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Korean Air, Delta mull mounting direct flights via Clark
April 19, 2024, 4:19 pm Updated on April 22, 2024, 3:55 pm
MANILA – Korean Air (KE) and Delta Air Lines are looking at mounting direct flights to Clark International Airport (CRK). "Yes, (that) is factual and on spot - we're always monitoring demand to expand services and explore new markets to strengthen our Philippines network," KE's Global… Read More
New revenue regulations to ease transactions, boost revenue collection
April 19, 2024, 3:48 pm
MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday expressed optimism that the implementation of revenue regulations enforcing the Ease of Paying Taxes (EOPT) Act will lead to smoother tax transactions and improved revenue collection to support economic growth. "Taxpayers can now rejoice as the dream… Read More
PBBM's visionary leadership driving positive change, progress in PH
April 19, 2024, 3:35 pm
MANILA – Speaker Martin Romualdez on Friday lauded President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his inclusion in TIME magazine's "100 Most Influential People of 2024", citing the Philippine leader's visionary leadership in inspiring positive change and progress in the Philippines. In a statement,… Read More
MMDA defers imposition of penalties for e-trikes on national roads
April 19, 2024, 3:15 pm
MANILA – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is deferring the imposition of penalties on e-trikes plying national roads in Metro Manila. MMDA acting chair Don Artes said they would use the one-month grace period to inform the public of the prohibition on e-bikes, e-trikes,… Read More
PBBM to PNPA grads: Maximize technology to fight crime, serve
April 19, 2024, 2:23 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday called on the new graduates of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to maximize the use of technology for “smart policing, fire prevention, and penology.” Marcos made the call during the 45th PNPA Commencement Exercises for the… Read More
Korea vows sustained support to PH efforts vs. marine litter
April 19, 2024, 1:57 pm
MANILA – South Korea vowed to sustain its support to the Philippines’ ongoing efforts to combat marine litter and protect the marine environment. The Korean Embassy reaffirmed this commitment during a clean-up drive along Manila Bay at the Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park (LPPWP) on… Read More
PNP: No mercy for cops involved in 'colorum' ops
April 19, 2024, 1:51 pm
MANILA – Cops who are involved in colorum or unregistered vehicles will have to undergo a lifestyle check. Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said he has directed the Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group (IMEG) to intensify monitoring of cops' activities as… Read More
AFP Wescom to host 2 high-impact 'Balikatan' events
April 19, 2024, 1:16 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) Western Command (Wescom) based in Palawan province will host two high impact activities for this year's "Balikatan" exercise set from April 22 to May 10. "Wescom will be the hub of two major CJADO (Combined Joint All Domain Operations) events… Read More
PBBM: PH broadband plan vital in attaining economic transformation
April 19, 2024, 12:03 pm
MANILA – The first phase of the national broadband program is crucial in achieving economic transformation in the Philippines, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Friday. During the grand launch of the Phase 1 of the National Fiber Backbone (NFB) at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel in Pasay… Read More
OCD bats for youth's increased role in SDGs attainment
April 19, 2024, 10:53 am
MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) underscored the importance of the youth's active participation in attaining the United Nations' (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly disaster risk reduction initiatives. OCD administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno made this… Read More
CHED: No Chinese students in Cagayan public HEIs
April 19, 2024, 9:31 am
MANILA – No Chinese students are enrolled in public higher education institutions (HEIs) in Cagayan province, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said on Thursday. CHED Chairperson J. Prospero De Vera III made the remark in reaction to reports on the alleged influx of Chinese students in… Read More
Clear skies, humid weather to prevail across PH Friday
April 19, 2024, 8:17 am
MANILA – The country will continue to experience fair and humid weather on Friday, the weather bureau said. "Almost every part of the country will experience clear skies. We don't see cloud clusters that could cause rains," Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services… Read More
GSIS allots P2.5-B to help members hit by El Niño, pertussis
April 18, 2024, 9:11 pm
MANILA – The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Thursday said it has set aside nearly PHP2.5 billion in emergency loan to help members and pensioners affected by the pertussis outbreak in the province of Cavite and the El Niño phenomenon in the province of Occidental Mindoro. In a… Read More
PH, New Zealand eye visiting forces pact, strengthened economic ties
April 18, 2024, 8:24 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and New Zealand have taken steps toward deeper defense cooperation, including the possible establishment of a visiting forces agreement, as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met in Malacañang on Thursday. In a joint… Read More
3 OFWs in UAE dead due to severe flooding – DMW
April 18, 2024, 8:15 pm
MANILA – Three overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reportedly died due to the severe flooding that hit the desert nation. In an advisory on Thursday, the Department of Migrant Workers conveyed the sad news as it extended its deepest condolences and sympathies to… Read More
PAGASA: Over 52°C heat index possible in some areas
April 18, 2024, 8:14 pm
MANILA – The weather bureau on Thursday said some areas in the country could experience extreme danger heat index, or what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity is combined with the air temperature. Although no specific areas were cited, the Philippine Atmospheric,… Read More
Cebu Pacific installs lightning shelters at NAIA
April 18, 2024, 8:10 pm
MANILA – To better ensure the safety of ramp workers, low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) has installed lightning shelters at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, where the airline operates the majority of its flights. On Thursday, CEB announced that two units were installed… Read More
DOJ presses for Teves’ immediate deportation following bribery report
April 18, 2024, 8:01 pm
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday called on Timor Leste authorities for the immediate deportation or extradition of ousted Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr., following news reports that his son allegedly bribed a member of Timor Leste’s police force in… Read More
Remulla forms special probe team for slain Kidapawan news reporter
April 18, 2024, 7:20 pm
MANILA – A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been created by the Department of Justice to handle the murder case of broadcaster Eduardo “Ed” Dizon after one of the suspects was acquitted, while another was granted bail. Dizon, a radio commentator for Brigada News FM in Kidapawan City, was… Read More
PH, US lawmakers embrace ‘balut diplomacy’ in Washington meeting
April 18, 2024, 7:04 pm
MANILA – House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Wednesday (US time) paid a courtesy call to United States Rep. Ami Bera of California's 6th District at the Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. where the Filipino delegation was surprised when the American lawmaker offered them beer and… Read More
