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PNP firm on non-cooperation with ICC drug war probe
April 24, 2024, 4:44 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said it would follow the government's non-cooperation stance on the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into the drug war of the past administration. “We have courts that can hear any cases of abuse or irregularities… Read More
PLDT expands deployment of forest monitoring system in Palawan
April 24, 2024, 4:31 pm
MANILA – Telecommunications firm PLDT has joined stakeholders in the government and private sectors in the deployment of a monitoring system in the forests of Taytay, Palawan to identify illegal activities in the area such as illegal logging. In a statement on Wednesday, PLDT said the… Read More
Childbirths in S. Korea hit another low in February
April 24, 2024, 4:27 pm
SEOUL – The number of babies born in South Korea fell below the 20,000 level for the first time in any of February this year, data showed Wednesday, amid deepening woes about the country's demographics amid rapid aging and the ultra-low birthrate. A total of 19,362 babies were born in February… Read More
Japanese contractor to buy 25% equity stake in Rizal Green Energy
April 24, 2024, 4:25 pm
MANILA – Taisei Corp., one of the largest contractors in Japan, is buying a 25-percent share in a subsidiary of Yuchengco-led PetroGreen Energy Corp. (PGEC) as part of its investment in renewable energy (RE) here. In a statement Wednesday, PGEC said it signed an investment framework and… Read More
House to probe widening gap in farm gate, retail prices of basic goods
April 24, 2024, 4:23 pm
MANILA – Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Wednesday said he would spearhead an investigation in aid of legislation into the widening gap between farmgate and retail prices of rice and other basic goods as soon as the House of Representatives resumes its session on April 29. Among others,… Read More
Hontiveros wants ban on POGOs, says ‘hotspot of fugitives’
April 24, 2024, 4:23 pm
MANILA – Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros is calling for an immediate ban on the operation of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operation (POGO) in the country, saying human trafficking is part of its business model. Hontiveros made the statement during her inspection Wednesday, together… Read More
Coping with heat and preventing heat-related illnesses
April 24, 2024, 4:15 pm
MANILA – Jon Garry Venancio quickly piles up bamboo poles beside a small nipa hut he is building for a customer. It is 5 p.m. and his work for the day is already done. Venancio is a mountain farmer who moonlights as a carpenter, especially in the past two months when vegetables have been… Read More
BCDA doubles remittance to nat'l gov't in 2024
April 24, 2024, 4:15 pm
MANILA – The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) reported on Wednesday that it has doubled its remittance to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) in 2024 compared to the dividends remitted in 2023. The BCDA remitted PHP1.1 billion this year, higher than the PHP527 million worth of… Read More
PNP chief: Revocation of Quiboloy’s gun permits under review
April 24, 2024, 4:13 pm
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil on Wednesday said he has received the recommendation of the Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO) to revoke the firearms registration and license to own and possess firearms (LTOPF) of fugitive Kingdom of Jesus Christ… Read More
Marcos thumbs down illegal parking fine increase
April 24, 2024, 4:10 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has revoked a provision in a Metro Manila Council (MMC) resolution seeking to increase the fine for illegal parking in the metropolis from PHP1,000 up to PHP4,000. In a short video message posted on social media Wednesday, Marcos said his decision… Read More
10-13 tropical cyclones likely to hit PH May-Oct
April 24, 2024, 4:01 pm
MANILA – About 10 to 13 tropical cyclones are forecast to enter the country from May to October this year, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Wednesday. One or two tropical cyclones are expected in May and June, while two to three are… Read More
Comelec to include case vs. ex-chief in Smartmatic ruling plea
April 24, 2024, 3:59 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to include the money laundering case filed against its former chief Andres Bautista before a United States court in its motion for reconsideration (MR) on the Supreme Court's ruling, voiding the disqualification of service provider… Read More
EDSA Greenways to improve commuter experience, create greener cities
April 24, 2024, 3:57 pm
MANILA – The government’s Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) Greenways Project will improve the experience for commuters in the National Capital Region (NCR) as well as transform cities into becoming greener. During a meeting of the EDSA Greenways Project Inter-Agency Coordinating Council… Read More
CSC urges honor grads to apply for special eligibility, work in gov’t
April 24, 2024, 3:56 pm
MANILA – The Civil Service Commission is encouraging college graduates who have earned Latin honors to apply for the Honor Graduate Eligibility (HGE) and pursue a career in the public sector. “Summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude graduates no longer need to take the Career Service… Read More
S. Korea to launch 1st nanosatellite this week
April 24, 2024, 3:55 pm
SEOUL – South Korea is set to launch a homegrown earth observation nanosatellite into space this week, as part of its plan to create the country's satellite constellation by 2027, the science ministry said Tuesday. The nanosatellite, the first unit of the envisioned satellite constellation, will… Read More
CCC calls on public to take tangible action vs. plastic waste
April 24, 2024, 3:51 pm
MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) has urged the public to take action and commit to tangible changes in their everyday lives by reducing the use of single-use plastics and promoting a circular economy by reusing, recycling, and repurposing them. In commemoration of Earth Month this… Read More
El Niño gives breeders chance to grow milkfish production – group
April 24, 2024, 3:47 pm
ILOILO CITY – Fish farmers, especially those growing brackish and marine species, should seize the opportunity to grow milkfish production amid the ongoing effects of the El Niño phenomenon. “The heat exacerbated by the phenomenon provides an advantage for breeders, as the relatively high… Read More
P96-M infra project secures villagers in Albay's broom-making town
April 24, 2024, 3:41 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Residents of Manito, Albay now benefit from the recent completion of a 500-linear meter slope protection project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 2nd District Engineering Office (DEO) worth PHP96.4 million. In a media release on Wednesday, DPWH Albay 2nd… Read More
DAR to cooperatives: Encourage more farmers to be ARBO members
April 24, 2024, 3:36 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) on Wednesday urged cooperatives to encourage more farmers to join agrarian reform beneficiaries organizations (ARBOs) to receive more support. During the rites for the turnover of farm machinery in Bohol province, DAR Assistant Secretary Virgilio… Read More
DOJ forms TWG to hasten creation of separate ‘heinous crimes’ prisons
April 24, 2024, 3:21 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has ordered the creation of a technical working group (TWG) to hasten the creation of a separate penal facility for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) convicted of heinous crimes. Under Department Order No. 208, series of 2024, issued by Justice Secretary… Read More
