National
PBBM names Mike Planas new PHLPost chair
June 11, 2024, 9:53 pm Updated on June 11, 2024, 9:59 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Mike Planas as chair of the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost). In a news release on Tuesday, the PHLPost said the former multiterm Quezon City councilor is committed to revitalize and upgrade the postal service and to lead in its… Read More
VP Sara calls for orderly rule of law after failed arrest of Quiboloy
June 11, 2024, 9:37 pm
MANILA – Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday called for orderly rule of law following the failed serving of arrest warrant against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy in Buhangin District, Davao City. In a statement, Duterte said the "excessive" display of force before the… Read More
Japan approves $5.5M grant for birth registration in BARMM
June 11, 2024, 9:11 pm
MANILA – The Japanese government has approved USD5.5 million (PHP323.19) in grant to improve the access to birth registration of Sama Bajaus and other marginalized populations in the Bangsamoro region. In a ceremony in Pasay on Tuesday, Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya and United Nations High… Read More
Up to P100-K at stake in Independence Day cooking tilt
June 11, 2024, 8:29 pm
MANILA – The government has allocated prizes up to PHP100,000 for those who could showcase the best and unique versions of adobo (vinegar-braised dish) and pancit (noodles) in the cooking competition at Quirino Grandstand in Manila organized in line with the 126th Independence Day celebration.… Read More
Facebook pages selling babies down to 7 from 23
June 11, 2024, 8:17 pm
MANILA – The National Authority for Child Care (NACC) on Tuesday said coordination among concerned government agencies led to the reduction on the number of Facebook pages purportedly being used to sell babies. NACC Executive Director and Undersecretary Janella Estrada said they are working with… Read More
Harsher penalties sought vs. illegal foreign workers
June 11, 2024, 7:59 pm
MANILA – A lawmaker on Tuesday pushed for the passage of a measure to toughen penalties for the illegal employment of foreign workers. Bicol Saro Party-list Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan made the call following the arrest of 37 Chinese nationals last week for allegedly running illicit… Read More
Drivers can't kick out passengers due to body size - LTFRB
June 11, 2024, 7:46 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Tuesday reminded transport operators and drivers that they cannot force a passenger to get out of a vehicle due to body size or physical appearance. In a statement, the LTFRB said body shaming and discrimination of… Read More
DA-BSWM highlights 3 newly developed tools for sustainable farming
June 11, 2024, 7:39 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Soils and Water Management (DA-BSWM) on Tuesday highlighted newly developed tools to advance sustainable farming in the country. During an interview at the Usapang Agrikultura-Radyo Pilipinas program, BSWM Director Gina Nilo said these innovative… Read More
Marcos: Small nations must unite in geopolitical issues
June 11, 2024, 6:57 pm
MANILA – Small countries should band together and mount a united front to effectively deal with geopolitical challenges, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Tuesday in his meeting with visiting New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters. “I am very… Read More
DOTr, Romblon town ink accord for port development project
June 11, 2024, 6:33 pm
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the municipal government of Corcurea in Romblon province signed on Tuesday a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the development of the Corcuera Port. DOTr Undersecretary for Maritime Elmer Sarmiento said the project will benefit passengers and… Read More
PAGCOR's P5.1-B revenue collection from offshore gaming in 2023 lauded
June 11, 2024, 6:28 pm
MANILA – The chairperson of the House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday lauded the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) for collecting PHP5.1 billion worth of revenue from offshore gaming licensees (OGLs), achieving a 71-percent increase in 2023. In a statement, Albay Rep. Joey… Read More
PCSO: E-lotto ops with OP approval, Ombudsman issues addressed
June 11, 2024, 6:12 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Tuesday maintained that the technical rules on the operations of its betting platforms, including the electric-lotto, were approved by the Office of the President (OP). PCSO General Manager Mel Robles made the remark in response to the… Read More
Senator to PNP: Ensure no officers influenced by Quiboloy
June 11, 2024, 6:01 pm
MANILA – Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) leadership to ensure that their operations to find Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy are not being influenced by any of his allies. In a statement, Hontiveros… Read More
Hungarian FM to visit PH this week
June 11, 2024, 5:07 pm
MANILA – Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjárto will visit the Philippines on June 13, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced Tuesday. Szijjártó, together with Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, will lead the 8th Philippines-Hungary Political… Read More
DOLE seeks better labor conditions, workers' rights in Geneva meet
June 11, 2024, 5:01 pm
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) pushed to improve workers' rights and better labor conditions in a meeting with Japan and the International Labour Organization (ILO) on the sidelines of the 112th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Switzerland. Labor Secretary… Read More
Senators renew call to ban POGOs after Porac raid yields PLA uniforms
June 11, 2024, 4:57 pm Updated on June 11, 2024, 5:44 pm
MANILA – Senators on Tuesday reiterated their call to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country after the discovery of People's Liberation Army (PLA) uniforms in a recently-raided POGO facility in Porac, Pampanga. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, in a Viber message to reporters,… Read More
New PCG ships to help respond to tensions in WPS – DOTr
June 11, 2024, 4:38 pm
MANILA – The five new capital ships of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will help boost the country’s response to tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Tuesday. In a statement, DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista said the five 97-meter multi-role… Read More
PBBM OKs inclusion of pregnant, lactating women to 4Ps grant expansion
June 11, 2024, 4:30 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday approved the proposal to expand the coverage of the government‘s conditional cash grants to the poorest and vulnerable sectors, by including pregnant and lactating women to ensure the health of children in their first 1,000 days. During a… Read More
Rice industry stakeholders ready to work with DA to reduce rice prices
June 11, 2024, 4:18 pm
MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Tuesday expressed optimism that retail prices of rice will be further reduced with the help of rice industry stakeholders. In a Facebook post, Laurel said he has consulted with various stakeholders over the government’s initiative to… Read More
LTO to implement no release policy for impounded 'colorum' vehicles
June 11, 2024, 4:11 pm
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is cracking down against ‘colorum’ or unregistered public utility vehicles (PUV) by enforcing a "no release" policy for impounded PUVs despite payment of fines. Fines reach up to PHP200,000 per van and PHP1 million per bus, according to the… Read More
