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Here’s how PBBM manages his time

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. knows first hand how jam-packed a President’s schedule is. After all, he had witnessed this with his father and namesake, the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos, Sr.

Gatchalian: Schools should be zones of peace; slams recent armed encounters in Masbate

Partly cloudy to cloudy weather, isolated rain showers to prevail over most of PH

The ridge of high pressure area and easterlies will bring partly cloudy to cloudy weather with isolated rain showers over most of the country in the next 24 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Thursday, April 6.

Good Friday rites to be observed on April 7

Age-old traditions and time-tested rites that were put on hold at the height of the pandemic will be held in many parts of the country on Good Friday, April 7, in of the Lord’s Passion.

Grand, Mega Lotto jackpots still up for grabs

There were no jackpot winners for Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 in the evening draw of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Wednesday, April 5.

PAGASA: Partly cloudy skies, isolated rain showers to be experienced in Visayas, nearby areas

The whole Visayas, Palawan including the Kalayaan Islands, and Occidental Mindoro will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) advised on Wednesday, April 5.

PH aligned with WHO SAGE’s new Covid-19 vaccine guidance—DOH

The Philippines' Covid-19 vaccination program is still aligned with the latest of the World Health Organization (WHO) Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on the use of Covid-19 vaccine.

Go 'full blast' on SIM registration drive after Holy Week, House leader tells DICT, NTC

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the National Commission (NTC) ought to go "full blast" after Holy Week on its campaign to remind Filipinos to have their SIM cards registered before the April 26 deadline.

Abalos unhappy with PNP handling of probe into P6.7B shabu haul in Manila

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. has expressed disappointment on how the Philippine National Police (PNP) has been handling the raid in Manila that led to the confiscation of around P6.7 billion worth of shabu.

PH Red Cross sets up first aid stations across PH for Holy Week

In anticipation of the influx of travelers this Holy Week, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has set up first aid stations with trained emergency medical services teams in various "critical" locations across the country.

Zubiri: PH-Japan strategic partnership is evolving to even higher levels

The strategic partnership between the Philippines and Japan is evolving to even higher levels, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Wednesday, April 5, said.

Marcos appoints OIC-governors in new Maguindanao provinces

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has designated Abdulraof A. Macacua and Bai Mariam S. Mangudadatu as officers-in-charge of the newly-created provinces of Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur.

MARINA issues cease, desist order vs MT Princess Empress owner

A cease and desist order has been slapped against RDC Reield Marine Services, Inc., the owner of the sunken motor tanker (MT) Princess Empress, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) confirmed on Holy Wednesday, April 5.

Korean aid supplies for Mindoro oil spill clean-up arrive

Aid supplies from South Korea arrived in Manila on Wednesday for the ongoing efforts to clean up the tanker oil spill that started from the waters off Mindoro Oriental.

Marcos greets GMA on her bday; extends thanks for her guidance

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Wednesday thanked former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo for her guidance as he extended to her his greetings on her 76th birthday.

DOST, PEZA eyes to increase the employment rate of PH engineers

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) looks to boost the employment rate of graduates from engineering and technical-vocational course.

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles has thrown his support for the campaign to end malnutrition after the administration launched the Philippine Multi-sectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP).

Salceda lists down costly food items; urges gov't action

Prices of corn, flour, and seafood prices remain expensive despite the easing of inflation from 8.6 percent in February to 7.6 percent in March.

Poe: All transport systems should be in place this Holy Week

BI nabs foreign official allegedly wanted in Mongolia for corruption charges

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest and deportation of a high-ranking Mongolian official who is allegedly wanted in his country for graft and corruption charges.

Tulfo wants probe on rude, snobbish gov’t workers; pushes for Anti-Taray Bill

Rude and snobbish government workers face the prospect of dismissal from service and perpetual disqualification from public office.

Long queues in PH ports on Holy Week exodus revives push for e-ticketing system

Over the years, government officials would always issue an oft-repeated advice to the public to plan their travel early in order to avoid all inconveniences during long holiday breaks such as the Holy Week.

Manalo, Galvez to meet with US counterparts in Washington, DC

Two Philippine government department heads will travel to the US to meet their counterparts for a round of high-level meetings that aim to discuss global prosperity issues aligned with the country's economic interests.

PAGCOR still accepting entries to 2023 Photo Contest

Entries for the the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Photography Contest 2023 are still being accepted. The photo contest started on February 15, 2023.

Three more passengers of the fire-hit MV Lady Mary Joy 3, including a Philippine Army (PA) personnel, were finally found by search, rescue, and retrieval (SRR) teams a week after the deadly sea blaze off Basilan that has now killed 31 people, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on Holy Wednesday, April 5.

DOJ to file in court criminal cases vs Rep Teves’ bodyguard in March 4 killings of Degamo, 8 others

Multiple murder, frustrated murder and attempted murder cases will be filed in court against Marvin H. Miranda, a military reservist and bodyguard of suspended Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” A. Teves Jr., for the killings of Gov. Roel R. Degamo and eight other persons last March 4.

Robredo, Australian envoy eye Angat Buhay collaboration

Former vice president Leni Robredo and Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Hae Kyong Yu have discussed possible collaborations for shared advocacies under the former Philippine official’s Angat Buhay organization.

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said the digital media literacy campaign proposed by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) should be “a whole of society approach” to ensure transparency and accountability in governance.

High school student in police custody after bringing hand grenade to school --- DepEd

The Grade 10 learner who brought a hand grenade to a public school in Western Visayas has been apprehended and is currently in the custody of the police, the Department of Education (DepEd) said.

Children’s Medical Center fails to get P200-M refund for Covid-19 tests on inbound OFWs

The Philippine Children's Medical Center (PCMC) has failed to get its P200.2 million refund for the reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests conducted on inbound overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) because of the reported improper documentation done by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

Pro-health solon tells Pinoys how to avoid heat stroke this summer

Please mind the summer heat, since it can be quite dangerous to your health.

Maundy Thursday rites to be observed on April 6

Roman Catholics will observe age-old Maundy Thursday Church rites and traditions on April 6.

Arroyo visits China; affirms friendly bilateral ties

Senior Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 2nd District Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo met with Communist Party of China (CPC) and Foreign Affairs Director Wang Yi to affirm the friendly relations between the two countries and not to let it be hindered by maritime issues.

Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez is eyeing the conduct of so-called constitutional caravans all over the Philippines.

SC sets release of 2022 Bar exams results April 14

The Supreme Court (SC) announced that the results of the 2022 online Bar examinations will be released on April 14 after its full court session.

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, isolated rain showers to prevail across PH

Metro Manila and the rest of the country are expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms on Wednesday, April 5, the state weather bureau advised in its 4 a.m. bulletin.

Marcos OKs Task Force Degamo to keep peace in Negros

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has issued an administrative order (AO) creating a special task force tasked to maintain peace and order and suppress threats to safety and security on the Negros Island.

As Filipinos, particularly Catholics, go on vacation in light of the Holy Week, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) shared tips to help the public stay safe amid the Lenten season.

Half-day work today, April 5, in all courts nationwide

Work in all courts nationwide will only be until noon today, April 5.

No jackpot winners for PCSO major lotto games in April 4 evening draw

There were no jackpot winners for the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) major lotto games in its Tuesday evening, April 4 draw.

State seismologists on Tuesday evening, April 4 advised residents of Catanduanes, Northern Samar, and Eastern Samar to stay away from the beach and refrain from going to the coast following the magnitude 6.6 quake off Gigmoto, Catanduanes.

OCTA on slight increase in PH Covid-19 positivity rate: Not alarming but significant

Independent OCTA Research group on Tuesday, April 4, reported that the country’s nationwide Covid-19 positivity rate has once again breached the five percent benchmark set by the World Health Organization (WHO).

US military presence threatens peace in South China Sea — Beijing

Shortly after Malacañang named four additional sites that the United States would have access to under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, April 4, warned about “more tensions” in the South China Sea due to the United States’ “zero-sum mentality” that was driven by its increased military presence in the region.

Seven more Filipino young professionals were repatriated from Thailand after reportedly falling prey to human traffickers, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said.

Gov't agencies deploy more personnel at NAIA for Holy Week

The Office of Transportation Security (OTS) has deployed additional 50 of its personnel to augment the airport personnel attending to the passengers amid the influx of passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) the past few days.

More Pinoys now favor Cha-cha based on survey, says Rodriguez

Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez believes that more and more Filipinos are now realizing the need to amend the 1987 Constitution through Charter change (Cha-cha).

Sec Remulla: ‘Oriental Mindoro oil spill is a crime not an accident’

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla assured on Tuesday, April 4, that criminal charges will be filed against those involved in the oil spill caused by the sinking of MT Princess Empress off the waters in Oriental Mindoro.

This Holy Week, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla advised those "'found involved" in the March 4 killings of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel R. Degamo and eight other persons: “Repent.”

DOH warns public against skin damage caused by sun exposure

The Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public to be vigilant when to skin damage caused by constant sun exposure.

PH diplomat tells China not to question PH-US military alliance

Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel "Babe" Romualdez on Tuesday told China never to question the military alliance between Manila and Washington as the two governments have had such cooperation under the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT).

China enjoins Asian countries to uphold ‘strategic independence’, nix ‘external interference’

China wants countries in Asia to “uphold strategic independence” and resist “external interference” amid challenges that may threaten peace and stability in the region, Chinese Ambassador to Manila Huang Xilian said on Tuesday, April 4.

Public told: ‘Remember, honor, emulate valor of Filipino veterans’