TALAYAN, Maguindanao Sur – Police authorities in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) neutralized a Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) field commander and arrested four others during an anti-gunrunning operation here on Thursday afternoon. In a report Friday, Lt. Col. Ariel Huesca, regional chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG-BARMM), identified the […]
NIA accelerates irrigation dev’t in Mindanao amid El Niño
MANILA – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) remains steadfast in providing sustainable irrigation service to the Filipino farmers, especially in Mindanao, amid the El Niño phenomenon. In a news release on Sunday, NIA said it successfully implemented the PHP5.133-billion Malitubog-Maridagao Irrigation Project – Stage II (MMIP-II) in Barangay Villarica, Midsayap, North Cotabato under Administrator Eduardo Eddie […]
G7 calls out China over ‘intimidation, militarization’ in SCS
MANILA – The Group of Seven (G7) has called out China over its militarization and “intimidation activities” in the South China Sea (SCS), as it took note of Beijing’s “dangerous maneuvers” and water cannon use against Filipino vessels carrying out routine resupply missions to the Ayungin Shoal. In a communiqué issued on Friday, the foreign ministers […]
GSIS allots P2.5-B to help members hit by El Niño, pertussis
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Thursday said it has set aside nearly PHP2.5 billion in emergency loan to help members and pensioners affected by the pertussis outbreak in the province of Cavite and the El Niño phenomenon in the province of Occidental Mindoro. In a news release, the state pension fund said deadline […]
Over 945K children in BARMM jabbed against measles – DOH
About 945,595 children in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao have been vaccinated against measles as of April 16. The Department of Health (DOH) said the vaccination is part of the non-selective Measles Outbreak Response Immunization (MORI) being implemented in the area. DOH data from Jan. 1 to April 6, 2024 have shown that […]
DFA checking if Filipino aboard Iran-seized vessel
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is checking whether a Filipino national is among the crew members of a vessel seized by Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) near the Strait of Hormuz. Once confirmed, the DFA vowed to extend all necessary assistance to ensure their release. “We are working in coordination with the […]
Abalos orders LGUs: Intensify crackdown vs. colorum operators
MANILA – Local government units (LGUs) must pass ordinances banning operators of “colorum” vehicles from using transport terminals within their jurisdictions, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. said on Saturday. In a news release, Abalos said he issued Memorandum Circular 2024-26 following the recent arrest of a certain Jaz Abalos, […]
PBBM to Duterte: Turn over docs related to ‘secret deal’ with China
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday (Manila time) said he is open to sit down with former president Rodrigo Duterte and discuss the latter’s “secret deal” with China in connection with the South China Sea issue. “Baffled” by Duterte’s controversial deal with China, Marcos said he wants to ask his predecessor about the […]
‘Horrified’ Marcos seeks clarity on Duterte-China ‘secret deal’
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said he was “horrified” about the terms of the reported “gentleman’s agreement” between former President Rodrigo Duterte and China on the West Philippine Sea and revealed that he is currently seeking clarifications about the supposed deal. “Kung ang sinasabi sa agreement na ‘yan ay kinakailangan tayong magpermiso sa […]
Population Commission noted drop in PH fertility rate
MANILA – The drop in fertility rate below the replacement level at this time presents economic opportunities in the Philippines by increasing the working-age population, which would support the dependent population, an official of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) said on Friday. In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview over PTV 4, acting Division Chief […]
Año: No ‘gentleman’s deal’ with China on WPS; PH to defend territory
MANILA – National Security Adviser Eduardo Año denied Thursday that a “gentleman’s agreement” had been struck between the Philippines and China on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) under the watch of former president Rodrigo Duterte. Año, a former chief-of-staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) under the Duterte administration, said there is no […]
Marcos appoints new NCMF chief, other execs in gov’t agencies
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed a new secretary of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) and several other officials in at least nine other government agencies. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced that Sabuddin Abdurahim was appointed as the new NCMF chief, replacing Secretary Guiling […]
P50-M road to boost tourism accessibility in Agusan town: DOT-13
BUTUAN CITY – The impending construction of a PHP50-million tourism road in the Agusan del Sur town of Sibagat is set to enhance the accessibility of Managong Falls, one of the area’s main tourist destinations, an official said Wednesday. “We support the construction of Padiay Road leading to Managong Falls in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, under […]