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PH archipelagic sea lanes bill serves as shield for sovereignty: solon
November 29 2023, 9:17 pm
MANILA – A House leader on Wednesday said the measure establishing the archipelagic sea lanes (ASLs) in the Philippine waters would serve as the country's "shield" against nations challenging its sovereignty. In her sponsorship speech during the plenary session, House foreign affairs committee… Read More
Norway: Peace talk revival a ‘step closer’ to lasting peace in PH
November 29 2023, 8:31 pm
MANILA – The agreement between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) to revive peace negotiations is a “step closer” to lasting peace in the country, the Norwegian Embassy in Manila said Wednesday. Norwegian Ambassador to the Philippines… Read More
House gives final nod to Magna Carta of the Out-of-School Youth
November 29 2023, 8:15 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on the third and final reading the proposed Magna Carta of the Out-of-School Youth (OSY) that seeks to recognize and promote the rights of OSYs and empower them to contribute to nation-building. House Bill No. 9347, which was approved… Read More
ARTA eyes 2024 public rollout of online PH laws, regulations library
November 29 2023, 8:12 pm
MANILA – The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is hoping to roll out for public use its online library for business-related Philippine laws and regulations early next year. ARTA launched Phase 1 of the Philippine Business Regulations Information System (PBRIS) in 2021 and is expected to launch its… Read More
Public urged to report SRP violators
November 29 2023, 7:35 pm
MANILA – With more Christmas season shoppers beginning to flock to the bustling commercial centers, particularly in Divisoria, Senator Mark Villar on Wednesday urged the public to report traders and vendors who do not follow the government’s suggested retail price (SRP). Villar, chairperson of… Read More
ILO Convention 190 relevant to promotion of OFWs' safety – DMW
November 29 2023, 7:33 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has expressed support for the ratification of the International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 190 on Violence and Harassment, citing its relevance for the protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). In a statement issued on Wednesday,… Read More
Bill allowing use of excess GOCC funds for 2023 budget OK’d
November 29 2023, 7:16 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on the third and final reading a measure that would allow the government to tap the excess funds of government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) for unprogrammed appropriations in the 2023 budget. During the plenary session, a… Read More
LTO, barangays partner for vehicle registration caravan
November 29 2023, 6:32 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is looking to conduct vehicle registration caravans with the help of barangay officials to address the estimated 24.7 million unregistered motor vehicles in the country. In a statement on Wednesday, LTO chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II,… Read More
Comelec disqualifies Smartmatic from poll procurements
November 29 2023, 6:21 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has disqualified poll systems provider Smartmatic from joining public bidding processes in relation to electoral exercises in the country. In a 17-page resolution released on Wednesday, the poll body en banc granted the petition of former Department… Read More
House panel OKs bill protecting minor children of OFWs
November 29 2023, 6:21 pm
MANILA – A measure seeking to institutionalize mechanisms for the protection of minor children whose parents are working as overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) hurdled committee level at the House of Representatives. During the hearing on Wednesday, the House committee on overseas worker affairs… Read More
House panels adopt reso urging gov’t to cooperate with ICC
November 29 2023, 6:17 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives committees on justice and human rights on Wednesday unanimously adopted a consolidated resolution urging the Marcos administration to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation on former president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs.… Read More
BuCor backs legislation for prison livelihood farms
November 29 2023, 6:00 pm
MANILA – Prison officials on Wednesday echoed their unequivocal support for the proposed legislation mandating prisons and penal farms to implement agricultural livelihood programs for inmates. In a statement, Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Pio P. Catapang Jr. said he… Read More
Manila eyes preservation of remains of PH's lone elephant
November 29 2023, 5:58 pm
MANILA – The Manila City government on Wednesday announced plans to preserve the remains of Mali, the country's lone elephant. In a press conference, Mayor Honey Lacuna raised the possibility of subjecting the animal's remains to taxidermy and preserving her bones as an attraction to visitors… Read More
Gov’t adopts science-based farming to reduce importation – DA chief
November 29 2023, 5:15 pm
MANILA – The national government is adopting the latest technologies and building more agricultural infrastructures to improve rice production and increase farm yield and grain supply, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said Wednesday. Tiu Laurel said the government “is moving with… Read More
ARTA inks tie-up deals with German, Nordic businesses
November 29 2023, 5:03 pm
MANILA – The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is partnering with the German and Nordic business groups in the Philippines to further promote ease of doing business in the country. ARTA Director General Ernesto Perez signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the representatives of the… Read More
PBBM to work on swift passage of bills boosting PH’s cyberdefense
November 29 2023, 4:04 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has vowed to look for ways to ensure the immediate passage of measures that would help strengthen the country’s cybersecurity efforts, Malacañang said Wednesday. Marcos made the commitment, after the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) requested… Read More
PBBM to attend COP28; likely hold ‘dozen’ bilateral meetings
November 29 2023, 3:35 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will leave Manila on Thursday to attend the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP) 28 to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) in Dubai, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday. Marcos will be the 11th speaker… Read More
Restart of peace talks PBBM’s ‘brave’ move to attain peaceful nation
November 29 2023, 3:22 pm Updated on November 29, 2023, 6:10 pm
MANILA – The decision of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to restart peace talks with the National Democratic Front (NDF) shows his willingness to listen to communist rebels’ grievances and attain a peaceful, united and progressive nation, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said on… Read More
DILG orders PNP to seize guns of cop in QC bar firing incident
November 29 2023, 3:21 pm
MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Wednesday directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) to immediately confiscate the licensed firearms of the police officer who had been charged with firing his handgun during a confrontation with… Read More
NSA: Reds' terror tag stays until final peace settlement reached
November 29 2023, 2:50 pm
MANILA – The government's terror tag on the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) and its allies will remain until a final peace settlement is reached between the two parties, National Security Adviser Eduardo Año said Wednesday. "Hindi yan… Read More
