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DBM assures health workers of gov’t support, release of allowance
April 15, 2024, 2:52 pm
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has met with members of the Alliance of Health Workers (AHW) to discuss the grievances and concerns of healthcare workers to provide update about the release of their remaining emergency allowance. Secretary Mina Pangandaman, other DBM… Read More
AFP, PNP loyal to Charter; reject calls to withdraw support for PBBM
April 15, 2024, 1:08 pm
MANILA – The military and the police assured their full loyalty to the Constitution and the chain of command, shrugging off calls for them to withdraw their support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. In a statement Monday, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Col. Francel… Read More
New energy systems launched ensuring supply during calamities
April 15, 2024, 12:11 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday expressed elation over the launching of the new Energy Sector Emergency Operations Center (ESEOC) and the Mobile Energy System (MES), which would strengthen the resilience of the country’s energy systems and ensure power supply in times of… Read More
Experts: PH needs stronger support from int'l community in WPS row
April 15, 2024, 11:26 am
MANILA – The Philippines needs broader support from the international community to prevail against China's aggressive behavior in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Experts made this remark during an April 11 closed-door forum hosted by think-tank Stratbase ADR Institute and the United States… Read More
Manila readies vehicles to assist commuters amid transport strike
April 15, 2024, 10:50 am
MANILA – The city government of Manila has deployed vehicles for commuters who might be affected by the two-day transport strike that started on Monday. Mayor Honey Lacuna has activated the city’s Operation Libreng Sakay, with 80 vehicles on standby in affected places. “Manila Police… Read More
Dangerous heat index forecast in 13 areas
April 15, 2024, 8:05 am
MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned of dangerous heat index levels in nine areas on Monday. Based on the weather bureau’s 5 p.m. forecast on Sunday, the following areas may have a heat index ranging from 42°C to 45°C on… Read More
P37-M smuggled marijuana seized in Manila port
April 14, 2024, 8:21 pm
MANILA – Smuggled dried kush (pure marijuana) worth PHP37.1 million was seized in Port Area, Manila recently, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported on Sunday.The BOC said physical examination and X-ray scanning led to the discovery of six boxes of marijuana with a total weight of 30.9 kilos on… Read More
Alleged Duterte-Xi deal not binding, House leader says
April 14, 2024, 7:42 pm
MANILA – Deputy Majority Leader Neptali Gonzales II said on Sunday that the alleged gentlemen's agreement between former president Rodrigo R. Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping in connection with the highly contested West Philippine Sea (WPS) is “constitutionally void.” The agreement,… Read More
PBBM lauded for 'monumental' diplomatic win in trilateral summit
April 14, 2024, 5:50 pm
MANILA – Filipinos must continue supporting the Marcos administration and work hand in hand toward a future of peace, progress and prosperity for the country. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s trilateral meeting with United States President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida… Read More
PNP official to sue fake niece who used Edsa bus lane
April 14, 2024, 4:41 pm
MANILA – A ranking official of the Philippine National Police (PNP) will file charges against a woman who reportedly introduced herself as his niece after enforcers of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) flagged her down for illegally using the Edsa bus lane on Thursday. In a… Read More
Striking transport groups urged to give way to other motorists
April 14, 2024, 4:00 pm
MANILA – Transport groups that will join the two-day strike against the government’s jeepney modernization program beginning Monday must ensure they will not cause inconvenience to the commuting public and other motorists. National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Director Maj. Gen. Jose… Read More
Caloocan bettor bags P222-M Grand Lotto jackpot
April 14, 2024, 2:35 pm
MANILA – A lone bettor from Metro Manila became an instant millionaire after hitting the PHP222-million jackpot of the Grand Lotto 6/55 on Saturday night. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), in an advisory Sunday, said the bettor guessed the winning combination 17- 26-30-39-14-07… Read More
P200-M loan released for ‘Pambansang Pabahay’ projects
April 14, 2024, 2:33 pm
MANILA – The Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG Fund has released PHP200 million in developmental loans for housing projects under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s flagship Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program. The 4PH-Project Management Office (PMO) of the Department of… Read More
DMW: 4 Filipino seafarers on board Israel-linked ship seized by Iran
April 14, 2024, 1:34 pm Updated on April 15, 2024, 1:12 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Sunday confirmed that four Filipino seafarers are on board the container ship MSC Aries that was seized by Iranian authorities while traversing the Strait of Hormuz, near the Gulf of Oman. Upon the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos… Read More
North Cotabato residents vote to create 8 municipalities in BARMM
April 14, 2024, 11:16 am Updated on April 14, 2024, 1:37 pm
MANILA – Residents of 63 villages in the special geographic area (SGA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in North Cotabato province have voted to create eight municipalities on Saturday. According to the plebiscite results provided by Commission on Elections… Read More
Marcos back in PH after successful trilateral summit in US
April 14, 2024, 11:01 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has returned back home following his two-day working visit to the United States (US) for a trilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden and Japan Prime Minister Kishida Fumio where he secured support for Philippine development from the two leaders.… Read More
DFA checking for Filipinos aboard Iran-seized vessel
April 14, 2024, 8:47 am
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is checking whether a Filipino national is among the crew members of a vessel seized by Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) near the Strait of Hormuz. Once confirmed, the DFA vowed to extend all necessary assistance to ensure their… Read More
PAGASA lists 8 areas with dangerous heat index
April 14, 2024, 8:26 am
MANILA – The country will continue to experience warm and humid weather due to the easterlies, the weather bureau said on Sunday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said eight areas in the country will experience a 42°C to 43 °C heat… Read More
NCR construction of North-South Commuter Railway to begin October
April 13, 2024, 8:18 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Railways (PNR) said construction of the Metro Manila portion of the 147-kilometer North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) will go full blast by October this year. At the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, PNR chair Michael Ted Macapagal said the National Capital… Read More
No rights violated in suspension order vs. DavNor guv – Palace
April 13, 2024, 6:54 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Saturday said it followed due process when it ordered the 60-day preventive suspension of Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib. The Office of the President (OP) made a thorough assessment of the administrative complaint filed by Board Member (BM) Orly Amit against… Read More
