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China backs PH efforts vs. POGO-related issues: embassy
April 18, 2024, 4:58 pm Updated on April 18, 2024, 5:16 pm
MANILA – The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Thursday said it supports the Philippines’ efforts in addressing issues related to offshore gaming operations. The statement was made following the arrest of some Chinese nationals over possession of high-powered firearms and bribery attempt, who were… Read More
DMW reaches out to employers to ascertain condition of OFWs in Japan
April 18, 2024, 4:43 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has reached out to employers of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Ehime and Kochi prefectures in Japan to ascertain their safety and conditions following a 6.6-magnitude earthquake. “Migrant Workers Office-Osaka issued Advisory No. 04-2024… Read More
CPP-NPA redesignation as terror group vital in curbing insurgency
April 18, 2024, 4:41 pm
MANILA – The Anti-Terrorism Council's (ATC) move to redesignate the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) as a terror group is a big boost to curb insurgency, the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) said Thursday. In a statement,… Read More
US earmarks P4M to boost PH women, children protection efforts
April 18, 2024, 4:39 pm
MANILA – The United States government is providing PHP4 million in funding and technical support to boost the country's reporting and training on women and children protection, the US Embassy in Manila said Thursday. The funding, to be coursed through the US Agency for International Development… Read More
DOJ partners with private firms for program to upskill female PDLs
April 18, 2024, 4:22 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday inked an agreement with private institutions to launch Project Arts, Crafts and E-Commerce (ARTE) to improve the technical skills of female persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW). The partners under… Read More
DBM: PBBM admin striving harder to make PH ‘prime investment hub’
April 18, 2024, 4:15 pm
MANILA – The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is exhausting all efforts to turn the Philippines into a “prime investment hub” where businesses will thrive, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said. During the Philippine Dialogue in… Read More
PCO, DOE link up to boost awareness on energy conservation
April 18, 2024, 4:05 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) and the Department of Energy (DOE), in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), have joined hands for the “You Have the Power” campaign in a bid to raise awareness on energy conservation amid the… Read More
DAR eyes distribution of 100K land titles in 2024
April 18, 2024, 3:57 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) on Thursday said it aims to distribute at least 100,000 certificates of land ownership awards (CLOA) this year. "Ang aming (Our) trajectory, is that by this year ay (is) 100,000 [CLOAs]; ngayon kung iyong milagrong ipinagdadasal namin, baka magawa… Read More
DMW: No Filipino hurt in UAE, Oman floodings
April 18, 2024, 3:43 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers on Thursday announced that no overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and in Oman were reportedly hurt or died because of the unprecedented heavy rains that hit the region, causing severe flooding. In an advisory, the DMW said… Read More
Tolentino to China: PH has right to conduct military drills with US
April 18, 2024, 3:39 pm Updated on April 18, 2024, 4:25 pm
MANILA – Senator Francis Tolentino on Thursday reminded the Chinese government that the Philippines has all the right to engage in joint military exercises with other countries within its sovereign territory. The lawmaker issued the statement after China's foreign ministry warned the Philippine… Read More
PBBM orders grant of grace period to e-vehicles using NCR nat’l roads
April 18, 2024, 2:52 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday directed the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and local government units (LGUs) to grant a one-month grace period to electric and other vehicles recently banned from using national roads in Metro Manila. In an X post, Marcos… Read More
PCG to join PH Navy in Balikatan 2024
April 18, 2024, 2:25 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will join for the first time the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in the 39th annual Balikatan Exercise from April 22 to May 10. In a statement on Thursday, PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armando Balilo said the PCG would be part of the joint… Read More
Female cadet from Batangas is PNPA Class 2024 topnotcher
April 18, 2024, 2:14 pm
MANILA – A female cadet from Lian, Batangas would lead the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) "Layag-Diwa" Class 2024, composed of 223 cadets. Police Cadet Ma. Camille Cabasis will receive the Presidential Kampilan Award as the valedictorian in Friday's graduation rites at the PNPA… Read More
Comelec to appeal SC ruling on Smartmatic disqualification
April 18, 2024, 1:31 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to appeal the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) voiding its move to disqualify service provider Smartmatic TIM Corp. from the bidding of its projects. In a radio interview Thursday, Comelec chairperson George Garcia said filing a motion for… Read More
Probe on alleged degree-for-sale to Chinese students sought
April 18, 2024, 1:23 pm Updated on April 18, 2024, 5:07 pm
MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday urged the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to look into reports of universities and colleges in Cagayan allegedly selling degrees to Chinese students for up to PHP2 million. In a statement, Gatchalian said while he supports… Read More
CHED chief: Non-payment of subsidy grant allegations unfounded
April 18, 2024, 1:21 pm
MANILA – Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson J. Prospero de Vera III slammed allegations concerning the "non-payment" of grants for Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES). "Charges laid against me lack merit and are purely unsubstantiated allegations," de Vera said in a statement late… Read More
Ex-solon seeks TRO on Miru contract for 2025 polls
April 18, 2024, 1:09 pm
MANILA – A former lawmaker on Thursday filed a petition before the Supreme Court (SC) seeking a temporary restraining order (TRO) and preliminary injunction against the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) contract with Miru Systems Co. for the automated voting system to be used in 2025 national… Read More
DFA defends US, Japan trilateral; tells China to reflect own actions
April 18, 2024, 12:43 pm Updated on April 18, 2024, 1:32 pm
MANILA – The Philippines’ move to strengthen alliance and partnership with the United States and Japan is Manila’s “sovereign decision” and should not be seen as a threat by any peace-loving country, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) told China on Thursday. The statement comes… Read More
DepEd exec: Shirts with agency logo sold online not authorized
April 18, 2024, 12:05 pm
MANILA – Collared shirts bearing logos of the Department of Education (DepEd) being sold on various online platforms are not authorized, an official of the agency said. "Sa social media naglipana talaga ang enterprising individuals/groups na gusto naman kumita (‘Enterprising’ individuals and… Read More
Claimant of P218-M shabu shipment nabbed in NAIA
April 18, 2024, 10:28 am Updated on April 18, 2024, 11:41 am
MANILA – Authorities arrested the consignee of a shabu shipment worth PHP218 million at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Complex in Pasay City on Wednesday evening. In a report on Thursday, Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) chief Brig. Gen. Dionisio Bartolome… Read More
