MANILA: The Philippines joins the world in offering prayers following the passing of former Pope Benedict XVI, who was the first pontiff in 600 years to resign from the post, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Saturday night. On his official Twitter account, Marcos extended sympathies to the former pope’s loved ones. “We […]
Continue ReadingMANILA: Quezon City Police District (QCPD) director Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III on Sunday said the New Year’s Eve revelry in the city was generally peaceful except for one reported incident of indiscriminate firing and three firecracker related-injuries. In a report submitted by Pasong Putik Police Station, Torre said the suspect for indiscriminate firing […]
Continue ReadingMANILA: The Philippines is on “heightened alert” as a surge of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases in China triggers global concern. In a Dec. 31 memorandum, all DOH-Centers for Health Development (DOH-CHD) were instructed to prepare and augment resources, especially telemedicine providers, in case of a possible increase in patients with respiratory symptoms. […]
Continue ReadingMANILA: Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Sunday urged Filipinos to put “faith and confidence” in the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. as the country ushers 2023. In her New Year’s Day message, Pangandaman acknowledged that the past few years have put the nation to the test but […]
Continue ReadingMANILA: The administration of Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will continue to pursue measures and policies to ensure the availability of cheap and reliable energy through the promotion and utilization of renewable energy (RE) sources. This was the promise made by the Department of Energy (DOE) in its yearend report which identified major plans for […]
Continue ReadingMANILA: The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has stepped up efforts to address housing woes with the kick-off of its flagship program aimed at constructing over 6 million houses, which is expected to benefit some 30 million Filipinos. The Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program envisions to construct 6.15 million housing […]
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