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PCO links up with Converge’s new unit for 3rd SONA
July 31, 2024, 9:11 am
MANILA – Reliance Broadcasting Unlimited (RBU) was the official partner of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) for the live feed of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) last week. In a news release Wednesday, the PCO said the partnership with… Read More
PH, US working to conclude military intel pact by end of 2024
July 31, 2024, 8:24 am
MANILA – The Philippines and the United States are working to conclude and sign a key military intelligence sharing deal by the end of the year, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III said Tuesday. Speaking after the 2+2 Foreign and Defense Ministerial Meeting at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City,… Read More
Isolated rain showers to prevail across PH Wednesday
July 31, 2024, 8:12 am
MANILA – The weather bureau forecast isolated rain showers to prevail across the archipelago on Wednesday due to the southwest monsoon (habagat) affecting the western sections of Northern and Central Luzon, as well as localized thunderstorms. "Although the southwest monsoon is weakening, it will… Read More
Manalo on Ayungin deal: No prior notification, only ‘info exchange’
July 31, 2024, 8:00 am
MANILA – The Philippine government on Tuesday clarified anew that there was no agreement to notify China before its conduct of resupply missions to the Ayungin Shoal. In a joint press conference in Quezon City, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said the understanding reached was only to… Read More
Security roadmap inked; US aid assured regardless of new president
July 30, 2024, 9:36 pm
MANILA – The United States’ defense and security support to the Philippines will continue whoever wins its presidential election in November, State Secretary Antony Blinken affirmed Tuesday. “Elections are a regular feature of our democracy. What's also a regular feature is a strong,… Read More
Enhanced ‘habagat,’ Carina leave over P1-B damage to agri-fishery
July 30, 2024, 8:55 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday reported that damage to the agri-fishery sector has climbed to PHP1.17 billion due to the onslaught of the enhanced southwest monsoon and Super Typhoon Carina. According to DA-Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Operations Center… Read More
DA to roll out AVAC live vaccines vs. ASF in Q3 after FDA approval
July 30, 2024, 8:51 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said it will launch the government-controlled vaccination using the AVAC live vaccines against African swine fever (ASF) in the third quarter of the year. This came after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the certificate of… Read More
Lawmaker wants review of Meralco bidding for power supply
July 30, 2024, 8:37 pm
MANILA – Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has filed a resolution postponing the bidding for Manila Electric Company's (Meralco) 600-megawatt and 400-megawatt power supply requirements until its terms of reference (TOR) are reviewed to ensure fairness in the selection of bidders and arrive at the true… Read More
House OKs measure allowing motorcycles-for-hire
July 30, 2024, 8:32 pm
MANILA – Voting 200-1 with no abstention, the House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on third and final reading House Bill (HB) 10424, which allows the operation of motorcycles as common carriers for the transportation of passengers and goods, including parcels and mail. “The House of… Read More
DA to assist oil spill-affected fisherfolks
July 30, 2024, 8:26 pm
MANILA – Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel on Tuesday bared plans to assist fisherfolks in areas affected by the oil spill from the sunken motor tanker (MT) Terra Nova off Limay town, Bataan province. In an ambush interview, he said the DA may utilize part of the fund… Read More
DA still confirming reported bird flu 'outbreak' in Tarlac
July 30, 2024, 6:48 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday allayed fears following a media report on the alleged avian influenza (AI) or bird flu outbreak in Tarlac province. In an ambush interview, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr. said the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) has not received any… Read More
Lacuna: P2-B of Manila's P17-B outstanding debt settled
July 30, 2024, 6:42 pm
MANILA – Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna on Tuesday said the city government is gradually settling the debts it has incurred under the previous administration. In her State of the City Address at the PICC Forum Tent, the mayor acknowledged the efforts of fellow officials and employees in settling over… Read More
BOC probes recycling, resale of seized vapes
July 30, 2024, 6:37 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Tuesday ordered an investigation into the alleged recycling and resale of seized vape products. In a statement, Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio has directed the Intelligence Group under Deputy Commissioner Juvymax Uy to initiate a comprehensive fact-finding… Read More
DFA: China's arms race fear over US ‘Typhon’ in PH baseless
July 30, 2024, 6:18 pm Updated on July 30, 2024, 7:17 pm
MANILA – There is no basis for Beijing to warn Manila that the United States’ deployment of the "Typhon" mid-range missile system to the Philippines would lead to an arms race, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said Tuesday. In a joint press conference following the 2+2 Foreign and… Read More
US officials announce $500-M grant for AFP, PCG modernization
July 30, 2024, 6:14 pm
MANILA – Top American diplomatic and defense officials on Tuesday formally announced that Washington DC would allot assistance worth USD500 million (around PHP29.3 billion) to help in the ongoing modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine Coast Guard… Read More
SolGen: PH not obligated to cooperate with ICC, but can’t stop probe
July 30, 2024, 5:52 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government is not obligated to cooperate or facilitate any acts by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against individuals in the country, even as the Philippine government cannot stop the ICC prosecutor from proceeding with his investigation, Solicitor General Menardo… Read More
VP Sara: No need to volunteer for my security
July 30, 2024, 5:49 pm Updated on July 30, 2024, 6:02 pm
MANILA – Vice President Sara Duterte said Tuesday that the public does not need to volunteer to ensure her security. This came after retired police and military personnel, as well as other private citizens responded to the calls of Senators Ronald dela Rosa, Robinhood Padilla, and Christopher… Read More
Marcos vows to continue improving PH maritime education
July 30, 2024, 5:45 pm Updated on July 30, 2024, 5:45 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday vowed to continue pushing for the advancement of maritime education in the country. In his message during the 201st Commencement Exercises of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy, read by Presidential Assistant on Maritime Concerns… Read More
Panel's findings on poll case vs. Guo out this week - Comelec
July 30, 2024, 5:44 pm Updated on July 30, 2024, 6:45 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is expecting the recommendation of the fact-finding committee in charge of examining the poll documents of suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo to be out this week. This would determine if the mayor committed misrepresentation in her certificate… Read More
PBBM to disaster agencies: Ensure timely alerts for incoming typhoons
July 30, 2024, 5:20 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered disaster response agencies to ensure the timely issuance of warnings for incoming typhoons after Metro Manila and nearby regions reeled from the onslaught of Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) last week. Marcos… Read More
