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PH reaffirms commitment to strengthen ties with UN member-states
October 24, 2022, 2:23 pm
MANILA – The Philippines has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen its partnership with the member countries of the United Nations (UN) "to realize national and collective aspiration of peace, security, and development for all peoples". In a statement Monday, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique… Read More
OPS grateful for Filipino nurses’ services amid pandemic
October 24, 2022, 1:57 pm
MANILA – The Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) on Monday expressed gratitude to Filipino nurses here and abroad for their services, especially during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. The OPS made the statement on its official Facebook page as the country celebrates Nurses’ Week this… Read More
DILG chief warns vs. impostors' solicitation
October 24, 2022, 1:52 pm
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday warned local government officials, businessmen, and the public against people posing as Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. and is soliciting money and/or goods. “We have received such reports from a provincial governor, a… Read More
Solon fears unmonitored ASF cases in proposed Subic facility
October 24, 2022, 1:52 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) must justify choosing Subic, Zambales as the future site of a PHP500-million worth of laboratory-equipped cold examination facility (CEFA) for agricultural imports, Senator Imee Marcos said on Monday. Marcos said first-border inspections away from the… Read More
Magnitude 5.3 quake hits Davao del Sur
October 24, 2022, 1:23 pm
MANILA – A magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolted Davao del Sur on Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In a bulletin issued at 11:20 a.m., Phivolcs said the tectonic quake struck 16 km. southwest of Davao City at 10:06 a.m. It was 254 km. deep. Intensity III… Read More
All passengers safe as Korean Air aircraft overruns Cebu runway
October 24, 2022, 10:52 am Updated on October 24, 2022, 4:43 pm
MANILA – All 162 passengers and 11 crew of a Korean Air from Incheon are reported safe after the plane overran the runway at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) late Sunday. "There were no injuries and all passengers safely evacuated the aircraft," Korean Air said in an email on Monday.… Read More
PH, SoKor vow sustained defense ties amid pandemic
October 24, 2022, 10:08 am
MANILA – The Philippines and South Korea committed to strengthening defense ties amid restrictions due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. This, as senior officials of the Department of National Defense (DND) and Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Korea (ROK)… Read More
PH Army delegation joins Hawaii multilateral combat exercise
October 24, 2022, 9:13 am
MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) has deployed a 103-strong delegation to the month-long Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) Rotation 23-01 which will be held in various locations in the US state of Hawaii. Army spokesperson Col. Xerxes Trinidad, in a statement over the weekend,… Read More
New Bacolod business district to generate jobs, spur growth
October 24, 2022, 9:04 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos on Sunday expressed confidence that the newly-inaugurated The Upper East in Bacolod City would generate more “quality jobs” that translate to economic growth in the country. The Upper East, developed by Megaworld Corp., is the first master-planned,… Read More
ITCZ to bring rain showers across Visayas, Mindanao
October 24, 2022, 9:03 am
MANILA – The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) will cause scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over the Visayas and Mindanao, the weather bureau said Monday. This may result in flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and… Read More
Marcos wants breeding sites in W. Visayas tested for ASF
October 24, 2022, 8:53 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos on Sunday ordered the Department of Agriculture regional office in Western Visayas (DA-6) to test all pig breeding sites in the region to curb the spread of the African swine fever (ASF). The directive came after the DA-6 reported that cases of ASF had been… Read More
PBBM mulls PPP-style ‘support system’ for MSMEs
October 24, 2022, 8:49 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos on Sunday urged the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to come up with a public-private partnership (PPP)-style “support system” to assist the development and growth of start-ups and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Marcos raised this… Read More
First Lady honored with symbolic tree in Bacolod City
October 23, 2022, 7:56 pm
MANILA – First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos was honored in a tree-planting ceremony inside upscale lifestyle hub, The Upper East, in Bacolod City on Sunday. Developer Megaworld dedicated the native Bitaog tree (scientific name: Calophyllum inophyllum) to the First Lady, according to a news release… Read More
PBBM joins MassKara Festival, lauds pro-people initiatives
October 23, 2022, 7:32 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos on Sunday lauded Bacolod City for its successful staging of the 43rd MassKara Festival and welcomed local government efforts to improve the lives of its constituents. In a speech during the festival’s culmination at Paglaum Sports Complex, Marcos said it… Read More
Tacloban bettor wins P35.4-M lotto jackpot
October 23, 2022, 6:11 pm
MANILA – A lone bettor from Tacloban City, Leyte bagged the PHP35.4-million jackpot prize In Saturday night's draw of the Grand Lotto 6/55. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said Sunday the lucky bettor guessed the winning combination 44-50-07-52-46-36 that carried total winnings… Read More
11 policemen relieved over missing 'sabungero' cases : NCRPO
October 23, 2022, 5:56 pm
MANILA – The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) announced the relief of its 11 Regional Headquarters Support Unit officers in connection with the case of four missing sabungero (cockfight enthusiasts). In a statement on Sunday, NCRPO chief Brig. Gen. Jonnel Estomo said the sacked… Read More
Marcos to Pinoys: It’s time to return to pre-pandemic life
October 23, 2022, 5:08 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos on Sunday enjoined Filipinos to get back to their normal lives before the Covid-19 pandemic hit, stressing that it is crucial to show the world that the Philippines is slowly getting back on its feet. “It is a good thing to remind people that the pandemic… Read More
More solutions to agri woes under Marcos tenure: DA exec
October 23, 2022, 4:40 pm
MANILA – More problems in the agriculture sector can be immediately addressed with President Ferdinand R. Marcos at the helm of the Department of Agriculture (DA), an official said Sunday. DA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Kristine Evangelista backed Marcos’ decision to stay as DA chief amid… Read More
PBBM assures continuous gov’t aid to vulnerable sectors
October 23, 2022, 4:04 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos on Sunday said his administration is committed to giving continuous assistance to vulnerable sectors severely affected by surging consumer prices. He made this commitment as he led the distribution of government assistance to various sectors in Talisay… Read More
Solon eyes lower training fees for Filipino seafarers
October 23, 2022, 3:33 pm
MANILA – A lawmaker urged the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to reduce the training fees once a ‘blended learning program’ is introduced among Filipino seafarers. Marino Party-List Rep. Sandro Gonzalez made a call to officer-in-charge Executive Director Samuel Batalla of Standards of… Read More
