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3 high-value suspects yield P1.7-M shabu in Pampanga buy-bust
August 19, 2024, 11:44 am
MANILA – Police officers arrested three high-value individuals (HVI) and seized over PHP1.7 million worth of shabu in a sting operation in Pampanga province on Sunday evening. In a statement on Monday, Police Regional Office (PRO) 3 (Central Luzon) officer-in-charge Brig. Gen. Benjamin Sembrano… Read More
Deaths of 'NDF consultants' in IIoilo clash show Reds' duplicity
August 19, 2024, 11:29 am
MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) on Monday said the series of clashes in Lambunao, Iloilo last week that led to the deaths of two ranking communist leaders and the recovery of the body of another one showed the duplicity of these individuals masquerading as National Democratic Front (NDF)… Read More
P50B for AFP modernization to boost PH defense
August 19, 2024, 10:07 am
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has thanked lawmakers at the House of Representatives for allocating PHP50 billion to fund its modernization program for next year. "This additional funding will enable the AFP to continue its efforts in acquiring advanced technologies,… Read More
'Dindo' now a tropical storm, to exit PAR on Monday
August 19, 2024, 7:19 am
MANILA – Tropical Depression Dindo has intensified into a tropical storm according to the latest bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued at 5 a.m. Monday. Dindo with the international name Jongdari is not expected to impact… Read More
7 killed, 8 hurt as van collides with truck in Sariaya, Quezon
August 18, 2024, 6:18 pm
MANILA – Seven persons, including a 2-year-old girl, were killed while eight others were hurt when a passenger van and delivery truck collided in Sariaya, Quezon, early Sunday morning. Lt. Col. Chitadel Gaoiran, Police Regional Office-Calabarzon spokesperson, said the van driver and two of six… Read More
House to allocate P50-B for AFP modernization program in 2025
August 18, 2024, 4:03 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will receive a record-high PHP50 billion budget for its modernization program in 2025, meant to build up the national defense capabilities amid continued tension in the West Philippine Sea. The proposal is part of the proposed PHP419.3 billion… Read More
‘A-’ credit rating inspires more support for PBBM economic policies
August 18, 2024, 3:04 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives would continue to support the economic and prosperity agenda of the Marcos administration with legislative measures needed to sustain economic growth. Speaker Ferdinand Romualdez said in a news release Sunday that the “A-“ rating given to the Philippines… Read More
PH ship in Escoda Shoal to protect sovereignty, go after poachers
August 18, 2024, 1:16 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua was deployed to Escoda Shoal solely to protect the country’s sovereign rights and run after illegal fishing activities, not to provoke or escalate tension in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG… Read More
Soldiers donate P4-M subsistence allowance for ‘Carina’ victims
August 18, 2024, 11:50 am
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has donated PHP4 million to help the victims of Super Typhoon Carina. AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. turned over the check to GMA Kapuso Foundation Inc. during a bloodletting event Saturday. AFP Public Affairs Office chief Col. Xerxes Trinidad… Read More
Cloudy skies, isolated rains to prevail Sunday
August 18, 2024, 9:03 am
MANILA – Cloudy skies and isolated rains will be experienced across the country on Sunday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the “habagat” or the southwest monsoon will affect extreme northern Luzon. Batanes… Read More
Lawyers' group fetes PTFoMS head for leadership, safeguarding media
August 17, 2024, 9:05 pm
MANILA – Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) Executive Director Undersecretary Paul Gutierrez was recognized by the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) on Saturday as among the country’s outstanding civic leaders. Gutierrez was feted for protecting the rights and security of the… Read More
PBBM: PH credit rating upgrade to spur more investments
August 17, 2024, 5:38 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is optimistic that the Philippines’ “A-” investment grade rating by Japan-based Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) would drive more investments into the country. In a statement, Marcos said Saturday that the country’s highest rating… Read More
DOJ: Insurer ready to compensate LGUs affected by Bataan oil spill
August 17, 2024, 5:34 pm
MANILA – An official of the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Saturday said the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC) is ready to indemnify local government units (LGUs) that shelled out funds to mitigate the effects of the oil spill in Bataan. DOJ Undersecretary Raul Vasquez said… Read More
Romualdez: House also working on Magna Carta for Barangays
August 17, 2024, 5:16 pm
MANILA – House of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Saturday assured the country’s barangay officials that apart from the initiative to provide them with Social Security System (SSS) benefits and fix their term to six years, the House is also working on the passage of a… Read More
Investor confidence up despite political noise
August 17, 2024, 4:45 pm
MANILA – The Department of Finance assured on Saturday that ongoing political issues are not affecting the country’s economic performance. At a weekly forum in Quezon City, Finance Undersecretary Domini Velasquez said that investor confidence has not waned despite the growing noise in the… Read More
CSC to hold nationwide career fair for jobseekers
August 17, 2024, 4:15 pm
MANILA – As part of the celebration of the 124th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA), the Civil Service Commission (CSC) is set to conduct a nationwide job fair from Sept. 2 to 6. The 2024 Government Job Fair is an onsite event that aims to provide individuals planning to pursue a career… Read More
Cagayan bettor hits P16.8-M Mega Lotto jackpot
August 17, 2024, 1:18 pm
MANILA – A ticket bought from Cagayan province hit Mega Lotto’s PHP16,881,251.80 jackpot drawn Friday night. In an advisory on Saturday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winning ticket that correctly guessed the winning combination of 26-05-36-21-29-45 was bought from… Read More
PH issues urgent call for Filipinos to leave Lebanon
August 17, 2024, 1:08 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Embassy in Lebanon called on Filipino nationals to leave Lebanon immediately while the airport remains operational amid rising tensions between the Hezbollah and Israel. “We advise all Filipino nationals to prioritize their safety and depart the country as soon as… Read More
PCO works to improve communication protocols during disasters
August 17, 2024, 9:06 am
MANILA – The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) is working to improve the government’s communication protocols for faster and more efficient information dissemination during disasters and other calamities. In a Bagong Pilipinas interview on Friday, PCO Assistant Secretary and Natural… Read More
DFA tells Filipinos in Kenya to take caution amid Mpox outbreak
August 17, 2024, 7:55 am
MANILA – Filipinos in Kenya are advised to take caution as the monkeypox (Mpox) outbreak spreads to more African countries. In an advisory on Friday, the Philippine Embassy in Nairobi urged the Filipino community to stay informed and follow preventive guidelines rigorously. “Avoid physical… Read More
