GENEVA—It is near-certain that 2023-2027 will be the warmest five-year period ever recorded, the United Nations warned Wednesday, as greenhouse gases and El Niño combine to send temperatures soaring. There is a two-thirds chance that at least one of the next five years will see global temperatures exceed the more …
Read More »Gov’t may take NGCP back if probe warrants
The government may take back control of the National Grid Corp of the Philippines (NGCP) if it is proven that there are national security concerns and if it’s ineffective in fulfilling its mandate, the Presidential Communications Office said on Wednesday. The Palace issued the statement after Senator Raffy Tulfo, chairman …
Read More »Zamora: No mandatory masking in NCR; Heart Center bars visitors
Cities in Metro Manila will not make face masks mandatory again amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in the country, San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora disclosed Wednesday. However, several government hospitals are tightening their restrictions to protect against the coronavirus, with the Philippine Heart Center announcing last night that …
Read More »PH, Vietnam team up for SCS Code
The Philippines and Vietnam have agreed to strengthen coordination in dealing with maritime issues, particularly in working on a code of conduct in the South China Sea, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday. This as Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief General Andres Centino inspected the facilities at …
Read More »CA upholds junking of Mandaluyong’s ‘riding-in-tandem’ ban
(File photo) MANILA – The Court of Appeals (CA) has upheld its earlier ruling striking down as unconstitutional the ordinances passed by the Mandaluyong City outlawing male pillion riders in the city. In its resolution, the appellate court said the motions for reconsideration filed by the LGU (local government unit) were “mere …
Read More »Feast of Our Lady of Guidance on May 19
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula will preside over a concelebrated high mass (Misa Mayor) on Friday, May 19, at 6 p.m. at the Archdiocesan Shrine of Nuestra Senora de Guia (Our Lady of Guidance), on the corner of M.H. del Pilar and A. Flores Streets, Ermita, Manila, in solemn commemoration …
Read More »VP Duterte to fly to Brunei for Seameo center visit next month
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte will visit the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) center in Brunei Darussalam next month, she said on Thursday, May 18. (From right) Vice President Sara Duterte and Brunei Darussalam Ambassador to Manila Megawati Manan (OVP photo) The official met with Brunei Darussalam …
Read More »TWG formed to tackle more voting methods for OFWs
MANILA – OFW party-list Rep. Marissa “Del Mar” Magsino on Thursday said a technical working group (TWG) was created to fine-tune a bill seeking to expand the voting methods for the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Magsino said she will chair the TWG composed of representatives from the Commission on Elections (Comelec), …
Read More »Murder cases filed vs. Teves
NBI files raps at DOJ, solon still abroad The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed criminal complaints against Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. for his alleged involvement in the killing of 10 persons, including Negros Oriental Gov. Roel R. Degamo on March 4, 2023. The complaints were filed …
Read More »DBM releases P7.6 B to fund TCT
At a Glance The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) releases P7.68 billion to fund the targeted cash transfer (TCT) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman says the funding will benefit over 7.5 million Filipinos. The release covers the remaining two-month period of …
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