Category: News
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‘Habagat’ to bring heavy rains in NCR, other parts of Luzon
Tropical Depression Gener, now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), and Tropical Storm Helen continue to enhance the southwest monsoon or “habagat”, the weather bureau said on Wednesday. In its 5 p.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Palawan and Occidental Mindoro would experience heavy to intense rains due…
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91IB, Local Media Conduct Tree Planting Activity in Aurora
AURORA – The troops of the 91st Infantry (Sinagtala) Battalion, Philippine Army, and the members of the One Fort Mag Media (OFMM) conducted a tree planting activity at Ermita Hill, Brgy. Zabali, Baler Aurora on September 15. The Narra seedlings planted at the Arboretum of Ermita Hill were sponsored by Forestry School in Aurora State…
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PHIVOLCS Modernization Act isinusulong ni Cayetano
Isinusulong ni Senador Alan Peter Cayetano ang isang komprehensibong plano na palakasin ang kakayahan ng Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). Aniya, kailangang nang i-upgrade ang kakayahan at mga kagamitan ng ahensya para mas maihanda ang bansa sa anumang natural na sakuna. “We should really give all the effort for this modernization bill. It…
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‘Gener’ to exit PAR within 24 hours
Tropical Depression Gener is crossing the Cordillera Region and is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) within 24 hours, the weather bureau said Tuesday. “After 24 hours, nakikita natin na nasa labas na ng PAR o posibleng nasa labas na ng PAR itong si Bagyong Gener, 500 kilometers kanluran ng Dagupan City,…
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Filipinos can now ride self-driving bus and ePUVs
NEW CLARK CITY – The country’s first autonomous bus powered by Japanese technology is now plying around New Clark City, Clark Freeport Zone, and Clark International Airport, and commuters can ride the self-driving vehicle free of charge for now. The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said Zenmov, Inc. and MC Metro Transport Operation Inc.…
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Agri-Puhunan, Pantawid Program ng DA magtitiyak ng regular na tanim ng palay
NUEVA ECIJA — Matitiyak nang regular na mapapataniman ng palay ang may 1.2 milyong ektaryang sakahan sa bansa ngayong inilunsad ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang Agri-Puhunan at Pantawid Program. Ito ang nagsilbing regalo ng punong ehekutibo para sa mga magsasaka sa pagdiriwang ng kanyang ika-67 taong kaarawan na ginanap sa Guimba, Nueva Ecija.…
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Cayetano, nais palakasin ang papel ng BCDA sa pag-unlad ng ekonomiya
Inihayag ni Senador Alan Peter Cayetano nitong Miyerkules and kanyang buong supota para sa Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) at binibigyang diin ang mga positibong kontribusyon ng mga economic zones nito sa ekonomiya ng bansa. Nitong September 11, 2024, pinanguhanan ni Cayetano ang pagtutulak sa Senate Bill No. 2647 na kilala rin bilang “An…
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DA, BOC seize P136-M agri products, cigarettes from China, Taiwan
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday confiscated around PHP136.58 million worth of smuggled agricultural products and cigarettes at Subic Port in Zambales. In an interview, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the intensified collaboration led to the seizure of illegal agricultural products. “It’s…
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PCO to designate ‘fact-check officers’ in state media to fight fake news
MANILA — The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) will intensify its efforts in fighting disinformation and fake news under the helm of newly-appointed Secretary Cesar Chavez. This was the assurance made by Chavez during the budget hearing in the House of Representatives on Monday, September 9, when asked by ACT-Teachers Rep. France Castro about his plan…
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25 Fleet officers don higher rank
ZAMBALES— 25 junior officers of the Philippine Fleet (PF) were promoted to the rank of lieutenant in a donning ceremony graced by PF Commander, Rear Adm. Renato David at the Integrated Mess Hall of Naval Operating Base (NOB) Subic, Zambales. The Fleet Commander congratulated the promotees and reminded them of increased responsibilities that come with…
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Cayetano, isinusulong ang iba pang alternatibo sa PUV modernization program
Iminungkahi ni Senador Alan Peter Cayetano na magkaroon ng mas maraming opsyon sa Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program ng gobyerno. Ayon sa senador, kailangang suriin ang iba pang solusyon upang mas maayos na matugunan ang pangangailangan ng iba’t ibang sektor. “You should also explore other possibilities, ‘di pwedeng take it or leave it,” sabi…
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DENR ‘Handog Titulo’ program
ZAMBALES– The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recently distributed land titles to residents of Barangay Baloganon, Masinloc, Zambales. Marife Castillo, provincial head of DENR-Zambales, reported that ten residential free patents or land titles covering 58,625 square meters were distributed during the activity. Regional Executive Director Ralph Pablo stressed that the “Titling on Wheels”…
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SSS extending social security coverage to barangay execs
The Social Security System (SSS) is making steps to extend social security protection to barangay officials across the Philippines. During the Liga ng mga Barangay’s National Congress recently, SSS President and CEO Rolando Ledesma Macasaet urged barangay captains and kagawads from approximately 42,000 barangays to become members of the SSS. Macasaet said that many barangay…
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Cayetano: Balansehin ang pabahay program sa kapasidad ng gobyerno para maiwasan ang malaking utang
Hinimok ni Senador Alan Peter Cayetano ang administrasyon na magtakda ng makatotohanang target na bilang ng ipapatayong pabahay sa ilalim ng national housing program. Aniya, kaakibat ito dapat ng sapat na pagpaplano para hindi magkaroon ng napakalaking utang. Inihayag ito ni Cayetano kasunod ng isinagawang Senate briefing nitong September 3, 2024 hinggil sa panukalang 2025…
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Chavez wants digital hotline for early class, work suspensions
MANILA – Newly-appointed Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cesar Chavez on Thursday said he wants to set up a digital hotline to ensure early announcements of class and work suspensions are declared before 4 a.m. “Ang task nito, bago mag-4 ng umaga dapat may announcement na kung kinakailangan magbigay ng announcement ang Office of the…
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