The Bangsamoro Women Commission in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BWC BARMM) marked the start of the this year's National Women's Month (NWM) on Monday, highlighting the strength of women when they work together for a common goal.
In her speech during the …
Read MoreFor the first time ever, another round of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) will be held this summer, with its eight film entries to be screened after the Lenten season.
In a press launch of the event dubbed the Summer MMFF (SMMFF) in Makati …
Read MoreThe Department of Health in Region 9 (DOH 9) has cleared 23 persons under monitoring (PUMs) for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid 19) in the region after having completed the required 14 day home quarantine.
Dr. Dennis Antonio Dacayanan, Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (RESU) Cluster …
Read MoreA town councilor in the province of Zamboanga del Sur has been convicted for eight years imprisonment for the crime of cyber libel, the first of its kind, by a regional court.
In a 14 page decision penned by Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 12 …
Read MoreThe Philippines' tourism revenue has reached a total of USD9.31 billion last year, up by 20.81 percent from USD7.71 billion receipts in 2018, the Department of Tourism (DOT) revealed Monday.
Aside from all time high earnings, 2019 has also witnessed several tourism milestones as the …
Read MoreSenator Richard Dick Gordon should share his discoveries and provide proof that China may be using Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) for intelligence gathering in the country, MalacaAang said on Monday.
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this statement after Gordon, in a radio interview, claimed …
Read MoreRate of the Philippines' treasury bills (T bills) posted mixed results Monday, with demand for all tenors remaining strong.
Average rate of the 91 day paper posted an uptick to 3.013 percent from 3.003 percent during the auction last February 24.
The Bureau of the …
Read MoreThe city government is studying the possibility of tapping the river in Barangay Malayal, Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte, to augment the water supply of the Zamboanga City Water District (ZCWD).
Dr. Elmeir Jade Apolinario, City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) chief, said Monday that …
Read MoreThe United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) was receptive to the explanation defending the Duterte administration from allegations that it has violated press freedom and human rights in the Philippines, a Palace official claimed on Monday.
Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar made …
Read MoreAn alleged drug peddler died in a shootout during a law enforcement operation in Sultan sa Barongis town in Maguindanao on Sunday, an official said.
Director Juvenal Azurin, of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA BARMM), identified the slain …
Read MoreThe country's manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) reached its 13 month high in February at 52.3, supported by resilient demands both domestically and abroad, the IHS Markit reported Monday.
Manufacturing PMI in February was higher than the 52.1 score in January this year.
IHS Markit …
Read MoreA member of Iran's Expediency Council died Monday from coronavirus disease 2019 (CoVid 19), according to the official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).
Mohammad Mirmohammadi, 76, lost his life from the virus at a hospital in the capital Tehran, IRNA said.
Mirmohammadi was a former …
Read MoreThere is no need to suspend classes in high schools nationwide amid coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid 2019) outbreak, an official of the Department of Education (DepEd) said Monday.
In a radio interview, DepEd Undersecretary for Administration Alain Del Pascua said that suspension of classes depends …
Read MoreThe Central Command (Centcom) on Monday cited cyber threat secured information and communications technology (ICT) systems as among the gains from the Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) transformation roadmap.
Col. Allan Napisa, head of the General Strategy and Management Office, said the Central Command's …
Read MoreNorth Korea has launched "projectiles" past its coast for the first time in 2020, media reports said Monday.
According to a statement by South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), Pyongyang fired two unidentified short range projectiles into the East Sea, Yonhap news reported.
North …
Read MoreA total of 20 patients under monitoring (PUMs) are currently in home quarantine here for possible coronavirus disease (Covid 10) infection after arriving from various countries in Asia, including South Korea and Japan, last week.
Records of the City Health Office (CHO) showed the PUMs …
Read MoreThe chief of the Army's 4th Infantry Division (4ID) has cited the contributions of the 23rd Infantry Battalion to the peace and order in Agusan province and in parts of Misamis Oriental.
Maj. Gen. Franco Nemesio Gacal, 4ID commander, gave the recognition during the 23IB's …
Read MoreA tarsier (Tarsius syrichta) has been released back to its natural habitat after it was turned over to environmental officials in Pikit, North Cotabato province, officials said Monday.
Officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR 12) freed the tiny primate Saturday after …
Read MoreA total of 63 Philippine Army (PA) officers graduated from the Battalion Commander Pre Command Course in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Friday.
In a statement, PA spokesperson Col. Ramon Zagala, said the course aims to prepare these officers to be professional and competent battalion …
Read MoreThree alleged drug pushers were arrested and some 622 grams of shabu estimated at PHP4.2 million was seized during a buy bust operation in Barangay Santol here Thursday night.
Col. Lawrence Cajipe, acting Bulacan police director, identified the suspects as Ely Buenaventura, 41, Reneboy Cahanding, …
Read MorePolice arrested on Friday two suspected drug traders, one of whom is a barangay tanod (village watchman), in a buy bust operation here, and confiscated from them a firearm and 12 sachets of shabu.
Major Dennis Orbista, Orani police chief, identified the suspects as Marcial …
Read MoreThe regional police here has launched the Joint Industrial Peace and Concerns Office (JIPCO), a proactive effort to shield the workforce from radical labor organizations and prevent the infiltration of communist groups in Central Luzon's industrial zones.
Police Regional Office (PRO) 3 (Central Luzon) Director, …
Read MoreBoth the main stocks index, which fell to 6,900 level, and the peso weakened Wednesday due to reports of additional cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid 19) in more countries.
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) ended to its lowest level for the year …
Read MoreA lawmaker at the House of Representatives on Wednesday revealed a plot to block the release of funding allocations for several congressional districts under the 2020 national budget.
In a privilege speech during the plenary session, Capiz Rep. Fredenil Castro said a lost and twisted …
Read MoreTwo individuals were arrested Tuesday for dumping illegal wastes in Barangay Poblacion, Pandi town, this province.
Col. Lawrence Cajipe, acting provincial director of the Bulacan Police Provincial Office, said those arrested were Romeo Cruz, 62, caretaker of a dumpsite, and his helper Roberto Diela.
He …
Read MoreThe Supreme Court has declared legal the arrest of Senator Leila de Lima due to her involvement in illegal drugs, President Rodrigo Duterte told the United States (US) on Wednesday.
Duterte issued the statement during the oath taking of the new officials of the National …
Read MoreSeveral churches in Manila opted to follow the traditional marking of the cross on the forehead of the faithful during the celebration of Ash Wednesday.
Priests and lay ministers at the Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, and the Quiapo Church chose to mark the forehead …
Read MoreThe municipal government of Burgos in Ilocos Norte is eyeing for the completion of a permanent evacuation center located in Poblacion village.
Town mayor Crescente Garcia said Wednesday the PHP11 million evacuation center is expected to be completed on July 2020 by Red Jewel Builders.…
Read MoreThe Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday has ordered local government units (LGUs) to conduct an assessment of buildings and infrastructures in their areas as part of preparations for major earthquakes.
"LGUs are expected to submit the structural assessment of the …
Read MoreA total of 41 senior officers of the Philippine Navy (PN) were promoted to the ranks of Captain and Marine Colonel in a donning ceremony on Monday.
Navy flag officer in command, Rear Admiral Giovanni Carlo Bacordo led the ceremony at the PN headquarters in …
Read MoreAn Army battalion commander here presented Monday six suspected drug personalities who surrendered and vowed to become law abiding citizens.
During simple ceremonies held at the town's covered court, Lt. Col. Elmer M. Boongaling, head of the Army's 33rd Infantry Battalion, presented the former drug …
Read MoreFormer combatants of the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) completed Wednesday the initial stage of the government program to reintegrate rebel returnees into the mainstream society.
Brig. Gen. Roberto Capulong, commander of the Army's 602nd Infantry Brigade, said the program aims to capacitate former …
Read MoreDepartment of Agriculture (DA) has beefed up the animal quarantine checkpoints in parts of Soccsksargen to further protect the area from the entry of the dreaded African swine fever (ASF).
Dr. John Pascual, chief of DA Region 12's regulatory division, said Tuesday they have installed …
Read MoreThe Food and Drug Administration in Davao Region (FDA 11) warned the public on Wednesday against the use of cosmetic products containing banned ingredients, which are considered health hazards.
Deborah Legaspi, director for FDA Mindanao East Cluster, told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) Wednesday that …
Read MoreSome 5,581 pigs from the areas affected by African swine fever (ASF) in the province were culled as of Feb. 26, according to the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPVET).
In a forum Wednesday, provincial veterinarian Dr. Jovito Tabarejos said the number might still increase …
Read MoreLocal officials of Sultan Sumagka, Maguindanao on Sunday turned over to the military 11 loose firearms collected from civilians.
Sultan Sumagka (formerly known as Talitay) acting Mayor Moner Sabal said the handover of the firearms at the headquarters of the Army's 601st Infantry Brigade (601st …
Read MoreThe Army's 602nd Infantry Brigade (602nd IBde) has launched a program to help former Moro rebels integrate better into mainstream society.
Brig. Gen. Roberto Capulong, commander of the 602nd IBde based in Carmen, North Cotabato, said the Returnee Comprehensive Aftercare Program (RCAP) launched Sunday aims …
Read MoreThe Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed the plunder, graft and administrative cases lodged against incumbent Duty Free Philippines Corporation (Duty Free) Chief Operating Officer (COO) Vicente Pelagio Angala and three co respondents due to insufficiency of evidence.
The cases stemmed from the complaint filed …
Read MoreThe Philippine Army has urged villages not affected by insurgency to consider creating their respective task forces to end local communist armed conflict (ELCAC) for them not to become targets for infiltration by the New People's Army (NPA).
Maj. Gen. Pio DiAoso III, commander of …
Read MoreIntroducing other measures to support local vehicle manufacturers is being eyed after Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announced to close its operation in the Philippines next month.
We really have to study the need to impose safeguard duty and other measures to provide at least …
Read MoreRates of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) term facilities sustained its decline Wednesday but all tenors were oversubscribed.
Data released by the central bank showed that average rate of the seven-day facility slipped to 3.8301 percent from 3.8943 percent during the auction last February …
Read MoreThe city government is looking to finish the clearing of the initial 330 structures found obstructing the national highway on Naguilian Road here by March 13.
City information officer Aileen Refuerzo said there are 330 structures whose owners were issued a notice of demolition prior …
Read MoreThe Department of Health (DOH) will continue monitoring the health condition of Filipinos repatriated from Wuhan, China even after they have completed the 14-day quarantine period, a health official said Wednesday.
DOH Assistant Secretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, in a press briefing at the DOH main …
Read MoreOver a thousand Bicolano overseas Filipino workers (OFW) who were affected by Typhoon Tisoy that hit Bicol in December last year will receive financial assistance in the amount of PHP3,000 each, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) in Bicol said.
Rowena Alzaga, OWWA-Bicol spokesperson, in …
Read MoreThe city government is looking to finish the clearing of the initial 330 structures found obstructing the national highway on Naguilian Road here by March 13.
City information officer Aileen Refuerzo said there are 330 structures whose owners were issued a notice of demolition prior …
Read MoreSenator Christopher Lawrence Bong Go on Wednesday gave assistance to 177 families affected by a fire that razed hundreds of houses on February 11 in Barangay Antipona here.
Go brought groceries and financial aid to the fire victims and also offered to provide uniforms and …
Read MoreOver a thousand Bicolano overseas Filipino workers (OFW) who were affected by Typhoon Tisoy that hit Bicol in December last year will receive financial assistance in the amount of PHP3,000 each, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) in Bicol said.
Rowena Alzaga, OWWA-Bicol spokesperson, in …
Read MoreSenator Christopher Bong Go on Wednesday urged the House of Representatives to start tackling the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN Corporation to settle once and for all the pressing issues concerning the broadcast network.
Pag mas lalo natin pinapatagal, mas lalong umiinit ang isyu. Ito naman …
Read MoreSenator Christopher Lawrence Bong Go on Wednesday gave assistance to 177 families affected by a fire that razed hundreds of houses on February 11 in Barangay Antipona here.
Go brought groceries and financial aid to the fire victims and also offered to provide uniforms and …
Read Morell Filipino passengers and crew of the M/V Diamond Princess who will request repatriation will be accommodated by the government in accordance with the guidelines set by the Department of Health (DOH), a health official said Wednesday.
In a press briefing at the DOH main …
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