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Lawmaker to VP Sara: Help instead of just criticizing
August 10, 2024, 12:45 pm
MANILA – Destabilization efforts against the Marcos administration must stop, Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua said on Saturday as he emphasized the need for unity for the benefit of the country. During the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, Chua cited Vice President Sara Duterte’s… Read More
MIAA eyes processing center for private plane passengers
August 10, 2024, 12:37 pm
MANILA – In response to a senator's suggestion to have a processing center at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to ensure so-called VIPs (very important persons) also undergo stringent security measures, the head of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) on Friday said… Read More
Gov’t agencies told to support PH hosting of AKF Youth Championships
August 10, 2024, 10:05 am
MANILA – Malacañang has directed all government agencies to extend their full support and cooperation to the country’s hosting of the 22nd Asian Karate Federation (AKF) Championships on Aug. 22-25. The directive covers all government agencies and instrumentalities, including government-owned… Read More
‘Habagat’ to continue to bring scattered rains over parts of PH
August 10, 2024, 7:24 am
MANILA – The southwest monsoon or “habagat” affecting Luzon and the western sections of the Visayas is forecast to bring rains to several parts of the country, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services… Read More
DFA calls for ‘denuclearization’ of Korean Peninsula
August 9, 2024, 11:05 pm
MANILA – Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo has called for the “denuclearization” of the Korean Peninsula and the resumption of peaceful dialogue between concerned parties. In a statement Friday, Manalo said the Philippines recognizes that the United Nations Command… Read More
Lawmaker claims active, ex-cops to spill beans on drug war abuses
August 9, 2024, 10:01 pm
MANILA – Active and retired police officers have expressed willingness to shed light on the bloody anti-illegal drug war of the previous administration, Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said Friday. “Marami na po ang nagpapadala ng feelers dito sa Quad Comm na maaaring… Read More
Marcos attributes economic growth to infra investments, construction
August 9, 2024, 9:06 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday vowed that his administration would continue pursuing job-generating initiatives that could help in further transforming the Philippine economy. Marcos made the pledge, as he attributed the 6.3-percent economic growth in the second quarter of… Read More
PBBM to meet with Caloy, Filipino Olympians on Aug. 13
August 9, 2024, 8:17 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will meet with double Paris Olympics gold medalist Carlos Yulo and other Filipino Olympians at Malacañan Palace in Manila on Aug. 13. This was announced by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) in a statement posted on its official Facebook… Read More
SHS grads more employable with skills matching, longer immersion
August 9, 2024, 6:03 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Private Sector Advisory Council jobs committee, through the Private Sector Jobs and Skills Corporation, to provide senior high school (SHS) learners with enhanced work immersion opportunities. In an… Read More
CSC seeks feedback for 11 ‘Dangal ng Bayan’ semifinalists
August 9, 2024, 5:43 pm
MANILA – The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has announced the 11 semifinalists for the 2024 Search for Outstanding Public Officials and Employees (Dangal ng Bayan Award). In line with this, the CSC is encouraging the public to participate in the evaluation process by providing feedback on the… Read More
SC eyes collab with Project NOAH for disaster-resilient courts
August 9, 2024, 5:33 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court is considering the use of probabilistic risk assessment maps for future infrastructure developments to guarantee the safety and resilience of courts against natural disasters. The potential collaboration between the SC, and the University of the Philippines Resilience… Read More
DA: 10K ASF vaccines doses for Batangas may be available in 2 weeks
August 9, 2024, 5:31 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Friday the target availability of 10,000 doses of African swine fever (ASF) AVAC live vaccines in the third week of August. The DA earlier said the emergency procurement of vaccines intended to address the ASF resurgence in Batangas may… Read More
CHR backs bill seeking to increase salary of nurses
August 9, 2024, 5:18 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Human Rights is supporting a bill seeking to increase the salary of government nurses by upgrading their salary grade, which would boost their morale. "It’s high time we prioritize our frontline service workers, particularly those in the health sector, who are among… Read More
PNP probes officer's death due to 'friendly fire' in Pampanga ops
August 9, 2024, 5:16 pm
MANILA – An investigation into reports that "friendly fire" killed a police officer during a recent anti-kidnapping operation in Pampanga province is underway, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday. “I don’t want to pre-empt the findings of the investigation but part of it is to… Read More
DOLE readies inputs on Senate's proposal to reduce holidays
August 9, 2024, 5:01 pm
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is ready to provide inputs on the proposal of Senate President Francis Escudero to lessen the number of the country's holidays. In a press briefing Friday, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma acknowledged Escudero's concern of too many… Read More
DOTr supports transport groups' call for PTMP summit
August 9, 2024, 4:30 pm
MANILA – Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista on Friday supported the call of public transportation groups for a national summit on the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP) to help address issues and concerns on the program. In a press conference at the Land Transportation… Read More
PNP: Search for Quiboloy in KOJC compound may take days
August 9, 2024, 4:21 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said a search of the 30-hectare Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound in Davao City to find wanted Pastor Apollo Quiboloy may take days. In a press briefing at Camp Crame, PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said among the challenges faced… Read More
Staffing shortage plagues NKTI amid rising leptospirosis cases
August 9, 2024, 4:12 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday urged patients with leptospirosis to seek treatment in other hospitals apart from the National Kidney and Transplant Institute due to lack of staff. In a public advisory, the DOH said it was assessing the clinical, epidemiologic, and logistics… Read More
Pialago steps down as LTFRB spokesperson
August 9, 2024, 3:47 pm
MANILA – Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) spokesperson Celine Pialago on Friday announced her resignation from the agency effective Aug. 31. In a statement, the LTFRB said Pialago served the agency with dedication and wished her good luck in her future endeavors.… Read More
2-week rehab of EDSA Mandaluyong, San Juan portions starts Friday
August 9, 2024, 3:30 pm
MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said the more than two-week rehabilitation of portions of the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) covering the cities of Mandaluyong and San Juan will start on Friday night. In an advisory, the DPWH National Capital Region (NCR) said… Read More
