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Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:25:00 +0800
Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. named as acting PhilHealth president
Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. took his oath of office on Thursday, Office of the Press Secretary officer-in-charge Cheloy Grafil.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:48:00 +0800
Phivolcs eyes more seismic stations, volcano observatories
The officer-in-charge of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the agency’s goal is to have 140 seismic stations and 360 intensity meters by 2028.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:45:00 +0800
BOC commits to deliver abandoned balikbayan boxes by mid-December, lawmaker says
"In our meeting today with BOC, we are happy to get BOC’s commitment to deliver all these balikbayan boxes to the homes of our OFWs by mid-December. Albeit delayed, we are glad that our OFW families will finally enjoy the gifts of their loved ones ...

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 14:52:00 +0800
Hontiveros calls for PNP reforms after conviction of cop for Carl-Kulot torture
The opposition senator also urged the government to reconsider joining the International Criminal Court (ICC) “so that justice can run its course quicker.”

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 14:03:00 +0800
Marcos admin urged to file diplomatic protest over rocket debris incident
A senator and a fishers group are asking the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to lodge a diplomatic protest with China over its coast guard’s reported seizure of rocket debris from the Philippine Navy in Pag-asa Island.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:58:00 +0800
OCTA: COVID-19 positivity rate in Metro Manila rises to 9.2%
Positivity rate refers to the percentage of COVID-19 tests that come out positive.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:38:00 +0800
Philippines 'seeks clarification' from China on ‘forceful’ retaking of rocket debris
The Philippines is “seeking clarification” from China on the reported “forceful” seizure of rocket debris by the Chinese Coast Guard from the Philippine Navy, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:34:00 +0800
LGUs told: Prepare anti-drug plan of action based on local situation
“Our anti-illegal drugs campaign takes a whole-of-government approach which would only be efficient if we are able to execute plans such as LADPA and BAPDA down at the grassroots. It is imperative that our LGUs work with us and draft their respecti...

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Marcos to look into Rodriguez memo on career execs
President Marcos has vowed to look into the issues affecting career executive officials, including Memorandum Circular No. 3 issued then by former executive secretary Vic Rodriguez who got expelled by the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas over appointment...

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800
Senate approves P5.268 trillion budget for 2023
With some of the controversial confidential and intelligence funds realigned, the Senate approved yesterday on third and final reading the P5.268-trillion budget for 2023, the first spending program of the Marcos administration designed to address th...



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