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DHSUD gets ‘unmodified opinion’ from COA
August 1, 2024, 2:00 pm
MANILA – The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has snatched for the first time an unmodified opinion from the Commission on Audit (COA), attesting to the fair and transparent presentation of the Department's financial position - a milestone to its commitment to the… Read More
NDRRMC: Deaths from recent weather disturbances rise to 40
August 1, 2024, 2:00 pm Updated on August 1, 2024, 6:46 pm
MANILA – The effects of the southwest monsoon and Typhoons Butchoy and Carina have claimed 40 lives, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Thursday. In its situation update, the disaster response agency said the figure includes 14 validated deaths -- five in… Read More
Cebu Pacific to launch Chiang Mai flights in October
August 1, 2024, 1:46 pm
MANILA – Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) is further expanding its reach to Thailand, offering flights between Chiang Mai and Manila beginning Oct. 29. The thrice weekly flights to Thailand's second largest city will be every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Three weekly flights from Chiang… Read More
Marcos: Buwan ng Wika a call to love, enrich Filipino identity
August 1, 2024, 12:41 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday urged Filipinos to love the country’s national language, emphasizing its importance in cultivating the Filipino identity. In his message for the celebration of the Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa, Marcos said the commemoration is not just a mere… Read More
PNP anti-drug unit seizes P48-M narcotics in July
August 1, 2024, 12:08 pm
MANILA – Operatives of the Philippine National Police (PNP) - Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) confiscated illegal drugs worth more than PHP48.4 million in July. In a statement Thursday, PDEG chief Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta said the narcotics were seized in 54 intelligence-driven operations,… Read More
Marikina doubles birthday cash gift for senior citizens
August 1, 2024, 10:47 am
MANILA – Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro signed an ordinance doubling the birthday cash gift for senior citizens starting this August. Ordinance No. 40 Series of 2024 increases the benefit from PHP1,000 to PHP2,000. “Ang simpleng handog na ito ay hindi lamang isang financial benefit, ito… Read More
Strong PH gov't-Bangsamoro ties reflect 'Bagong Pilipinas' vision
August 1, 2024, 10:46 am
MANILA – The major accomplishments of the Intergovernmental Relations Body (IGRB) highlights the strong partnership between the national government and the Bangsamoro leadership and reflects the Marcos administration's 'Bagong Pilipinas' vision, according to Office of the Presidential Adviser on… Read More
PNP honors Cebu cop killed by minor flagged for curfew violation
August 1, 2024, 10:30 am
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) honored a police officer who was shot dead by a minor whom he accosted for a curfew violation in Mandaue City in Cebu. PNP chief, Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, conferred the posthumous PNP Heroism Medal to the late S/Sgt. Orvin Seth Felicio during… Read More
PH, US navies hold 'maritime cooperative activity' in WPS
August 1, 2024, 9:25 am
MANILA – Philippine and United States naval ships held another "maritime cooperative activity" (MCA) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Wednesday afternoon. "These joint exercises with our ally are crucial in enhancing our naval capabilities and ensuring that we can effectively collaborate to… Read More
Fair weather, isolated rain showers to prevail across PH
August 1, 2024, 8:17 am
MANILA – The entire country will experience fair weather with isolated rain showers Thursday, the weather bureau said. This weather condition is likely to continue until Friday due to the ridge of a high pressure area, Aldczar Aurelio of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical… Read More
Thai firm to invest US$1.5B for mega farm in PH
August 1, 2024, 7:00 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. thanked Thailand conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group) for its plan to invest some USD1.5 billion (around PHP87.5 billion) to help boost the Philippines' agriculture sector. In a social media post, Marcos said he had met with CP Group… Read More
Bataan oil spill under control; environmental threats remain
July 31, 2024, 9:55 pm
MANILA – A researcher on Wednesday said the Bataan oil spill caused by sunken MT Terra Nova is now under control, but warned the public that environmental threats remain. "Right now, I am confident it's under control, but still there are threats. Hopefully in the next seven to 10 days the oil… Read More
DA: Supply of veggie, fish remains stable despite Carina, habagat
July 31, 2024, 8:59 pm
MANILA – Supply of vegetables, fish and other agricultural commodities, including rice, remains stable in the aftermath of the enhanced southwest monsoon and Super Typhoon Carina, the Department of Agriculture (DA) assured Wednesday. This came after agricultural damage rose to PHP1.21 billion… Read More
Taguig RTC issues TRO on Meralco supply bid
July 31, 2024, 8:12 pm
MANILA – The Taguig Regional Trial Court (RTC) on Wednesday granted a restraining order sought by the operators of the Malampaya gas field consortium, including the state-owned Philippine National Oil Exploration Corp. (PNOC-EC), against Meralco from proceeding with its competitive bidding… Read More
Ex-barangay exec gets 2 years for faking driver's licenses
July 31, 2024, 7:44 pm
MANILA – A former barangay official has been sentenced to two years imprisonment as part of the Land Transportation Office’s (LTO) crackdown on fixers and other illegal activities. In a statement on Wednesday, LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said a municipal trial court in… Read More
BI nabs overstaying Kyrgyz woman linked to African drug ring
July 31, 2024, 7:20 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is set to deport a woman from Kyrgyzstan for overstaying and alleged involvement in illegal drugs. In a news release Wednesday, Commissioner Norman Tansincgo said the BI’s fugitive search unit (FSU) arrested Anara Ruslanova, 29, under a mission order… Read More
House orders arrest of ex-Duterte adviser
July 31, 2024, 6:02 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday ordered the arrest and detention of former presidential adviser Michael Yang for repeated failure to appear, despite proper summons, in the House probe on his alleged involvement in a PHP3.6-billion drug bust in Mexico, Pampanga in 2023. House… Read More
DA exec: No bird flu outbreak in Tarlac
July 31, 2024, 5:39 pm
MANILA – Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa on Wednesday said there is no bird flu outbreak in Tarlac. “Good news, negative po lahat ng samples (all of the samples are negative) from Tarlac,” de Mesa said in a Viber message, dispelling fears of consumers and industry players of a… Read More
JPE: Courts should decide pending cases vs. him
July 31, 2024, 5:22 pm
MANILA – Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile scored the delays in the resolution of cases pending against him before the courts. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a legislative hearing at the House of Representatives on Wednesday, Enrile said he welcomes the Supreme Court… Read More
Pascual resigns as Trade chief
July 31, 2024, 5:20 pm
MANILA – Secretary Alfredo Pascual has stepped down as head of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Wednesday. In a statement posted on social media, the PCO said Pascual’s resignation will take effect on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. President… Read More
