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by Priam Nepomuceno on January 12, 2022
Tank gunnery simulator to enhance Army's firing capabilities
by Priam Nepomuceno on January 12, 2022
MANILA – Once turned over and operational, the newly delivered tank gunnery simulation system of the Philippine Army (PA) would greatly enhance the capabilities of units tasked to operate the service's incoming light tanks.... Read full article
by Lade Jean Kabagani on January 12, 2022
Gov't to leave 'no stone unturned' in Mindanao bus bombing probe
by Lade Jean Kabagani on January 12, 2022
MANILA – The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) has assured that authorities will go after the perpetrators of the recent bombing of a passenger bus in Aleosan, North Cotabato.... Read full article
by Philippines News Agency on January 12, 2022
PTFoMS condemns killing of former radioman in Tacurong
by Philippines News Agency on January 12, 2022
MANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) on Wednesday decried the killing of a former radio commentator running for councilor in Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat by motorcycle “riding-in-tandem” gunmen.... Read full article
by Benjamin Pulta on January 12, 2022
Active Covid-19 cases among DOJ personnel rise to 136
by Benjamin Pulta on January 12, 2022
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday said the number of confirmed coronavirus cases among its personnel for this month alone has so far reached 141.... Read full article
by Benjamin Pulta on January 12, 2022
SC orders physical closure of courts in Alert Level 3 areas
by Benjamin Pulta on January 12, 2022
MANILA – Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo on Wednesday ordered the physical closure of all courts in areas under Alert Level 3 until the end of January amid the continued surge in coronavirus infections.... Read full article
by Azer Parrocha on January 12, 2022
Davao City councilor named new Mindanao Dev't Authority chief
by Azer Parrocha on January 12, 2022
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Maria Belen Acosta as chairperson of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDa), Malacañang confirmed on Wednesday.... Read full article
by Philippines News Agency on January 12, 2022
PNP focal persons as journos’ ‘first line of defense’ lauded
by Philippines News Agency on January 12, 2022
MANILA – Describing it as journalists’ “first line of defense,” Undersecretary Jose Joel Sy Egco, executive director of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS), has welcomed the directive of the Department of the Interior and Local Gov... Read full article
by Philippines News Agency on January 11, 2022
DepEd posts 96% budget utilization rate, higher than past admin
by Philippines News Agency on January 11, 2022
MANILA – To provide further support to field offices and schools nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) maintained its 96 percent budget utilization rate (BUR) for 2021 despite the challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.... Read full article
by Priam Nepomuceno on January 11, 2022
Dismantle private armed groups, Army units told
by Priam Nepomuceno on January 11, 2022
MANILA – Philippine Army (PA) commander Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. has directed all military units to dismantle private armed groups as part of efforts to ensure the peaceful and orderly conduct of the May 9 polls.... Read full article
by Azer Parrocha on January 11, 2022
Gov't should remain fully operational despite rise in infections
by Azer Parrocha on January 11, 2022
MANILA – Despite soaring Covid-19 infections among government workers, the national government should remain fully operational to ensure the effective delivery of public service, President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday.... Read full article