A handful of President Rodrigo Duterte’s priority legislation to tweak the economy, which he highlighted during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) last year, have been approved by the Senate.
These are the laws on the use of the coconut industry fund, economic provisions …
Read MoreManila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Friday thanked the national government for its continuing support that resulted in the accomplishment of the city’s flagship projects.
“Ako ay muling nagpapasalamat sa national government sa suporta at tulong sa mga LGU (I would like to thank …
Read MoreGovernment forces in Kalinga province have seized and burned PHP44.536 million worth of marijuana in a week.
Kalinga Police Provincial Director, Col. Davy Vicente Limmong, on Thursday said the confiscated and later burned marijuana came from three operations from July 14 to 20.
He said …
Read MoreDepartment of Finance (DOF) Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has cited Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) for supporting the country’s economic recovery through investments and job creation, as well as the government’s vaccination program.
“The company has greatly contributed to our growth through its investments in property …
Read MoreGovernor Gwendolyn Garcia has ordered the continued “presence” of the Cebu Electric Cooperative (Cebeco) in addressing the power woes in the Camotes group of islands, located east of the Cebu mainland.
“Cebeco should continue to have a presence,” Garcia said during a meeting on Thursday …
Read MoreArmy soldiers overrun two hideouts of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) in separate operations in southern Negros Occidental earlier this week.
In a report on Friday, the 3rd Infantry Division (ID) said that on July 22, soldiers from the 94th Infantry …
Read MoreANKARA – The United Nations (UN) on Friday estimated that about 10,000 Palestinians have had to leave their homes in Gaza "due to the ongoing hostilities" amid an Israeli offensive.
"They are sheltering in schools, mosques, and other places during a global Covid-19 (coronavirus disease …
Read MoreMANILA – The local main equities index gained anew Tuesday partly due to the deceleration of domestic inflation rate last month while the peso remained firm against the greenback.
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose 1.46 percent, or 94.96 points, to 6,590.11 points.
All …
Read MoreCEBU CITY – Motorcycle taxi hailing service firm Angkas announced it has resumed its operations in the cities of Cebu, Mandaue and Talisay starting Tuesday.
In a statement, Angkas urged its passengers to bring their own helmet and passenger shield when booking a ride.
It …
Read MoreThe Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the appointment of lawyer Carlos B. Capulong as Acting Chief of the Port Operations Division.
The Department of Justice designated Capulong, an Attorney III holder, on Thursday.
Armed with a 17-year experience with the agency, Capulong holds a bachelor’s …
Read MoreAssociate Justice Alexander Gesmundo has been named the new top magistrate, Malacañang said on Friday.
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo confirmed to the Philippine News Agency that Gesmundo is the 27th Supreme Court (SC) Chief Justice.
Panelo said Senator Christopher “Bong” Go had told …
Read MoreSupporters of President Rodrigo Duterte gathered at the Rodelsa Circle here on Sunday to celebrate his 76th birthday.
An estimated crowd of 250 persons, belonging to various groups and civic organizations, turned up not just to greet Duterte but also to urge him to run …
Read MoreThe 15th Civil Military Operations (15CMO) battalion on Tuesday deployed the Community Support Program (CSP) teams in Jolo, the capital town of Sulu.
Lt. Col. Nelicar Corsino, 15CMO commander, said the deployment of the CSP teams is to assist the peace and development projects of …
Read MoreDespite the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) imposed in Metro Manila and four nearby provinces due to surge of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar has expressed optimism that the construction of 3.9-kilometer Sucat-Alabang Skyway extension project …
Read MoreThe Philippine Army lauded various groups in Eastern Visayas for joining the call to denounce the New People’s Army in its 52nd anniversary on Monday.
Maj.Gen. Pio Diñoso III, commander of the Philippine Army’s 8th Infantry Division, said various groups in provinces have initiated activities …
Read MoreThe Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) has offered condolences to the family of comedian and disc jockey Rizalino Torralba of DYRD 102.3 Kiss FM, more popularly known as “Inday Ruping,” over her untimely death.
“We at the Presidential Task Force wish to extend …
Read MoreVoter registration is temporarily suspended in offices of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) at the National Capital Region and four provinces under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) until the end of March.
In a statement Monday, Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said the filing of application and …
Read MoreBUTUAN CITY [Updated]– At least 304 supporters and militiamen of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered in the Agusan del Norte town of Las Nieves Friday, dismantling the rebels' key support in the area.
In a statement on Saturday, the Army's 23rd Infantry Battalion …
Read MoreKIDAPAWAN CITY – National government agencies turned over Saturday 50 housing worth PHP25-million to Indigenous Peoples’ families here affected by the 2019 series of strong quakes that hit this city and the rest of the province.
The agencies include the National Housing Authority (NHA), the …
Read MoreMANILA - Philippine Ambassador to Beijing Jose Santiago Sta. Romana expects the situation at the Julian Felipe Reef to improve soon but declined to give a time frame when the Chinese fishing vessels would leave the area.
"I don't want to give a time frame …
Read MoreMANILA – Anti-communist groups on Saturday said sending home Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder Jose Maria "Joma" Sison will halt the atrocities by communist terrorist groups (CTGs) as they renewed their call to the Dutch government to terminate his asylum status in the …
Read MoreMANILA – Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. met with the US-Philippines Society Board of Directors in a virtual meeting on March 22, 2021 to discuss the Philippines-United States bilateral relations in light of the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the …
Read MoreThe Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) said murder charges have been filed against three suspects in connection with the killing of former Pangasinan news reporter and broadcaster Virgilio S. Maganes.
Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco, PTFoMS Executive Director, announced this latest development right after …
Read MoreThe Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) premiered Sunday an in-depth documentary focusing on the gains and challenges of our government in eradicating the New People’s Army (NPA) and their acts of terrorism against the Filipino people.
“Aside from the intensive campaign against illegal drugs, President …
Read MoreLess than 24 hours after a band of 10 armed men yielded to government security forces, another private armed group surrendered to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) here Friday.
Maj. Gen. Albert Ignatius Ferro, CIDG national director, welcomed the surrender of Gulam Poloyagan, …
Read MoreThe Supreme Court (SC) on Friday confirmed that Associate Justice Edgardo delos Santos has made his intent to avail of optional retirement.
The magistrate has yet to formally inform when he would step down ahead of his mandatory retirement age of 70 years in June …
Read MoreAfter hiding for more than two years, a suspect in the killing of a police officer was finally arrested Thursday afternoon in the town of Dapa in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte.
In a statement Friday, the Police Regional Office in Caraga (PRO-13) said Edwin …
Read MoreThe European Union (EU) and New Zealand joined calls to preserve a rules-based order in the South China Sea amid the reported “lingering” presence of Chinese fishing vessels at the Julian Felipe Reef last Tuesday.
EU Ambassador to Manila Luc Veron on Thursday said the …
Read MoreMILO Philippines continues to drive its lifelong legacy of energizing children through sports with the announcement of its new campaign, “Mula Noon, Hanggang Ngayon – Tuloy ang Pagiging Champion”, serving as the brand’s banner theme for 2021.
The campaign was initially unveiled on television, the …
Read MoreThe Court of Appeals (CA) has ruled that a foreigner who temporarily leaves the Philippines for education abroad is not necessarily disqualified under the 10-year continuous residence required by Philippine law for naturalization.
In a 20-page decision dated March 22, the appellate court upheld the …
Read MoreChief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo was elated Wednesday that President Rodrigo Duterte’s resolve to streamline procedures in government transactions has started to yield positive results.
“Marami tayong pinagawang reporma, ang Presidente. At nakikita natin ng dahan-dahan. It’s paying off (The President has initiated many …
Read MoreThe Senate on Wednesday adopted a resolution condemning the rampant killings and acts of violence against members of the legal profession and urging President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to take the necessary steps to ensure their safety and protection.
Senate Resolution No. 691 was introduced by …
Read MoreThe father of a 16-year old girl, who was recruited in Iloilo Province and sexually abused by a commander of the New People’s Army (NPA), on Tuesday condemned the atrocities of the terrorist group.
The man, whose name was withheld for security reasons, said that …
Read MoreGovernment forces killed 14 combatants of the lawless Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters while 25 others were wounded in six days of running gun battle with military troops in Maguindanao, the Army here said Tuesday.
Lt. Col. John Paul Baldomar, the 6th Infantry Division (6ID) spokesperson, …
Read MoreAuthorities have arrested a military official and an enlisted man in an entrapment operation for gun smuggling in Zamboanga Sibugay province, a top police official said Tuesday.
Arrested were Capt. Christopher Galvez Eslava, 41, and Cpl. Laure Larot, 35, of the 9th Regional Community Defense …
Read MoreChief Justice Diosdado Peralta on Monday cited the gains made by the judiciary during his watch at the last flag-raising ceremony he attended at the Supreme Court (SC).
SC chose to forgo the usual honor guards and other events when the highest court official retires …
Read MoreSome 12 more local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental have rolled out the registration process for the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) starting March 16.
This brings to 18 the total number of LGUs in the province now taking part in the gradual rollout of …
Read MoreAuthorities arrested a newly-identified drug personality during a law enforcement operation here on Monday, the chief of the Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) said.
In a statement, BCPO chief, Col. Canilo A. Fuentes, said police officers enforced a court-ordered search on Julian Rodriguez and seized …
Read MoreThe Philippine government on Saturday vowed to remain steadfast in its duty to protect Philippine sovereignty and its sovereign rights in the country’s maritime domain amid reports on the presence of Chinese maritime militia vessels at Julian Felipe Reef in the West Philippine Sea.
The …
Read MoreThe Commission on Elections (Comelec) has shortened the hours of registration and ordered the suspension of satellite registration starting March 22 due to the rising number of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases.
The poll body made the decision after Malacañang on Friday issued a memorandum …
Read MoreTribal leaders and Indigenous People’s Mandatory Representatives (IPMR) from Northern and Central Luzon have vowed to support the government in promoting peace and development to the native cultural communities.
During the Tribal Chieftains’ Summit held at the headquarters of the Northern Luzon Command (Nolcom) in …
Read MoreAll persons traveling to Western Visayas (Region 6) must have a negative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test taken 72 hours before their trip.
This was announced by Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas to the media following his virtual meeting with the governors of …
Read MorePresident Rodrigo Duterte expressed hope on Friday that the Philippine Navy would be more inspired to demonstrate bravery and patriotism now that it has its second guided-missile frigate named BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151).
Duterte gave his message during the christening and commissioning of BRP Antonio …
Read MoreAuthorities have arrested six kidnapping suspects, including an active police officer, in a series of operations in Makati City on Thursday.
Philippine National Police (PNP) Officer-in-Charge, Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar, identified the suspects as Master Sgt. Felipe Woo, assigned at the Regional Mobile Force Battalion …
Read MoreA communist New People’s Army (NPA) fighter died during an armed encounter with government forces in Barangay Payapag, Bacuag, Surigao del Norte on Thursday afternoon.
In a statement Friday, the Army’s 30th Infantry Battalion (30IB) said the 15-minute firefight erupted when the rebels fired on …
Read MoreThe Boracay Inter-Agency Task Force (BIATF) on Thursday accepted the use of saliva testing as part of the travel protocol for tourists.
Aklan Governor Florencio T. Miraflores, in a virtual press conference hosted by BIATF, said the proposal of the provincial and the local governments …
Read MoreMayor Evelio Leonardia has lauded the decision of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) to include local chief executives (LCEs) in the priority sectors for vaccination against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
“Interior and Local Government Undersecretary Epimaco Densing …
Read MoreThe Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is working to secure the safe release of four Filipino seafarers who were abducted by pirates in the Gulf of Guinea.
“Families have been informed and efforts are underway to secure the crew members’ safe release,” the DFA said …
Read MorePresident Rodrigo Duterte has called on the government’s communication entities to help keep the people empowered through unbiased, truthful, and credible reportage.
President Duterte made the call in a video message during the opening of the Mindanao Media Hub (MMH) on Thursday here.
Duterte said …
Read MoreIt is not the right time to talk about political plans for the 2022 national and local elections, Malacañang said Thursday.
In a virtual presser, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said politics should be set aside first since the country is still grappling with the coronavirus …
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