(PHOTO: BJMP) The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) was awarded the 2023 ‘Freedom of Information (FOI) Award’ a feat recognized by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) for its excellence in the dissemination of valuable information of prime public importance. With the PCO’s recognition, it underscored the BJMP’s commitment …
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A total of 246 local government units LGUs) were honored on Wednesday, Nov. 22, for their successful anti-illegal drugs campaign, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said. The DILG said the awardees were feted during the 2023 Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Performance Awards held at the Crowne …
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Vietnamese-flagged general cargo vessel Viet Hai Star is seen half-sbumerged off Balabac Island in Palawan on Nov. 22, 2023 after it ran aground. All 17 of its crew members are rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine National Police-Maritime Group. (Photo by PCG) Seventeen Vietnamese crew members of a …
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The House plenary (Speaker’s office) Congressmen have declared themselves ready for nuclear energy. With a vote of 200-7-2 (yes-no-abstain), the House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed on third and final reading House Bill (HB) No. 9293, or the proposed “Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act”. “This is the first step …
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(Unsplash) The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed on third and final hearing the measure that seeks to institutionalize a Contraband Detection and Control System (CDCS) in penal and detention facilities across the country. Garnering 208 affirmative votes during plenary session Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 22 was House Bill (HB) No.9153, …
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The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Wednesday, Nov. 22 that 20 areas in the country may experience dry spell or “below-normal” rainfall conditions for three consecutive months. (PIXABAY) PAGASA’s Climatology and Agrometeorology Division-Climate Monitoring and Prediction Section Senior Weather Specialist Rusy Abustillas said parts of …
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The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 22 said the shear line and northeast monsoon may continue to bring rains to most of the country in the next 24 hours. Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group In Bicol Region, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, …
Read More »House of Representatives Panel studies 3 bills asking Marcos to back probe on drug war A joint panel in the House of Representatives on Wednesday began considering resolutions urging President Marcos to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in its investigation of alleged crimes against humanity committed during President …
Read More »PISTON’S EXIT. Members of the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide (Piston) march along Espana Boulevard toward Mendiola in Manila to end their three-day transport strike on Wednesday. The group opposes the Dec. 31 deadline given to jeepney operators to consolidate in connection with the jeepney modernization program. …
Read More »MORE RESCUES. The Philippine Coast Guard helps evacuate nearly 400 residents in five barangays in Catarman, Northern Samar on Wednesday, while the Philippine National Police distributes canned goods to residents who chose to stay in their homes after record rains led to massive flooding across the province. PCG and PNP …
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