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Riders express support, bring 'care packs' for WPS defenders
August 26, 2024, 1:20 pm
MANILA – Some 500 motorcycle riders on Sunday showed their support for military personnel tasked to defend the West Philippine Sea (WPS) through a "ride for a cause". The riders motored their way from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City to Naval… Read More
Palace on police ops vs. Quiboloy: Law must take its course
August 26, 2024, 1:10 pm Updated on August 26, 2024, 6:32 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Monday threw its support to the police operation against fugitive Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy, stressing that the “law must take its course.” Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the legal process must be adhered to regarding Quiboloy’s… Read More
PH strengthening military to deter armed attacks – DND chief
August 26, 2024, 12:23 pm Updated on August 26, 2024, 1:32 pm
MANILA – The Philippines is focused on making its military strong enough to deter armed attacks, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Monday following another ramming of a Philippine vessel by Chinese ships in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Speaking to reporters following the National… Read More
Marcos to Filipinos: Be heroes in your own right
August 26, 2024, 10:24 am Updated on August 26, 2024, 5:02 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to “be heroes in their own right”, urging them to uphold democracy, abide by the rule of law, and defend Philippine sovereignty. Speaking at the commemoration of the National Heroes' Day at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig… Read More
60 Kadiwa ng Pangulo stores available nationwide in September
August 26, 2024, 10:19 am
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Monday it is targeting to have 60 Kadiwa ng Pangulo stores available nationwide in September in line with the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to realize food security and affordability under his term. In a statement, DA Secretary… Read More
US, Japan slam China's latest WPS attack: 'Unlawful, unacceptable'
August 26, 2024, 10:10 am Updated on August 26, 2024, 7:51 pm
MANILA – The United States and Japan called out China's latest aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) as "unlawful" and "unacceptable". In a post on X (Twitter) on Sunday, US Ambassador MaryKay L. Carlson reiterated Washington DC's support for the Philippines with the hashtag… Read More
Army collects over 24K bags in Heroes Day blood donation drive
August 26, 2024, 9:32 am Updated on August 27, 2024, 12:45 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) announced that it has collected 24,841 blood bags during its National Heroes' Day donation drive held simultaneously in 171 centers nationwide on Sunday. In an update Tuesday, PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said the figure includes 6,316 blood bags from… Read More
Rains over most of PH on Heroes Day due to 'habagat'
August 26, 2024, 8:26 am
MANILA – The southwest monsoon (habagat) will bring rains over most parts of the country on National Heroes' Day, the last day of the long weekend. In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin Monday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said cloudy skies… Read More
PBBM honors farmers, workers, teachers on Heroes Day
August 26, 2024, 7:49 am Updated on August 26, 2024, 2:24 pm
MANILA – As the nation observes National Heroes Day on Monday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. paid tribute to farmers, workers, teachers, healthcare workers, civil servants, and citizens, whom he dubbed the country’s “unsung heroes”. “Today, we pay tribute to the countless unsung… Read More
PNP: Operation vs. Quiboloy lawful
August 25, 2024, 8:25 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday said the ongoing operation against fugitive Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy is a legitimate one and fully backed by a warrant of arrest. Quiboloy and five other KOJC members are facing charges of child abuse and human… Read More
La Loma 'lechoneros' ensure ASF-free pork, readiness for 'Ber' months
August 25, 2024, 8:00 pm
MANILA – A group of "lechoneros" or sellers of lechon (roasted pig) in Quezon City's La Loma District assured clients that their pork products are free from the African swine fever (ASF) even as it lauded government efforts to curb the resurgence of the disease. In an interview on Sunday, Ramon… Read More
China Coast Guard vessels harass PH’s Datu Sanday
August 25, 2024, 7:26 pm
MANILA – Eight Chinese vessels harassed Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ship BRP Datu Sanday (MMOV-3002) while traveling from Hasa-Hasa Shoal to Escoda Shoal on Sunday. The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) said China Coast Guard's (CCG) ship 21551 even… Read More
DSWD to set up regional offices for ex-rebels' reintegration
August 25, 2024, 5:52 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will set up regional offices to oversee the reintegration of non-state armed groups and former rebels. Secretary Rex Gatchalian recently informed members of the House Committee on Appropriations of the grant of PHP500 million by… Read More
Comelec's Register Anywhere Program until Aug. 31 only
August 25, 2024, 2:45 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Sunday reminded the public to take advantage of the Register Anywhere Program (RAP) in private establishments and government offices across the country until Aug. 31. In a social media post, the poll body said qualified Filipinos who would like… Read More
P94-M smuggled vape products, motor parts seized in Manila, Laguna
August 25, 2024, 11:22 am
MANILA – Some PHP94 million worth of smuggled motor parts and accessories and vape products were found during an operation in two separate warehouses in Manila and Laguna, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported on Sunday. A composite team headed by Customs Intelligence and Investigation… Read More
PCC to file charges vs. 12 unscrupulous onion importers, traders
August 25, 2024, 9:12 am
MANILA – The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is pressing charges against onion importers and traders over anti-competitive practices. In a news release Sunday, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said the PCC, in a memorandum to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. through… Read More
Scattered rains expected across PH on Sunday
August 25, 2024, 9:06 am
MANILA – Scattered rains are expected across the country on Sunday either due to “habagat” (southwest monsoon) or localized thunderstorms. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Mimaropa region, Western Visayas,… Read More
DOH seeks 2K vaccine doses vs. mpox
August 24, 2024, 7:57 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) has asked the World Health Organization (WHO) for 2,000 vaccine doses that could help the Philippines battle the growing threat of mpox. In an interview with Teleradyo Serbisyo’s Iwas Sakit, Iwas Gastos, Secretary Ted Herbosa clarified, however, that the… Read More
US scores ‘provocative’ Chinese flare in Scarborough, Zamora
August 24, 2024, 6:17 pm
MANILA – The United States on Saturday joined the Philippines in urging China to cease its “provocative and dangerous actions” in the West Philippine Sea following its two separate flare deployments while a Philippine aircraft was on a patrol near Scarborough Shoal and Zamora Reef. “The… Read More
DPWH inspects Mindanao’s Panguil bridge ahead of Sept opening
August 24, 2024, 3:39 pm
MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) conducted an onsite inspection of the Panguil Bay Bridge Project in Mindanao before the scheduled inauguration next month. In a press release, Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain and key officials from the Unified Project Management… Read More
