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Temperature forecast to reach 40°C in N. Luzon in May
April 29, 2024, 5:13 pm
MANILA – High temperatures will continue over parts of the country in May, with Northern Luzon forecast to reach up to 40.8°C. During the inter-agency updates on the government's El Niño response aired on PTV Monday, Department of Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said 31.5… Read More
PBBM vows strong political will for BARMM growth, orderly 2025 polls
April 29, 2024, 5:05 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday vowed to exercise “strong political will” to continue ensuring peace and prosperity in the Bangsamoro even as he guaranteed the peaceful and orderly May 2025 elections in the region. Speaking at the 10th anniversary celebration of the… Read More
Strictly enforce proper use of bike lanes – DOTr
April 29, 2024, 5:04 pm
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Monday called for the proper enforcement of traffic laws around bicycle lanes as part of the Marcos administration’s push toward active transportation and the prioritization of cyclists and pedestrians. In his speech during the inauguration… Read More
NSC: China’s ‘new model’ in Ayungin Shoal a new invention
April 29, 2024, 4:59 pm
MANILA – China’s so-called “new model” of conduct around Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is “nothing more than a new invention,” the National Security Council (NSC) said Monday. In a seminar conducted by the National Task Force on the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) for… Read More
Workers can ride LRT-2 for free on Labor Day
April 29, 2024, 4:55 pm Updated on April 30, 2024, 11:28 am
MANILA – The Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) and the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) will offer free rides to all workers on May 1 during the morning and evening rush hours to mark Labor Day. In a statement Monday, LRT-2 operator Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) said the Department of… Read More
Hontiveros urges DFA to cancel Quiboloy’s passport
April 29, 2024, 4:34 pm
MANILA – Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Monday called on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to cancel the passport of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJOC) leader Apollo Quiboloy following the latter’s repeated failure to appear before the Senate or Philippine courts. “Imbes… Read More
DA provides P2.16-B aid to El Niño-hit farmers, fishers
April 29, 2024, 4:20 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said it has distributed PHP2.16 billion worth of aid and intervention to farmers and fishers affected by the El Niño phenomenon. "Kasama po rito iyong (This includes the) PHP1.065 billion worth of rice farmers financial assistance. Ito iyong… Read More
Hataman lauds PBBM’s assurance BARMM polls will push through next year
April 29, 2024, 4:19 pm
MANILA – House Deputy Minority Leader and Basilan Rep. Mujiv Hataman on Monday lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s recent assurance that the 2025 elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will push through as scheduled. “Malinaw na malinaw ang sinabi ni… Read More
BI rescues trafficking victim, nabs escort at Davao airport
April 29, 2024, 4:17 pm
MANILA – Immigration authorities foiled another human trafficking attempt which led to the rescue of a female victim and the arrest of her escort. In a statement Monday, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, citing the report of the BI's Immigration Protection and Border Enforcement Section… Read More
BOC intercepts P3.5-M kush, cannabis-laced vape pens in Pasay
April 29, 2024, 4:15 pm
MANILA – Customs officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) intercepted over 2.5 kg. of kush or high-grade marijuana and 70 pieces of vape pens containing cannabis oil with an estimated value of PHP3.55 million in a warehouse in Pasay City. In a statement Monday, Bureau of Customs… Read More
Zubiri urges DepEd, CHED to hasten return to old academic calendar
April 29, 2024, 3:48 pm
MANILA – Amid the extreme heat and recurring cancellation of face-to-face classes, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Monday urged the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to immediately revert to the pre-pandemic June to March academic calendar in… Read More
Prime suspect in Misamis Occidental broadcaster slay nabbed
April 29, 2024, 3:44 pm
MANILA – Authorities arrested on Monday the primary suspect in the killing of Misamis Occidental radio broadcaster Juan "Johnny Walker" Jumalon in Zamboanga del Norte. In a press conference at Camp Crame, PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said Julito Mangumpit alias 'Ricky' was arrested by… Read More
Rules on government workers’ right to organize amended after 2 decades
April 29, 2024, 3:38 pm
MANILA – The amended implementing rules and regulations (IRR) on how government employees may exercise their rights to organize was launched Monday by the Public Sector Labor-Management Council (PSLMC) at the Department of Justice (DOJ) in Manila. The PSLMC is an inter-agency body responsible… Read More
LAWA, BINHI beneficiaries build water harvesting system in Quezon
April 29, 2024, 3:34 pm
MANILA – Some 166 residents of Patnanungan, Quezon have started building water harvesting systems and gardening projects in the province, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Monday. Irene Dumlao, assistant secretary for Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG), said… Read More
2 more Chinese naval ships seen near 'Balikatan' flotilla
April 29, 2024, 3:05 pm
MANILA – Two more Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted on Monday tailing the Filipino, American and French warships taking part in the "multilateral maritime exercise" (MME) of this year's "Balikatan" drills. Western Command (Wescom) spokesperson Captain Ariel Joseph… Read More
BuCor promotes vigilant prison guard
April 29, 2024, 2:19 pm
MANILA – A female corrections officer was promoted on the spot over the weekend after preventing the attempted smuggling of suspected “shabu” by a visitor into the National Bilibid Prison Medium Security Camp. Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Pio P. Catapang Jr.… Read More
Senate to look into impacts of extreme heat on basic education
April 29, 2024, 2:15 pm
MANILA – The Senate Committee on Basic Education will be looking for “balanced” solution as it sets to start discussions on the impacts of extreme heat and the shift to alternative delivery modes (ADMs) in the conduct of classes. The public hearing will be conducted on April 30 amid the… Read More
NFA: 170K bags of palay in 3 days with new buying price scheme
April 29, 2024, 1:54 pm
MANILA – The National Food Authority (NFA) reported the procurement of 170,000 bags of palay (unhusked rice) in just three days following the implementation of the higher buying price for the commodity nationwide. If converted, it is equivalent to 8,000 metric tons (MT), a slight increase in the… Read More
NFA OIC wants cost-effective, flexible reforms in buffer stocking
April 29, 2024, 12:26 pm
MANILA – The National Food Authority (NFA) eyes more cost-effective and flexible reforms for national rice buffer stocking. In an exclusive interview with People’s Television Network (PTV)’s Spotlight on Sunday, NFA officer-in-charge administrator Larry Lacson said he would lobby for… Read More
PBBM to ex-rebels-turned-cops: Help write 'new chapter' for BARMM
April 29, 2024, 12:06 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday welcomed the 100 former Moro guerillas who successfully completed the six-month field training course to join the Philippine National Police (PNP) and urged them to actively participate in writing a "new chapter" for the Bangsamoro region.… Read More
