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Pampanga town cop chief, 6 others hurt in butane cylinder blast
August 14, 2024, 3:46 pm
MANILA – Seven police officers and civilian employees were wounded in an explosion inside their station in Pampanga province. In a report Wednesday, the Pampanga Provincial Police Office (PPO) said the incident occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday inside the San Simon Municipal Police Station… Read More
Maasin faithful urged to emulate Christ's qualities toward holiness
August 14, 2024, 3:39 pm
MANILA – Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula on Wednesday called on the faithful to emulate the qualities of Jesus Christ to attain holiness. During the consecration of the Maasin Cathedral as the National Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption in Leyte province, the prelate said… Read More
NSC to militants: Read CA ruling on suits' denial before criticizing
August 14, 2024, 3:37 pm
MANILA – The National Security Council (NSC) on Wednesday advised militant groups to read first the Court of Appeals (CA) ruling that dismissed the petition for protective writs filed by two environmental activists before criticizing it. In a statement, NSC Assistant Director General Jonathan… Read More
DOJ prepping for Teves repatriation
August 14, 2024, 3:36 pm
MANILA – Justice Secretary Jesus Remulla on Wednesday said the government is optimistic and preparing for the repatriation of fugitive former lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. "We are preparing for his delivery and return to the Philippines," Remulla told reporters on the status of the case. He… Read More
PBBM grants 25-yr franchise to Leyte power coop
August 14, 2024, 3:26 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed Republic Act (RA) 12017, granting the Leyte II Electric Cooperative (LEYECO II) a 25-year franchise for the operations of its power facilities in parts of Leyte. RA 12017 inked by Marcos on Aug. 9 authorizes LEYECO II to “construct,… Read More
DOJ goes after Batangas petrol pilfering syndicate
August 14, 2024, 3:21 pm
MANILA – Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Remulla on Wednesday said the government is going after a criminal syndicate based in Batangas province which has cornered the black market for pilfered petroleum products causing billions of pesos in revenue loss for the government.… Read More
PNP chief orders review of 'Oplan Double Barrel'
August 14, 2024, 3:07 pm
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil on Wednesday ordered a review of the 'Oplan Double Barrel' anti-drug strategy. In a statement Wednesday, Marbil said this is to evaluate the effectiveness of the program, identify both its strengths and weaknesses and… Read More
Brace for possible hike in Kanlaon's volcanic activity – Phivolcs
August 14, 2024, 2:58 pm
MANILA – Residents outside Kanlaon's 4 km.-radius permanent danger zone (PDZ) are advised to prepare in case of increased volcanic activity, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Director Teresito Bacolcol said. Phivolcs announced Tuesday night an elevated sulfur dioxide… Read More
PBBM backs ‘Bayani ng Pilipinas’ campaign for farmers
August 14, 2024, 2:43 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has expressed his support for the “Bayani ng Pilipinas (Hero of the Philippines)” advocacy to promote farming in the country, Malacañang said Wednesday. This, after the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC), in a meeting with Marcos at Malacañan… Read More
Marcos orders creation of more gov’t soil testing centers
August 14, 2024, 2:42 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Agriculture (DA) to establish more soil testing centers across the country to help farmers increase their productivity. Marcos lamented the shortage of soil testing centers during a meeting in Malacañang with DA officials… Read More
DND chief hopes for regular drills between PH soldiers, allies
August 14, 2024, 1:07 pm
MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has expressed hope for the conduct of regular exercises between Filipino soldiers and the country's allies. Teodoro made the remark as he welcomed the Philippine Air Force's (PAF) contingent to the just concluded… Read More
BuCor: No case of overstaying PDLs
August 14, 2024, 11:40 am
MANILA – The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Wednesday assured that there is no case of overstaying persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) under its jurisdiction. “There is no negligence on our part when it comes to the welfare of persons deprived of liberty, particularly with the issue of… Read More
Guo, 2 others charged with tax evasion
August 14, 2024, 11:03 am
MANILA – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Wednesday filed tax evasion charges against dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo and two others before the Department of Justice. Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. filed the charges against Guo, and Jack L. Uy and Rachelle Carreon of Baofu… Read More
PH Navy: More China coast guard, naval ships spotted in WPS
August 14, 2024, 10:34 am
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) noted an increased presence of Chinese naval and coast guard ships in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In its report released Tuesday night, the PN said nine People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels and 13 China Coast Guard vessels (CCGVs) were spotted from… Read More
Whole-of-gov’t approach key to attaining ‘A’ credit rating: DBM
August 14, 2024, 10:21 am
MANILA – Taking a whole-of-government approach is vital in meeting the government’s goal of achieving an “A” investment grade rating, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said Wednesday. In a statement, Pangandaman said a whole-of-government approach is key to sustaining the high growth… Read More
S. African traveler caught with P35.8-M ‘shabu’ at NAIA
August 14, 2024, 9:31 am
MANILA – A South African national was arrested for attempting to smuggle illegal drugs worth PHP35.8 million into the country, at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City, the Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) said on Wednesday. In a statement, PDEG… Read More
Academic recovery bill now up for PBBM's signature
August 14, 2024, 9:17 am
MANILA – The proposed Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Law, a priority measure identified by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC), is now up for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s signature. This came after the Senate and the House of Representatives… Read More
'Habagat' to continue to bring rains over parts of Luzon
August 14, 2024, 8:12 am
MANILA – Several areas in Luzon will continue to experience rain showers caused by the southwest monsoon or "habagat," the weather bureau said Wednesday. Scattered rains and thunderstorms will prevail over the Ilocos Region, Batanes, and Babuyan Islands. Isolated rain showers or thunderstorms… Read More
PBBM fetes Olympians, vows structured sports program
August 13, 2024, 11:01 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday night led the celebration of Team Philippines’ historic performance in the 2024 Paris Olympics even as he vowed to continue developing the country’s sports program. Led by double gymnastics gold medalist Carlos Yulo and boxing bronze… Read More
Volunteers help DSWD produce 344K food packs for typhoon victims
August 13, 2024, 8:24 pm Updated on August 13, 2024, 8:26 pm
MANILA – More than 9,000 volunteers who heeded the call of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) have so far produced 344,316 boxes of family food packs (FFPs) as replenishment to the FFPs distributed to families affected by Typhoon Carina and enhanced southwest monsoon or… Read More
