National
Legarda: Internet connectivity necessary for holistic nat'l growth
September 4, 2024, 10:38 am
MANILA – Senator Loren Legarda on Wednesday emphasized the importance of investing in the development of data transmission services to narrow the digital divide in the country and push for holistic national growth. “At present, connectivity is no longer a luxury but a necessity," Legarda said… Read More
2 separate quakes jolt Quezon
September 4, 2024, 10:20 am
MANILA – Two earthquakes with magnitudes 5.3 and 4.9 struck almost the same epicenter in Quezon province Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. At 7:16 a.m., a magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolted 43 km. northeast of Jomalig, while a magnitude 4.9 quake… Read More
PH Fleet major ships test-fire weapon systems
September 4, 2024, 10:05 am
MANILA – Capital ship assets of the Philippine Fleet (PF) showcased their modern tactical capabilities by firing and testing all weapons systems during a series of warfare simulations conducted in the waters off Zambales, Bataan, and Mindoro Strait. Capital ships refer to any naval service's… Read More
DOJ: Alice Guo arrested in Jakarta
September 4, 2024, 9:11 am Updated on September 4, 2024, 11:44 am
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo, also known as Guo Hua Ping, in Tangerang City, Jakarta, Indonesia. In a statement, the DOJ said Guo was apprehended at 11:58 p.m. on Sept. 3, according to Senior Superintendent… Read More
'Enteng' exits PAR; La Mesa Dam overflows
September 4, 2024, 8:26 am
MANILA – Severe Tropical Storm Enteng (Yagi) left the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Wednesday but rain showers continue, causing the La Mesa Dam to overflow, the weather bureau said. In an advisory issued at 7 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services… Read More
GSIS extends emergency loan to storm-hit members, pensioners
September 3, 2024, 10:20 pm
MANILA – The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Tuesday announced the extension of its emergency loan program to provide financial relief to members and pensioners in areas affected by Severe Tropical Storm Enteng as soon as it has obtained the list of areas declared under state of… Read More
PBBM to LGUs: Address waste problem caused by ‘Enteng’
September 3, 2024, 9:34 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday called on local government units (LGUs) to ramp up their waste management efforts, once Severe Tropical Storm “Enteng” leaves the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday afternoon. “I call on our local government units to… Read More
DepEd salary differential out this month
September 3, 2024, 9:10 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday said it is set to release PHP26.9 billion for the salary differential of all eligible public school teachers and non-teaching staff, in accordance with Executive Order No. 64 issued by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. DepEd Secretary Sonny… Read More
'Enteng' intensifies into severe tropical storm
September 3, 2024, 7:57 pm
MANILA – Weather disturbance Enteng has intensified into severe tropical storm, now packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 115 kph, the weather bureau said Tuesday. In its 5 p.m. update, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services… Read More
PhilSA identifies China rocket debris possible drop zones
September 3, 2024, 7:44 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) confirmed on Tuesday the launch of China’s Long March 4B rocket and identified possible drop zones of debris. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said China launched the Long March 45 from the Xichang Satellite… Read More
PH, France working on direct Manila-Paris flights
September 3, 2024, 7:38 pm
MANILA – Real soon, direct fights between Manila and Paris will commence as the Philippines and France are currently working on it, local officials bared Tuesday. "Having direct flights to Paris will give comfort to the passengers. We are working on it. We will announce (details of) this in a… Read More
Senate ratifies 4 international treaties
September 3, 2024, 6:25 pm
MANILA – Senators unanimously ratified on Tuesday four foreign treaties as concurred under Senate Resolution Nos. (SRN) 1145, 1146, 1147, and 1148. Sponsored by Senator Imee Marcos, SRN 1145 ratifies the International Labor Organization Convention No. 81 or the Convention Concerning Labor… Read More
DepEd warns public vs. fake P8K, P5K cash aid for students
September 3, 2024, 6:03 pm
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) warned the public on Tuesday against fake cash aid for students circulating online. The fake announcements promise to provide elementary to college students with cash assistance of PHP5,000 and PHP8,000 in exchange for their personal information. The… Read More
Manila OKs 2 measures on pay hike for city gov't workers
September 3, 2024, 5:42 pm
MANILA – The Manila City Council has approved two city ordinances mandating a pay hike for workers of the city government. Mayor Honey Lacuna said Tuesday the council has approved an ordinance providing for the implementation of the first tranche of the modified salary schedule for local… Read More
LGUs to lead ‘Enteng’ response; nat'l gov’t ready to help – Palace
September 3, 2024, 5:18 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed local government units (LGUs) to lead the response to Tropical Storm Enteng’s onslaught while the national government stands ready to render necessary assistance. The same directive applies for the victims of the deadly landslide in… Read More
NAPC basic sector now represented in DRRM councils
September 3, 2024, 5:06 pm
MANILA – Basic sectors are now represented in disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation efforts through decision-making and targeted interventions. This was after National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Secretary Lope Santos III approved memorandum order No. 001, series of 2024, titled… Read More
DMW: Reintegration program fund doubled under Bagong Pilipinas
September 3, 2024, 5:04 pm
MANILA – Funds for the government's national reintegration program for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been doubled under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Bagong Pilipinas vision, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said Tuesday. Speaking at the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas of the… Read More
MCB seeks more plantilla positions to accommodate more claims
September 3, 2024, 4:45 pm
MANILA – The Marawi Compensation Board on Tuesday sought the Senate's help in adding plantilla positions among their ranks to reach their target number of processed claims of households affected by the Marawi siege in 2017. During the MCB's budget deliberation, MCB chairperson Maisara… Read More
Barge runs aground in Navotas due to 'Enteng'
September 3, 2024, 4:42 pm
MANILA – A barge ran aground in the waters off Pondohan, Tangos North, Navotas City on Tuesday due to inclement weather brought by Tropical Storm Enteng. In a situation report, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Barge Karangalan 2 was moored at San Miguel Corporation (SMC) Shipping and… Read More
Stricter implementation of cheaper medicines law sought
September 3, 2024, 4:09 pm
MANILA – As the country celebrates Generics Awareness Month, Agri Party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee filed a resolution asking the appropriate House committee to look into the implementation of Republic Act (RA) No. 9502, or the Cheaper Medicines Act of 2008, and RA 6675, or the Generics Act of 1988.… Read More
