No more Pogos in PH by 2025 – DOJ

Darryl John Esguerra 12/11/2024

MANILA – The Philippines will be free of Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) by 2025 as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s total ban takes effect, but the government is preparing for the possible rise of “guerrilla operations.” “All…

President Marcos creates system for children protection vs. all forms of abuse

Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos 12/11/2024

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the establishment of a one-stop system to ensure children’s protection against all forms of abuse that are detrimental to their development. Executive Order (EO) 79 inked by Marcos…

Cebu province releases infra funds to boost tourism

John Rey Saavedra 12/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Over P126 million has been allocated for infrastructure projects aimed at boosting tourism in Bantayan Island and various towns across two districts in Cebu province, Governor Gwendolyn Garcia announced Monday, December 9, 2024.…

Rainy PH due to 3 weather systems

12/08/2024

MANILA – The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), shear line, and northeast monsoon or “amihan” will continue to bring rains over parts of the country, the weather bureau reported on Sunday. In its 5 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric,…

Pay guidelines for Dec. 8 holiday issued

Ferdinand Patinio 12/07/2024

MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded private sector employers to observe proper pay rules for Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, a special non-working holiday in celebration of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of…

‘Malunggay’ to boost PH economy, global standing in wellness industry

Wilnard Bacelonia 12/04/2024

MANILA – Senator Cynthia Villar underscored on Wednesday the potential of moringa, locally known as “malunggay,” in boosting the agricultural sector and enhancing the global standing of the Philippines in the health and wellness industry. Villar, who…

SC: Chat logs, videos may be used as evidence in criminal cases

Benjamin Pulta 12/04/2024

MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that the ubiquitous online chat logs and videos may be used as evidence without violating the right to privacy if they are used to determine if a crime has…

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake jolts Ilocos Norte

Leilanie Adriano 12/04/2024

LAOAG CITY – A magnitude 5.7 earthquake shook northern Luzon at 2:54 a.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Located four kilometers northwest of Bangui, Ilocos Norte, the earthquake was tectonic in origin with a depth of 10 kilometers,…

Panguil Bay Bridge repairs done: Asphalt overlay completed

Ferdinand Patinio 12/03/2024

MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, said the repair on the asphalt overlay of the Panguil Panguil Bay Bridge in Mindanao has been completed. “Just sharing the (information)….…

Iloilo City to ring in New Year with musical fireworks display

Perla Lena 12/03/2024

ILOILO CITY – Ilonggos can expect an exciting New Year countdown with a musical fireworks display at Drilon Bridge on Dec. 31, 2024. The 12- to 15-minute show will be free for the public, with a view…

DPWH starts repair of damaged asphalt on Panguil Bay Bridge

Ferdinand Patinio 12/02/2024

MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Monday, December 1, 2024, reported that the repairs on the damaged asphalt pavement of the Panguil Bay Bridge in Northern Mindanao are underway. In a statement,…

Radio commentator nabbed for extortion in Cebu City

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan 11/29/2024

MANILA – The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested a radio commentator and his cohort in Cebu City for alleged extortion activities. In a statement on Friday, November 29, 2024, CIDG chief Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre…

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