and programs supporting the “Kadiwa ng Pangulo” program in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s goal of ensuring food security. In a post-State of the Nation… Read More
BI: Enacting immigration modernization timely for nat'l security
July 25, 2023, 8:49 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday lauded the administration's inclusion of the immigration modernization bill as one of the priority bills under the term of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. “The new law could not have come at a better time. This milestone legislation reflects… Read More
DMW vows fulfillment of OFW needs
July 25, 2023, 8:31 pm
MANILA – Following the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) assured that it will not slack off in looking after and promoting the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). “The entire SONA speech reflects… Read More
DepEd reforms to support PBBM goal to improve quality of learning
July 25, 2023, 8:24 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) will continue to support President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s quest to provide Filipino learners with an education that secures their future. DepEd said its MATATAG Education Agenda, as mentioned during the second State of the Nation Address on… Read More
Ople on wellness leave following death of 2 brothers
July 25, 2023, 8:15 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced on Tuesday that Secretary Susan Ople is on a two-week wellness break following the consecutive passing of her two older brothers. “Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople is on a much-needed wellness break this week,” the announcement… Read More
