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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
OCD brings info drive on quake engineering solutions to LGUs
April 29, 2024, 11:15 am
MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) will deploy representatives from its regional offices to coordinate with local government units (LGUs) nationwide to intensify awareness on the use of engineering solutions to reduce casualties and minimize damage from massive earthquakes. “We will be… Read More
P20/kg. rice sold at Kadiwa ng Pangulo in Bicol
April 29, 2024, 9:38 am
MANILA – Several participating stalls in the recently held “Kadiwa ng Pangulo” (KNP) program in the Bicol Region sold rice at PHP20 per kg. In a news release Sunday evening, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), citing information from the National Irrigation Administration (NIA),… Read More
Danger level heat indices forecast in 22 areas
April 29, 2024, 7:58 am
MANILA - At least 22 areas across the country are likely to experience danger level heat indices on Monday, the weather bureau said. A 47°C heat index is forecast in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, and 46°C in Aparri, Cagayan. Heat indices of 43°C to 45°C are expected in the following areas:*… Read More
Zambales reaches 'extreme danger' heat index of 53°C
April 28, 2024, 7:56 pm
MANILA – Zambales province recorded the highest heat index so far this year at 53 degrees Celsius, classified as "extreme danger," on Sunday. The previous four days, it registered either 42 or 43 from the Iba station of state weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical… Read More
NCRPO ready for 3-day transport strike; DepEd suspends F2F classes
April 28, 2024, 7:39 pm
MANILA – The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will deploy all its available vehicles to assist commuters who will be affected by a three-day transport strike as the consolidation of jeepney franchise ends April 30. In a message to reporters on Sunday, chief information officer Lt.… Read More
House focus shifts to oversight function after passing priority bills
April 28, 2024, 7:09 pm
MANILA – After the approval of 20 priority measures, the House of Representatives will focus on strengthening its oversight function when session resumes Monday Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said in a news release Sunday that all measures outlined by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and… Read More
House Speaker unveils ‘transformative’ healthcare agenda for all
April 28, 2024, 6:42 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives will undertake a “transformative journey” to uplift health services and primary care for all Filipinos. Addressing fellow graduates from Cornell University during the Spring Brunch and Education Forum in Tagaytay City on Saturday, Speaker Ferdinand… Read More
PCO campus caravan goes to University of Makati
April 28, 2024, 5:48 pm
MANILA – As the government continues its crusade against fake news and disinformation, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) is bringing its CommUNITY Campus Caravan to the University of Makati. The two-day caravan, which is under the Media and Information Literacy campaign of the PCO,… Read More
PNP suspends tattoo removal policy
April 28, 2024, 5:30 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deferred the implementation of the policy regulating tattoos among its officers and applicants. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said chief Gen. Rommel Francsico Marbil ordered the Directorate for Personnel and Records Management (DPRM) to… Read More
PH Consulate: Asian hate crime no longer prevalent in NY
April 28, 2024, 3:12 pm
NEW YORK CITY – The incidence of pandemic-fueled hate crimes targeting Asian or Filipino immigrants has died down in the state of New York, the Philippine Consulate General reported. Philippine Consul General in New York Senen Mangalile said “hate crimes” in general still exist but those… Read More
Another Chinese ship spotted near 'Balikatan' area in Palawan
April 28, 2024, 2:08 pm
MANILA – Another vessel of China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) was spotted Sunday near the "Balikatan" multilateral maritime exercise (MME) area off Palawan waters. The PLAN vessel (bow number 578) was spotted around 9 a.m. between seven and eight nautical miles of the MME flotilla,… Read More
