MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order (EO) 103, extending the transition period for the full devolution of certain executive branch functions to local government units (LGUs) until…
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DENR launches joint probe of Monterrazas de Cebu Project
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has launched a joint investigation into the Monterrazas de Cebu Project to assess its compliance with environmental laws and identify potential…
Typhoon Fung-wong nears super strength, menacing an already storm-stricken Philippines
A second typhoon in a week is churning toward the Philippines, with residents in its path warned to flee the looming destructive winds and life-threatening storm surges. Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan,…
PH, EU reaffirm commitment to UNCLOS, 2016 arbitral ruling in Brussels maritime talks
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) reaffirmed their shared commitment to uphold international law and freedom of navigation during the Third Subcommittee on Maritime Cooperation held in Brussels on Oct. 7,…
SC approves rules on Filipino Sign Language in court proceedings
Very soon, deaf litigants and witnesses can “hear” and the speech impaired can “talk” during court proceedings before the country’s courts. The Supreme Court (SC) has approved the rules on Filipino Sign…
P510,000 shabu seized from 3 suspects in Makati drug op
Three individuals yielded P510,000 worth of shabu in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Guadalupe Viejo, Makati City, on Friday, Nov. 7. The Southern Police District (SPD) identified the suspects as alias Lynlyn,…
‘Uwan’ to bring torrential rains, life-threatening storm surges across Luzon, Visayas — PAGASA
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, November 8, warned of widespread heavy rainfall and life-threatening storm surges as Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong) continues to move closer…
Typhoon Tino death toll rises to 204
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) has left at least 204 people dead, 109 missing, and 156 injured across the Visayas and parts of Mindanao, the Office of Civil Defense…
US to provide $1-M emergency aid to typhoon-, quake-hit PH
MANILA – The United States government is providing USD1 million in “immediate life-saving assistance” to augment the Philippines’ relief and recovery efforts in areas severely affected by Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi)…
Affidavit tags Bulacan district engineer as ‘mastermind’ in flood control scam, names lawmakers who received payoffs
MANILA, Philippines — A supplemental affidavit filed by two engineers of the Department of Public Works and Highways has tagged their former chief, District Engineer Henry Alcantara, and his chief of staff…