Category: Domestic Affairs

The local government of Makati will start giving PHP5,000 financial assistance to each resident of the city, Mayor Abigail Binay announced Monday.

Binay said each Makati resident aged 18 years old and above will receive cash assistance amounting to PHP5,000 through the “Maka-Tulong 5k for …

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Wednesday urged barangay (village) officials anew to strictly implement the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon to prevent further spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).

In a radio interview, Año said village officials have a critical role to play in …

The public should not worry over the new cases of 2019 coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country as the government is “on top of the situation” to stop the spread of the deadly virus, Presidential Communications Operations Secretary Martin Andanar said on Saturday.

“The government is …

President Rodrigo Duterte has no plan of ordering the closure of all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country amid several controversies plaguing the online gaming industry, Malacañang said on Sunday.

Duterte backed the continued operation of POGOs because the Philippine Amusement and Gaming …

The local government of Maasin in Iloilo province was prompt in addressing the clamor of the residents in Trangka village for improved roads which will result in better access to other government services.

In an interview on Friday, Maasin Mayor Francis Amboy said around 1, …

Governor Arthur Yap has proposed a bypass highway project that will connect underdeveloped northern towns of Bohol province to the more progressive southern areas.

Yap on Tuesday said the proposed project is a response to the necessity to connect the poverty stricken agricultural towns to …

Fiscal stimulus will be more effective than a monetary stimulus to date, to address any economic impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid 19) on the Philippine economy.

This was pointed out by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno Monday at the sidelines …

Government spending will be the key factor to ensure that domestic consumption remains strong amid fears brought by the threat of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid 19).

In an interview by journalists Thursday night, BDO Chief Strategist Jonathan Ravelas said people go out less lately …

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will work round the clock for the major rehabilitation of portions of Roxas Boulevard in the cities of Manila and Pasay, an official said on Friday.

In a phone interview, DPWH South Manila District engineer Mikunug Macud …

More than PHP1.3 million in fines were collected by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) 13 (Caraga) from January to February.

The collected fines were the result of the 12 law enforcement operations the board conducted over the period, which impounded 33 utility …

The MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power), which has been granted a 25 year franchise to distribute electricity in the city, began taking over the assets of the Panay Electric Company (PECO) on Friday.

This, as the Iloilo City Regional Trial Court has served …

The Police Regional Office Cordillera (PROCOR) has recommended to the national headquarters a different way of measuring the bodies of Igorot policemen who are born stocky compared to other personnel in the country.

We recommended na yung measuring magiging wrist, chest at saka age na …

The Iloilo provincial government has started implementing new policies at the Capitol on Friday to strengthen its guard against the possible spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid 19).

An advisory signed on Thursday by Lawyer Sezetter Mamon, provincial administrator, laid down policies on the …

The fire incident that destroyed Robinsons mall here in October last year is a reminder to the public about the importance of fire safety, an official of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said days before the Fire Prevention Month of March.

In every disaster, …

Two batches of Philippine Army soldiers have been deployed in Negros this week to boost the campaign to end the presence of the Communist Party of the Philippines New People's Army (CPP NPA) in the island.

On Friday, troops of the 33rd Division Reconnaissance Company …

Plume emissions in Taal Volcano has weakened for the past 24 hours, a day after moderate emissions measuring 300 meters tall was recorded, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Friday.

Plume emission for the past 24 hours measured 50 meters tall. A …

Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco Salazar on Friday called on the city council to fast track the enactment of an ordinance banning the use of plastic bags in local business establishments during Saturdays and Sundays.

Salazar made the call as the city government is gearing for …

The National Capital Region needed extra time to beat Negros Occidental, 1 0, to win the PFF U15 Boys National Championship at the PFF National Training Centre here on Friday.

Dominic Tom broke the goalless deadlock with the eventual go ahead goal for NCR in …

Police arrested 25 persons who were allegedly involved in illegal gambling activities in a series of operations here in the past five days.

Lt. Col. Lino Capellan, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office (PRO) 12 (Soccsksargen), said Friday the suspects were nabbed in at least …

The Land Transportation Office 9 (LTO 9) will launch an information campaign to raise public awareness on Republic Act 11229, otherwise known as the "Child Safety on Motor Vehicles Act".

LTO 9 Director Aminola Abaton said Friday said that under R.A. 11229 proposed by the …

The cancelation of festivals and other crowd drawing events here and parts of the Cordillera Administrative Region due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid 19) threat has adversely affected the vegetable industry in the region, an official of a produce trader's group in Benguet said …

M/V Unicorn Bravo, anchored several kilometers off Bredco port in this city after arriving from Xiamen on Monday, is expected to depart Bacolod anytime soon after Mayor Evelio Leonardia banned all vessels coming from China in any port here.

Lieutenant Commander Jansen Benjamin, head of …

Millions of pesos worth of government properties went up in smoke on Thursday night when a fire hits two government buildings in Zamboanga del Sur, an official said Friday.

Chief Insp. Dionisio Cayudong Jr., Pagadian City Fire marshal, said the fire broke out around 6:10 …

Six people were arrested while some PHP750,000 worth of illegal drugs were seized in separate operations in Zamboanga del Norte and in this city, officials said Friday.

Police and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) officials identified the arrested individuals as Jeffrey Daud, 31, and Nurhida …

AirAsia Philippines has shifted its focus to domestic flights following the issuance of a travel ban to North East Asia due to the continuing threat of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid 19).

AirAsia Philippines chief executive officer Ricky Isla, during a press briefing at …

A Rabbit Research and Development Center will soon be established in this province as part of an effort to develop and promote the rabbit industry in the country.

Artemio Veneracion, president of the Association of Rabbit Meat Producers, Inc. (ARaMP), said on Friday that the …

All members of the Cabinet have expressed support to President Rodrigo Duterte's termination of the Philippines' Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States (US), MalacaAang said on Friday.

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo issued the statement to dispute the claim of Senator Panfilo Lacson that …

The Duterte government is considering developing some facilities in Visayas and Mindanao as potential quarantine sites for the next batches of Filipino repatriates from countries hit by the 2019 coronavirus disease (Covid 19), Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said on Friday.

Nograles said the plan was …

labor group on Friday lauded presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte for expressing support for the renewal of the legislative franchise of broadcast firm ABS CBN.

Mayor Sara knows well that the non renewal of ABS CBN's (franchise) is detrimental to the employment …

President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday urged Filipinos to not allow petty political differences to have an adverse impact on the country's democracy.

Duterte made the call, as he joined the entire nation in commemorating the 34th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution that toppled …

Senator Christopher Bong Go said on Wednesday the concurrent resolution filed by Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon expressing the sense of the Congress that ABS CBN Corporation should continue to operate pending renewal of its franchise reeks of politics.

He said the move deprives President …

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has ramped up efforts to raise public awareness on occupational safety and health standards by launching its first ever celebrity ambassadors who will be part of the information campaign on the prevention of occupational diseases.

Labor Secretary Silvestre …

Government troops discovered 11 high power firearms belonging to the New People's Army (NPA) in New Bataan town, Davao de Oro on Tuesday afternoon, an official said Wednesday.

Capt. Jerry Lamosao, head of the Public Affairs Office of the Army's 10th Infantry Division (ID), said …

President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said he will leave the decision to lift temporary travel restrictions to mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, and North Gyeongsang province in South Korea to health authorities.

I will leave it to the DOH (Department of Health) and the guys …

President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday accepted broadcast firm ABS CBN Corp.'s apology over his unaired campaign advertisements during the 2016 presidential elections and vowed not to meddle in its franchise renewal bid.

Nandiyan na iyan eh (It has been done). I accept the apology of …

President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday recognized the achievements made by over 50 artists in various fields, stressing the importance of what art can do to uplift the whole nation.

Speaking before awardees of the 12th Ani ng Dangal (Harvest of Honors) Awards in MalacaAan Palace, …

The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process has strongly condemned the killing of rebel returnee Antonio Benzon Jr. by members of the Communist Party of the Philippines New People's Army (CPP NPA).

Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez Jr. blasted the duplicitous …

The Philippine government is still hoping for record high cash remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) despite the coronavirus disease (Covid 19) outbreak as it remains uncertain when the spread can be contained.

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said OFWs are still expected to remit a …

The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) championed the accomplishments of President Rodrigo R. Duterte's fight against illegal drugs in The Hague.

The Duterte administration has constantly been undertaking numerous initiatives and programs to achieve its goal of drug free and drug resistant communities, PCOO Secretary …

Six local government units in Negros Occidental, including the capital city of Bacolod, have each received brand new Isuzu fire trucks from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

Aside from Bacolod, the five other recipients …

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Aaron Aquino is pushing for the creation of a uniform anti drug advocacy program for Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) leaders and their youth constituents.

Known as Sangguniang Kabataan Standard Training in Extensive Anti Drug Preventive Education A Uniform Program …

A 36 year old Russian woman wanted for large scale fraud is awaiting deportation, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Monday.

BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval said Uba Luliia is now at detained at the BI detention center in Bicutan, Taguig after her arrest inside …

President Rodrigo Duterte considers United States (US) President Donald Trump as good leader with the decision of the latter to respect his directive to scrap the 22-year-old Visiting Forces Agreement, MalacaAang said on Saturday.

Duterte was elated over Trump's circumspect and judicious reaction to the …

The first ever hospital in the country that will solely cater to the medical needs of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families will soon rise in this province.

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) through the private public partnership of the provincial government of Pampanga, …

The National Youth Commission (NYC) is calling for youth delegates to represent the Philippines in the First ASEAN Youth Dialogue in Siem Reap, Cambodia this March 27 28.

The two day forum forms part of the 9th ASEAN Korea Frontier Forum (AKFF), a recurring project …

President Rodrigo Duterte has reminded concerned government agencies to ensure the implementation of ambitious Build, Build, Build infrastructure program would not be used for politicization and corrupt activities, MalacaAang said on Wednesday.

The President gave this latest advice after receiving updates on the government's big-ticket …

The Department of National Defense (DND) on Wednesday backed the Philippine Military Academy's (PMA) decision to temporarily close to visitors and outsiders its grounds at Fort Del Pilar, Baguio City due to the novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (2019-nCoV ARD) scare.

"The DND supports the …

The Department of Health (DOH) 8 (Eastern Visayas) here has asked members of the region's inter-agency task force to help stop the spread of fake news on the novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (2019-nCoV ARD).

In a meeting Tuesday, regional directors and assistant regional directors …

Rumors that the Department of Health (DOH) is withholding information on the true state of 2019-nCoV in the country to avoid causing panic is not true, said President Rodrigo Duterte, assuring that government has the situation under control.

Wala naman --- wala namang itinago doon …

President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday expressed confidence that the Philippine Navy will achieve more milestones under the leadership of newly-appointed PN flag-officer-in-command, Rear Admiral Giovanni Carlo Bacordo.

Admiral Bacordo, I am confident that our Navy under your leadership will continue to achieve more milestones in …