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DA building organic seed storage depots in Calabarzon provinces
May 13, 2024, 3:37 pm
LIPA CITY, Batangas – The Department of Agriculture in Calabarzon (DA-4A) is building more seed storage facilities in the region to strengthen food security and to promote organic farming among local agriculture sector stakeholders. Elizabeth Gregorio, Regional Organic Program Coordinator of… Read More
Estrada questions why ‘liar’ still allowed to testify in Senate
May 13, 2024, 3:32 pm
MANILA - Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Monday reminded the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs that legislative processes should always “uphold truth, integrity, and fairness,” as he questioned why disgraced Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent Jonathan Morales is… Read More
Oil price rollback as much as P2/liter set May 14
May 13, 2024, 3:21 pm
MANILA – Oil companies will slash petroleum prices as much as PHP2 per liter on May 14. In separate advisories, Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Seaoil, and Shell said they will roll back gasoline price by PHP2 per liter and will also cut diesel price by PHP0.50 per liter. Caltex, Seaoil, and Shell… Read More
Stricter Comelec rules on candidate substitution up for approval
May 13, 2024, 3:09 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking into disallowing substitution due to the withdrawal of a candidate beyond the Oct. 8, 2024 deadline for the filing of candidacy for next year’s midterm elections. In an interview with Radyo5 on Monday, Comelec chairperson George Erwin… Read More
S. Cotabato rape-slay suspect killed after scuffle with cops
May 13, 2024, 2:17 pm
KORONADAL CITY – Police shot dead the principal suspect in the rape-slay of a 10-year-old pupil in Tupi, South Cotabato, after he tried to grab an officer’s firearm on Sunday afternoon.In a report on Monday, Lt. Richard Ho, chief of Tupi municipal police station, said the suspect identified… Read More
Improving PH airpower tackled in PBBM-led PAF command conference
May 13, 2024, 2:00 pm
MANILA – Strengthening the country’s airpower capability was among the points of discussion in the 2nd Quarter Command Conference of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at Villamor Airbase in Pasay City on Monday. According to Presidential Communications… Read More
Nepal's 'Everest man' logs most ascents of world's tallest mountain
May 13, 2024, 1:43 pm
ANKARA – A Nepali guide and a British climber on Sunday broke their own records by summiting Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain, for the 29th and 18th time respectively, an official said. Sherpa Kami Rita ascended the 8,849-metre (29,032 foot) peak using the Southeast Ridge route, which… Read More
DILG 'Kalinisan' drive collects 34M kg of waste Jan to April
May 13, 2024, 1:38 pm
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said 34.4 million kilograms of waste were collected from nearly 21,000 villages during the nationwide "Kalinga at Inisyatiba para sa Malinis na Bayan" (KALINISAN) program from January to April this year. DILG Secretary Benjamin… Read More
Hunt on vs. 7 PDLs who bolted PDEA jail in Zamboanga
May 13, 2024, 1:20 pm
MANILA – Authorities launched a manhunt against seven persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) who escaped from a jail facility of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office (PDEA RO) 9 in Zamboanga City on Monday dawn. The Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) identified the escapees as… Read More
Death toll in Ukrainian attack on Russian apartment now at 15
May 13, 2024, 1:03 pm
MOSCOW – The death toll in the partial collapse of a 10-story residential apartment building in Russia’s southwestern city of Belgorod following a Ukrainian attack on May 12 has risen to 15, the Russian Emergencies Ministry said. "Rescuers found another body. In all, 15 bodies have been… Read More
Over P2-B aid given to El Niño-hit farmers
May 13, 2024, 12:44 pm Updated on May 13, 2024, 4:31 pm
MANILA – The government has already provided around PHP2.37 billion worth of assistance to farmers and fisherfolk affected by the El Niño phenomenon. In a statement issued Sunday, the Department of Agriculture said it has so far distributed PHP1.26 billion to farmers in Cagayan Valley,… Read More
Car-free Sundays along Roxas Boulevard starts May 26
May 13, 2024, 12:02 pm
MANILA – A portion of Manila Bay along Roxas Boulevard will be closed to motorists every Sunday, starting May 26, to enable the public to freely and safely run, jog, walk, exercise, and bike. This developed as Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan on Monday signed Ordinance No. 9047, or the Move… Read More
PH’s largest int'l investment show opens in Dubai
May 13, 2024, 11:53 am Updated on May 13, 2024, 4:46 pm
DUBAI, UAE – The much-awaited annual Philippine Property and Investment Exhibition (PPIE) made its grand return for its 10th year at the iconic Bristol Hotel in Dubai on Saturday (May 11), reaffirming its status as the Philippines’ largest international investment show. Since its inception in… Read More
PH Navy to pursue modernization for better maritime security
May 13, 2024, 11:50 am
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) is bent on pursuing its modernization programs to better protect the country's vast maritime domains. "We shall continue our strides to modernize, cooperate with agencies, collaborate with like-minded partners, and recalibrate our response relative to the… Read More
Security exec: SC ruling didn't say NTF-ELCAC a 'red-tagger'
May 13, 2024, 11:29 am
MANILA – The National Security Council (NSC) on Monday dismissed calls made by leftist groups calling for the abolition of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC). NSC Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya made the remark after Karapatan, Gabriela, and… Read More
DBM approves 4K contractual jobs in DSWD for 4Ps implementation
May 13, 2024, 9:56 am Updated on May 13, 2024, 12:04 pm
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the creation of over 4,000 contractual positions for the different field offices of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to ensure the effective implementation of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).… Read More
PAGASA warns of dangerous heat index in 36 areas
May 13, 2024, 8:02 am
MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned of dangerous heat index levels in 36 areas on Monday. Based on the weather bureau’s forecast, the following areas may have a heat index ranging from 42°C to 47°C: NAIA Pasay City, Metro… Read More
New Clark City 'very attractive' investment hub
May 13, 2024, 6:10 am
CAPAS, Tarlac – Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go said New Clark City, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority's flagship project, is a "very attractive" investment hub for certain sectors. New Clark City covers over 9,450… Read More
CRK operator eyes solar farm within airport complex
May 13, 2024, 6:02 am
CAPAS, Tarlac – The operator of the Clark International Airport (CRK) is exploring renewable energy projects within the airport complex with the power unit of Filinvest Development Corp. Luzon International Premier Airport Development (LIPAD) Corp. president and chief executive officer Noel… Read More
Lyceum stops Arellano in NCAA women's volleyball stepladder semis
May 12, 2024, 6:09 pm
MANILA – Lyceum of the Philippines University pulled off a 25-17, 24-26, 25-20, 25-19 victory over Arellano University in the NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball stepladder semifinals at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Sunday.Janeth Tulang had 16 attacks, five blocks and two aces for… Read More
