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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
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
