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BOC logs P3-B collection surplus in April
May 6, 2024, 11:12 am
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has exceeded its revenue collection target by PHP3.192 billion in April. Preliminary data released on Monday showed that the Bureau has collected a total of PHP80.822 billion, surpassing its collection goal of PHP77.630 billion. Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio… Read More
Marcos rejects use of water cannons to retaliate vs. Chinese vessels
May 6, 2024, 11:04 am Updated on May 6, 2024, 4:26 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday said the Philippines will not use water cannons to retaliate against China’s continued harassment in the disputed areas of the West Philippine Sea. In a media interview, Marcos stressed that it was not the country’s mission to increase… Read More
NTF-ELCAC: 10K ex-Reds get DOLE aid in reintegration efforts
May 6, 2024, 11:02 am
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has assisted around 10,000 former New People's Army (NPA) rebels and their families in the process of integrating themselves into mainstream society. In a statement over the weekend, the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed… Read More
Expectations high on revitalized PH-US ties
May 6, 2024, 10:01 am
HONOLULU, Hawaii – Filipinos in Hawaii are hoping the improved Philippines-United States relations will translate into more economic engagements -- a boon they expect to eventually trickle down to the families they continue to support back home. “I think that the relationship between the… Read More
Danger level heat index forecast in 30 areas; fair weather continues
May 6, 2024, 8:37 am
MANILA – At least 30 areas are forecast to experience danger level heat index, while the country will continue to experience fair weather with isolated rain showers, the weather bureau said Monday. The highest heat index could peak at 47 degrees in Dagupan City, Pangasinan and Aparri, Cagayan.… Read More
Tupi IT Park in Cotabato named special ecozone
May 5, 2024, 7:08 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has designated Tupi Information Technology (IT) Park in South Cotabato as a Special Economic Zone to attract foreign investors and spur economic growth in the province. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Proclamation No. 530 on May 2, creating… Read More
PBBM cites rich Filipino cuisine as PH tourism ‘entrée’
May 5, 2024, 6:31 pm
MANILA – Aside from captivating islands and beaches, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. honored the rich diversity of the Philippines’ culinary scene and cited it as a potential driver of tourism. In his latest vlog shared on social media Sunday, Marcos celebrated the rich flavors of Filipino… Read More
5 PNP officials get new posts in latest reshuffle
May 5, 2024, 4:36 pm Updated on May 5, 2024, 5:50 pm
MANILA – Five ranking police officials will get new assignments in the latest reorganization of the Philippine National Police (PNP) effective May 6. Based on PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil's order dated May 4, Police Regional Office-Caraga Director Brig. Gen. Eleazar Mata will be the… Read More
DFA asserts PH not pawn, bystander in WPS issue
May 5, 2024, 12:28 pm
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs dismissed claims by some groups that the Philippines is a mere pawn in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and that the territorial dispute is a matter among great powers. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo also insisted that the country is not just a… Read More
DMW chief Cacdac, 25 other appointees to undergo CA grilling
May 5, 2024, 12:27 pm
MANILA – Newly designated Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac and 25 other presidential appointees will undergo grilling by the congressional Commission on Appointments (CA) this month, according to Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel. “We already have Secretary Cacdac’s… Read More
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
