MANILA–The Philippine Army (PA) is committed to developing its ground forces to address all types of security threats.This was stressed by PA assistant chief-of-staff for operations, Col. Alvin V. Luzon, during the just-concluded Year-end 2022 Operations Family Conference held Friday at the... Read More
MANILA –President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday led the traditional Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Kalayaan Grounds of Malacañan Palace, kicking off the Yuletide season."I’m very happy to have been able to do this [Christmas] Tree Lighting and it really is a... Read More
MANILA –President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has granted PHP200,000 each to the nine recipients of the 2022 Kabayan Awards conferred on inspiring overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).The granting of cash reward was announced by First Lady Louise "Liza" Araneta-Marcos who graced the Go Negosyo's... Read More
MANILA–Some activities prelude to the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Jan. 9, 2023 have stated.According to the organizers of the much-anticipated annual event, the "pagdalaw" or the visit of the image of the Black Jesus Christ to different cities has started so as to... Read More
MANILA – Majority of Filipino Catholics prefer to receive cash gifts this Christmas, a Church-based survey revealed on Saturday.In Veritas Truth Survey (VTS) conducted from Nov. 1 to 30 by Church-run Radio Veritas, 1,200 respondents were asked what kind of gift they would prefer for... Read More
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) and its partners have successfully concluded the two-day 8th National Advisory Group Summit through a hybrid modality held Friday at the PNP Multi-Purpose Center in Camp Crame, Quezon City. The two-day summit, with this year’s theme... Read More
MANILA – Around 14,000 police officers have been deployed in Metro Manila to ensure a peaceful and orderly celebration of the Yuletide season, an official of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said Friday.In a statement, NCRPO spokesperson, Lt. Col. Dexter Versola, said aside... Read More
MANILA – Most parts of the country will have overcast skies with rain showers on Saturday, brought by the easterlies and the shear line.Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will prevail over the Eastern Visayas and Bicol regions, as well as Quezon, Aurora, and the... Read More
MANILA – A total of 164 members of the Communist Party of the Philippines - New People's Army (CPP-NPA) have surrendered to different police units in Mimaropa from January to December 1 this year, the regional police said Friday.“We are committed to sustaining the success of this... Read More
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the request of Presidential Management Staff (PMS) Secretary Maria Zenaida “Naida” Angping for “personal" time off, Malacañang announced on Friday.This was confirmed by Undersecretary Cheloy Garafil, officer in... Read More
MANILA – Travelers entering the Philippines may now access the new eTravel portal through etravel.gov.ph.The website replaces the old One Health Pass domain, which will no longer be accessible starting December 5. The eTravel platform will host the electronic version of the paper Arrival Card... Read More
MANILA – Acknowledging the media’s vital role in fostering unity and development, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called on the members of the press to promote news stories that are “worthy of appreciation, emulation, and acknowledgment.”Marcos made the call when... Read More
MANILA– Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday pressed the need to strengthen the comprehensive sexuality education following reports of low youth awareness on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).Based on the 2021 Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality... Read More
MANILA – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ordered Friday the moratorium on the crackdown of imported frozen fish in wet markets in the country.At a press briefing, the BFAR said it made the move following calls from legislators to review the regulation."The [Department of... Read More
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) assured Friday it is doubling efforts to increase the number of Kadiwa sites, as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vowed to extend its operation until March next year.At the Laging Handa public briefing, DA Assistant Secretary Kristine Evangelista... Read More
MANILA – Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday said the Department of Justice is well-positioned to look into the alleged trafficking of Filipinos victimized to participate in cryptocurrency scams in Myanmar.“This is of course very welcome as we really have to address the problem of... Read More
MANILA – At least 99 farmers in Batangas province are now legitimate landowners after the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) distributed their electronic land titles (e-titles) and certificates of land ownership award (CLOAs) on Friday.Editha Dastas, 66, of Barangay Patugo, Balayan town,... Read More
MANILA – A lawmaker on Friday called for the immediate passage of a measure that would grant persons with disabilities (PWDs) a 20-percent fixed discount on toll fees of skyways and expressways.Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo made the call on the eve of International Day of Persons... Read More
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) would deploy plain-clothed officers in areas of convergence as part of intensified security operations for the Christmas season.In a radio interview on Friday, PNP spokesperson, Col. Jean Fajardo, said this is to ensure there will be no heightened... Read More
MANILA – Urban poor families are receiving “fair and unbiased” treatment from the government, the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) said Friday.The PCUP's statement came in response to reports that it is favoring “professional squatters” who purportedly... Read More
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