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PBBM is ‘unstoppable leader’, says DAR chief
September 30, 2024, 4:08 pm
MANILA – No one could stop President Ferdinand R. Marcos from delivering good services to the Filipinos, according to Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella. “Kahit na po kaarawan niya, kahit birthday niya na kasama ho niya ang kanyang pamilya, hindi po [nagpapaawat]. Noong kaarawan po… Read More
Erwin Tulfo leads Pahayag September senatorial survey
September 30, 2024, 3:04 pm
MANILA – On the eve of the start of filing of certificates of candidacy for the 2025 elections on Tuesday, political consultancy firm Publicus Asia released a senatorial preference survey where ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo emerged as the leading candidate. The PAHAYAG survey, conducted… Read More
PHLPost gives Christmas season schedule for mails, parcels
September 30, 2024, 2:53 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has advised overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to send their Christmas mails and parcels ahead of time to ensure recipients get them during the holidays. In a news release on Monday, the PHLPost said it has suggested dates of mailing at post… Read More
Julian watch: PBBM says food packs being prepared; healthcare ready
September 30, 2024, 2:46 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday assured the public the government is closely monitoring the movement of Typhoon Julian as it strengthens while battering northern Luzon. “Thousands of family food packs are now being prepared, healthcare centers are on high alert, and our… Read More
PBBM: Admin coalition still supports Imee’s reelection bid
September 30, 2024, 2:44 pm
MANILA – The Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas still supports the senatorial bid of reelectionist Senator Imee Marcos despite her withdrawal from the administration’s slate, her brother President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Monday. Imee was included in the 12-person senatorial lineup of the… Read More
DA extends rollout of AVAC live vaccines vs. ASF in Batangas
September 30, 2024, 2:26 pm
MANILA – The government-controlled vaccination against African swine fever (ASF) in Batangas using 10,000 doses of emergency-procured AVAC live vaccines has been extended to October, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Monday. The DA has earlier set Sept. 30 as the completion target of the… Read More
DSWD readies food packs as Typhoon Julian batters north Luzon
September 30, 2024, 2:22 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Offices (FO) in northern Luzon, has prepositioned family food packs (FFPs) and other relief items for augmentation support to local government units (LGUs) along the track of Typhoon Julian. “Two weeks ago ay… Read More
DND chief wants tougher PH espionage law
September 30, 2024, 2:11 pm
MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Monday called on lawmakers to amend the country's espionage laws to allow the government to punish those who engage in these acts during peacetime. Teodoro made this remark when asked about allegations that dismissed… Read More
6 dead in Laguna bus-SUV collision
September 30, 2024, 1:24 pm
MANILA – At least six persons were killed while 57 others were hurt in a collision between a passenger bus and a sports utility vehicle (SUV) in Majayjay, Laguna province. In a report on Monday, the Majayjay Municipal Station said the mishap occurred along a road in Barangay Bakia at around… Read More
Signal no. 5 possible; Batanes airports closed due to Typhoon Julian
September 30, 2024, 1:08 pm
MANILA – The hoisting of tropical cyclone wind signal (TCWS) no. 5 is possible as Typhoon Julian continues to batter northern Luzon, the weather bureau said Monday. "The possibility of hoisting wind signal no. 5 is not ruled out," the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical… Read More
DBM: NCR finance managers trained for transparent, efficient fund use
September 30, 2024, 12:49 pm Updated on September 30, 2024, 1:22 pm
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has capacitated a total of 255 public financial management (PFM) practitioners, including budget officers, auditors, and finance officers from local government units (LGUs) of Metro Manila to ensure responsible, transparent and efficient use… Read More
RA 12022 to make food more affordable, improve farmers’ livelihood
September 30, 2024, 12:43 pm
MANILA – The signing of Republic Act No. 12022, or the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, will lead to more affordable food products, improve the livelihood of farmers and raise tax collection, Senator Loren Legarda said Monday. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed the measure in… Read More
3.5K Tarlac farmers relieved of P124-M agrarian reform debts
September 30, 2024, 12:22 pm
MANILA – The government has relieved 3,527 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in the province of Tarlac of over PHP124 million in debts and obligations on agricultural lands awarded under the agrarian reform program. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the distribution of 4,663… Read More
CAAP's system upgrade 'successful'
September 30, 2024, 12:05 pm
MANILA – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said upgrading of the air traffic management system early Monday was successfully completed. "There were no flights delayed/affected during software update from 12:30 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.," CAAP spokesperson Eric Apolonio said in a… Read More
ROTC bill now a top priority at the Senate
September 30, 2024, 11:58 am
MANILA – The Senate will prioritize Senate Bill (SB) No. 2034, or the proposed Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Act, as soon as session resumes in November, Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said on Monday. Tolentino made the assurance after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. gave… Read More
C. Luzon cops nab 135 wanted persons in weeklong anti-crime drive
September 30, 2024, 11:55 am
MANILA – Members of the Police Regional Office 3 (Central Luzon) arrested 135 persons wanted for various charges in operations from Sept. 21 to 27. In a statement on Monday, outgoing PRO-3 chief Brig. Jose Hidalgo said among those apprehended were 17 most wanted persons and 118 others with… Read More
Cebu Pacific cancels 6 domestic flights due to Typhoon Julian
September 30, 2024, 7:39 am
MANILA – Low-cost airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) has canceled six domestic flights scheduled for Monday due to the forecasted impact of Typhoon Julian. The canceled flights include5J 196/197: Manila – Cauayan – Manila, 5J 504/505: Manila – Tuguegarao – Manila, 5J 506/507: Manila –… Read More
Signal No. 4 up over Batanes, 2 other areas, violent winds forecast
September 30, 2024, 7:02 am Updated on September 30, 2024, 7:48 am
MANILA – Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 4 has been hoisted over Batanes, Babuyan Island, and Calayan Island as Typhoon Julian moves over Balintang Channel, the weather bureau said Monday. Batanes and the northeastern portion of Babuyan Islands are experiencing violent winds as… Read More
‘Julian’ now a typhoon; Batanes, Babuyan under Signal No. 3
September 29, 2024, 7:07 pm
MANILA – Typhoon Julian maintained its strengthen while moving northwestward over the Philippine Sea east of Cagayan, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 5 p.m. bulletin Sunday. The center of the typhoon is located 235 kilometers… Read More
PBBM hails Filipino STEM winners, vows support for innovation, tech
September 29, 2024, 5:33 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday celebrated the achievements of Filipino students excelling in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and vowed that his administration will continue to invest in and support innovation and technology. In his… Read More
