Suspected fake Filipino arrested in Pasig in BI joint ops with AFP, NBI
PASIG, Philippines—The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the arrest of a suspected fake Filipino in Pasig on April 24. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said that a Chinese national identified…
Gov’t issues IRR for streamlined permitting process for telco, Internet infrastructure construction
MANILA — A technical working group composed of different government agencies has issued a joint memorandum circular setting the rules and regulations of Executive Order (EO) No. 32, otherwise known…
Over 1,000 jobs await DOLE-13’s mega job fair
BUTUAN CITY – In celebration of the 90th Founding Anniversary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the regional office in Caraga region will be conducting a Mega Job Fair on…
BARMM’s Marawi recovery expands with MOAs for housing, education
MARAWI CITY — The Office of the Chief Minister’s Marawi Rehabilitation Program (MRP) is set to expand its array of interventions for the internally displaced persons (IDPs) of this city…
LANDBANK named top GOCC in corporate governance
MANILA — In line with its continued commitment to outstanding service delivery, the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) garnered the highest rating for corporate governance in 2022 from the…
PBBM urges Filipino people to emulate Andres Bonifacio’s heroism; honors unsung modern-day heroes
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged the Filipino people on Thursday to emulate the heroism of Gat Andres Bonifacio as he honored the unsung modern-day heroes, such as…
PBBM assures priority for science-based strategies, R&D efforts modernize agriculture sector
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reiterated on Wednesday his support for a science-based approach to modernizing the agriculture sector and incorporating new technologies to the everyday work of…
PBBM backs proposed legislation to beef up government’s cybersecurity program
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed his support on Wednesday to the recommendation of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Digital Infrastructure Group to certify as “priority legislation”…
Pasay Eco-City reclamation given the green light after complying with requirements, says DENR
MANILA — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said Wednesday that the two projects of the Pasay Eco-City Reclamation have been given the green light to resume reclamation…
DENR chief cites importance of global backing to advance PH’s position at COP 28
MANILA — Environment Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said on Wednesday that she hopes that the integrated messaging and the approach being pushed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will inspire other…
SOX Writers Workshop mentors emerging writers from Region XII
Sixteen budding writers from the Soccsksargen region participated in the SOX Writers Workshop (SWW), held from November 25–27, 2023, at the Regional Science Research Center (RSRC) of the Mindanao State…
Guv Oaminal sends aid to flood victims in Ozamiz
OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental (PIA)–A total of 164 residents received P3,000 cash each and food packs consisting of six kilos of rice, 20 canned goods, and 20 liters of potable…
Dapitan City aims to boost economy by lifting travel ban for international tourists
DAPITAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE – Dapitan City, the top tourist destination in Zamboanga Peninsula, received a significant boost in tourism after hosting the Foreign Armed Forces Attaché (FAFA) Corps…
Dipolog teens got talent 2023 gipahigayon
November 20 – Malampusong gipahigayon ang “Dipolog Teens Got Talent 2023” nga adunay tema’ng “Healthy, nourished, sheltered: Ensuring the right to life or all!” sa miaging buntag, November 17, 2023…
MisOcc’s newly elected SK officials train on good governance
TANGUB CITY, Misamis Occidental (PIA)–Some 490 newly-elected Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairpersons in the province of Misamis Occidental completed the four-day training on good governance and the crafting of substantial local…
DOLE-10 hosts NorMin Batang Malaya public speaking, creative arts contests
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-10 held the Batang Malaya public speaking and creative arts contests that covered extemporaneous, oratorical, and poster making on November…
Red Cross, Rotary Clubs to provide psychosocial support in communities
Philippine Red Cross Secretary General Dr. Gwendolyn T. Pang with District 3800 Zone 2 Senior Assistant Governor Paola Acebedo, Assistant Governors Cocoy Navarro, Rosette Pile, and Ruthie Batican, and Hope…
Pinoy Middle East repatriates, receiving gov’t aid through whole-of-government approach, says DMW chief
MANILA — The Marcos administration said Saturday that Filipinos returning from conflict zones are receiving the assistance they need through a whole-of-government approach. Speaking at a news forum in Quezon…
GRP, NDFP agree to end armed struggle
MANILA — The Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), the political-wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP),…
PBBM, First Lady Marcos welcome over 1,700 children to Malacañang; leads nationwide gift-giving
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos welcomed over 1,700 children from select shelters and orphan care centers at the Malacañang grounds on Sunday…
PBBM welcomes Yuletide season with Christmas tree lighting in Malacañang
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos led the Christmas tree lighting in Malacañang on Saturday evening, formally welcoming the Yuletide season in the…
DBP lends P1.4-B for 8.4MW Mindanao hydropower plant
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) — State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has extended a P1.4 billion loan to a top renewable energy firm as partial funding to construct an 8.4-megawatt hydroelectric…
PH open gov’t partnership hangad ang partisipasyon ng mamamayan
Binigyang-diin ni Department of Budget and Management Secretary Mina F. Pangandaman ang kahalagahan ng mga proyekto ng gobyerno sa ilalim ng Philippine Open Government Partnership (PH-OGP) upang maabot ang pangarap…
PBBM to Mindanao quake victims: We will not abandon you
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday consoled the victims of 6.8 magnitude earthquake in General Santos City, assuring that the government will not abandon them amid these…
Gov’t extends P25.2M aid to Soccsksargen families affected by 6.8 magnitude earthquake, says OCD regional office
MANILA — The government extended a total of P25.2 million to the families affected by the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Soccsksargen last week, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD)…