Pampanga quarry sector nets P290-M revenue from May-September CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The quarry sector in this province is back on track, generating PHP289.6 million in revenues during five months of community quarantine due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).Provincial Administrator Charlie Chua said on Monday that the five-month revenues from May 18 to … Continue reading Pampanga quarry sector nets P290-M revenue from May-September | #Philippines

PSA rolls out Step 1 of registration process for nat’l ID MANILA – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has officially rolled out on Monday the first step in the registration process of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) project.In a bid to provide "legal identity" to all Filipinos and resident aliens, the PSA has started collecting … Continue reading PSA rolls out Step 1 of registration process for nat’l ID | #Philippines

Andanar honors front-liner uncle who died fighting Covid-19 MANILA – Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar paid homage to his uncle, former Santa Monica, Surigao del Norte mayor, Dr. Rumar Andanar, who succumbed to complications from coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) on Monday.The Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) in Cagayan de Oro, where he … Continue reading Andanar honors front-liner uncle who died fighting Covid-19 | #Philippines

Monthly auto sales recover in September MANILA – The month-on-month sales of local assemblers recovered in September as the government eased lockdown measures in Metro Manila. Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) reported Monday that the industry group’s sales in September jumped by 37 percent to 24,523 units from 17,906 units in August. “CAMPI … Continue reading Monthly auto sales recover in September | #Philippines

Velasco hopes for 'peaceful transition' of House leadership MANILA – Newly-installed Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on Monday expressed hope for a "peaceful transition" of the speakership of the House of Representatives.In a speech after being elected as Speaker by 186 lawmakers during a remote session at the Celebrity Sports Plaza in Quezon City, Velasco said … Continue reading Velasco hopes for ‘peaceful transition’ of House leadership | #Philippines

PH's 'biggest' altar mural pays tribute to front-liners MANILA – The Diocese of Novaliches is set to formally unveil the biggest altar mural in the country as a tribute to coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) front-liners.In a Facebook post on Monday, the diocese said Bishop Roberto Gaa will bless the altar mural at the Parish of … Continue reading PH’s ‘biggest’ altar mural pays tribute to front-liners | #Philippines

Palace denies IATF agreed to ease outbound travel restrictions MANILA – The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has not approved the supposed easing of outbound travel restrictions for Filipinos who want to reunite with their foreign partners, Malacañang said Monday.Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made this clarification after IATF Vice Chair … Continue reading Palace denies IATF agreed to ease outbound travel restrictions | #Philippines

Dagyaw 2020 responds to Covid-19 concerns MANILA – The government continues to build cooperation and deepen unity with the Filipino people through the conduct of the “Dagyaw 2020: Open Government Virtual Townhall Meetings” that will run from Oct. 8 to Dec. 3.Cabinet officials, together with experts from non-government sectors, will tackle issues and provide updates … Continue reading Dagyaw 2020 responds to Covid-19 concerns | #Philippines

Tagle back in Vatican after monthlong vacation in PH MANILA – Manila Archbishop Emeritus Luis Antonio Tagle is now back in the Vatican after his visit to the Philippines for a month.The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), in a report on its website on Monday, said the Cardinal arrived in Rome on Sunday … Continue reading Tagle back in Vatican after monthlong vacation in PH | #Philippines

PNP renews alliance with German group to boost rights program MANILA – In line with efforts to improve its ties with the community, the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday announced that it has formalized a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), a non-profit organization based in Germany.PNP chief Gen Camilo Cascolan … Continue reading PNP renews alliance with German group to boost rights program | #Philippines

Landbank open to hike P3-B loan facility for bus modernization MANILA – State-owned Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) is willing to increase its PHP3-billion lending facility for the government’s bus modernization program if additional needs arise. “Yes, if there will be a need and also if the program or the availers prove to be viable,” … Continue reading Landbank open to hike P3-B loan facility for bus modernization | #Philippines

Over 4K cops dismissed in relentless internal cleansing: PNP MANILA – More than 4,000 police officers were dismissed from the service as part of the intensified internal cleansing program of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the country's top cop said on Monday.“Of (the) total number of personnel found guilty of administrative offenses, 4,591 were summarily … Continue reading Over 4K cops dismissed in relentless internal cleansing: PNP | #Philippines

Western Visayas posts 12% hike in palay production ILOILO CITY – Western Visayas posted a 12-percent increase in its volume of palay production in the first semester of this year compared to the same period last year.“Comparing the 2019 first semester and the 2020 first semester, we already have a 12-percent gain in volume production. … Continue reading Western Visayas posts 12% hike in palay production | #Philippines

US grants $213-M aid for PH poverty reduction program MANILA – The United States has extended a USD213-million grant to the Philippines to finance a program that aims to reduce poverty, promote private-sector-led growth, and strengthen good governance in the country. On behalf of the Philippine government, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III signed the grant for … Continue reading US grants $213-M aid for PH poverty reduction program | #Philippines

Angat Dam water rises past minimum operating level CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan – Water at Angat Dam in Norzagaray town, this province has risen above its minimum operating level of 180 meters.Record from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office of Bulacan showed that its water elevation as of 8 a.m. Monday rose to 182.08 … Continue reading Angat Dam water rises past minimum operating level | #Philippines