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DOH to procure at least 800K vaccine doses to fight pertussis

DOH to procure at least 800K vaccine doses to fight pertussis

March 23, 2024, 5:34 pm

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) is procuring at least 800,000 vaccine doses to prevent the further spread of pertussis. “We expect the new batch of vaccines, which is around 800,000 to 1 million to arrive in June. It’s through UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency… Read More

DFA condemns attack in Russia concert hall; says no Filipino hurt

DFA condemns attack in Russia concert hall; says no Filipino hurt

March 23, 2024, 4:16 pm

MANILA – The Philippine government has condemned the mass shooting in a concert hall in Russia that left at least 60 dead and scores injured on March 22. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday that no Filipino was among the casualties. “The Philippines strongly condemns the… Read More

DOH: HIV cases may reach 500K by 2030

DOH: HIV cases may reach 500K by 2030

March 23, 2024, 4:05 pm

MANILA – Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases in the country would reach at least 500,000 over the next six years, with men comprising most of the patients, the Department of Health (DOH) said Saturday. DOH Undersecretary Eric Tayag said from six cases a day, HIV cases in the country have… Read More

Indian FM to visit PH; defense, maritime cooperation among top agenda

Indian FM to visit PH; defense, maritime cooperation among top agenda

March 23, 2024, 3:37 pm

MANILA – India’s Foreign Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is visiting the Philippines next week to advance trade and tourism, defense, and maritime cooperation. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday said the Indian top diplomat will undertake his second visit to the… Read More

Citizen participation key to attaining agenda for prosperity

Citizen participation key to attaining agenda for prosperity

March 23, 2024, 3:32 pm

MANILA – Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Friday emphasized the importance of active citizen participation in attaining the government’s agenda for prosperity. During the District Conference of the Rotary International District 3800 in Mandaluyong City,… Read More

PBBM to OP employees: Serve with excellence, integrity, compassion

PBBM to OP employees: Serve with excellence, integrity, compassion

March 23, 2024, 3:19 pm

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. exhorted the staff of the Office of the President (OP) to serve “with excellence, integrity, and compassion.” At the same time, Marcos assured the OP employees that his administration would provide them with the support, resources, and opportunities… Read More

DOH activates ‘code white’ for Holy Week 2024

DOH activates ‘code white’ for Holy Week 2024

March 23, 2024, 3:12 pm

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) has raised “code white alert” for the Lenten season in anticipation of thousands traveling to provinces starting on Palm Sunday. The DOH said Saturday the alert level would be active on March 24 to 31, placing identified medical personnel and staff on… Read More

PH resupply boat heavily damaged after another CCG water cannon attack

PH resupply boat heavily damaged after another CCG water cannon attack

March 23, 2024, 2:01 pm

MANILA – The Philippine resupply boat Unaizah May 4 (UM4) sustained “heavy damage” after a water cannon attack by the China Coast Guard (CCG) on Saturday as it was en route to bring fresh supplies to Filipino troops manning the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. In a post on X, the Armed… Read More

BI warns public vs. fake eTravel websites with fees

BI warns public vs. fake eTravel websites with fees

March 23, 2024, 1:42 pm

MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Saturday cautioned the public against scammers operating fake websites that charge fees for registration in eTravel, the electronic travel declaration system. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco reiterated in a news release that registration in the eTravel… Read More

Another RORE mission leaves for BRP Sierra Madre

Another RORE mission leaves for BRP Sierra Madre

March 23, 2024, 7:10 am

MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Saturday announced that the Unaizah May 4 (UM4), a civilian vessel contracted by the military, has embarked on another rotation and resupply (RORE) mission to the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) in Ayungin Shoal on March 22. "The AFP emphasizes that… Read More

Easterlies continue to bring cloudy skies, isolated rains

Easterlies continue to bring cloudy skies, isolated rains

March 23, 2024, 6:49 am

MANILA – The easterlies will continue to bring cloudy skies and isolated rains in several parts of the country, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said cloudy skies with scattered… Read More

DENR: All illegal structures in Chocolate Hills must be removed

DENR: All illegal structures in Chocolate Hills must be removed

March 22, 2024, 9:29 pm

MANILA – Environment Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said Friday all illegal structures built in the iconic Chocolate Hills in Bohol, which has been declared a protected area, must be removed. Loyzaga said this in an interview over a radio program after an aerial inspection she conducted with… Read More

NFA to provide all docs, interviews needed amid probe - DA

NFA to provide all docs, interviews needed amid probe - DA

March 22, 2024, 9:22 pm

MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) assured Friday that the National Food Authority (NFA) shall provide all information needed for the investigation of the alleged improper sale of rice buffer stock. The DA made the remark following a report that an unnamed NFA official allegedly… Read More

MARINA, S. Korean group seek financing to boost local shipbuilding

MARINA, S. Korean group seek financing to boost local shipbuilding

March 22, 2024, 9:12 pm

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and Busan Marine Engineering Association (BUEA) are looking into securing financing for their ‘Integrated Ship Support System Project.’ In a statement on Friday, MARINA said the MARINA-BUEA project is looking to partner with the Development… Read More

Comelec: Premature campaigning ban includes celebrities

Comelec: Premature campaigning ban includes celebrities

March 22, 2024, 9:07 pm

MANILA – Movie and television personalities who are would-be public servants will not be allowed to appear on television, films, and social media once the Commission on Elections (Comelec) implements the ban on premature campaigning for the May 2025 midterm polls. "The Comelec will stand firm… Read More

BI to deport 2 fugitives nabbed in Manila, Pampanga

BI to deport 2 fugitives nabbed in Manila, Pampanga

March 22, 2024, 8:53 pm

MANILA – Two foreign nationals will be deported to their homelands to answer criminal charges filed against them, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Friday. Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified them as Lee Yeonghak, 44, from South Korea, and American Stan Ray Hudgins, 63, who were… Read More

DOLE reminds employers of safety measures for heat stress

DOLE reminds employers of safety measures for heat stress

March 22, 2024, 8:26 pm

MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Friday reminded employers to observe health and safety measures to prevent and control heat stress and minimize its impact at the workplace. In a statement, the DOLE reiterated Labor Advisory No. 8, series of 2023, recommending measures… Read More

52K cops deployed for Lent – PNP

52K cops deployed for Lent – PNP

March 22, 2024, 8:22 pm

MANILA – A total of 52,273 police officers across the country have been deployed to ensure safe travel for motorists and commuters during the Lenten season, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. said Friday. During the inter-agency press conference held at Camp Crame,… Read More

DA, FDA collab to expedite ASF, AI vax approval

DA, FDA collab to expedite ASF, AI vax approval

March 22, 2024, 7:45 pm

MANILA –The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday said it collaborated with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expedite the process for the approval of the African swine fever (ASF) and the Avian Influenza (AI) vaccines. At the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, Agriculture Assistant… Read More

VP Sara assures full support for PH Army on 127th anniversary

VP Sara assures full support for PH Army on 127th anniversary

March 22, 2024, 6:56 pm

MANILA – Vice President Sara Z. Duterte on Friday assured officials and members of the Philippine Army of her support as they celebrate their 127th founding anniversary. "Bilang inyong Bise Presidente at Kalihim ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon, kaisa ninyo ako sa patuloy na pagpapatibay ng ating… Read More