Task force to public: Continue water conservation
As the water level in major dams can drop further during the dry months, the Task Force El Niño is urging the public to continue conserving water to avert a possible water crisis, especially in Metro Manila......»»
MWSS urges Filipinos: Use water intelligently
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) asked the public yesterday to use water intelligently amid the continued drop in the water level of Angat Dam with the ongoing threat of a strong El Niño phenomenon......»»
President Marcos orders completion of water projects amid El Niño
To avert a potential water shortage especially during El Niño, President Marcos ordered yesterday the immediate completion of all water projects in the country being undertaken by both the private and public sectors......»»
No water interruption this summer – MWSS
Saying the release of water from Angat Dam is being managed, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage Systemhas assured the public of sufficient water supply this coming summer......»»
Threats vs media to be classified as poll offenses
Threats, harassment, physical attacks and other forms of violence against members of the media during election period will be classified as election offenses under an agreement to be signed by the government’s task force on media security and the poll body by next month......»»
Red-tagging as a policy
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said last week that he does not see any need to abolish the National Task Force to End the Local Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC). He claimed that red-tagging does not come from the government but from “kung sino-sino” (other people). There is irony in Marcos’s statement. NTF-ELCAC, a task force created by virtue… The post Red-tagging as a policy appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
NTF-ELCAC won’t be abolished, says Marcos
President Marcos yesterday rejected calls to abolish the government’s anti-insurgency task force, saying it has lessened the security risks posed by communist rebels and has provided assistance to those who abandoned the armed struggle......»»
Palace media security task force pushes free press promotion
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security called for the promotion of a free press on the eve of World Press Freedom Day, which comes days after the US State Department released a report stating that Filipino journalists still face harassment and threats of violence......»»
‘Number of weakened guerrilla fronts down to 11’
The decades-old communist rebellion is left with about 1,500 members and 11 “weakened” guerrilla fronts as of the end of 2023, the government’s anti-insurgency task force said......»»
18 bayan, probinsya state of calamity sa El Niño
Sabi ni Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Assistant Secretary at Task Force El Niño Spokesperson Joey Villarama, marami pang lokal na pamahalaan ang nagbabalak na magdeklara na rin ng state of calamity dahil sa matinding epekto ng tagtuyot sa kanilang mga lugar. The post 18 bayan, probinsya state of calamity sa El Niño first appeared on Abante......»»
Media groups laud gov t action to Pampanga demolition harassment
Members of the Central Luzon Media Association and the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP)-Pampanga commended the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) for its "swift action" following an incident against journalists during a demolition......»»
Agriculture losses P1.75B due to El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — The El Niño phenomenon has cause P1.75 billion worth of damage to the agriculture sector, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Assistant Secretary Joey Villarama said on Wednesday. Villarama, who serves as the spokesperson for the government’s Task Force El Niño, said that the group met on Tuesday where the Department of Agriculture (DA).....»»
Ombudsman junks raps vs NBI agents sued for torture of detainees, evidence planting
Criminal and administrative charges filed against nine agents of the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) Task Force Against Illegal Drugs were dismissed by the Office of the Ombudsman in a ruling on Feb. 12, 2024, received on Monday......»»
Philippines keeps eye on price manipulators amid El Nino
MANILA, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Amid the El Nino dry spell and drought, the Philippines will intensify its efforts to ensure a sufficient supply of basic goods and commodities and monitor possible manipulation of their prices, an official said on Thursday. Gilberto Teodoro Jr., chair of the governmental task force on El Nino, has urged the Department of Trade and Industry to intensify market price and supply monitor.....»»
Philippines keeps eye on price manipulators amid El Nino
MANILA, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Amid the El Nino dry spell and drought, the Philippines will intensify its efforts to ensure a sufficient supply of basic goods and commodities and monitor possible manipulation of their prices, an official said on Thursday. Gilberto Teodoro Jr., chair of the governmental task force on El Nino, has urged the Department of Trade and Industry to intensify market price and supply monitor.....»»
NTF-Elcac seeks more funds for former ‘rebel-infested’ brgys
THE National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) is seeking more funding support for barangays that were formerly infiltrated or influenced by communist rebels......»»
Badoy guilty of indirect contempt for threats vs judge
The Supreme Court has slapped a P30,000 fine against Lorraine Badoy, former spokesperson for the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict for indirect contempt over her “vitriolic statements and outright threats” against a judge......»»
SC: Lorraine Badoy guilty of indirect contempt for red tagging judge
MANILA, Philippines — Loraine Badoy-Partosa, former spokesperson of the government’s anti-insurgency task force, has been found guilty by the Supreme Court (SC) of indirect contempt for red-tagging a Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) judge. Badoy was ordered to pay a fine of P30,000 and warned against repeating the same or similar acts in the future,.....»»
Youth groups in Southern Tagalog oppose reso urging military-led ‘national security awareness’ bid in schools
By JACINTO LINGATONG Bulatlat.com SANTA CRUZ, Laguna — Youth groups in Southern Tagalog have strongly opposed the proposed resolution of the 202nd Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army and CALABARZON Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF ELCAC) urging the Department of Education (DepEd) Region IV-A, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Region IV-A, Technical… The post Youth groups in Southern Tagalog oppose reso urging military-led ‘national security awareness’ bid in schools appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Philippines remains on FATF gray list
The Philippines failed anew to exit the gray list or list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring after falling short in addressing the remaining concerns on its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regime, according to global dirty money watchdog Financial Action Task Force......»»
Mechanism for journalists’ safety working – PTFoMS
Mechanisms to protect members of the press are already in place and working, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security said yesterday......»»