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Read MoreMalacañang on Tuesday said there is nothing malicious about President Rodrigo Duterte naming lawmakers allegedly involved in corruption at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
In a taped speech on Monday night, Duterte named at least nine lawmakers who allegedly received kickbacks from …
Read MoreSix more Dawlah Islamiya members in the province have decided to abandon extremism and joined the government to live normal lives, the military announced here Tuesday.
Maj. Gen. Juvymax Uy, commander of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division, said the surrenderers belonged to the Karialan faction …
Read MoreArmed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson, Marine Maj. Gen. Edgard Arevalo, expressed hope that the government’s regulatory agencies would fast-track the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for vaccines against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
“We hope that the other agencies of the government that are …
Read MoreAn additional 1,000 police officers have been deployed in Metro Manila to ensure a peaceful and orderly celebration of the New Year revelry.
National Capital Region Police Office acting chief, Brig. Gen Vicente Danao Jr., on Tuesday led the send-off ceremony of the 1,000 police …
Read MoreBoth the Philippine National Bank (PNB) and the Philippines Savings Bank (PSBank) have decided to extend their fee waiver for InstaPay and PesoNet transactions to encourage more clients to use digital banking channels.
In a statement Tuesday, the Lucio Tan-led PNB said it is extending …
Read MoreThe Philippines on Tuesday banned “all foreign travelers” from the United Kingdom (UK) and 19 other countries and areas from entering the country following reports of a new strain of coronavirus found in the UK.
In a memorandum issued by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, President …
Read MoreAt least 50 journalists were reported killed in 2020, more than one-third in the countries considered “at peace”, according to Paris-based Reporters Without Borders (RSF) — an international NGO that safeguards the right to freedom of information.
“While the number of journalists killed in countries …
Read MoreDespite the Covid-19 pandemic and other crises faced by the country this year, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go continues to deliver on his promise to serve Filipinos through his legislative work in the Senate, and through his initiatives to help those in need wherever they are …
Read MoreRate of price increases for December 2020 is seen to remain manageable, with the range seen between 2.9 and 3.7 percent, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno said.
In a Viber message to journalists Tuesday, Diokno said upticks in domestic oil prices along …
Read MorePresident Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night lambasted the International Criminal Court (ICC) anew for wanting to investigate his administration’s crackdown on illegal drugs.
In a taped speech, Duterte defended the anti-illegal drugs campaign, saying he was elected precisely to eliminate the narcotics trade as part …
Read MorePresident Rodrigo Duterte vetoed some provisions of the 2021 General Appropriations Act (GAA), Malacañang said Tuesday.
In a virtual presser, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Duterte exercised his power to veto certain unconstitutional items before signing the PHP4.5-trillion national budget for next year on Monday.…
Read MoreThe country’s total number of recovered cases from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) is now 439,016, with 253 more recovering from the disease, the Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said.
In its 4 p.m. case bulletin, the DOH said the figures represent 93.1 percent …
Read MoreFood and Drug Administration (FDA) Director General Eric Domingo said Tuesday the only application for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) it has received so far was for the Pfizer’s vaccine for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
“This (application) was submitted to us late in the afternoon …
Read MoreThe outpatient department (OPD) of the new Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) on Tuesday started its operation and opened the first three floors of the medical facility.
“It may just be one department for now, but I believe we have to start somewhere because this …
Read MoreA year after the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) became known worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday that the world could face an even bigger pandemic in the future and that it is not “fully” prepared to deal with the existing outbreak, let …
Read MoreThe Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday said only returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from the United Kingdom and several other countries where there are cases of the new SARS-COV-2 strain are allowed to enter the country.
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said …
Read MoreAn Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) machine gunner based on the eastern side of Sulu province has surrendered to the government forces, officials said Tuesday.
Maj. Gen. William Gonzales, Joint Task Force (JTF) Sulu commander, identified the ASG surrenderer as Akri Bauddin Abdulhamsi, 22, who yielded …
Read MoreJustice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Tuesday said the Task Force Against Corruption (TFAC) will wait if the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission’s (PACC) report on lawmakers linked to anomalous government projects will be referred to the task force for validation.
This, after President Rodrigo Duterte, in his …
Read MoreThe number of fireworks-related injuries has significantly dropped this year, with only 14 recorded over nine days, as of Tuesday.
From 6 a.m. on December 21 to 5:59 a.m. on December 29, the Department of Health (DOH) recorded 14 fireworks-related injuries, 71 percent lower than …
Read MoreSome 200 families from the Blaan tribe have received “media noche” packages from the Police Regional Office (PRO) 12 (Soccsksargen) in an outreach activity in a remote village here on Monday.
Brig. Gen. Michael John Dubria, PRO-12 director, personally led the “gift-giving” and “fun day” …
Read MoreThe city government is preparing for a possible spike of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases due to Christmas and New Year gatherings.
In a radio interview Monday, Mayor Sara Z. Duterte reminded Dabawenyos to avoid mass gatherings and limit parties or gatherings within the same household.…
Read MoreDefining 2020 as the year of trials, tragedies and tears, the UN secretary-general appealed for cooperation in tackling global challenges in his year-end address Monday.
“Together, let’s make peace among ourselves and with nature, tackle the climate crisis, stop the spread of Covid-19 and make …
Read MoreThis year turned out as one of the most difficult periods in the city’s history as it struggled–like the rest of the world–to cope with the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.
The city practically went on standstill for several months as local …
Read MoreThe Department of Agriculture in Central Visayas (DA-7) on Tuesday said it will seek to boost the production and marketing of cassava and corn in the neighboring province of Negros Oriental.
DA-7 recently convened corn and cassava stakeholders in the province to a production and …
Read MoreHouse of Representatives deputy speaker Abraham Tolentino was successfully reelected as president of the Integrated Cycling Federation of the Philippines (PhilCycling) on Tuesday.
Tolentino received a fresh four-year term in a PhilCycling election held at the East Ocean Palace Restaurant in Parañaque.
Tolentino’s top priority …
Read MoreThe municipality of San Remigio is reopening its premier tourism destination to local tourists on December 30.
Mayor Margarito Mission Jr., in an interview on Tuesday, said their resorts and other tourism spots in Barangay Aningalan as well as in Tubudan and La Union are …
Read More– Police authorities in Region 12 (Soccsksargen) have stepped up their monitoring of the compliance with the standard body mass index (BMI) of their personnel, as directed by the Philippine National Police (PNP) central office.
Brig. Gen. Michael John Dubria, director of Police Regional Office …
Read MoreThree persons died while four others were hospitalized after eating pufferfish in Tabango, Leyte, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported on Tuesday.
The incident happened Monday night after Corazon Yaon, 60, offered the fish — locally known as “botete” — to Restituto Sumalinog, 63, a …
Read MoreIndonesia will temporarily close its borders to all foreign nationals starting January 1 to 14, 2021, the Philippine Embassy in Jakarta reminded Filipinos planning to travel to the neighboring country.
In an advisory dated Dec. 29, the Embassy said only aircrew, holders of the Indonesian …
Read More– At least 271 persons affected by Tropical Depression Vicky in Agusan del Sur received various aid packages from various government agencies during a distribution on Tuesday.
Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, who led the activity, offered messages of hope to the affected residents, assuring …
Read MoreThe Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) eyes the country’s ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) next year before politicians get busy for the national elections in 2022.
DTI Assistant Secretary Allan Gepty told reporters last week that the RCEP deal will come …
Read MoreSudan Daniel was a well-loved San Beda alumnus inside and outside the court, his former coach Frankie Lim said.
“Su is a player you want to have in your team. I think SBU (San Beda University) is blessed to have a player like Sudan,” he …
Read MoreThe ban on the entry of pork and its by-products in Negros Occidental netted some PHP5.6 million worth of items seized in various points of entry of the province from Jan. 1 to Dec. 27.
The provincial government prohibits pigs and pork-based goods coming from …
Read MorePresidential Assistant for Foreign Affairs (PAFA) Robert E.A. Borje, special envoy of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, arrived on Monday in Manama for an official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain until Dec. 31.
Joining him were Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Migrant Workers’ Affairs Sarah Arriola …
Read MoreBoth the Philippine National Bank (PNB) and the Philippines Savings Bank (PSBank) have decided to extend their fee waiver for InstaPay and PesoNet transactions to encourage more clients to use digital banking channels.
In a statement Tuesday, the Lucio Tan-led PNB said it is extending …
Read MoreMalacañang said Tuesday the Covid-19 vaccines given to members of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) were inoculated to them as a “token”, assuring that no public funds were shelled out.
In a virtual presser, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the remark following criticism over PSG …
Read MoreA police officer assigned in Central Visayas is now in hot water after he tested positive for shabu during a random drug test, Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Debold Sinas said Tuesday.
Sinas said Corporal Manuel Alconten Paez will undergo investigation and administrative proceedings …
Read MoreThree persons died while four others were hospitalized after eating pufferfish in Tabango, Leyte, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported on Tuesday.
The incident happened Monday night after Corazon Yaon, 60, offered the fish — locally known as “botete” — to Restituto Sumalinog, 63, a …
Read MoreNorthern Samar 1st District Rep. Paul Daza has denied the accusation that he received kickbacks from the government’s public works projects.
Daza broke his silence Monday night hours after his name was included in the list of officials allegedly involved in corruption of Department of …
Read MoreThe province’s first district solon identified by President Rodrigo Duterte as one of the members of the House of Representatives allegedly involved in anomalous transactions regarding projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Tuesday denied such allegation.
“I am shocked to …
Read MoreThe Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Bicol has fully disbursed the cash aid for Tabang OFW beneficiaries to date while those for other subsidy programs have exceeded 60 percent.
As of December 28, all the 26 workers qualified for the Tabang OFW program …
Read MorePhilippine Navy (PN) vice commander, Rear Admiral Rey dela Cruz on Monday formally retired after 37 years in service upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 56.
Dela Cruz turned over his post to Rear Admiral Adeluis Bordado, incumbent Chief of Naval Staff, during the …
Read MoreThe Philippines’ main equities index ended 2020 on a positive note partly on the latest stimulus package of the US government and the peso followed, due also to the timely signing of the 2021 national budget.
Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) inched up by 0.25 …
Read MoreAn electric cooperative in Leyte is confident that their 50-year franchise renewal will be approved by lawmakers.
Don Orestes Romualdez Electric Cooperative (Dorelco) with franchise area in central Leyte said it is largely counting on the support of power sector party-lists in the House of …
Read MoreThe City of Bacolod has set aside PHP21 million for the gratuity pay of its contractual and job order workers this year.
Mayor Evelio Leonardia said Tuesday he has asked the City Council to approve an appropriation ordinance for the benefit after President Rodrigo Duterte …
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