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OCD: More engineering solutions to prevent massive deaths from quakes
April 24, 2024, 10:19 am
MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) cited the need for more engineering intervention to prevent huge death tolls in case of a massive earthquake in the country. OCD administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, in a statement Tuesday night, said preparations must go beyond the… Read More
PCO warns vs. PBBM ‘deepfake’ asking AFP to act against another nation
April 24, 2024, 8:33 am
MANILA – Malacañang on Tuesday warned the public against a video content on social media that has been manipulated using deepfake technology to make it appear as if President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is directing the military to act against a particular country. In a statement, the Presidential… Read More
Warm weather, rain showers continue over most of PH
April 24, 2024, 8:17 am
MANILA – Most parts of the country will continue to experience warm weather and isolated rain showers due to the easterlies, the weather bureau said Wednesday. The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) affecting southern Mindanao, however, will bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over… Read More
OFWs who wish to migrate to Canada should go to DMW – Cacdac
April 24, 2024, 7:53 am
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Tuesday reminded Filipinos planning to work and migrate to Canada to pass through the department’s verification process. DMW Officer in Charge Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac made this remark after incidents of Filipinos migrating to Canada… Read More
NEDA hopeful on PH's economic growth expansion in 2024
April 24, 2024, 12:00 am
MANILA – National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan is optimistic that despite risks, the growth of the Philippines will continue to be one of the fastest in the region this year. "Let's put it this way, all the major development observers are seeing a 6… Read More
TESDA students’ plastic shredder invention eyed for production
April 23, 2024, 10:00 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Scholars of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) have invented a plastic shredder to help protect the environment. “We thought of developing a plastic shredder project as a requirement in our Research subject in class, which is needed before we… Read More
OFWs who died in UAE flooding ‘coming home’ this week
April 23, 2024, 9:25 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is targeting to bring home the remains of the three overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who died during the severe flooding in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on or before April 27. In a virtual press conference on Tuesday, DMW Officer-in-charge… Read More
First Gen renews power deal with Murata for 100% RE supply
April 23, 2024, 9:19 pm
MANILA – Lopez-led First Gen Corp. has renewed its power supply agreement with Japanese electronics manufacturer Murata to energize its Batangas plant with 100-percent renewable energy. In a statement Tuesday, First Gen said its subsidiary Energy Development Corp. (EDC), which operates the… Read More
Purchase of firefighting choppers pushed amid surge of fire incidents
April 23, 2024, 9:04 pm
MANILA – Deputy Speaker and Cebu 5th District Rep. Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco on Tuesday pushed for the acquisition of firefighting choppers amid a sudden surge of fire incidents. Frasco has filed House Resolution (HR) 1686 urging the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Department of the… Read More
NFA-Ilocos Norte increases palay buying price
April 23, 2024, 9:00 pm
LAOAG CITY – The National Food Authority (NFA) in Ilocos Norte province on Tuesday announced higher price for buying palay (unhusked rice), aimed to boost the government’s rice stockpile. In a public advisory, NFA-Ilocos Norte provincial manager Jonathan Corpuz said the new price scheme was… Read More
Victory of Mactan event set, locals expect PBBM’s presence
April 23, 2024, 8:57 pm
CEBU CITY – All systems are set for the “Kadaugan sa Mactan” (Victory at Mactan) on April 27, with invited guest of honor, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Mayor Junard Ahong Chan said the reenactment of the fight between the locals led by Datu Lapu-Lapu and the Spanish soldiers led by… Read More
Eco-warriors help beat plastic pollution
April 23, 2024, 8:51 pm
LAOAG CITY – A total of 100.75 kilos of plastic and residual wastes were collected by 265 eco-warriors who joined the cleanup drive in this city on Tuesday as part of the continuing Earth Day celebration. The volunteers were composed of students and members of socio-civic organizations who… Read More
Ilocos Norte cattle industry sustains growth with P16-M aid
April 23, 2024, 8:31 pm
LAOAG CITY – The province of Ilocos Norte distributed PHP16 million worth of cattle to 261 farmer-beneficiaries on Tuesday. The recipients were chosen based on individual or group request addressed to the “Agri Ka Dito” hotline of the provincial government. The cattle distribution program is… Read More
NEA removes Negros coop execs involved in P87-M improper spending
April 23, 2024, 8:31 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has ordered the dismissal of 12 directors and two former general managers of Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (Noceco) involved in improper disbursements of more than PHP87 million. In a statement issued during a press… Read More
17 villages in Bacolod City undergo nutrition survey
April 23, 2024, 8:27 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Some 17 villages in this city are undergoing the National Nutrition Survey 2024 until May 1 initiated by the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI). The survey mainly aims to provide empirical data on the nutritional and health… Read More
Marcos: Submarine cable to solve Mindoro's power woes
April 23, 2024, 8:23 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sees the connection of Mindoro provinces to the grid through a submarine cable as the “long-term solution” to their electricity supply concerns. In a media interview in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro on Tueday, Marcos talked about the fastest and best… Read More
SMC group building bigger OFW lounge at NAIA T3
April 23, 2024, 8:08 pm
MANILA – The San Miguel Corporation (SMC) consortium will provide an even bigger space at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City for departing overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). House Speaker Martin Romualdez lauded SMC, led by chief executive officer Ramon S. Ang,… Read More
DOH-Bicol urges parents, seniors to get vaccinated
April 23, 2024, 8:06 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) in Bicol is urging parents and seniors to let their family members get vaccinated against preventable diseases. In his message during the celebration of World Immunization Day at La Piazza Hotel in this city on… Read More
DSWD chief says no intention of running for senator in 2025
April 23, 2024, 7:58 pm Updated on April 23, 2024, 9:02 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Tuesday assured members of the Senate that he will not run for senator in the midterm elections in 2025. This was after Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go blasted Gatchalian during a public hearing of… Read More
PH eyes joining US, Japan critical mineral deal
April 23, 2024, 7:55 pm
MANILA – The Philippines eyes to join the critical minerals agreement between the United States and Japan, therefore forming a trilateral partnership. In a recent interview, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual said this was proposed during the meeting of top trade… Read More
