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House to probe widening gap in farm gate, retail prices of basic goods
April 24, 2024, 4:23 pm
MANILA – Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Wednesday said he would spearhead an investigation in aid of legislation into the widening gap between farmgate and retail prices of rice and other basic goods as soon as the House of Representatives resumes its session on April 29. Among others,… Read More
Hontiveros wants ban on POGOs, says ‘hotspot of fugitives’
April 24, 2024, 4:23 pm
MANILA – Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros is calling for an immediate ban on the operation of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operation (POGO) in the country, saying human trafficking is part of its business model. Hontiveros made the statement during her inspection Wednesday, together… Read More
PNP chief: Revocation of Quiboloy’s gun permits under review
April 24, 2024, 4:13 pm
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil on Wednesday said he has received the recommendation of the Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO) to revoke the firearms registration and license to own and possess firearms (LTOPF) of fugitive Kingdom of Jesus Christ… Read More
Marcos thumbs down illegal parking fine increase
April 24, 2024, 4:10 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has revoked a provision in a Metro Manila Council (MMC) resolution seeking to increase the fine for illegal parking in the metropolis from PHP1,000 up to PHP4,000. In a short video message posted on social media Wednesday, Marcos said his decision… Read More
10-13 tropical cyclones likely to hit PH May-Oct
April 24, 2024, 4:01 pm
MANILA – About 10 to 13 tropical cyclones are forecast to enter the country from May to October this year, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Wednesday. One or two tropical cyclones are expected in May and June, while two to three are… Read More
Comelec to include case vs. ex-chief in Smartmatic ruling plea
April 24, 2024, 3:59 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to include the money laundering case filed against its former chief Andres Bautista before a United States court in its motion for reconsideration (MR) on the Supreme Court's ruling, voiding the disqualification of service provider… Read More
EDSA Greenways to improve commuter experience, create greener cities
April 24, 2024, 3:57 pm
MANILA – The government’s Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) Greenways Project will improve the experience for commuters in the National Capital Region (NCR) as well as transform cities into becoming greener. During a meeting of the EDSA Greenways Project Inter-Agency Coordinating Council… Read More
CSC urges honor grads to apply for special eligibility, work in gov’t
April 24, 2024, 3:56 pm
MANILA – The Civil Service Commission is encouraging college graduates who have earned Latin honors to apply for the Honor Graduate Eligibility (HGE) and pursue a career in the public sector. “Summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude graduates no longer need to take the Career Service… Read More
DAR to cooperatives: Encourage more farmers to be ARBO members
April 24, 2024, 3:36 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) on Wednesday urged cooperatives to encourage more farmers to join agrarian reform beneficiaries organizations (ARBOs) to receive more support. During the rites for the turnover of farm machinery in Bohol province, DAR Assistant Secretary Virgilio… Read More
DOJ forms TWG to hasten creation of separate ‘heinous crimes’ prisons
April 24, 2024, 3:21 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has ordered the creation of a technical working group (TWG) to hasten the creation of a separate penal facility for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) convicted of heinous crimes. Under Department Order No. 208, series of 2024, issued by Justice Secretary… Read More
PH, Qatar sign pact on recognition of seafarers' certificates
April 24, 2024, 3:19 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and Qatar’s Ministry of Transport have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the mutual recognition of seafarers’ certificates. In a statement on Wednesday, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) said the MOU is a revision of a 2006 agreement between the… Read More
Bangkok-bound PAL flight returns to NAIA due to technical issue
April 24, 2024, 3:12 pm
MANILA – Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight bound for Bangkok, Thailand returned to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) due to a technical issue, the flag carrier said Wednesday. "PAL confirms that (flight) PR730 (to Bangkok) returned to Manila due to a technical issue with the… Read More
2.1M El Niño-hit individuals get gov’t aid – task force
April 24, 2024, 2:38 pm
MANILA – A total of 2,116,420 individuals have received various government assistance to help tide them over the effects of the El Niño phenomenon. In an interview on Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon on Wednesday, El Niño Task Force spokesperson, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Assistant… Read More
Senators pay tribute to Saguisag
April 24, 2024, 2:12 pm
MANILA – Senators paid tribute to former senator and human rights lawyer Rene V. Saguisag and expressed their condolences to his family Wednesday. Saguisag's son, Rebo, announced the passing of his father on his Facebook page Wednesday but no other details were provided. "As we mourn his loss,… Read More
QC apologizes to vendors affected by clearing ops in UP Campus village
April 24, 2024, 1:28 pm
MANILA – The Quezon City government has issued an apology to vendors whose property was apparently destroyed and confiscated in a road clearing operation in Barangay UP Campus in Diliman on Tuesday. In a statement Wednesday, the city government said that while the clearing operation was… Read More
Navy: Measures in place vs. possible Chinese interference in Balikatan
April 24, 2024, 12:57 pm
MANILA – A ranking Philippine Navy (PN) official said while China is not expected to interfere in the ongoing "Balikatan" exercise, they are prepared to implement contingency measures for such an event. "Yes, there are appropriate measures in place," PN spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea… Read More
GSIS assets jump to P1.74T, posts P37-B net income in Q1
April 24, 2024, 12:21 pm
MANILA – The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) reported on Wednesday a 21 percent increase in net income for the first quarter of 2024, reaching PHP37 billion, driven by strong revenue growth of 17 percent to PHP85 billion. GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso attributed the… Read More
NTF-ELCAC: NDF is top 'terrorist groomer' in PH
April 24, 2024, 11:29 am
MANILA – The National Democratic Front (NDF) remains the "foremost terror-groomer" among the various terrorist groups still operating in the country, the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) has said. "Even in the CPP’s (Communist Party of the Philippines) 2016… Read More
Whole PH under yellow alert; Luzon, Visayas grids also under red alert
April 24, 2024, 11:09 am Updated on April 24, 2024, 5:24 pm
MANILA – The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has placed the Mindanao grid under yellow alert, and the Luzon and Visayas grids under red and yellow alert. In its advisory Wednesday, the NGCP said the Mindanao grid is under yellow alert from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as nine power plants… Read More
OCD: More engineering solutions to prevent massive deaths from quakes
April 24, 2024, 10:19 am
MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) cited the need for more engineering intervention to prevent huge death tolls in case of a massive earthquake in the country. OCD administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, in a statement Tuesday night, said preparations must go beyond the… Read More
