BOC seizes Liberian-flagged vessel in Bohol Sea

Adrian Parungao 05/05/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) said on Saturday that it apprehended a Liberian-flagged vessel in the Bohol Sea. According to the BOC, the ship, which was seized on Friday, had been drifting and loitering…

China, PH agreed on ‘new model’ for Ayungin management – Chinese spox

Adrian Parungao 05/04/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Embassy of China to the Philippines said on Saturday that the Armed Forces of the Philippines — Western Command (AFP WESCOM) and Chinese authorities agreed on a “new model” for the conduct of…

Cedric Lee moved to New Bilibid Prison

Adrian Parungao 05/04/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Corrections (BOC) has received Cedric Lee into the New Bilibid Prison, it said on Saturday. According to the BOC, Lee was turned over by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on…

DSWD to aid drivers affected of PUVMP

Adrian Parungao 05/04/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said that it will provide aid to drivers affected by the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). According to DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, the agency…

Ateneo top PH university in 2024 THE rankings

Adrian Parungao 05/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) topped the list of Philippine universities in the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings. In the THE’s website on Tuesday, ADMU, which ranked in the 401-500…

College honor graduates need not take CSC eligibility exam

Adrian Parungao 04/25/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Graduates who finish with Latin honors in college no longer need to take the Career Service Exam if they want to pursue a career in public service, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) said on…

Doctors accepting gifts from drug firms may lose license – DOH

Adrian Parungao 04/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Doctors who have been proven to accept gifts from pharmaceutical companies in exchange for prescribing certain products may face suspension or revocation of their licenses, an official from the Department of Health (DOH) said…

Pope Francis appoints Filipino priest as bishop in California

Adrian Parungao 04/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino priest in the United States of America was appointed by Pope Francis as an auxiliary bishop in the Diocese of Sacramento, California on Saturday. In the announcement of the Holy See, Father…

6 coastal areas in Visayas, Mindanao test positive for red tide

Adrian Parungao 04/14/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Six coastal areas in the country have tested positive for red tide, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said. BFAR said in its advisory on Friday, April 12, that the affected areas…

Easter Sunday message: Marcos urges Filipinos to live ‘Christ-like life,’ share blessings

Adrian Parungao 03/31/2024

MANILA, Philippines — On Easter Sunday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. encouraged Filipinos to live like Christ and help those in need. He reminded everyone that Easter marks the end of Jesus’s mission to save the world. “Today,…

Easter giveaways must exclude live rabbits, chicks – PAWS

Adrian Parungao 03/31/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Easter favors should not include live rabbits, chicks, and other animals, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) said. PAWS explained that it is cruel for animals to become mere giveaways during events because pet…

Easter Sunday heat index to reach 42°C-44°C in 8 areas

Adrian Parungao 03/31/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Easter Sunday will have 42°C to 44°C heat indices in eight areas in Metro Manila, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, Capiz, and Iloilo. According to the latest forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…

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