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No imminent attack from China, NSC says on Imee’s missile threat claim
July 3, 2024, 4:35 pm
MANILA – The National Security Council (NSC) said Wednesday it sees “no threat of any imminent attack” from China, even as Senator Imee Marcos claimed that more than 20 areas in the country were potential targets of Chinese hypersonic missiles. “We will reach out to Senator Imee to get… Read More
Vietnamese traveler nabbed for unruly behavior at NAIA
July 3, 2024, 4:02 pm
MANILA – Immigration officers arrested a Vietnamese woman for unruly behavior at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City. In a statement Wednesday, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said 19-year-old Ban Thi Van initially submitted to immigration clearance procedures to board a… Read More
Episcopal ordination of new Baguio bishop set Sept. 7
July 3, 2024, 3:58 pm
MANILA – The episcopal ordination of Baguio Bishop-elect Rafael Cruz is set for Sept. 7. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) News reported on Wednesday that the ordination will be held at the St. John the Evangelist Cathedral at 9 a.m. Lingayen-Dagupan archbishop… Read More
Man yields P1.2-M kush, ecstasy in Pasay buy-bust
July 3, 2024, 3:33 pm
MANILA – Operatives of the Philippine National Police-Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) seized more than PHP1.2 million worth of kush (high-grade marijuana) and ecstasy in a buy-bust in Pasay City on Wednesday. In a report, PDEG chief Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta said Mark Cedrick Nicolas, 26, was… Read More
PNP: Rules on sale of semi-automatic rifles to civilians out soon
July 3, 2024, 3:30 pm
MANILA – The guidelines on the sale of semi-automatic rifles to civilians would soon be released, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Wednesday. In an interview at Camp Crame, Quezon City, PNP Civil Security Group (CSG) spokesperson Lt. Col. Eudisan Gultiano said they are in the “final… Read More
Hontiveros: Only right for PH, China to work vs. transnational crimes
July 3, 2024, 2:32 pm
MANILA – Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday said it is only right for the Philippines and China to work together in cracking down transnational crimes, following the meeting between Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian and Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin this week. Bersamin chairs the… Read More
AFP to coordinate with Imee Marcos over 'hypersonic missile threat'
July 3, 2024, 1:27 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Wednesday it is ready to coordinate with Senator Imee Marcos over her claim that 25 areas in the country were potential targets of Chinese hypersonic missiles. "Regarding Senator Imee Marcos' statement about 25 areas potentially targeted by… Read More
5 OFWs from Haiti return to PH amid worsening gang violence
July 3, 2024, 1:10 pm
MANILA – Five overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from violence-stricken Haiti safely returned to the country on Tuesday evening. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said this is the first batch of OFW repatriates from Haiti amid the worsening situation that has led to thousands of casualties… Read More
Drop armed struggle, AFP calls on Reds anew after N. Ecija clash
July 3, 2024, 12:17 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday called on all remaining New People's Army (NPA) members to surrender peacefully and return to the fold of society. This comes in the wake of last week's clash that resulted in the death of 10 communist rebels in Pantabangan, Nueva… Read More
PH, US vow to harness ties for regional peace, dev’t – DFA
July 3, 2024, 12:05 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and the United States are committed to strengthening ties for regional peace and development, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. At the US Independence Day reception in Taguig City on July 2, DFA Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro cited the "significant… Read More
PH can deter hostile attacks due to stronger AFP modernization
July 3, 2024, 11:14 am
MANILA – The ongoing modernization of the Philippine military has gone far in terms of ramping up the country's capability to thwart attacks or invasion attempts by hostile forces. During Tuesday's pre-State of the Nation Address (SONA) Special "Resibo ng Serbisyo ng Pangulo" interview over… Read More
6.4K high-value targets nabbed under Marcos admin's anti-drug drive
July 3, 2024, 10:03 am
MANILA – More than 6,400 drug high-value targets (HVTs) across the country have been arrested since the start of the anti-narcotics crackdown in mid-2022 under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reported on Wednesday. Based on… Read More
All M/V Transworld Navigator seafarers back in PH
July 3, 2024, 8:55 am
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) welcomed back 22 more crew members of the M/V Transworld Navigator who arrived in two batches at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport late Tuesday. All 27 Filipino seafarers of the Liberian-flagged and Greek-owned and operated cargo carrier that… Read More
Reduce gov't transaction hours, join productivity challenge – DAP
July 3, 2024, 8:01 am
MANILA – Government agencies and offices are encouraged to participate in the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) challenge to raise their productivity performance. This year's Productivity Challenge Program (PCP) theme, "2024 Fastbreak: 100K Transaction Hours Reduced," encourages… Read More
ITCZ, easterlies to bring scattered rains over parts of PH Wednesday
July 3, 2024, 7:33 am
MANILA – Some areas in the country are forecast to experience rains caused by the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) and the easterlies, the weather bureau said Wednesday. Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will prevail over the Zamboanga Peninsula, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, and Palawan… Read More
PH, China hold dialogue, commit to de-escalate tensions
July 2, 2024, 9:01 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and China have reaffirmed their commitment to de-escalating tensions in the South China Sea during their first formal dialogue since the violent skirmish between the Chinese Coast Guard and the Armed Forces of the Philippines near Ayungin Shoal on June 17. The two states… Read More
Angara to work with all sectors to ensure access to quality education
July 2, 2024, 8:14 pm
MANILA – Senator Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara on Tuesday said he is deeply honored and grateful to gain President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s trust by appointing him as new secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd). Angara promised to work with all sectors in the society, including his… Read More
DMW: ‘Aksyon Fund’ for OFWs in full swing under Marcos admin
July 2, 2024, 7:05 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) assured that the implementation of its “Aksyon Fund” to assist overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) is in full swing under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. During the pre-SONA (State of the Nation Address) Special "Resibo ng… Read More
DSWD grants P1.37-B aid to El Niño-hit farmers, fisherfolk
July 2, 2024, 6:58 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in compliance with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., has distributed over PHP1.37 billion in cash assistance to farmers, fisherfolk and their families affected by the El Niño phenomenon. DSWD spokesperson Irene… Read More
LGUs’ fiscal space enough for seniors, PWD programs in 2025
July 2, 2024, 6:52 pm
MANILA – A lawmaker on Tuesday said local government units (LGUs) would have enough fiscal space to spend on programs for the benefit of senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWD) as they are set to receive national tax allotment (NTA) worth PHP1.034 trillion in 2025. In a statement,… Read More
