MANILA Most Filipinos' concern over the influx of Chinese nationals working in the Philippines no longer came as a surprise, MalacaAang said on Friday.
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the Palace expects the results of Social Weather Stations' (SWS) September 27 to 30 poll showing …
Read MoreMANILA The Quezon City Prosecutor's Office has filed perjury charges against a key official of a group which the military alleged solicited foreign funding from international organizations to fund indoctrination recruitment schools run by the terrorist Communist Party of the Philippines - New People's Army …
Read MoreMANILA The Quezon City Prosecutor's Office has filed perjury charges against a key official of a group which the military alleged solicited foreign funding from international organizations to fund indoctrination recruitment schools run by the terrorist Communist Party of the Philippines - New People's Army …
Read MoreMANILA Registered voters from the 11 municipalities of Compostela Valley are set to decide on Saturday (December 7) whether they will approve or not the changing of the name of their province to Davao de Oro.
This as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will hold …
Read MoreMANILA The country's inflation rate rose to 1.3 percent in November, the highest after the 1.7 percent last August, from month-ago's 0.8 percent primarily due to faster rate of price increases of alcoholic beverages and tobacco index.
The latest inflation rate, however, is way below …
Read MoreMANILA Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo AAo on Thursday shrugged off threats from communist rebels.
I will not be intimidated by such an evil plot. We are prepared for that. We will get them before they can execute their plan. We'll keep this country …
Read MoreMANILA The country's inflation rate rose to 1.3 percent in November, the highest after the 1.7 percent last August, from month-ago's 0.8 percent primarily due to faster rate of price increases of alcoholic beverages and tobacco index.
The latest inflation rate, however, is way below …
Read MoreMANILA A lawmaker on Thursday lauded the early approval of a bill declaring the Balangay as the national boat of the Philippines as it came right in time for the launch of the 500-day countdown to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Victory in Mactan …
Read MoreMANILA The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday announced new prosecutors appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte for vacancies in the National Prosecution Service (NPS).
In a statement, DOJ spokesperson Undersecretary Markk Perete said the following have been appointed:
Ruby Jane Sintin Pena DOJ, NPS, Office …
Read MoreMANILA A lawmaker on Thursday lauded the early approval of a bill declaring the Balangay as the national boat of the Philippines as it came right in time for the launch of the 500-day countdown to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Victory in Mactan …
Read MoreMANILA The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday announced new prosecutors appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte for vacancies in the National Prosecution Service (NPS).
In a statement, DOJ spokesperson Undersecretary Markk Perete said the following have been appointed:
Ruby Jane Sintin Pena DOJ, NPS, Office …
Read MoreMANILA The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has turned down a PHP42.09-million refund claim filed by Procter and Gamble Asia Pte. Ltd., the Singapore based company which has its regional operating headquarters in the Philippines.
In a 23-page decision dated November 29, the tax court's …
Read MoreMANILA The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has turned down a PHP42.09-million refund claim filed by Procter and Gamble Asia Pte. Ltd., the Singapore based company which has its regional operating headquarters in the Philippines.
In a 23-page decision dated November 29, the tax court's …
Read MoreMANILA The National Police Commission (Napolcom) on Wednesday approved the activation of a Community Affairs Section (CAS) under the 17 Regional Mobile Force Battalions (RMFBs) and five National Capital Region District Mobile Force Battalions (NCRDMFBs) of the Philippine National Police (PNP).
Napolcom Vice-Chairman and Executive …
Read MoreMANILA The National Police Commission (Napolcom) on Wednesday approved the activation of a Community Affairs Section (CAS) under the 17 Regional Mobile Force Battalions (RMFBs) and five National Capital Region District Mobile Force Battalions (NCRDMFBs) of the Philippine National Police (PNP).
Napolcom Vice-Chairman and Executive …
Read MoreMANILA The death toll due to Typhoon Tisoy, which battered a large part of the country early this week, rose from nine to 13.
In its update on Thursday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said the number of injured people also …
Read MoreMANILA The death toll due to Typhoon Tisoy, which battered a large part of the country early this week, rose from nine to 13.
In its update on Thursday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said the number of injured people also …
Read MoreMANILA George Reyes, former general manager of the state-run Philippine News Agency (PNA), passed away on December 1, his family said. He was 77.
He died of acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia.
Reyes, a veteran journalist, was PNA's general manager from 1998 to …
Read MoreMANILA George Reyes, former general manager of the state-run Philippine News Agency (PNA), passed away on December 1, his family said. He was 77.
He died of acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia.
Reyes, a veteran journalist, was PNA's general manager from 1998 to …
Read MoreMANILA The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and the newly-established Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on the provision of decent and affordable housing to farmers and farm workers.
In a media interview Wednesday, DAR Secretary …
Read MoreMANILA The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Thursday installed two portal-type X-ray machines at the Manila International Container Port (MICP).
Customs Commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero led the opening of the newly-installed machines that will increase the port's maximum inspection capacity with an additional 7,680 containers …
Read MoreMANILA The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Thursday installed two portal-type X-ray machines at the Manila International Container Port (MICP).
Customs Commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero led the opening of the newly-installed machines that will increase the port's maximum inspection capacity with an additional 7,680 containers …
Read MoreMANILA Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo AAo on Thursday shrugged off threats from communist rebels.
I will not be intimidated by such an evil plot. We are prepared for that. We will get them before they can execute their plan. We'll keep this country …
Read MoreMANILA Maj. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar, chief of the Directorial Staff of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has been promoted to the next higher rank.
In a letter dated November 29 to Interior Secretary Eduardo AAo, President Rodrigo Duterte approved Eleazar's promotion to Lieutenant General, a …
Read MoreMANILA Maj. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar, chief of the Directorial Staff of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has been promoted to the next higher rank.
In a letter dated November 29 to Interior Secretary Eduardo AAo, President Rodrigo Duterte approved Eleazar's promotion to Lieutenant General, a …
Read MoreMANILA A ranking official of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF ELCAC) cautioned the public against giving donations to communist-front groups posing to help victims severely affected by the onslaught of Typhoon "Tisoy".
Major General Antonio Parlade, Jr., who is …
Read MoreMANILA A ranking official of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF ELCAC) cautioned the public against giving donations to communist-front groups posing to help victims severely affected by the onslaught of Typhoon "Tisoy".
Major General Antonio Parlade, Jr., who is …
Read MoreMANILA Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday assured that the House of Representatives would be fair in tackling the bill seeking the renewal of the 25-year congressional franchise to local broadcast network ABS-CBN.
In an interview, Cayetano noted that the chamber will not have enough …
Read MoreMANILA Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday assured that the House of Representatives would be fair in tackling the bill seeking the renewal of the 25-year congressional franchise to local broadcast network ABS-CBN.
In an interview, Cayetano noted that the chamber will not have enough …
Read MoreMANILA The initial damage and losses to the agriculture sector caused by Typhoon Tisoy have reached PHP531.61 million, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported on Wednesday.
According to the department's Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Operation Center, the damage and losses covered a total …
Read MoreMANILA The initial damage and losses to the agriculture sector caused by Typhoon Tisoy have reached PHP531.61 million, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported on Wednesday.
According to the department's Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Operation Center, the damage and losses covered a total …
Read MoreMANILA The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it will continue to intensify its campaign against illegal drugs, this time focusing on high-value targets (HVTs).
PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac made the remark after President Rodrigo Duterte said he wants the next PNP …
Read MoreMANILA A former mayor and vice mayor of the municipality of Labason in Zamboanga del Norte have been sentenced to up to 12 years imprisonment by the Sandiganbayan for the purchase of a sports utility vehicle (SUV) by the municipality without public bidding in 2011.…
Read MoreMANILA The Scorpene dieselelectric submarine manufactured by French defense contractor Naval Group (formerly DCNS), is appropriate for the Philippines' requirement.
"It (Scorpene dieselelectric submarine) is a very good sub, appropriate for our needs," Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said in a message to the Philippine News …
Read MoreMANILA The Scorpene dieselelectric submarine manufactured by French defense contractor Naval Group (formerly DCNS), is appropriate for the Philippines' requirement.
"It (Scorpene dieselelectric submarine) is a very good sub, appropriate for our needs," Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said in a message to the Philippine News …
Read MoreMANILA MalacaAang suspended work in government offices and classes in all levels in Metro Manila from 12 noon Tuesday onwards due to Typhoon Tisoy (international name Kammuri).
Memorandum Circular No. 73, signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, suspended work in the Executive Branch upon the …
Read MoreMANILA MalacaAang suspended work in government offices and classes in all levels in Metro Manila from 12 noon Tuesday onwards due to Typhoon Tisoy (international name Kammuri).
Memorandum Circular No. 73, signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, suspended work in the Executive Branch upon the …
Read MoreMANILA Chinese Ambassadordesignate to the Philippines Huang Xilian has arrived in Manila on Tuesday, replacing longtime Chinese envoy in the country Zhao Jianhua who ended his fiveyear tour of duty.
As the new Chinese representative in Manila, Huang vowed to lead initiatives and programs that …
Read MoreMANILA Chinese Ambassadordesignate to the Philippines Huang Xilian has arrived in Manila on Tuesday, replacing longtime Chinese envoy in the country Zhao Jianhua who ended his fiveyear tour of duty.
As the new Chinese representative in Manila, Huang vowed to lead initiatives and programs that …
Read MoreMANILA Typhoon "Tisoy" (international name Kammuri) has maintained its strength and is now off the coast of Bondoc Peninsula.
In its 8 a.m. severe weather update Tuesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Tisoy's eyewall is currently bringing violent winds and …
Read MoreMANILA Typhoon "Tisoy" (international name Kammuri) has maintained its strength and is now off the coast of Bondoc Peninsula.
In its 8 a.m. severe weather update Tuesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Tisoy's eyewall is currently bringing violent winds and …
Read MoreMANILA The Philippine government is not on the losing end of the joint venture (JV) with a Malaysian company for the development of the New Clark City Phase 1A since all the processes are transparent and implementation are above board.
This, according to Bases Conversion …
Read MoreMANILA The Philippine government is not on the losing end of the joint venture (JV) with a Malaysian company for the development of the New Clark City Phase 1A since all the processes are transparent and implementation are above board.
This, according to Bases Conversion …
Read MoreMANILA The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) has hailed Filipino athletes for having surpassed their gold medal output in the 2017 edition of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games held in Malaysia.
Just on the second day of the ongoing SEA Games 2019, host Philippines acquired …
Read MoreMANILA The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) has hailed Filipino athletes for having surpassed their gold medal output in the 2017 edition of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games held in Malaysia.
Just on the second day of the ongoing SEA Games 2019, host Philippines acquired …
Read MoreMANILA As Typhoon Tisoy (international name Kammuri) continues to pummel a large part of the country, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) announced that a total of 57,918 families or equivalent to 225,768 persons from four regions were preemptively evacuated.
In the …
Read MoreMANILA As Typhoon Tisoy (international name Kammuri) continues to pummel a large part of the country, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) announced that a total of 57,918 families or equivalent to 225,768 persons from four regions were preemptively evacuated.
In the …
Read MoreMANILA The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) on Friday said it will assess local Violence Against Women (VAW) desks nationwide as it cited that VAW remains a "pervasive social problem" in the country.
Honey Castro, chief of PCW's Corporate Affairs and Information Resource Management Division …
Read MoreMANILA MalacaAang urged Filipinos to brace for Typhoon Tisoy (international name Kammuri) which is expected to make landfall in Catanduanes Monday night and cross the regions of Bicol and Calabarzon (Region 4-A).
In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo assured that the Office of the …
Read MoreMANILA MalacaAang urged Filipinos to brace for Typhoon Tisoy (international name Kammuri) which is expected to make landfall in Catanduanes Monday night and cross the regions of Bicol and Calabarzon (Region 4-A).
In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo assured that the Office of the …
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