DA eyes P125/kilo suggested retail price for onion

John Eric Mendoza 02/06/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is inclined to lower the suggested retail price (SRP) of onions to P125. DA deputy spokesperson Rex Estoperez said this in light of the arrival of imported onions and…

Aircraft stalled in NAIA; no flights affected

John Eric Mendoza 01/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A King Air aircraft was stalled at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Tuesday morning, January 17, 2023, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said. NAIA authorities and the Civil Aviation Authority of the…

Ex-DILG chief Eduardo Año replaces Clarita Carlos as Nat’l Security Adviser

John Eric Mendoza 01/15/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Former Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año is the new National Security Adviser, replacing Clarita Carlos, Malacañang said on Saturday. Año took an oath before President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.…

88,000 devotees join Walk of Faith for Feast of Black Nazarene

John Eric Mendoza 01/08/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Some 88,000 devotees attended the Walk of Faith early Sunday morning in Manila to celebrate the Feast of the Black Nazarene, according to the  Quiapo Church Command Post. The procession, from the Quirino Grandstand to…

Solon smells something fishy in air traffic control glitch

John Eric Mendoza 01/02/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker representing teachers in the House of Representatives on Monday expressed fears that the recent glitch in the air traffic control system at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) could be used as…

Christmas weekend floods death toll hits 51 — NDRRMC

John Eric Mendoza 01/02/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The death toll from the massive Christmas weekend floods in parts of Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao climbed to 51, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said in its latest incident…

PCG member, civilian nabbed for illegal gun discharge

John Eric Mendoza 01/02/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday said a civilian and a member of the Philippine Coast Guard were arrested for indiscriminate firing during New Year festivities. “The celebration was resoundingly safer compared to…

Travelers from China to face tighter PH quarantine rules

John Eric Mendoza 12/31/2022

MANILA, Philippines — In response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in China, the Department of Health (DOH) announced Friday that it would tighten its quarantine standards for visitors arriving from that country. “To strengthen its…

Neda chief backs Maharlika fund to help sustain economic growth

John Eric Mendoza 12/18/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, chief of the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda), backs the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) as it would help the country sustain its growth. “With the Marcos Administration’s Economic Team…

Hontiveros: Gov’t must pass urgent measures to lower food prices instead of Maharlika Investment Fund

John Eric Mendoza 12/17/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday said the government should certify as urgent a measure that would lower food prices instead of the Maharlika Investment Fund. “Certify urgent? Eh kung ang gawin munang urgent…

BIR vows to study Marcos Jr. estate tax case

John Eric Mendoza 12/14/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will study the estate tax case of the family of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., the bureau’s commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. said. “Pagaaralan po natin yan at sisisguraduhin…

Pagasa: 1 to 2 storms expected in December

John Eric Mendoza 12/01/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Up to two tropical cyclones are expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) in December, the state weather bureau said on Thursday, December 1, 2022. “Asahan po natin ang isa or dalawang…

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