BuCor bans staff from using socmed, cellphone in prison facilities

Benjamin Pulta 11/22/2024

MANILA – The Bureau of Corrections (Bucor) has barred its officers and staff from accessing all social media (socmed) platforms within all its facilities to enhance security and maintain professionalism. In a news release Fridau, the BuCor…

No price cap on lechon, says DA

Stephanie Sevillano 11/22/2024

MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said there is no need to put a price cap on pork, particularly on lechon (roasted pig), for the upcoming holiday season despite the effects of African swine fever…

‘Limited importation’ of white onions, select veggies mulled

Stephanie Sevillano 11/22/2024

MANILA – The limited importation of white onions and select vegetables is now under study, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said Thursday. This came after the onslaught of consecutive strong typhoons which affected most of the highland…

China called out for using ‘fake fishing boats’ in WPS

Jose Cielito Reganit 11/21/2024

MANILA – Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on Wednesday assailed China’s blown-out covert tactics to maintain and establish a permanent presence of their coast guard or navy personnel in the West Philippine Sea…

Marcos’ foreign trips yield $14.2 billion in investments

Kris Crismundo 11/21/2024

MANILA – Around USD14.2 billion worth of investment commitments from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s foreign trips in the past 16 months have begun turning up as of December 2023, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported…

US to offer nuclear-related scholarships for Filipinos

Joyce Ann L. Rocamora 11/21/2024

MANILA – The Fulbright Philippines is funding USD100,000 (approximately PHP5.8 million) scholarships for Filipinos pursuing nuclear energy-related courses, the United States (US) Embassy in Manila announced Wednesday. Through Fulbright Philippines, also known as the Philippine-American Education Foundation…

DMW pledges continued support for Mary Jane Veloso, family

Marita Moaje 11/21/2024

MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reaffirmed its continued commitment to supporting Mary Jane Veloso and her family as she is about to be transferred to the Philippines from Indonesia. At the Bagong Pilipinas briefing on…

Indonesia didn’t ask anything for Mary Jane Veloso – DFA

Darryl John Esguerra 11/20/2024

MANILA – Indonesia did not ask anything in exchange for the return of Mary Jane Veloso, but the Philippines will certainly remember this gesture, according to Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). In a Palace press briefing Wednesday, DFA…

‘Weak La Niña’ may develop between December, January, says Pagasa

Ma. Cristina Arayata 11/20/2024

MANILA – The weather bureau said Wednesday there is a high chance – or a 74-percent probability – that weak La Niña would develop between December and January. “La Niña alert persists, with La Niña-like conditions currently…

Mindanao Railway Project will proceed – gov’t

Che Palicte 11/20/2024

The Mindanao Railway Project would push through, the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) said, dismissing speculations of cancellation. In a press briefing, Secretary Leo Tereso Magno clarified that the project is moving forward, confirming strong interest from private…

Shellfish ban up in 11 Eastern Visayas areas

Sarwell Meniano 11/20/2024

  TACLOBAN CITY – A shellfish ban is up in 11 areas in Eastern Visayas this week, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. In its advisory, the BFAR said…

Mary Jane Veloso: DFA hopes for Indonesia’s final say by yearend

Joyce Anne L. Rocamora 11/20/2024

MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is waiting for Indonesia’s formal decision on Mary Jane Veloso’s case, a ranking official said Wednesday. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Migration Eduardo Jose De Vega said once Jakarta’s final say…

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