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Marcos to PhilSA: Bring space technology to youth
August 19, 2024, 6:50 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed concerned government agencies, led by the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), to bring space technology closer to the public, especially the young Filipinos. According to PhilSA Director General Joel Marciano Jr., Marcos presided over the 8th… Read More
Officials verifying reports of Guo’s alleged departure
August 19, 2024, 6:27 pm
MANILA – Officials on Monday said there are no reports yet confirming that ousted Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo had slipped out of the country. “As far as we know, Mayor Guo is still in the country. There has been no report to us of an attempted departure from the Bureau of Immigration,”… Read More
House ‘Quad Comm’ denies political opportunism claims
August 19, 2024, 5:53 pm
MANILA – House ‘quad committee’ leaders led by the Dangerous Drugs panel chairperson, Surigao Del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, on Monday reaffirmed their strong resolve in combating illegal drugs and maintained that their work is about uncovering the truth and upholding… Read More
Romualdez: China’s actions an affront to PH sovereignty
August 19, 2024, 5:44 pm
MANILA – House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Monday condemned “in the strongest terms” the reckless and illegal maneuvers executed by the China Coast Guard against Philippine Coast Guard vessels, BRP Bagacay and BRP Cape Engaño, in the West Philippine Sea. “The deliberate… Read More
Air pollution in NCR due to vehicular emissions: DENR
August 19, 2024, 5:19 pm
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) said the foggy atmosphere in the National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday was mainly due to air pollution from vehicular emissions and not vog coming from Taal Volcano. “The current air… Read More
Manila mayor to youth: Draw inspiration from Carlos Yulo
August 19, 2024, 4:47 pm
MANILA – Carlos Edriel Yulo's Paris Olympic feats will hopefully serve as inspiration to the youth that determination and hard work produce golden results. During a recognition ceremony for the gymnast at the city hall on Monday, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna particularly wished that more Manileños… Read More
China's latest harassment in WPS endangers lives: US envoy
August 19, 2024, 4:37 pm Updated on August 19, 2024, 4:49 pm
MANILA – US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson on Monday said the latest harassment by Chinese ships “endangered lives” aside from causing damage to two vessels of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) near Sabina Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Carlson said the US stands with… Read More
PNP: Search for Quiboloy continues sans TRO from court
August 19, 2024, 4:28 pm
MANILA – The search for Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy will continue without a temporary restraining order (TRO) to stop it, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Monday. “Unless the courts issue a restraining order, it means we can implement the warrants of… Read More
DSWD: ‘Social worker lens’ used to determine programs, beneficiaries
August 19, 2024, 4:26 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday assured that the agency does not only use monetary indicators or numbers in determining qualified beneficiaries of the agency's anti-poverty and anti-hunger programs. This after the National Economic… Read More
Health workers warned vs. posting photos, data of patients
August 19, 2024, 4:22 pm
MANILA – The National Privacy Commission (NPC) on Monday warned healthcare workers against posting sensitive photos and videos of patients that could violate the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA). The law applies to the processing of personal and sensitive personal data and its violation would mean… Read More
DMW: Crisis management plan, aid for displaced OFWs in Lebanon ready
August 19, 2024, 4:20 pm
MANILA – The government is ready to give the necessary assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who will be affected by the ongoing tensions in Lebanon. In a media interview in Malacañang Monday, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said OFWs who will return to the country will… Read More
BuCor partners with La Salle for PDL rehab, reformation
August 19, 2024, 3:06 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Monday entered into an agreement with the De La Salle Santiago Zobel School (DLSZ) for the reformation and rehabilitation of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). The memorandum of agreement was signed by BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio P. Catapang… Read More
PNP lifts moratorium on tattoo ban for cops
August 19, 2024, 2:47 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) would push through with the implementation of the ban on visible tattoos for personnel and aspiring police officers. This came as PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil lifted the moratorium on the measure, PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said in… Read More
DPWH completes flood control, road projects in N. Vizcaya, OrMin
August 19, 2024, 2:42 pm
MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Monday reported the completion of four flood control and road projects worth PHP125.5 million in the provinces of Nueva Vizcaya and Oriental Mindoro. The completed flood control projects along the Magat River will benefit the… Read More
Get repatriated amid rising tensions in Lebanon: DFA
August 19, 2024, 2:26 pm Updated on August 19, 2024, 2:48 pm
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is urging Filipinos to avail of the government's voluntary repatriation amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. “Meron advisory ang (Philippine) embassy (in Lebanon) na pinapayuhan ang mga kababayan natin na lumikas na. Pero nais natin… Read More
DOJ action center launched in Cebu
August 19, 2024, 1:50 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice Action Center (DOJAC) on Monday launched its satellite office in Cebu City, expanding the agency’s thrust to make justice accessible to the public at large. First formed under Department Order No. 204 in 1995, DOJAC was established to act on public… Read More
DSWD: Tampering of relief packs for calamity victims illegal
August 19, 2024, 1:28 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday reiterated that tampering or repacking of the agency’s family food packs (FFPs) is illegal. In a press briefing at the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City, Gatchalian said the agency is looking into… Read More
Calabarzon, nearby LGUs suspend classes Monday due to Taal vog
August 19, 2024, 12:07 pm Updated on August 19, 2024, 2:02 pm
MANILA – Classes have been suspended in several areas in the Calabarzon Region and Metro Manila due to volcanic smog (vog) from Taal Volcano in Batangas on Monday. Each local government unit (LGU) announced the class suspensions through their social media pages. The following LGUs have… Read More
1 new mpox case detected in PH
August 19, 2024, 12:05 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) has detected one new case of mpox in the Philippines, a 33-year-old male with no travel history outside the country. In a news release Monday, the DOH said prior to this, the last case was found in December 2023. “DOH will make the testing process as… Read More
2 PCG ships damaged in latest Chinese harassment in WPS
August 19, 2024, 11:55 am Updated on August 19, 2024, 3:00 pm
MANILA – The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) announced that two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels were damaged after being subjected to "unlawful and aggressive maneuvers" by China Coast Guard (CCG) ships while en route to Patag and Lawak Islands early Monday. In a… Read More
