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Charade, DND chief says of latest China statement on WPS agreement
May 5, 2024, 12:22 pm Updated on May 6, 2024, 3:33 pm
MANILA – China's latest statement to justify its illegal presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is a "charade" and only aims to divide Filipinos over the issue, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. said on Sunday. "This charade must stop. I am issuing this… Read More
Quezon City police nab 4 ‘most wanted’ persons
May 5, 2024, 11:35 am
MANILA – The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) arrested four most wanted persons (MWPs) in separate operations on May 3 The QCPD District Anti-Carnapping Unit nabbed Edison Miller, 31, listed as No. 9 district level MWP, in Sikatuna Village. Miller had a pending warrant of arrest for carnapping… Read More
Abalos: Anti-poverty programs ‘a must’ in all Red cleared barangays
May 5, 2024, 9:36 am Updated on May 5, 2024, 9:58 am
MANILA – Once barangays formerly under the influence of insurgents have been cleared, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos said anti-poverty programs must be immediately cascaded to prevent the communist rebels from returning to the rural communities. He… Read More
Marcos eases permitting process of flagship infra projects
May 5, 2024, 9:07 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the streamlining of the permitting process for the Infrastructure Flagship Projects (IFPs) to hasten the construction and implementation of the administration’s infrastructure program. In a four-page Executive Order No. 59 signed by… Read More
PBBM forms inter-agency body to create master list of gov’t lands
May 5, 2024, 8:23 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the creation of an inter-agency coordinating council to consolidate the master list of all government lands to ensure optimal use. In his Administrative Order (AO) No. 21 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin on April 30, Marcos… Read More
16 areas to hit ‘danger level’ heat index; fair weather seen across PH
May 5, 2024, 7:58 am
MANILA – Heat index in at least 16 areas may reach “danger level” on Sunday, according to the weather bureau. The heat index or what the temperature feels like to the human body, could peak at 48°C in Aparri, Cagayan; 47°C in Dagupan City, Pangasinan; and 45°C in Virac, Catanduanes;… Read More
PCG exec: Damaged WPS resources strengthen case build-up vs. China
May 4, 2024, 7:39 pm
MANILA – The marine resource assessment that showed damaged resources within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) will be part of the evidence being gathered to support a case build-up against China for environmental destruction and degradation. National Task Force for the West… Read More
Gov’t releases retirement pay of 145 IBC-13 employees
May 4, 2024, 7:36 pm
MANILA – A total of 145 employees of the state-owned Intercontinental Broadcasting Corp. (IBC-13) have received their retirement pay, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said on Saturday. In a news release, the PCO said the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. released the… Read More
3 American pedophiles banned from PH
May 4, 2024, 7:30 pm
MANILA –The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has barred three Americans from entering the country due to their records as convicted sex offenders. Two of the alleged pedophiles were intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) while the other one arrived at Mactan-Cebu International… Read More
Luzon Economic Corridor project draws foreign investments – Marcos
May 4, 2024, 4:27 pm
MANILA – Several countries are investing in the Luzon Economic Corridor project, which can elevate the global status of the Philippines, according to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. In an interview with Chang Dae-hwan, chair of South Korea's Maekyung Media Group, in Malacañang, Manila on… Read More
BOC seizes Liberian-flagged ship loitering in Bohol Sea sans authority
May 4, 2024, 3:17 pm
MANILA – A warrant of seizure and detention (WSD) was issued against a Liberian-flagged cargo ship for drifting and loitering in the Bohol Sea since last week while en route to the port of Kinuura, Japan, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported Saturday. According to Commissioner Bien Rubio,… Read More
Palace reconstitutes human resource, promotion boards
May 4, 2024, 2:39 pm
MANILA – Malacañang has reconstituted the Office of the President (OP) Human Resource Merit Promotion and Selection Board (HRMPSB) for first- and second-level career positions. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin issued on May 2 Memorandum Order (MO) 24, designating the Deputy Executive… Read More
US Indopacom chief: Be ready vs. Chinese grey-zone operations
May 4, 2024, 2:37 pm
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – New United States Indo-Pacific Command (USIndopacom) chief Admiral Samuel Paparo has cited China’s “grey zone activities” as acts the US must be ready to answer. Paparo’s statement came right after he replaced Admiral John Aquilino as US Indopacom commander during… Read More
DSWD to aid displaced traditional jeepney drivers
May 4, 2024, 12:05 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is ready to assist jeepney drivers affected by the implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), an official said on Saturday. “Ang DSWD ay nakahanda na magbigay ng tulong doon sa ating mga kababayan… Read More
Filipino conjoined twins to fly to KSA for surgery
May 4, 2024, 9:18 am
MANILA – Filipino conjoined twins are set to fly to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on May 5 for surgery. In a media briefing on Friday, KSA Ambassador to the Philippines Hisham Sultan Abdullah Alqahtani said the medical help that would be provided to the twins Akhizah and Ayeesha Yusoph is… Read More
CHED: Free agri licensure review, crucial in gov't food security goal
May 4, 2024, 8:33 am
MANILA – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Friday highlighted the benefits of providing free licensure review for agriculture students in boosting the landscape of Philippine agriculture. "This is very crucial under the (President Ferdinand) Marcos Jr. administration because as you… Read More
PH, Japan, US, Aussie defense chiefs call out Chinese actions in SCS
May 4, 2024, 8:03 am
HONOLULU, Hawaii – The respective defense chiefs of the Philippines, Japan, the United States, and Australia have collectively called out China’s “dangerous use” of coast guard and maritime militia vessels in the South China Sea (SCS). The statement was made after the quadrilateral meeting… Read More
PBBM lauds journalists for ‘courage’ in unbiased reporting
May 4, 2024, 7:58 am
MANILA – In celebrating World Press Freedom Day on Friday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. lauded journalists for their courage in delivering unbiased reporting, calling them "stalwarts of truth and transparency." In an X post, Marcos said that journalists’ commitment to their work is vital,… Read More
PAGASA warns of dangerous heat index in 30 areas
May 4, 2024, 7:13 am
MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned of dangerous heat index levels in 30 areas across the country on Saturday. Based on the weather bureau’s forecast, the following areas may have a heat index ranging from 42°C to 47°C:… Read More
DSWD extends P101-M aid to El Niño-affected families
May 3, 2024, 9:52 pm
MANILA – More than PHP101 million in aid has been provided by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to families affected by the severe drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon. Assistant Secretary for Disaster Response Management Group and spokesperson Irene Dumlao said in a… Read More
