Fuel prices may increase by up to P2 this week

Jordeene B. Lagare 06/16/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Industry players hinted at a fuel price hike of up to almost P2-a-liter this week as various global developments including the projected increase in global demand make pump prices volatile. In an advisory over…

P68M in crops, fisheries ruined by Mt. Kanlaon eruption

Carla Gomez 06/15/2024

BACOLOD CITY — Farmers in two cities and one town in Negros Occidental province lost more than P68 million worth of crops and fisheries due to the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon early this month, reports from the…

Quiboloy arrest: Several cops relieved from posts

Charie Abarca, Nestor Corrales 06/15/2024

MANILA, Philippines –Several policemen, including three officials, have been relieved from their posts over alleged violations during the serving of an arrest warrant against fugitive televangelist Apollo Quiboloy. Speaking to reporters on Friday at Camp Crame in…

‘Bagong Pilipinas’ hymn, pledge outside flag law—critics

Dempsey Reyes 06/11/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The “Bagong Pilipinas” (New Philippines) hymn and pledge, as ordered by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., are beyond what is mandated by the Flag Law and would only consume more time that will otherwise be…

US think tank: Vietnam speeds up island-building in SCS

06/09/2024

WASHINGTON — Vietnam has significantly increased its dredging and land reclamation in the South China Sea (SCS), nearly matching the amount of new land created in the past two years combined, setting up for a record year in…

Advocacy group proposes P400 subsidy for pregnant women

Jane Baustista 06/08/2024

With one in three Filipino kids found to be stunted, or too short for their age, an advocacy group on Friday called for an additional P400 monthly health incentive for pregnant women to support the growth of…

BIR to go after Alice Guo’s tax records, possible tax evasion

06/08/2024

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will investigate embattled Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and her companies for possible tax evasion, the revenue chief said on Friday. BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. said his agency will fully…

PBA Finals: San Miguel nips Meralco in thriller, ties series 1-1

Denison Rey A. Dalupang 06/08/2024

San Miguel played with steely nerves down the stretch to survive plucky Meralco, 95-94, leveling the championship series of the PBA Philippine Cup to a game apiece. The Beermen rode the hot hands of CJ Perez all…

PH cited again as ‘Muslim-friendly’ tourist destination, says DOT

Jane Bautista - Reporter 06/02/2024

MANILA, Philippines — For the second straight year, a global travel index has recognized the Philippines as an “Emerging Muslim-friendly destination” among nonmembers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Saturday.…

1st vape-related death in PH recorded; DOH, PGH raise warning

Dexter Cabalza 05/31/2024

As the first vape-related death was recored in the country, doctors and health advocates are calling on parents and the government to save the youth from the dangers of electronic cigarettes. They also noted that more and…

Comelec releases 2025 elections schedule

Dexter Cabalza 05/31/2024

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday released the 2025 elections schedule of activities, procedures and regulations for the midterm elections on May 12, 2025, when Filipinos elect a new set of lawmakers in Congress, as well…

Direct flights to Brunei capital from Cebu, Clark eyed

Nestor Corrales - Reporter 05/30/2024

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei — The Philippines is eyeing to mount direct flights from this capital city to Cebu and Clark as both countries eye to increase tourists arrivals, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said on Wednesday. “As…

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