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Manila to follow NCR LGUs' adjusted work hours starting May 2
April 12, 2024, 4:52 pm
MANILA – The Manila City government would follow the adjusted work schedule for local government employees in the National Capital Region (NCR) to help ease traffic congestion in the region. In a social media post Friday, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan said the city will adopt the 7 a.m. to 4… Read More
PH Navy test-fires new non-line of sight missile system
April 12, 2024, 4:50 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) has validated the precision strike capability of the newly installed Israeli-made Spike NLOS (non-line of sight) missile system fitted aboard one of its fast attack interdiction craft (FAIC) platforms. The NLOS missile system accurately hit the target at least… Read More
8 NPA rebels yield in Central Luzon
April 12, 2024, 4:13 pm
MANILA – Eight communist rebels have surrendered to police units in Central Luzon, the Police Regional Office (PRO) 3 reported on Friday. In a statement, PRO 3 director Brig. Gen. Jose Hidalgo Jr. said the former rebels surrendered during the period April 4 to 11 and pledged allegiance to the… Read More
PH, US, Japan eye expanded cooperation on clean energy
April 12, 2024, 3:43 pm
MANILA – The Philippines, the United States and Japan on Friday (Manila time) expressed intent to advance their trilateral cooperation on clean energy. The commitment was made during the historic trilateral summit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime… Read More
BI nabs S. Korean wanted for fake money trading
April 12, 2024, 3:39 pm
MANILA – Immigration authorities arrested a South Korean national wanted in his home country for a string of criminal cases due to alleged involvement in counterfeit currency trading worth over 30 million Korean won (around PHP1.2 billion). In a statement Friday, the Bureau of Immigration (BI)… Read More
DA to roll out fuel subsidy for farmers, fishers amid oil price hike
April 12, 2024, 3:37 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday it is set to roll out fuel subsidies to farmers and fishers affected by soaring oil prices. During the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said the program entails PHP3,000 worth of aid per beneficiary.… Read More
PH, US, Japan ‘seriously’ concerned over China’s dangerous acts in SCS
April 12, 2024, 3:29 pm
MANILA – The Philippines, the United States, and Japan on Friday expressed their serious concerns over China’s "dangerous and aggressive behavior” in the South China Sea (SCS). In a joint statement issued after their trilateral meeting at the White House in Washington DC, President Ferdinand… Read More
Abalos wants stiffer anti-'colorum' ops, says no mercy for erring kin
April 12, 2024, 3:12 pm
MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. on Friday called on concerned government agencies to intensify their crackdown against "colorum" vehicles or those operating without any franchises. This came after the arrest of a woman who name-dropped… Read More
Gatchalian, Bato renew push for ROTC bill, cite high public approval
April 12, 2024, 2:56 pm
MANILA – Senators Sherwin Gatchalian and Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa on Friday renewed their call for the revival of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) following strong support among Filipinos, as shown in a survey conducted by Pulse Asia from Dec. 3 to 7 last year. Gatchalian, co-author… Read More
Sen. Escudero apologizes, owns up to SUV apprehended in EDSA bus lane
April 12, 2024, 2:25 pm
MANILA – Senator Francis Escudero on Friday apologized to the public after his vehicle bearing the “7” protocol plate was apprehended by traffic enforcers the day before for using the EDSA Busway. In a statement, Escudero said the use of the protocol plate was “unauthorized” as the… Read More
Singaporean PM to visit PH, discuss potential energy tie-up
April 12, 2024, 1:39 pm
MANILA – Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan will be on an official visit to the Philippines on April 15 to 17 to bolster relations and map out future engagements, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced Friday. The DFA said the visit will build on the gains of the 6th… Read More
PH, US, Japan launch partnership for Luzon Economic Corridor dev’t
April 12, 2024, 12:52 pm
MANILA – The Philippines, the United States and Japan announced Friday (Manila time) their partnership for the development of the Luzon Economic Corridor that will help accelerate investments in critical sectors. The partnership was unveiled during the historic trilateral summit of President… Read More
PH Navy honors 2 fallen aviators in Cavite crash
April 12, 2024, 11:39 am
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) paid tribute to its two aviators who perished in Thursday's crash of their Robinson R-22 trainer helicopter in Cavite City. In a statement, PN spokesperson Commander John Percie Alcos said the remains of Lt. Jan Kyle Q. Borres and Ensign Izzah Leonah Taccad,… Read More
Steam-driven eruption observed in Taal Volcano
April 12, 2024, 11:13 am
MANILA – Steam-driven or phreatic eruption was observed at the Taal Main Crater early Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In an advisory shared shortly before 10 a.m., the Phivolcs said the eruption was recorded between 5:11 a.m. to 5:24 a.m. and has… Read More
Marcos cites JCCI’s continued support to sustain PH’s economic growth
April 12, 2024, 10:54 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday (Manila time) acknowledged the continued support of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) towards sustainable economic development in the Philippines. “Grateful for the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry's active role in… Read More
Trilateral meet to capacitate PH with credible defense posture in WPS
April 12, 2024, 10:47 am Updated on April 12, 2024, 11:26 am
MANILA – House of Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez on Friday expressed hope that the historic trilateral summit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., United States President Joe Biden, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida would help accelerate the modernization program of the Armed… Read More
PH, Japan agree to hold 2+2 foreign, defense meeting in 2024: DFA
April 12, 2024, 10:43 am
MANILA – The Philippines and Japan will convene a '2+2' ministerial meeting this year to build on their rapidly growing economic and defense cooperation. The announcement was made during the meeting of Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa on the… Read More
Marcos, Biden vow to enhance PH-US economic, security ties
April 12, 2024, 10:18 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and United States President Joe Biden on Friday (Manila time) agreed to further strengthen the economic and security partnerships between Manila and Washington DC. The commitment was made during the two leaders’ bilateral meeting at the White House… Read More
Progress in US firm’s nuclear energy investment in PH elates PBBM
April 12, 2024, 9:23 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday (Manila time) hailed the developments in the planned nuclear energy investment of Washington-based Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. (USNC) in the Philippines. Marcos met with USNC’s top executives, led by its chief executive officer Francesco… Read More
PH, US, Japan forge trilateral alliance to protect Indo-Pacific
April 12, 2024, 9:17 am Updated on April 12, 2024, 1:32 pm
MANILA – The Philippines has forged a “stronger” trilateral cooperation with the United States (US) and Japan aimed to protect the Indo-Pacific region to secure “a better future for all,” Malacañang announced Friday (Manila time). The forging of the historic trilateral alliance was a… Read More
