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Remulla eyes integration of 'good' migrants into the country
July 25, 2023, 8:12 pm
MANILA – The country’s laws need to be amended to address the large number of immigrants, according to Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla. Citing the second State of the Nation Address, Remulla said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sought the cooperation of Congress… Read More
Egay maintains strength, landfall in Cagayan likely Tuesday night
July 25, 2023, 8:10 pm
MANILA – Super Typhoon Egay has maintained its strength and is still forecast to make landfall or pass very close to Babuyan Islands-northeastern mainland Cagayan area between late Tuesday and Wednesday. Egay packs maximum sustained winds of 185 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 230… Read More
OVP, Senate discuss ties with Korean National Assembly officials
July 25, 2023, 8:00 pm
MANILA – Both the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Philippine Senate welcomed on Tuesday visiting officials and members of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea to celebrate the 74 years of friendship between the two nations. During their courtesy call on Vice President Sara… Read More
Ease of doing business key to improved connectivity -- DICT
July 25, 2023, 7:52 pm
MANILA – The changes in how easily businesses, particularly telecommunications companies (telco), were able to build and connect to common tower infrastructures are seen as reasons for the improvements in the country’s digital connectivity With lesser red tape in applying for permits and… Read More
PH builds 158-km tourism roads; investments seen to continue: DOT
July 25, 2023, 7:31 pm
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday reported that more than 158 kilometers of roads leading to tourist destinations have been constructed through its partnership with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). In a post-State of the Nation Address briefing on… Read More
PNP seeks DILG help on village execs' renewal of gun permits
July 25, 2023, 7:30 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it has sought the assistance of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in reminding village officials to renew the expired licenses of their firearms. In a press briefing at Camp Crame in Quezon City, PNP Civil… Read More
DBM turns over 2024 NEP to Marcos a day after SONA
July 25, 2023, 7:04 pm Updated on July 25, 2023, 10:00 pm
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Tuesday presented to the Office of the President the PHP5.768-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) for the fiscal year 2024, a day after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivered his second State of the Nation Address (SONA). The… Read More
PH gov’t bent on pursuing local peace talks with rebels
July 25, 2023, 6:55 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government will continue wooing rebels back to government fold through the continuation of talks in the local level, a move initiated by previous administration. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed with reporters on Tuesday that the recommendation for… Read More
PBBM's priority measures seen as doable, 'not that complicated'
July 25, 2023, 6:51 pm
MANILA – A senator described on Tuesday President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s "wish list" for Congress during his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) as "not that complicated and doable" as well. In a news release, Senator Sonny Angara lauded the President for delivering a very… Read More
Poe rallies Senate to pass Dep't of Water Resources bill now
July 25, 2023, 6:43 pm
MANILA – Senator Grace Poe on Tuesday urged her fellow lawmakers to pursue the passage of the Department of Water Resources Management (DWR) bill after it was requested to the Congress by President Ferdinand R. Marcso Jr. in his second State of the Nation Address (SONA). "Let’s seize the… Read More
VP Sara: Marcos’ kind of leadership inspiring
July 25, 2023, 6:36 pm
MANILA – Vice President and concurrent Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte on Monday welcomed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s unremitting support to recent reforms introduced by the Department of Education (DepEd) into the academic system. Duterte cited Marcos' approval of the DepEd’s… Read More
House sets self-imposed deadline to pass SONA bills by yearend
July 25, 2023, 5:12 pm
MANILA – Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Tuesday expressed confidence that the House of Representatives will pass the 17 priority bills that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. requested Congress to pass in his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) last Monday. In a statement,… Read More
DSWD assures availability of reliefs amid typhoon Egay's threats
July 25, 2023, 4:04 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Tuesday assured the availability of relief goods in Ilocos Region and Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) field offices as Super Typhoon Egay battered the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan… Read More
Signal No. 5 up in Babuyan Islands; more areas under Signal No. 4
July 25, 2023, 3:46 pm
MANILA – Signal No. 5 has been hoisted over the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Camiguin Island) and more areas have been placed under Signal No. 4 on Tuesday afternoon due to Super Typhoon Egay. In its 2 p.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services… Read More
Daily average of new Covid-19 cases down by 14%
July 25, 2023, 3:34 pm
MANILA – The country’s daily average of new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases declined by 14 percent from July 17 to 23, the Department of Health (DOH) reported Tuesday. In its latest case bulletin, the agency recorded 239 daily infections, a decline of 38 cases from the 277 recorded… Read More
House, DOJ join PBBM war vs. smugglers, hoarders of agri products
July 25, 2023, 3:29 pm Updated on July 25, 2023, 9:14 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives will do all it can to help President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. wage war against the smuggling and hoarding of rice and other agricultural products, Speaker Martin Romualdez said Tuesday. In a statement, Romualdez said the House shares the President’s anger… Read More
5 PNP personnel face raps over forged gun permit exam results
July 25, 2023, 3:28 pm
MANILA – Five personnel of the Philippine National Police-Health Service (PNP-HS) would face administrative and criminal charges for alleged irregularities in the issuance of psychiatric and psychological examination results for applicants of license to own and possess firearms (LTOPF). In a… Read More
Marcos leaves for state visit to Malaysia
July 25, 2023, 3:18 pm
MANILA – Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday left for a state visit to Malaysia upon the “gracious” invitation of Malaysian King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah to harness the potentials of a revitalized relationship between the two countries. “Building on past… Read More
LTO receives initial 5K plastic cards for driver's license
July 25, 2023, 3:17 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) received Tuesday the initial batch of 5,000 plastic cards for driver's licenses from supplier Banner Plasticard, Inc. Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista and LTO chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II received the cards during ceremonies at… Read More
New LTO chief assumes post
July 25, 2023, 2:10 pm
MANILA – Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista administered the oath of office of lawyer Vigor Mendoza II who assumed the position of assistant secretary and chief of the Land Transportation Office on Tuesday. Mendoza replaces former LTO chief Jay Art Tugade, who resigned in May due to… Read More
