‘Son of God’ transferred to jail

Francis Mangosing 11/28/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Following the conclusion of his medical furlough on Wednesday, detained televangelist and self-proclaimed ‘son of God’, Apollo Quiboloy, was transferred to the Pasig City Jail by court order. Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo, spokesperson for…

Coin deposit machines collections hit P1 billion

Anna Leah Gonzales - Philippine News Agency 11/28/2024

MANILA – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said PHP1.082 billion worth of coins have been deposited through its coin deposit machines (CoDM). In a social media post on Monday, the BSP said as of Nov. 15,…

Manila archbishop asks faithful to pray for PH leaders

Ferdinand Patinio 11/28/2024

MANILA – The Archdiocese of Manila on Wednesday called on the faithful to pray for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte for peace to reign between them. “I humbly exhort you all to pray…

Undocumented Chinese nabbed in Bataan; Chinese army uniform also found

John Eric Mendoza 11/28/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Authorities arrested 13 undocumented Chinese nationals in Bataan, where a uniform resembling that of the People’s Liberation Army was also found during the operation, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on Wednesday. Commodore Jay…

Around 1,500 farmers in Central Luzon freed from debt

Marita Moaje 11/26/2024

MANILA – A total of 1,483 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) from Bataan, Bulacan, and Aurora have been relieved from debts and obligations amounting to PHP57.796 million in agricultural lands awarded under the agrarian reform program. The Department of…

China called out for using ‘fake fishing boats’ in WPS

Jose Cielito Reganit 11/21/2024

MANILA – Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on Wednesday assailed China’s blown-out covert tactics to maintain and establish a permanent presence of their coast guard or navy personnel in the West Philippine Sea…

Austin: ‘US Task Force Ayungin’ exists

John Eric Mendoza 11/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines — United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III disclosed the existence of a “U.S. Task Force Ayungin” as they reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to support Manila in its West Philippine Sea disputes with Beijing. During his…

World’s biggest solar farm breaks ground in Luzon

Lisbet K. Esmael 11/21/2024

Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan anticipates higher capital spending for his Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) Group next year as the construction of the world’s biggest solar farm in Luzon is in full swing. In a chance interview with…

US to offer nuclear-related scholarships for Filipinos

Joyce Ann L. Rocamora 11/21/2024

MANILA – The Fulbright Philippines is funding USD100,000 (approximately PHP5.8 million) scholarships for Filipinos pursuing nuclear energy-related courses, the United States (US) Embassy in Manila announced Wednesday. Through Fulbright Philippines, also known as the Philippine-American Education Foundation…

Mary Jane Veloso: I’m very elated to go back home

Agence France Presse 11/21/2024

Mary Jane Veloso, who was sentenced to death in Indonesia on drug charges said Thursday that she was “elated” to be returning home, after a deal brokered between the two nations. Veloso was arrested in Indonesia in…

‘Chinese spies infiltrate PH via Pogos’

Charie Abarca 11/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) made it possible for Chinese spies to infiltrate the Philippines, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said on Thursday. During the Kapihan sa Senado forum, Hontiveros confirmed receiving new information about…

PH still dependent on imported vehicles

Alden M. Monzon 11/21/2024

Imported vehicles still dominate the roads in the Philippines, with a government official pointing out that seven in every 10 automotive vehicles sold in the country were manufactured overseas. In turn, the Board of Investment’s (BOI) stressed the…

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