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Thursday, April 25, 2024

PH logs over 2M int'l visitors – DOT

OVER 2 million international visitors have arrived in the country as of April 24, with South Koreans topping the list of inbound arrivals, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Thursday.


NEDA chief spells out benefits of AO 20

NATIONAL ECONOMIC and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan has spelled out the need and benefits of implementing the Administrative Order (AO) 20 signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. last April 18, which eases the importation process for agricultural products.


‘Disturbed’ PBBM seeks beefed up efforts vs online child sexual abuse

“DISTURBED” BY the prevalence of online sexual abuse of children, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered government agencies to ramp up efforts against offenders and abusers of children.


BFAR: Majority of ‘payaos’ installed near Rozul Reef missing

THE BUREAU of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Thursday confirmed that the majority of “payaos” (fish aggregating devices) installed near Rozul Reef are now missing.


Quiboloy still in PH; hold departure order requested – DOJ

THE DEPARTMENT of Justice (DOJ) believes embattled pastor Apollo Quiboloy is still in the Philippines.


Gov’t execs, employees liable for coordinating with ICC – DOJ

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS and employees who will coordinate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) or participate in its investigation in the Philippines may be held liable, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday.


US Congress seen to reauthorize GSP scheme in 2024: envoy

THE UNITED States Congress is likely to approve the revival of the Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP) “possibly before November,” the Philippine Embassy in the US said Wednesday.


ADB investments crucial in fast-tracking transport projects – DOTr

THE ASIAN Development Bank's (ADB) technical and financial assistance to the country's big-ticket transportation projects is crucial in ensuring their timely completion, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Wednesday.


Junking of Reds-linked groups' plea vs. PH gov't a win for rule of law

THE NATIONAL Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) welcomed the Supreme Court's (SC) decision junking various petitions filed by communist front groups against former and current officials of the Philippine government.


US, PH strengthen work vs. ‘foreign information manipulation’

THE PHILIPPINES and the United States have agreed to strengthen engagement against false foreign narratives, encompassing “all kinds of disinformation”.


PBBM extends employment of COS, JO gov’t workers till end-2025

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. has extended the engagement of contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) workers in the government whose contracts are set to expire by the end of this year.


DOJ tasks NBI to probe ‘deepfake’ PBBM audio

THE DEPARTMENT of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday directed the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to unravel the truth behind a social media content that has been manipulated using deepfake technology to make it appear as if President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is directing the military to act against a particular country.


Comelec disqualifies Mamba as Cagayan governor

THE COMISSION on Elections (Comelec) has disqualified Manuel Mamba as governor of Cagayan province in relation to the 2022 National and Local Elections (NLE).


BI, CHED urged to probe alleged influx of Chinese students in Cagayan

SENATOR FRANCIS Escudero on Thursday asked the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to intensify its scrutiny of foreigners entering the country, following reports of Chinese students in Cagayan allegedly "acting as spies" and engaging in "degree for sale" with local colleges and universities.


Philippine Army hunts Muslim rebels in South

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Basilan cop gunned down at checkpoint

ZAMBOANGA CITY - Motorcycle gunmen evading a security inspection at a checkpoint shot dead a policeman in Lamitan City in the southern Muslim province of Basilan. 



Tuesday, April 23, 2024

PBBM’s anti-poverty programs, efforts improving lives of Filipinos

A RECENT OCTA Research survey showing a notable decrease in self-rated poverty and hunger among Filipino families is a clear indication that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s anti-poverty programs and efforts are effectively reaching and improving the lives of Filipinos, Speaker Martin Romualdez said on Tuesday.