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NBI chief urges Alice Guo to surrender to the Senate
July 30, 2024, 5:10 pm
MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday urged suspended Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo to consider surrendering and give her side for the pending charges against her before the Senate and the courts. "(Kung)Nakikinig si Mayor Alice, wala naman problema na hindi na-solve.… Read More
TESDA, Honda open auto, motor servicing training center
July 30, 2024, 5:02 pm Updated on July 30, 2024, 5:04 pm
MANILA – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has partnered with auto manufacturer Honda in opening a motorcycle and automotive training center inside the TESDA Complex in Taguig City. "TESDA is committed to providing quality-assured and inclusive technical education… Read More
PCG sees 'minimal' oil sheen in shores surrounding sunken tanker
July 30, 2024, 4:59 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has found very minimal to unnoticeable oil sheen in the shorelines of Manila, Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, and Cavite following the sinking of an oil tanker on Thursday. Based on the PCG’s aerial survey on Tuesday, the International Tanker Owners… Read More
House vows uninterrupted inquiries amid crucial budget hearings
July 30, 2024, 4:50 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives promised to continue its committee investigations despite crucial budget hearings, House Majority Leader Manuel Jose “Mannix” Dalipe said on Tuesday. Among other important inquiries, investigations on extrajudicial killings (EJKs) related to the previous… Read More
PhilHealth contributions untouched, Recto assures senators
July 30, 2024, 4:50 pm
MANILA – The government's move to divert unutilized funds from government-owned-and-controlled corporations (GOCCs) will not include contributions to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Finance Secretary Ralph Recto assured senators on Tuesday. During a public inquiry by… Read More
OWWA assessing aid for flood-hit OFWs, kin
July 30, 2024, 4:47 pm
MANILA – An assessment is underway to determine if there are families of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who have been affected by the recent massive floods that hit Metro Manila and nearby areas, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said on Tuesday. In an interview, OWWA chief… Read More
Romualdez to colleagues: Help fisherfolk affected by oil spill
July 30, 2024, 4:08 pm
MANILA – Speaker Martin Romualdez on Tuesday mobilized his colleagues to help thousands of fisherfolk in four provinces affected by the recent oil spill in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to bring immediate aid to the people affected by calamities. “Hindi na natin… Read More
MMDA: Carina floods show need to rehab outdated NCR drainage system
July 30, 2024, 4:06 pm
MANILA – The massive flooding experienced by different areas in the National Capital Region (NCR) due to Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) highlighted the need to rehabilitate the already outdated drainage system of the metropolis, the Metropolitan Manila Development… Read More
PAF jet fighters hold combat maneuvers with French counterparts
July 30, 2024, 3:28 pm
MANILA – Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH jet fighter pilots on Tuesday honed their aerial defense capabilities by holding "basic fighter maneuvers" (BFM) over the skies of west Zambales with their counterparts from the French Air and Space Force (FASF). In a statement, PAF acting public… Read More
BFP mental health hotline prevents 4 suicide tries
July 30, 2024, 3:24 pm
MANILA – Aside from saving lives and property, firefighters in Metro Manila have also prevented four suicide attempts through the Bureau of Fire Protection's (BFP) “Kalingang Bumbero” hotline. The hotline which stands for “Kaibigan sa Linyang Gagabayan ng Bumbero” was launched in May in… Read More
Senators support bills seeking NEDA reorganization
July 30, 2024, 2:40 pm
MANILA – The proposed bills seeking to reorganize the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) into an independent department received the assurance of support from senators in a public hearing conducted by the Committee on Economic Affairs on Tuesday. Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri,… Read More
DILG: ‘UNITE’ boosts LGUs, civic groups' role in local governance
July 30, 2024, 2:29 pm
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) aims to empower local government units (LGUs) and engage civil society organizations (CSOs) to contribute to good local governance through a five-year roadmap, an official said Tuesday. During the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas… Read More
Better sea transport of petroleum products pushed to avert oil spills
July 30, 2024, 2:09 pm
MANILA – Regulations covering maritime transport of petroleum products should be improved to prevent oil spills given the extent of environmental damage that such incidents cause, Senator Win Gatchalian said on Tuesday. Gatchalian made the statement following the sinking of MT Terra Nova, an oil… Read More
NDRRMC: Deaths from 2 typhoons, monsoon effects climb to 39
July 30, 2024, 1:13 pm Updated on July 30, 2024, 8:08 pm
MANILA – The death toll from the effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon and Typhoons Butchoy and Carina that battered most of the country has climbed to 39, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Tuesday. In its latest situation report, the disaster response… Read More
SC affirms FDA powers over the health aspect of tobacco products
July 30, 2024, 12:53 pm Updated on July 30, 2024, 3:38 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court has ruled that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has regulatory authority over the health aspects of tobacco products. This was the ruling of the SC En Banc, promulgated last July 24, as it affirmed its 2021 decision and denied the motions for reconsideration… Read More
Sen. Villanueva seeks to repeal POGO Tax Law
July 30, 2024, 11:10 am
MANILA – Senator Joel Villanueva on Tuesday filed a bill to repeal the law taxing Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. banned all POGOs due to the disorder and disrespect for Philippine laws. Senate Bill (SB) No. 2752 calls for permanently… Read More
Senate Minority vows to support PBBM's priority measures
July 30, 2024, 10:41 am
MANILA – The Senate Minority has pledged to support President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s priority legislative measures, including the Maritime Zones Law, Archipelagic Sea Lanes Law, and the law granting legal personality to the Board of the Loss and Damage Fund. Senate Minority Floor Leader… Read More
Marcos meets with Blinken, Austin; hails PH-US alliance in WPS
July 30, 2024, 10:17 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. hailed the flourishing alliance of the Philippines and the United States (US) in ensuring stability in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and the Indo-Pacific region. Marcos made the pronouncement on Tuesday morning as he met with US Secretary of State… Read More
Rains continue across Luzon due to 'habagat'
July 30, 2024, 8:15 am
MANILA – The southwest monsoon (habagat) will continue to dampen Luzon, the weather bureau said on Tuesday. The low pressure area (LPA) the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has been monitoring was last spotted 480 km. north northwest of… Read More
House probes ‘left-to-rust’ heavy equipment worth P150-M in Tayabas
July 29, 2024, 9:10 pm
MANILA – The House Committee on Public Accounts conducted an inquiry Monday into the alleged anomalous procurement of 13 units of heavy equipment worth PHP150 million in Tayabas, Quezon. Committee chair and Abang Lingkod Party-list Rep. Joseph Stephen Paduano led the probe sought under House… Read More
