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Gov’t to expand EDSA bus carousel routes, promote active transport
April 22, 2024, 8:37 am
MANILA – The government will “expand and extend” the EDSA bus carousel routes and prioritize the promotion of active modes of transportation to ease traffic congestion in Metro Manila, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced in a short video posted on Facebook on Sunday. Included in the… Read More
Rains expected in Mindanao; 15 areas under 'danger level' heat index
April 22, 2024, 8:31 am
MANILA – The weather bureau on Monday said the trough of a low pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) will bring rain showers over parts of Mindanao. "The LPA is unlikely to develop into a tropical cyclone. However, cloud clusters were formed due to the LPA's… Read More
EDSA motorcycle lane under study as traffic-reduction measure
April 21, 2024, 7:51 pm Updated on April 22, 2024, 1:28 pm
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), along with concerned government agencies, are studying the viability of having a motorcycle lane as another measure to solve the perennial traffic problem along the 23.8-kilometer Epifanio… Read More
Marcos believes Filipino hospitality drives PH tourism
April 21, 2024, 7:44 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday urged Filipinos to continue exemplifying their genuine warmth and hospitality to visitors to help propel growth and overall economic development. In his latest vlog, Marcos recounted how foreign dignitaries would usually ask him why Filipinos… Read More
LGUs, gov’t agencies ordered to implement anti-hunger programs
April 21, 2024, 3:04 pm
MANILA - Malacañang on Sunday issued Memorandum Circular No. 47, directing all government agencies and local government units to support the implementation of the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) program that will ensure food security and proper nutrition. The memorandum… Read More
AFP: 'Balikatan' constantly adapting to security challenges
April 21, 2024, 2:07 pm
MANILA – The "Balikatan" exercise is unique as it constantly adapts to meet contemporary security challenges, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said on Sunday. "This Balikatan exercise is distinctive due to its scale and evolving nature, adapting… Read More
Over 200 unlicensed firearms, P2-M shabu seized in C. Luzon
April 21, 2024, 1:24 pm Updated on April 21, 2024, 3:03 pm
MANILA – Over 200 unlicensed firearms were confiscated following a month-long Oplan Katok (knock) operation in Central Luzon. In a news release, Police Regional Office (PRO) 3 Director Brig. Gen. Jose Hidalgo Jr. said the operation, where agents visit houses of firearm holders who have not… Read More
PH welcomes G7 position vs. ‘baseless' China claims in SCS
April 21, 2024, 12:55 pm
MANILA – The Philippines expressed appreciation for the Group of Seven’s (G7) rejection of China’s “baseless and expansive” claims in the South China Sea (SCS), as well as its dangerous maneuvers against Filipino vessels within Manila’s maritime territory. In a statement Sunday, the… Read More
NIA accelerates irrigation dev’t in Mindanao amid El Niño
April 21, 2024, 12:13 pm
MANILA – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) remains steadfast in providing sustainable irrigation service to the Filipino farmers, especially in Mindanao, amid the El Niño phenomenon. In a news release on Sunday, NIA said it successfully implemented the PHP5.133-billion… Read More
Elevated PH-Qatar relations seen with Amir state visit: DFA
April 21, 2024, 12:11 pm
MANILA – Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani’s state visit to the Philippines will serve as a “springboard” for the elevation of ties between the four-decade-old partners, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. DFA Assistant Secretary for Middle East Affairs Mardomel Celo… Read More
Gov’t targets 1-M digital jobs by 2028
April 21, 2024, 10:47 am
MANILA – The government is working to create 1 million digital jobs by 2028 which could bring in PHP24 billion to fund public services and infrastructure projects, according to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. “We're on a mission to create 1 million digital jobs by 2028, potentially bringing… Read More
Marcos to DA: Ease importation process of agri products
April 21, 2024, 10:45 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Agriculture (DA) to further streamline administrative procedures and policies on the importation of agricultural products and remove non-tariff barriers to help ensure food security. Under Administrative Order (AO) No. 20,… Read More
PBBM to gov’t agencies, LGUs: Support fight vs criminality
April 21, 2024, 10:40 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered all national agencies and local government units (LGUs) to actively contribute and support the government’s campaign against criminality. In his Memorandum Circular No. 46 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on April 18, Marcos… Read More
Marcos orders extended work hours for admin infra projects
April 21, 2024, 10:27 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered extended construction hours and round-the-clock emergency repairs on government infrastructure projects as part of the administration’s “Build, Better, More” program. In a short video message posted on Facebook Saturday night, Marcos said… Read More
Trough of LPA affects southern Mindanao
April 21, 2024, 8:34 am
MANILA – The trough of a low pressure area (LPA) is affecting southern Mindanao, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration's (PAGASA) reported Sunday. In its 4 a.m. advisory, the weather bureau said the LPA is located 555 kilometers southeast of General… Read More
Qatari Amir visits PH April 21-22
April 21, 2024, 3:06 am
MANILA – The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, will visit the Philippines on Sunday and Monday upon the invitation of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. “The two leaders are expected to exchange views on regional issues and to discuss PH-Qatar bilateral relations which now covers… Read More
No legal basis in Masungi contractor's demand for P1-B, DENR avers
April 20, 2024, 8:59 pm
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said the nearly PHP1.2 billion billing it received from the construction company that built the Masungi Georeserve resort in Rizal province for supposed unrealized delivery of commitments has no legal basis In a news release on… Read More
Security exec: More countries seeking defense agreements with PH
April 20, 2024, 6:54 pm
MANILA – Several countries are willing to assist the Philippines in enhancing its defense capabilities through a visIting forces agreement (VFA) or military exercises.National Security Council (NSC) Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya said at least 14 nations have expressed intentions to… Read More
DENR collection contest involves youth in fight vs. plastic pollution
April 20, 2024, 4:29 pm
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is intensifying its fight against the use of plastic through the Earth Day Every Day Project, a plastic collection competition among students nationwide. The project seeks to mobilize the youth in curbing plastic pollution and foster a… Read More
Marcos admin rejects imaginary narratives – Nat'l Security Council
April 20, 2024, 4:03 pm
MANILA – The Marcos administration on Saturday disowned "unsubstantiated or imaginary promises" of alleged secret non-binding gentleman agreement or deals which aim to create distractions, divisions, and conflict. National Security Council (NSC) Adviser Eduardo Año said in a statement Saturday… Read More
