National
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
BOC records P8-B revenue surplus in Q1 2024
April 20, 2024, 3:42 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has exceeded its revenue collection target for the first three months of the year. “We collected PHP219.385 billion in total revenue – that’s a surplus of PHP8.489 billion from our target for that particular period. So, there’s a surplus of about…… Read More
DMW works to send home OFWs who died due to UAE flooding
April 20, 2024, 11:26 am
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is working to repatriate the remains of the three overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who died during the severe flooding in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) early this week. “Migrant Workers Office - Dubai and the Overseas Workers Welfare… Read More
PEATC demands turnover of Cavitex: It's gov't property
April 20, 2024, 11:05 am
MANILA – The Public Estates Authority Tollways Corp. (PEATC) on Friday demanded the turnover of the operations and maintenance (O&M) of the Manila-Cavite Expressway (Cavitex) from the Cavitex Infrastructure Co. (CIC). In a press conference in Quezon City, PEATC President and Officer in Charge… Read More
G7 calls out China over ‘intimidation, militarization’ in SCS
April 20, 2024, 8:07 am
MANILA – The Group of Seven (G7) has called out China over its militarization and “intimidation activities” in the South China Sea (SCS), as it took note of Beijing’s "dangerous maneuvers” and water cannon use against Filipino vessels carrying out routine resupply missions to the Ayungin… Read More
PH extends aid to stranded Filipinos in flood-hit Dubai
April 20, 2024, 7:50 am
MANILA – The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai has extended assistance to Filipinos left stranded in the city’s airport after a storm brought record-high rain and flooding in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week. In a text message on Friday night, Consul General Marford Angeles said… Read More
CCC calls for speedy implementation of nat’l climate adaptation plans
April 20, 2024, 7:38 am
MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) on Friday night underscored the need to ramp up the implementation of national plans geared towards building the country’s resilience amid the worsening climate change. In a statement, CCC Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje… Read More
PAGASA warns of dangerous heat index in 19 areas
April 20, 2024, 7:16 am
MANILA – The weather bureau warned of dangerous heat index levels in 19 areas across the country on Saturday. Based on the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration's (PAGASA) 5 p.m. forecast on Friday, the following areas may have a heat index ranging from… Read More
Palace announces 13 new appointees
April 19, 2024, 9:09 pm
MANILA – Malacañang Palace on Friday released the names of 13 new appointees, including former Foreign Affairs and Justice undersecretary Brigido Dulay.President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. appointed Dulay as Inspector General of the Internal Affairs Service of the Philippine National Police.The… Read More
CCC seeks transformative climate actions with private sector
April 19, 2024, 7:52 pm
MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) is seeking enhanced collaboration and partnership between the government and the private sector for collective progress on climate action. Addressing climate change requires a holistic approach that considers its interconnectedness with broader… Read More
Senator urges MMDA to void prior apprehensions of light e-vehicles
April 19, 2024, 7:43 pm
MANILA – Senator Grace Poe on Friday asked the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to invalidate the penalties and impounding of e-bikes and e-trikes before President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s order for a one-month grace period in the implementation of the ban on national roads. "Dapat… Read More
Sandigan junks PhilForest exec plea to junk graft raps
April 19, 2024, 6:46 pm
MANILA – The Sandiganbayan has turned down pleas filed by the former vice president of the defunct Philippine Forest Corporation (PhilForest), Erwin Krishna Santos, and two others who sought the dismissal of graft charges against them in connection with the alleged misuse of PHP5.46 million in… Read More
Dismissal of panel head won't affect probe on sale of NFA rice stocks
April 19, 2024, 6:14 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA)'s probe into the alleged improper sale of rice stocks of the National Food Authority (NFA) remains intact despite the dismissal of the official leading the investigation. This came after the Office of the Ombudsman ordered the dismissal of the Bureau… Read More
PCO trains Coast Guard on FOI to boost gov't transparency
April 19, 2024, 6:08 pm
MANILA – Staff of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) received comprehensive training from the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Freedom of Information (FOI) to boost the uniformed group’s information transparency. In a statement on Friday, the PCG said the trainees were newly appointed… Read More
Senators, NZ PM Luxon explore closer economic, security ties
April 19, 2024, 6:00 pm
MANILA – Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri met with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Friday to discuss deeper engagements in economy and security. “We are especially interested in engaging New Zealand in deeper economic and agricultural cooperation,” Zubiri said after a… Read More
Buy P39/kg. rice at ‘Super Kadiwa’ stores, Abalos urges NCR residents
April 19, 2024, 5:41 pm
MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Friday urged residents of the National Capital Region (NCR) to visit ‘Super Kadiwa’ centers to be able to buy rice at PHP39/kg. and other affordable high-quality produce. “Malaking katipiran po… Read More
DSWD launches 'Tara, Basa!' tutoring program in Samar
April 19, 2024, 5:40 pm
MANILA – The "Tara, Basa!" (Let's Read!) tutoring program got going in Samar province on Friday, in line with the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) efforts to upscale the reformatted educational assistance program for struggling and non-reading elementary students, and their… Read More
