Spending plan handed to Congress President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is seeking to increase the funding for his administration’s infrastructure and agricultural programs next year, the P5.768-trillion spending plan for 2024 submitted by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to Congress shows. In his budget message, the President said that …
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Typhoon ‘Falcon’ leaves PH
TYPHOON “Falcon” has left the country but will continue enhancing the southwest monsoon or “habagat” which will continue to dump rain, especially over the western section of Luzon and Visayas, the state-run weather agency said on Tuesday. In a 5 p.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration …
Read More »Church leaders file complaint vs Pura Luka Vega
Leaders of Christian churches under the umbrella group of Philippines for Jesus Movement (PJM) filed a complaint on Monday before the Quezon City Prosecutor's Office against drag queen Pura Luka Vega in connection with her performance of The Lord's Prayer that trended online. PJM President Bishop Leo Alconga, Pastor Romie …
Read More »Supreme Court releases Examplify Manual for Bar exams
The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday released the comprehensive Examplify Manual for the 2023 Bar Examinations which is now available on the high court's microsite. The Examplify Manual contains instructions, information, and tips on using and navigating Examplify such as changing the default font, taking the examination, and submitting the …
Read More »106 areas under calamity state
Cagayan, Pampanga, Bulacan join group; ‘Egay’ deaths rise to 25 A total of 106 places across the country are now under a state of calamity, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Monday, as Cagayan, Pampanga and Bulacan joined the list of provinces declaring a calamity state to …
Read More »EU vows support for PH in WPS, open Indo-Pacific
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said the EU is ready to cooperate with the Philippines for a “free and open Indo-Pacific region.” “The European Union has been very supportive of a free and open Indo-Pacific, because an Indo-Pacific free of the threats of coercion is key …
Read More »Largest price hikes for diesel, kerosene this year scheduled today
Consumers are facing price increases of as much as P3.50 per liter for diesel and P4.55 per kilo or P50.05 per 11-kilo tank of cooking gas today (August 1) to reflect the movement of prices of oil and liquefied petroleum gas in the world market. Oil firms implemented a big-time …
Read More »EU allots P30.3M aid for Typhoon Egay victims
THE European Union has allocated an initial €500,000 or over P30.3 million in humanitarian aid to the Philippines to support relief efforts in areas battered by Typhoon Egay. The EU announced the funding, through the EU Delegation to the Philippines, Saturday evening to enable its partner agencies in the country …
Read More »Take a bow, Team Filipinas!
For ending World Cup debut with gallant stand in 0-6 loss to Norway GALLANT FIGHT. Philippines’ defender #05 Hali Long (left) and Norway’s forward #09 Karina Saevik fight for the ball during the 2023 Women’s World Cup Group A football match at Eden Park in Auckland on July 30, 2023. …
Read More »A loss for now but victory will eventually come
Norway played its best game so far in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in New Zealand and Australia. Its attacking ability is on full display, while maintaining discipline and teamwork all game long. It was too bad the Philippines was at the receiving end of such a display of …
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