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DOLE: P35 minimum wage hike in NCR still appealable
July 2, 2024, 5:48 pm
MANILA – The looming PHP35 increase in the daily minimum wage for private sector workers in Metro Manila can still be appealed, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Tuesday. In an interview, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said those who would like to appeal the decision of the… Read More
‘First border’ control measures for food safety in place by Jan 2025
July 2, 2024, 5:24 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said the operation of the first Cold Examination Facility for Agriculture (CEFA) in Bulacan province will start by the start of 2025 as part of intensified measures for the country's “first border” control. A CEFA is a sanitary… Read More
High gas flux observed in Kanlaon Volcano anew
July 2, 2024, 5:09 pm
MANILA – High volume of sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission was observed in Kanlaon Volcano on Tuesday, just four days after its highest SO2 emission for the year was recorded. In an advisory, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the Kanlaon Volcano emitted an average… Read More
PNP: Cybercrime cases down 36% in H1 2024
July 2, 2024, 5:06 pm
MANILA – The number of cybercrime cases in the country dropped by 36 percent in the first half of this year, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported on Tuesday. Citing latest data, the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group logged a total of 8,177 complaints from January to June 30, from 12,808 in the… Read More
Solons seek PhilHealth coverage for automated peritoneal dialysis
July 2, 2024, 5:02 pm
MANILA – Five members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday filed a resolution calling for the adoption of Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) coverage for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Deputy Majority Leader Erwin Tulfo and his fellow… Read More
DOJ: Release of one of PH's oldest PDLs signals hope for other inmates
July 2, 2024, 4:53 pm
MANILA – The release of one of the country's oldest persons deprived of liberty (PDL) spells a hope of liberty for other inmates, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Tuesday. In a news release Tuesday, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said the release of Gerardo dela Peña, 85, whose… Read More
Poe proposes 24/7 ops for priority gov’t infra projects
July 2, 2024, 4:48 pm
MANILA – Senator Grace Poe has filed a bill for a 24/7 operation for priority government infrastructure projects to avoid wastage of funds and speed up the delivery of benefits to the people. Under her Senate Bill No. 2716 or the proposed Accelerated Infrastructure Delivery Act, Poe said the… Read More
Soaring prices of tomatoes to be tamed in 1 to 2 weeks
July 2, 2024, 4:47 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday assured that the soaring retail prices of tomatoes will go down in a week or two following the current harvest. As of Monday, tomatoes in Metro Manila are being sold at PHP120 to PHP180 per kilo, according to the DA Bantay Presyo (price… Read More
PBBM okays 2025 gov’t spending plan
July 2, 2024, 4:44 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday approved the 2025 National Expenditure Program (NEP) which will serve as Congress’ basis for the General Appropriations Bill (GAB). Presiding over the 17th Cabinet meeting in Malacañang, Marcos said the 2025 NEP reflects the… Read More
Telco group warns vs. rise in scam texts from outside network
July 2, 2024, 4:44 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Chamber of Telecommunications Operators (PCTO) on Tuesday warned the public against a rise in scam messages that were sent from outside cellular networks. In a statement, PCTO president and Globe general counsel Froilan Castelo said these messages can avoid stringent… Read More
Comelec: Angara’s seat vacant unless Senate seeks special polls
July 2, 2024, 4:22 pm
MANILA – The Senate has to call for a special election if it wants to fill up the vacancy left by incoming Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Tuesday. "Filling up a position is dependent on the Senate leadership if it will… Read More
‘No diplomatic overtures’ made over divorce push in PH: Vatican
July 2, 2024, 4:21 pm
MANILA – The Vatican has made “no diplomatic overtures” to the Philippine government over the ongoing push for divorce, its top diplomat said Tuesday. Vatican’s Secretary for Relations Paul Gallagher said the issue is a “pastoral-level” and is "within the competence" of the Catholic… Read More
Vatican calls on SCS parties to abide by int’l law
July 2, 2024, 4:05 pm
MANILA – The Holy See is urging all parties in the South China Sea to abide by international law and pursue dialogue as a solution to disputes. “The position of the Holy See is quite clear, in such circumstances, such situations of conflict whatever they are, first of all, that every effort… Read More
DA eyes extending onion imports ban amid stable supply
July 2, 2024, 3:52 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said it is considering the possible extension of the import ban on onions considering the stable volume of local production. In an interview, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said the current onion inventory may last for eight months, or… Read More
BOC seizes yacht used to transport P9.6-B shabu in Batangas
July 2, 2024, 3:48 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized the private yacht allegedly used to transport the PHP9.6 billion worth of shabu which was intercepted at a checkpoint in Alitagtag, Batangas last April. In a news release Tuesday, the BOC said its officers from the Port of Manila (POM) implemented a… Read More
AFP chief: New defense concept fortifies PH's watch of EEZ, WPS
July 2, 2024, 3:34 pm
MANILA – The Philippines' Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC) has stepped up its ability to protect its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and territories beyond this, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said Tuesday.… Read More
PNP offers security aid to PAOCC staff with death threats
July 2, 2024, 3:14 pm Updated on July 2, 2024, 6:54 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it would provide security assistance to personnel and officials of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) who receive threats to their lives. "We are in close coordination sa (with) PAOCC at kung meron man… Read More
Cops 'planting' evidence in Iloilo buy-bust under probe
July 2, 2024, 2:50 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it is now investigating allegations of evidence planting by police officers during an anti-drug operation in Iloilo province. The operation, which was caught on video, took place in Barangay Poblacion in the town of Dueñas at noon on… Read More
PNP forms task group to find Pampanga beauty queen, Israeli beau
July 2, 2024, 2:27 pm
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Marbil has ordered the creation of a special investigation task group (SITG) to look into the disappearance of Mutya ng Pilipinas Pampanga 2024 candidate Geneva Lopez and her Israeli boyfriend Yitchak Cohen. In a press briefing at Camp… Read More
Ride-hailing app rolls out advance booking to NAIA
July 2, 2024, 2:04 pm
MANILA – Ride-hailing app Grab has rolled out a new feature that allows passengers going to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to book their rides for up to seven days in advance starting this month. Passengers only need to go to the app's transport page and select advance booking.… Read More
