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PNP fetes brave Makati guard for fighting off 5 robbers
August 22, 2024, 12:12 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recognized a security guard who held off five robbers and engaged them in a shootout inside a fruit shop in Makati City. PNP Civil Security Group (CSG) chief Maj. Gen. Edgar Alan O. Okubo awarded the Medalya ng Kadakilaan (Heroism Medal) to the… Read More
Senators back PH hosting of US-bound Afghan refugees
August 22, 2024, 11:21 am
MANILA – Senate Majority Leader Francis 'Tol' Tolentino and Senator Robinhood Padilla have manifested before the plenary their support to the temporary relocation of a limited number of Afgan refugees in the Philippines while awaiting resettlement to the United States. Tolentino pointed out the… Read More
Senate confirms website hacked, assures no sensitive data affected
August 22, 2024, 11:18 am
MANILA – The Senate has confirmed hacking of its website but said the extracted usernames and logs were just for uploading public documents. "The logs include basic metadata, such as the upload date and file size, which do not pose any significant security risk," Senate Spokesperson Arnel Jose… Read More
DOH: mpox case detected in PH of mild variant
August 22, 2024, 11:00 am Updated on August 22, 2024, 3:59 pm
MANILA – The mpox case detected in the country is a mild variant of the virus, not similar to the variant causing fatalities in Africa. In a statement Wednesday night, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said that the sequencing of the monkeypox virus (MPXV) deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sample from… Read More
PH, US to hold key defense meet Aug. 29
August 22, 2024, 10:37 am
MANILA – The Philippines and the United States are set to hold their annual Mutual Defense Board-Security Engagement Board (MDB-SEB) meeting next week. In an advisory on Thursday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the meeting would be held at the Philippine Military Academy in… Read More
Free Wi-Fi program gets additional P3.68-B funding
August 22, 2024, 9:35 am
MANILA – The government's free Wi-Fi program is set to get an additional PHP3.681 billion funding to ensure its continued implementation. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) authorized the release of the additional budget to the Department of Information and Communications Technology… Read More
Easterlies to bring rains over parts of Visayas, Mindanao
August 22, 2024, 8:17 am
MANILA – The easterlies affecting the eastern sections of the Visayas and Mindanao will cause rain showers over parts of these islands, the weather bureau said Thursday. "Some areas, like Zamboanga Peninsula, are already experiencing rains due to a combination of localized thunderstorms and the… Read More
Japan reaffirms support for Filipino Nikkeijins
August 21, 2024, 11:50 pm
MANILA – The Japanese Embassy in Manila on Wednesday night has reaffirmed its support for the Filipino Nikkeijins by facilitating the restoration of their Japanese nationality. The reiteration was made as some of its members met with Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs Yoshifumi Tsuge… Read More
Solons: You lose a degree of privacy upon entry into public service
August 21, 2024, 11:45 pm Updated on August 22, 2024, 12:01 am
MANILA – Lawmakers from the House of Representatives on Wednesday said serving in the public sector entails surrendering a certain degree of privacy. This was the lawmakers' reaction to Vice President Sara Duterte's claim that her security was compromised after a photo of her was taken at the… Read More
DSWD cites differences between 2 programs for senior citizens
August 21, 2024, 10:55 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has recognized the significant contribution of the elderlies to the community as the nation commemorated World Senior Citizen’s Day on Wednesday. “Patuloy rin ang DSWD sa pagbibigay ng mga programang angkop… Read More
Cheaper, more accessible internet for all bill hurdles House
August 21, 2024, 9:05 pm
MANILA – A measure providing a “cheaper and more accessible” internet for all is one step closer to becoming law after the House of Representatives passed the bill on third and final reading. During the plenary session on Wednesday, lawmakers unanimously approved House Bill (HB) 10699,… Read More
DOLE lauded for significant contribution in reducing unemployment
August 21, 2024, 8:56 pm
MANILA – A lawmaker on Wednesday lauded the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for its significant contribution in strengthening the economy and in reducing unemployment rate. Marikina 2nd District Rep. Stella Quimbo said the decline of unemployment from 4.5 percent in June 2023 to 3.1… Read More
House OKs bill exempting athletes' rewards, incentives from taxes
August 21, 2024, 8:54 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved on the third and final reading a bill exempting Filipino athletes and their coaches from paying taxes on the incentives, rewards, bonuses and other forms of emoluments they have received for winning medals in… Read More
Gatchalian: DSWD helps all persons in crisis, even without referrals
August 21, 2024, 8:05 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian said Wednesday the agency is ready to help persons who need assistance even if they do not have referral letters from public officials. Gatchalian made this remark in response to Vice President Sara Duterte’s… Read More
P3-B allotted for octogenarians, nonagenarians, centenarians in 2025
August 21, 2024, 7:38 pm
MANILA – The government has allocated about PHP3 billion for the cash gifts to elderly Filipinos aged 80, 85, 90, 95, and 100 in the proposed 2025 national budget, a lawmaker said on Wednesday. In a statement, Quezon City Rep. Marvin Rillo said the PHP3 billion proposed allocation for next year… Read More
Bill banning withdrawals for poll bet substitution hurdles House
August 21, 2024, 6:50 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved on the third and final reading a bill prohibiting the option to substitute candidates who withdrew from the electoral race. During the plenary session, a total of 195 lawmakers voted in favor of House Bill 10524, which… Read More
DA, hog raisers allay concerns on pork quality amid ASF resurgence
August 21, 2024, 6:44 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) and hog raisers industry allayed concerns over the safety and quality of retail pork products amid the resurgence of African swine fever (ASF). In a press conference, DA Assistant Secretary for Swine and Poultry Constante Palabrica said the Bureau of… Read More
New procurement law strengthens anti-corruption in gov’t: DBM
August 21, 2024, 6:37 pm
MANILA – The new procurement law is key to stopping corrupt practices in the government, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said Wednesday. During the Kapihan sa Manila Bay, Pangandaman said the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or Republic Act (RA) 12009 would enhance government efficiency… Read More
DA opens new BPI quarantine office in Subic vs. pests, diseases risks
August 21, 2024, 6:17 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported Wednesday the opening of a new quarantine office of the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) at the Subic Freeport Zone, which is expected to enhance the country’s agricultural biosecurity and address potential risks posed by plant pests and… Read More
DepEd: F2F class suspension due to vog, haze affects 3.58M learners
August 21, 2024, 6:15 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday reported that 3.58 million learners at all levels have been affected by the face-to-face (F2F) class suspensions due to volcanic fog or vog from Taal Volcano in Batangas, and the pollutant-induced haze in Metro Manila. F2F classes were… Read More
