Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has ended the Senate inquiry on the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo and eight others after getting the testimonies of 80 persons from the province. Dela Rosa presided over five hearings conducted by the Senate Committee on Public Order and Illegal Drugs which …
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PH marks 5 WPS territories
PCG: Sovereign markers at critical areas show resolve to protect waters ASEAN’S NAVIES. Marine Brig. Gen. Edwin Amadar (inset), Fleet Marine Ready Force Commander of the Philippine Navy, delivers his opening address as the country hosts navies from across Southeast Asia—symbolized by their commanders linking arms—for the second ASEAN Multilateral …
Read More »Hospitals, biz brace for COVID-19 upsurge
The country logged over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases for the third straight day on Sunday as government hospitals braced for an uptick of cases owing to the local transmission of the Arcturus variant. In-person classes at a school in Cabatuan, Isabela province are also suspended this week after over a …
Read More »DICT activates addt’l free Wi-Fi sites in Bulacan
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has activated three new free Wi-Fi sites in Calumpit, Bulacan. (MB Visual Content Group) DICT on Monday, May 15, said the initiative was conducted with the support of local government units in Calumpit. The hotspots were specifically installed and activated in Calumpang …
Read More »DA prioritizes local biofertilizers to cut importation
PNA file photo MANILA — The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday assured that local manufacturers will be prioritized in the procurement of biofertilizers. In a teleradio interview, DA Undersecretary Leocadio Sebastian said assisting the farmers is stipulated under Memorandum Order No. 32 given the significant number of manufacturers in the …
Read More »P2.6B worth of funds turned over by PCSO to Bureau of Treasury
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) turned over P2.6 billion worth of funds to the Bureau of Treasury (BTr) in accordance with its mandate as the major charitable arm of the country. PCSO General Manager Mel Robles turns over a check worth P2,665,701,213.78 to BTr Deputy Treasurer Erwin Sta. Ana …
Read More »House OKs bill redefining illegal recruitment by syndicate
House of Representatives (PNA file photo) MANILA – Voting 260-0 with no abstentions, the House of Representatives on Monday passed on third and final reading a bill that redefines the crime of illegal recruitment committed by a syndicate which will pave the way for easier prosecution of fraudulent recruiters. House Bill 7718 …
Read More »PBBM: Assist ‘comfort women’ in filing claims
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered concerned government agencies to extend aid and assistance to the case of the “Malaya Lolas” – a group of victims of sexual slavery by the Japanese imperial army during World War II. The President made the statement following a report of the UN Convention on …
Read More »DFA: Top Aussie envoy Wong in PH next week
The Department of Foreign Affairs on Friday said the Australian Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong will visit the Philippines next week. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said Wong will be in the country from May 16 to 19 for an official visit upon his invitation. Meanwhile, the Philippine Navy played …
Read More »ICC allows PH to submit reply on probe appeal
The International Criminal Court has granted Manila’s request to reply to the arguments raised by the ICC prosecutor on the country’s appeal against the resumption of the probe into the bloody war on illegal drugs of the Duterte administration. In a decision made public Saturday, the ICC appeals chamber said …
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