National
Senators back creation of Department of Water Resources
August 13, 2024, 3:09 pm
MANILA – The majority of the senators have given their support to the Senate Bill (SB) No. 2771 or the National Water Resources Act, which seeks to establish the Department of Water Resources (DWR). Under the proposed measure, the DWR shall be the “primary policy, planning, coordinating,… Read More
PBBM OKs 'in principle' creation of Cabinet cluster for education
August 13, 2024, 3:08 pm Updated on August 13, 2024, 7:27 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved “in principle” the proposed creation of a Cabinet cluster for education that will be tasked to create a 10-year national plan aimed at addressing the learning gaps in the country, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara… Read More
Leptospirosis cases up by 17%: DOH
August 13, 2024, 2:38 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday the number of reported leptospirosis cases nationwide has increased by 17 percent in the past two weeks. A total of 255 new leptospirosis cases were logged from July 21 to Aug. 3 after the onslaught of Super Typhoon Carina and the enhanced… Read More
5 foreigners, 24 Filipinos arrested in Cavite scam hub
August 13, 2024, 2:27 pm
MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) reported on Tuesday the arrest of five foreign nationals operating an online scam hub in a Cavite suburb. The NBI Cybercrime Division arrested Chinese Shang Guan Jian Bao, Guan Pei Hong and Masi Yi, and Malaysians Jenny Tan Sue Tzen and MKong… Read More
AFP: Chinese planes that harassed PAF patrol likely 'land-based'
August 13, 2024, 2:11 pm
MANILA – The jet fighters of the China People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) that harassed a Philippine Air Force (PAF) plane holding a maritime patrol over the Bajo de Masinloc possibly came from a land base, a ranking Philippine Navy (PN) official said Tuesday. "There was no report of any… Read More
Recto to senators: PH on track to meet fiscal program for 2024
August 13, 2024, 1:36 pm
MANILA – The Philippines stays on track to meet its fiscal program for 2024 due to the government’s robust revenue effort and manageable deficit level during the first half of the year, Finance Secretary Ralph Rector assured senators on Tuesday. During the briefing of the Development Budget… Read More
2 more Taguig villages declared drug-cleared
August 13, 2024, 12:09 pm
MANILA – Two more barangays in the city of Taguig have been declared drug-cleared, the city government said Tuesday. This brought the total number of the city's drug-cleared barangays to 19 out of its 38 villages. In a news release, the Taguig Anti-Drug Abuse Office (TADAO) said Barangays… Read More
Filipinos visiting Vietnam warned vs. heavy rains, flash floods
August 13, 2024, 12:05 pm
MANILA – Filipinos residing in and visiting northern Vietnam this week are advised to take caution as heavy rains are forecast to hit several provinces, the Philippine Embassy in Hanoi said. In an advisory dated Aug. 12, the embassy said heavy downpours ranging from 100 to 250 mm are expected in… Read More
DFA protests China’s flare dropping during PH patrol over Scarborough
August 13, 2024, 12:01 pm Updated on August 13, 2024, 2:26 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government has formally protested China’s dangerous maneuver and dropping of flares in the path of a Filipino aircraft conducting patrol over Scarborough Shoal last week. Foreign Affairs spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza, in a text message to reporters on Tuesday,… Read More
PNP all set to secure PH Olympians' homecoming, parade
August 13, 2024, 11:46 am
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has laid out security measures for the homecoming of the country's team from the just-concluded Paris Olympics. In a statement Tuesday, PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) had been tasked to… Read More
AFP chief: Larger, slower planes ideal for maritime air patrol
August 13, 2024, 10:54 am
MANILA – Larger and slower aircraft such as the NC-212i medium transport are more ideal for maritime air patrols, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said on Monday. "If you use the FA-50, mabilis siya so hindi mo ma-observe yung sa baba so we use aircraft that are… Read More
PBBM declares centennial year for master weaver Magdalena Gamayo
August 13, 2024, 10:17 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Proclamation 664 declaring Aug. 13, 2024 to Aug. 12, 2025 as the Centennial Year of Manlilikha ng Bayan for Ilocano master weaver Magdalena Gamayo. Under Proclamation 664 inked by Marcos on Monday, the National Commission for Culture and the… Read More
'Habagat' to bring rains across Luzon, Visayas
August 13, 2024, 8:11 am
MANILA – The weather bureau said on Tuesday the southwest monsoon (habagat) will continue to bring rain showers across Luzon and Western Visayas. Ilocos Region, Zambales, Batanes, and Babuyan Islands will get scattered rains and thunderstorms. Moderate to heavy rains in those areas could result… Read More
Marcos eyes nuclear energy tie-up with UAE power firm
August 12, 2024, 9:07 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is hoping that the Philippines could land a partnership with the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corp. (ENEC) as the government looks to add nuclear energy into the country’s energy mix. In a courtesy call in Malacañang Monday, Marcos told Mohamed Al… Read More
House ratifies bill on self-reliant defense posture
August 12, 2024, 8:55 pm
MANILA – A priority measure aimed at developing the country's defense industry and its capability to locally produce advanced weaponry and equipment for the armed forces has moved a step closer toward approval following its ratification by the House of Representatives. During the plenary session… Read More
POGOs worst curse of gov't – House leader
August 12, 2024, 8:24 pm Updated on August 13, 2024, 8:48 am
MANILA – A House leader on Monday described the emergence of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and the illegal activities associated with them as the "worst curse" to befall any government system. During a meeting on proposed investigation into possible links between POGOs, illegal… Read More
DSWD committed to enhance programs to combat poverty
August 12, 2024, 8:21 pm
MANILA – As one of the partners in whole-of-government approach to fight poverty, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is committed to implement President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s instruction to improve its existing programs for the poor, Secretary Rex Gatchalian said on… Read More
House pushes probe on ‘unfair’ online sales practices
August 12, 2024, 8:19 pm
MANILA – Four lawmakers filed a resolution on Monday urging the House of Representatives to investigate the unfair online sales of offshore appliances from China. House Resolution (HR) No. 1912 authors ACT-CIS Party-list Reps. Erwin Tulfo and Evic Yap, Benguet Rep. Eric Yap and Quezon City 2nd… Read More
DA assures higher indemnification for ASF-affected hog raisers
August 12, 2024, 7:15 pm
MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday assured higher indemnification to African swine fever (ASF)-affected hog raisers in the country amid the resurgence of cases in eight Batangas areas. “Sa ngayon, meron nga pala tayong bagong policy iyong indemnification. Iyong… Read More
CA junks amparo, habeas data suits vs. NTF-ELCAC
August 12, 2024, 6:43 pm
MANILA – A ruling by the Court of Appeals (CA) has turned down suits for protection filed by two activists against government security forces, the National Security Council (NSC) said Monday. In a 55-page decision dated August 2 written by Associate Justice Lorenza R. Bordios, the former… Read More
