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PBBM stresses openness, cooperation in SCS issue
October 11, 2024, 5:17 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday stressed the need for openness and cooperation among claimant states to manage tensions in the South China Sea (SCS). In his intervention at the 19th East Asia Summit (EAS) in Vientiane, Laos, Marcos noted that overall tensions in the… Read More
Passenger carrying ammo arrested at NAIA
October 11, 2024, 4:56 pm
MANILA – A male passenger carrying ammunition was arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 Friday. The 11 pieces of caliber .22 ammunition were discovered in his luggage during the screening process. Philippine National Police Aviation Security Unit (AVSEU) - National… Read More
PBBM calls for peace in Middle East, Gaza
October 11, 2024, 4:44 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday voiced grave concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza and the escalating violence in the Middle East, urging all parties to negotiate for peace. “The Philippines as well is gravely concerned over the catastrophic… Read More
Initial 66 bets OK'd for Senate race in 2025
October 11, 2024, 4:36 pm
MANILA – An initial 66 out of 183 aspirants for Senate seats would be included in the official list of candidates for next year's polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Friday. “‘Yung natitira pa, nire-review sa kasalukuyan upang malaman kung sino pa pwede isama doon sa 66 at sino… Read More
2M food packs available in DSWD warehouses nationwide
October 11, 2024, 4:21 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday expressed readiness to assist local government units with more than two million boxes of family food packs (FFPs) available in the agency’s warehouses across the country. Assistant Secretary for Disaster Response… Read More
Arrest of 'Boss Boga' seen as big win in drive vs. POGO
October 11, 2024, 3:49 pm
MANILA – Senators on Friday described the capture of Lyu Dong, real name Lin Xunhan a.k.a. "Boss Boga", as a major achievement for the government's fight against Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) in the country. In a statement, Hontiveros commended the Presidential Anti-Organized… Read More
PH cites Australia's positive role in ensuring peace, stability in SEA
October 11, 2024, 3:45 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday highlighted Australia's "consistent and positive role" in ensuring peace and stability in Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific region. "The celebration of our 50 years of relations is an eloquent testament to the consistent and positive role… Read More
PNP, logistics firms join forces vs. drug trafficking
October 11, 2024, 3:24 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) joined forces with two logistics companies to curb drug trafficking via transport and delivery services. PNP Deputy Chief for Operations Lt. Gen. Michael Dubria, PNP Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) chief Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta, JRS Business Corp.… Read More
DA chief assures enough stocks for Rice for All program
October 11, 2024, 3:11 pm
MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday assured consumers of sufficient stock of mixed imported and local well-milled rice worth PHP43 per kilogram under the expanded Rice for All program. This came as the Department of Agriculture (DA) expanded its Rice for All and P29… Read More
Elusive POGO kingpin falls in Laguna
October 11, 2024, 2:31 pm Updated on October 11, 2024, 7:22 pm
MANILA – Philippine authorities nabbed a Chinese national tagged as the “godfather” of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), in Laguna province Thursday night. In a television interview Friday, Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission executive director, Undersecretary Gilbert… Read More
PBBM urges Canada to work with ASEAN on free trade deal
October 11, 2024, 2:25 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday called on Canada to work closely with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) toward the swift conclusion of negotiations on a free trade agreement, saying the deal would open economic opportunities for both sides. "We recognize… Read More
PH Army: Zero tolerance for soldier in Isabela camp shooting
October 11, 2024, 2:20 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) on Friday said it would not condone wrongdoings of its personnel following a shooting spree that day before. A soldier shot dead three people inside the 5th Infantry Division headquarters at Camp Melchor Dela Cruz, Upi, Gamu, Isabela on Thursday afternoon.… Read More
Marcos assures US of continued PH support for ASEAN goals
October 11, 2024, 1:21 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday assured the United States of continued support from the Philippines for efforts promoting shared interests within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). in his intervention during the 12th ASEAN-US Summit, Marcos emphasized the… Read More
OPAPRU: Peace process fragility, gains must be protected at all costs
October 11, 2024, 10:34 am
MANILA – The government is determined to protect the gains of the peace process, Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said on Friday. Galvez made the assurance during the commemoration of the 47th anniversary of the Patikul… Read More
PH Marines, counterparts from 5 nations to join 'KAMANDAG' drills
October 11, 2024, 10:09 am
MANILA – Elite troops of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and their counterparts from the United States, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and Australia will participate in this year's "KAMANDAG 08-24" exercises on Oct. 15-25. In an advisory on Friday, the PMC said it would join the US… Read More
ULAP underscores blue and green economy to diversify local economies
October 11, 2024, 9:53 am
MANILA – Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president, Governor Dakila Carlo Cua, has underscored the importance of leveraging the Blue and Green Economy to diversify local economies. In a recent workshop with the theme “Natural Capital to Elevate Local Government Economy”… Read More
Poll sign-up hearings in Manila, Pasay reset due to work suspension
October 11, 2024, 9:45 am
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reset the Election Registration Board (ERB) hearings in the cities of Manila and Pasay on Oct. 14 and 15, due to Malacañang's suspension of government work in these areas. “In view of the work suspension in government offices on Oct. 14 and… Read More
Isolated rain showers to prevail across PH Friday
October 11, 2024, 7:29 am
MANILA – Most areas of the country will continue to experience isolated rain showers, the weather bureau said Friday. However, the Cordillera and Cagayan Valley regions, and Aurora province could experience moderate to heavy rains due to the northeasterly wind flow. Flash floods or landslides… Read More
Boost food reserves for emergencies: PBBM tells Asean+3
October 10, 2024, 10:45 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Plus Three (APT) to boost staple food reserves, in preparation for crises that threaten food security. This, as Marcos cited the 2024 World Risk Index, which showed that the… Read More
‘Restrictive’ provisions prevent full implementation of UHC law –solon
October 10, 2024, 10:40 pm
MANILA – House Deputy Majority Leader Janette Garin on Thursday called on both houses of Congress to prioritize amending the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law, citing "killer provisions" in its current form that prevent it from being fully implemented. Garin made the statement following the… Read More
