At least 69 percent of Filipinos gave their trust to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., while 66 percent approved his performance in the third quarter of 2024, according to a new OCTA Research survey released on Thursday. The survey, conducted from Sept. 4 to 7, showed that 69 percent of the respondents expressed their trust…
House Quad Comm co-chairman Manila Rep. Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr. on Thursday asked Filipinos to keep in their prayers the thousands of victims of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) of the Duterte drug war during this year’s Undas. “As Chair of the Committee on Human Rights in the House of Representatives, I also ask that the thousands…
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has made a significant change that will directly benefit its members. The removal of the single period of confinement (SPC) policy now allows members to be readmitted for the same illness within 90 days and receive benefits, providing a sense of reassurance and optimism. “After extensive evaluation, we have…
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services and Administration (PAGASA) forecasts that Leon, currently a Supertyphoon, will weaken to a Typhoon this Thursday. This means that while the storm’s intensity will decrease, it will still pose a significant threat to the affected areas. Typhoon Leon approaches Taiwan but still affects Northern Luzon with strong winds…
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista ordered Oplan Biyaheng Ayos for Undas and directed all DOTr attached agencies to ensure “preferential, comfortable, affordable, safe, secure, and accessible” service for the passengers this upcoming “Undas” season. “Every peak season mayroon kaming Oplan Biyaheng Ayos. Ang objective natin dito ay mabigyan ang mga pasahero ng…
The Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, General Rommel Francisco Marbil, instructed all police units in the country to strengthen security measures and assist motorists and the public in preparation for the yearly commemoration of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. “We are deploying more personnel to communities, cemeteries, transport terminals, and other areas where…
Rep. Jude Acidre of Tingog Partylist has called on former President Rodrigo Duterte to appear before the Quad-Committee following his recent Senate testimony regarding his anti-drug campaign. Acidre denounced Duterte’s defiant stance, insisting he answers for the consequences of his actions and urging Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to recuse himself from the Senate inquiry,…
A planned Maynilad water service interruption will affect the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 from 2 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Saturday, the airport’s operator said Thursday. This is due to maintenance and repair activities at Maynilad’s Putatan Treatment Plant, the New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) said. Contingency measures are in place, it said,…
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) assured Thursday that its manpower and equipment are on standby for clearing operations in areas affected by Super Typhoon Leon (international name Kong-Rey). “Naka-preposition na po ang manpower, composed of engineers, foreman, among others, as well as light and heavy equipment, also motor vehicles natin kung kakailanganin…
The Japanese government has awarded PHP12.8 million in grants for constructing a school building in Pura, Tarlac and a youth community center in Cebu City. Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya on Thursday signed the grant contract awarding PHP8.3 million to the Bidlisiw Foundation, Inc. for the Cebu City community center, which will provide essential support to…