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BI nabs Canadian with fake PH visa at Clark airport
August 7, 2024, 3:40 pm
MANILA – A Canadian who attempted to leave for Hong Kong with a fake Philippine visa was recently arrested at the Clark International Airport in Pampanga, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Wednesday. In a news release, Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the passenger… Read More
PNP: 373 cops recalled from protective security duties in July
August 7, 2024, 3:04 pm
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said Wednesday a total of 373 personnel of the Police Security and Protection Group (PSPG) were recalled from protective security duties for various government figures and private sector individuals in July. Citing the… Read More
Dengue cases 33% higher, deaths lower
August 7, 2024, 3:03 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported 128,834 dengue cases as of July 27, a 33 percent increase from the same period in 2023. In a news release, the DOH said there were 97,211 cases recorded for the same period last year. However, dengue deaths recorded this year at 337… Read More
Cops seize P26-M illegal LPG tanks, refilling equipment in Aurora
August 7, 2024, 2:32 pm
MANILA – Members of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) seized PHP26.6 million worth of illegal liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder tanks during a two-day operation in Aurora province. In a statement on Wednesday, CIDG chief Maj. Gen. Leo Francisco said the group's… Read More
Marcos inaugurates P7.57-B flood control project in Pampanga
August 7, 2024, 2:27 pm
MASANTOL, Pampanga – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday led the inauguration of the PHP7.57-billion Integrated Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation Project - Stage 1 (IDRR-CCA 1) in this town in the province of Pampanga. In his speech, Marcos said the project would… Read More
Senate probe on MT Terranova oil spill set Aug. 13
August 7, 2024, 2:02 pm
MANILA – The Senate inquiry on the massive oil spill caused by the ill-fated MT Terranova will push through on Aug. 13, Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino announced on Wednesday. Tolentino earlier filed a resolution to investigate the cause of the oil spill that affected around 46,000… Read More
Marcos wants Carlos Yulo’s input to improve PH sports
August 7, 2024, 1:50 pm
MASANTOL, Pampanga – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said he will consult two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo to help the government come up with the needed reforms to improve the country’s sports program and produce more world-class athletes. Marcos made the statement… Read More
PH, Australia, Canada, US hold multilateral maritime drill in WPS
August 7, 2024, 1:02 pm
MANILA – Philippine military units and their counterparts from Australia, Canada and the United States held a "multilateral maritime cooperative activity" (MMCA) on Wednesday within Manila's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), which includes the West Philippine Sea (WPS). A joint statement signed by… Read More
PBBM elated by Pinoys’ growing support for his admin
August 7, 2024, 12:55 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday expressed elation over Filipinos’ growing support for his administration. This was after the 2nd Quarter Tugon ng Masa Survey conducted by OCTA Research found that 36 percent of adult Filipinos identify themselves as pro-Marcos. “Well,… Read More
Marcos thumbs down PUV modernization suspension
August 7, 2024, 11:46 am Updated on August 7, 2024, 2:50 pm
MASANTOL, Pampanga – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday rejected the proposal to suspend the implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). In a media interview here, Marcos said majority, or around 80 percent of PUV operators have already followed the… Read More
Arrest warrant vs. Guo seen after case submitted for resolution
August 7, 2024, 11:05 am
MANILA – A senator is expecting that a warrant of arrest will soon be issued against suspended Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo after her human trafficking case was submitted for resolution by the Department of Justice (DOJ) following her non-appearance in the preliminary investigations. Being… Read More
PBBM: Gov’t to roll out P1-B worth of NIA equipment by 2025
August 7, 2024, 11:03 am Updated on August 7, 2024, 3:33 pm
MANILA – The government will roll out around PHP1 billion worth of new heavy equipment for the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) by 2025, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Wednesday. Marcos issued the statement as he led the ceremonial turnover of about 148 newly procured heavy… Read More
1.3K Reds, allies 'neutralized' in 1st 7 months of 2024
August 7, 2024, 10:23 am
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has "neutralized" a total of 1,311 New People's Army (NPA) members and supporters in the first seven months of this year. "Neutralized" in military parlance collectively refers to the surrender, arrest, and death of insurgent members or… Read More
CSC offers special eligibility to senior office equipment technicians
August 7, 2024, 9:45 am
MANILA – Senior Office Equipment Technicians interested in applying for government positions may take advantage of the special eligibility provided by the Civil Service Commission (CSC). Under CSC Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 8 dated 7 September 2023, the Senior Office Equipment Technician A and… Read More
Fetus found in NAIA restroom
August 7, 2024, 9:38 am
MANILA – A janitress found a fetus covered in a blood-soaked napkin tissue found inside a restroom at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 in Pasay City on Tuesday afternoon. "Upon further inspection, the staff member was alarmed to discover a human fetus covered by the… Read More
OP confidential, intel funds needed to address security issues: DBM
August 7, 2024, 9:14 am
MANILA – The proposed confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) for the Office of the President (OP) in 2025 are vital in addressing urgent security issues confronting the country, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has said. This, as Pangandaman defended the allocation of CIF to the OP… Read More
LPA, cyclone outside PAR not affecting PH
August 7, 2024, 8:11 am
MANILA – The weather bureau said Wednesday the low pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and the tropical cyclone spotted outside PAR are not affecting the country. The LPA, last tracked 575 km. northeast of Itbayat, Batanes, has a slim chance of developing into… Read More
PBBM calls Aira Villegas 'inspiration' after bagging Olympic bronze
August 7, 2024, 7:08 am Updated on August 7, 2024, 9:16 am
MASANTOL, Pampanga – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. hailed Filipina boxer Aira Villegas for bagging a bronze medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics, calling her an inspiration to young Filipinos. Villegas ends her Olympic run with a bronze medal after a unanimous decision loss to Turkey’s Buse… Read More
PBBM orders to adjust housing targets ‘based on need, demand'
August 7, 2024, 6:26 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday ordered an adjustment to the target of building six million housing units by the end of his term in 2028. In a Facebook post, Marcos said the new housing target should be based on “need and demand”. “To ensure that the Pambansang… Read More
House leader to DepEd: Review time allotment per subject
August 6, 2024, 11:15 pm
MANILA – A House leader on Tuesday urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to review the recalibrated time allotment per subject under the “Matatag” curriculum as it reportedly increased teaching workload. During the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, Basic Education committee chairperson… Read More
