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List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 18 16:19 |
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More criminal cases seen vs VP Sara
THE House prosecution panel expects the Office of the Ombudsman to file criminal cases against Vice President Sara Duterte over the alleged misuse of confidential funds, after the agency announced it has …
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| Oct 18 16:18 |
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Defense offers no clues if Duterte will testify
VICE President Sara Duterte could take the witness stand in her impeachment trial, but her lawyers have not sent any formal notice of her appearance, the Senate impeachment court’s spokesman, Reginald Tongol, …
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| Oct 18 16:17 |
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‘We are fed up with old and low tricks’
THE Chinese Embassy in Manila on Sunday dared lawmakers to act on their threat to declare China’s Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan persona non grata, saying it has grown tired of …
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| Oct 18 16:16 |
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PH leads Asean push for stronger action vs transnational crime
THE Philippines, as this year’s chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), will lead regional efforts to strengthen cooperation against transnational crime.Manila will host the 20th Asean Ministerial Meeting on …
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| Oct 18 16:13 |
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Free trade deal with Canada pushed
PHILIPPINE Ambassador to Canada Jose Victor Chan-Gonzaga raised the importance of concluding the Philippines-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the Asean-Canada FTA to expand trade, attract investment, and strengthen economic ties. Chan-Gonzaga …
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| Oct 18 16:11 |
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SC asked to stop courts from blocking wage orders
LABOR groups and workers’ party-list representatives have asked the Supreme Court to stop lower courts from blocking regional minimum wage orders, arguing that judicial challenges must not undermine workers’ right to legally …
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| Oct 18 16:10 |
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Cayetano urges higher education spending
SENATE Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has called for increased and more efficient education spending, saying investments made today would shape the country’s workforce and prospects in the coming years.“It’s very important …
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| Oct 18 16:07 |
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PNP boosts cybersecurity infrastructure
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) has intensified measures to protect and further improve its cybersecurity infrastructure amid growing concerns over overseas digital intrusions targeting the country’s key institutions.This came after a Microsoft …
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| Oct 18 16:05 |
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800 OFWs hit by disruptions in Saudi get govt assistance
THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) have provided immediate assistance to over 800 people affected by flight disruptions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).The DMW …
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| Oct 18 16:04 |
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Group urges risk-based taxes for nicotine products
A TOBACCO harm reduction advocacy group urged the government to adopt risk-based taxation of nicotine products, arguing that applying similar tax treatment to combustible cigarettes and smoke-free alternatives could discourage smokers from …
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| Oct 18 16:02 |
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OFW arrested at NAIA for estafa
A 48-YEAR-OLD overseas Filipino worker (OFW) looking forward to a joyful homecoming was arrested for estafa immediately upon her return to Manila.The Aviation Security Group (Avsegroup) reported that the Bureau of Immigration …
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| Oct 18 16:00 |
Philippines |
12,325 cops deployed for Undas
The Metro Manila police will deploy an initial 12,325 personnel for the observance of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days.
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| Oct 18 16:00 |
Philippines |
PNP taps LGUs vs POGO hubs
To detect illegal Philippine offshore gaming operations, the Philippine National Police has directed PNP station commanders to work with local government units (LGUs) as investigators examine electronic devices seized during a Makati …
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| Oct 18 16:00 |
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PNP on heightened alert in BARMM
The Philippine National Police heightened its security measures across parts of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to preempt potential retaliatory attacks in the BARMM, following the death of four Dawlah …
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| Oct 18 13:22 |
Philippines |
Comelec to start printing ballots for Naga plebiscite, Batanes polls
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will start on Monday the printing of ballots for the plebiscite in Naga City and the special election in Batanes."Accredited citizens' arms, stakeholders, and …
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| Oct 18 12:01 |
Philippines |
DepEd, DILG to deploy barangay tanods in schools, link up with 911
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) have forged a partnership to strengthen school safety by deploying barangay tanods within school …
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| Oct 18 12:01 |
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LTFRB: Over 600 TNVS partners under ‘tempo’ status to be regularized
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Sunday said 638 transport network vehicle service (TNVS) partners would be granted regularized status, having already been issued provisional authority. …
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| Oct 18 12:01 |
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PDEA seizes P415.6-M illegal drugs, arrests 126 suspects
MANILA — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) seized P415.63 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 126 suspects in 81 nationwide operations Oct. 8 to 14. In a news release Sunday, …
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| Oct 18 12:01 |
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2 alleged fixers nabbed over disorderly behavior in LTO central office
MANILA, Philippines — Two suspected fixers were arrested by Highway Patrol Group (HPG) personnel assigned to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) over their disorderly behavior in the agency’s central office. According to …
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| Oct 18 12:01 |
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PHILTHRA urges harm reduction: Studies back lower-risk nicotine products
MANILA, Philippines — Citing studies that suggest lower risks from nicotine products other than traditional cigarettes, the Philippine Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (PHILTHRA) identified e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products and nicotine pouches as …
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| Oct 18 12:01 |
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DENR ramps up forest protection, reforestation amid El Niño risk
MANILA, Philippines — Forests help keep water flowing to communities, particularly during prolonged dry spells. As El Niño recurs every few years, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is expanding …
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| Oct 18 12:01 |
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Prosecution expects Ombudsman to file raps vs VP over fund misuse
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel expects the Office of the Ombudsman to file criminal cases against Vice President Sara Duterte over the alleged misuse of confidential funds, following the agency’s …
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| Oct 18 12:01 |
Philippines |
VP Duterte told: You only have yourself to blame for impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has only herself to blame for the impeachment trial she is facing, House trial spokesperson Zia Alonto Adiong of Lanao del Sur said Sunday, arguing …
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| Oct 18 11:20 |
Philippines |
Globe AI investments generate P1.2B in business gains
MANILA, Philippines — Globe Telecom has generated P1.2 billion in business benefits from its artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, including additional revenue, cost avoidance and productivity gains, as it shifts its focus from …
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| Oct 18 08:49 |
Philippines |
Senate set to review OVP budget
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Finance Committee Chairman JV Ejercito said the Senate will assess the proposed P785.2 million budget for the Office of the Vice President whether or not Vice President Sara …
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| Oct 18 08:01 |
Philippines |
DHSUD, Pag-IBIG expo to offer 50,000 housing units
PASAY CITY, Philippines — More than 50,000 housing units will be showcased at the second National Housing Expo to be held Oct. 19-20 led by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban …
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| Oct 18 07:34 |
Philippines |
VP Sara denies owning Jollibee franchise
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte over the weekend denied owning a Jollibee franchise or any other franchises.In a statement released on October 17, Duterte insisted her investment is with a …
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| Oct 18 07:20 |
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DSWD prepares for expected entry of Super Typhoon Champi this week
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Sunday that it has been preparing for the expected entry of Super Typhoon Champi into the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this week.
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| Oct 18 07:13 |
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PCG, PSA sign data-sharing deal to speed up personnel services
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) have signed a data-sharing agreement to simplify the process of obtaining civil registry documents for personnel seeking benefits and other services.
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| Oct 18 06:24 |
Philippines |
Senate eyes resolution on Chinese Embassy's dare on persona non grata call vs ambassador - Ejercito
The Senate is considering to issue a resolution in response to the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines' challenge to declare Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata, Senator JV Ejercito said Sunday.
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| Oct 18 06:01 |
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AFP modernization needs sustained funding amid threats — Ejercito
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) modernization program needs sufficient and sustained funding to strengthen the country’s defense posture amid budget constraints and mounting external threats, particularly in …
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| Oct 18 06:01 |
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PCG seeks help in search for missing fisherman in Occidental Mindoro
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is seeking the public’s help in locating a fisherman reported missing at sea off Paluan, Occidental Mindoro. In a public appeal posted …
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| Oct 18 06:01 |
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2027 budget not being used for Duterte’s impeachment trial – Ejercito
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. JV Ejercito vowed to keep the 2027 national budget from being used for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment. “There’s no truth to that; nothing like that is happening. …
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| Oct 18 06:01 |
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P1-M shabu seized in South Cotabato; 4 arrested
KORONADAL CITY — Authorities arrested four people, including a woman, and seized at least P1 million worth of suspected shabu in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Rizal Poblacion, Banga, South Cotabato, on …
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| Oct 18 06:01 |
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Psychologists slam podcast over remarks on Kris Aquino’s son Josh
MANILA, Philippines — The Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP) has condemned a podcast’s discriminatory remarks about Kris Aquino’s son Josh, who is on the autism spectrum, and urged content creators to …
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| Oct 18 06:01 |
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2 rescued from partially submerged fishing boat off Palawan
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Two people were rescued after their fishing boat was reported partially submerged in waters off Wedge Island in San Vicente, Palawan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported …
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| Oct 18 06:01 |
Philippines |
Tagum diocese: Refrain from sexualized comments about ‘handsome’ priest
MANILA, Philippines — The Diocese of Tagum in Davao del Norte has urged the public to refrain from posting sexualized remarks about a “handsome” priest who recently went viral on Facebook. This …
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| Oct 18 06:01 |
Philippines |
Heavy rains expected in NCR, other Luzon areas Sunday afternoon
MANILA, Philippines — Moderate to heavy rain showers, lightning, and strong winds are expected over parts of Metro Manila and other areas in Luzon on Sunday afternoon, according to the weather bureau. …
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| Oct 18 06:00 |
Thailand |
Southeast Asia haze hits highest regional alert level
Singapore and Kuala Lumpur ranked among the world’s most polluted major cities yesterday, October 17, as haze from Indonesian fires pushed Southeast Asia to its highest regional alert level. Singapore placed second …
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| Oct 18 05:50 |
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PH, US eye expanded cooperation on energy security
The Philippines and the United States are looking to expand their cooperation on energy security and diversify energy sources following a meeting in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 15.
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