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Marcos on INC anniversary: Continue inspiring communities, nation
July 27, 2024, 10:05 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday conveyed his good wishes to the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) as it marks its 110th founding anniversary, commending it for its “enduring faith, dedication, and positive impact.” In his message, Marcos encouraged INC members to continue… Read More
Trough of LPA, ‘habagat’ to bring scattered rains over parts of PH
July 27, 2024, 7:34 am
MANILA – The trough of the low-pressure area (LPA) near Mindanao and the southwest monsoon or “habagat” will bring scattered rain showers over several parts of the country, the weather bureau said Saturday. As of 3 a.m., the LPA was estimated at 1,035 km. east of southeastern Mindanao,… Read More
PH, UK want to expand ties on maritime domain awareness
July 26, 2024, 8:59 pm Updated on July 26, 2024, 9:42 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and the United Kingdom (UK) are seeking to strengthen cooperation on maritime domain awareness (MDA), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) shared on Friday. During the 2nd Philippine-UK Maritime Dialogue in London on July 5, senior officials from the DFA and the UK… Read More
DA assures 24/7 DRRM ops for disaster-affected farmers
July 26, 2024, 7:36 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) offices are on round-the-clock operations to properly evaluate the effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon and Typhoon Carina on the entire sector. "Lahat po ng concerns ay pwede pong tanggapin sa bawat… Read More
NBI nabs ex-inmate, prison officer for kidnap-slay of mother, son
July 26, 2024, 7:16 pm
MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday presented to the media a former person deprived of liberty (PDL) and a corrections officer implicated in the gruesome kidnap-for-ransom and killing of a mother and her son in Baesa, Quezon City in June. The NBI Homicide Division said… Read More
Filipina caregiver honored for heroic act in October Hamas attack
July 26, 2024, 6:34 pm
MANILA – Camille Jesalva, the Filipina caregiver who saved her elderly ward during the Oct. 7 Hamas offensive against Israel, was honored by Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Jesalva was recognized by Herzog during an event on July 16 for the authors and heroes whose stories were featured in the… Read More
DepEd: 738 disaster-affected schools to postpone school opening
July 26, 2024, 6:31 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday said 738 schools are expected to postpone the scheduled opening of classes for school year 2024-2025 on July 29 due to the effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon and Super Typhoon Carina. Of the total, 442 are in Central Luzon, 206 are in… Read More
Singapore Red Cross pledges P2.9M for Carina relief
July 26, 2024, 6:31 pm Updated on July 26, 2024, 7:47 pm
MANILA – The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) has pledged USD50,000 (around PHP2.9 million) to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to support its emergency operations in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Carina that enhanced the seasonal southwest monsoon, triggering massive flooding in Metro Manila on… Read More
PBBM: New solutions needed amid worsening climate-related calamities
July 26, 2024, 5:30 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. underscored the need to find “ways forward” and implement a long-term solution amid worsening climate change-related calamities. The Chief Executive made the call Friday during his visits to Quezon and Rizal provinces to check government response… Read More
BI: Americans top alien sex offenders barred from PH in H1
July 26, 2024, 5:17 pm
MANILA – Immigration authorities have barred 69 foreigners tagged as sex offenders from entering the country in the first half of this year. Latest data from the Bureau of Immigration (BI) showed Americans topped the list with 48, followed by four Britons, two Australians, a German, an… Read More
DOTr eyes Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas rail line as logistics corridor
July 26, 2024, 5:15 pm
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is now preparing a feasibility study on the construction of a logistics corridor in Luzon via the Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas rail line. In a news release on Friday, Transportation Undersecretary Timothy John Batan said the funding for the study… Read More
Spirit of Pinoy volunteerism lives on as 865 volunteers join DSWD-NROC
July 26, 2024, 5:10 pm
MANILA – Individuals from all walks of life continue to flock to the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) National Resource Operations Center (NROC) in Pasay City as volunteers to help in the preparation of family food packs (FFPs) for disaster-affected persons and families… Read More
Navy civilian staff found dead in new Senate building
July 26, 2024, 5:02 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) on Friday said an investigation is underway into the death of one of its civilian kitchen staff members in Taguig City. In a statement, PN spokesperson Commander John Percie Alcos said the civilian staff was found dead inside the New Senate Building located in… Read More
NBI busts 2 firms in online lending collection scam
July 26, 2024, 4:55 pm
MANILA – Authorities on Friday said it has cracked down on two firms allegedly engaged in an online lending collection scam. In a press briefing, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Jaime Santiago identified the establishments as Philvest Solutions and 24H PESO, which extort… Read More
DepEd: 140K positions to be available via teachers’ career progression
July 26, 2024, 4:34 pm
MANILA – Around 140,000 positions are expected to be available for public school teachers across the country next year through the career progression program, the Department of Education (DepEd) said Friday. This came following the ceremonial signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations… Read More
DOH: Clearance of 1M capsules for prophylaxis expedited by FDA
July 26, 2024, 4:02 pm
MANILA – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expedited the clearance of 1 million capsules of doxycycline, the Department of Health (DOH) said Friday. In a statement, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said FDA Director-General Samuel Zacate made the action during the Emergency Command… Read More
NBI nabs Vietnamese selling ecstasy, ketamine
July 26, 2024, 3:52 pm
MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday presented to the media a Vietnamese national who yielded several party drugs during a recent anti-illegal drugs operation. NBI Director Jaime Santiago identified the suspect as Van Thai Nguyen, a.k.a. Van Vinh Nguyen, and Van Quan… Read More
PCG braces for Bataan oil spill reaching Manila Bay
July 26, 2024, 3:43 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday said it is preparing for the worst case scenario that the oil spill off the coast of Limay, Bataan would reach Manila Bay. In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armand Balilo said the oil spill is from the engine… Read More
IRR for expanded career progression of public school teachers inked
July 26, 2024, 3:19 pm
MANILA – The implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the establishment of an expanded career progression (ECP) system for public school teachers have been signed on Friday. The ECP system defines two distinct career paths for teachers to pursue: the Classroom Teaching (CT) Career Line or… Read More
School opening pushing through on Monday: PBBM
July 26, 2024, 2:58 pm Updated on July 26, 2024, 3:27 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the opening of classes in public schools will push through as planned but the decision to postpone for areas hit-hard by Super Typhoon Carina would depend on school authorities. In a chance interview during his site visit in the storm-stricken… Read More
