The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will bring cloudy skies, scattered rains and thunderstorms over parts of Mindanao on Wednesday, PAGASA reported.
Britain's long-awaited Online Safety Bill setting tougher standards for social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube and TikTok has been agreed by parliament and will soon become law, the government said on Tuesday.
Federal prosecutors are scrutinizing personal benefits Tesla may have provided Elon Musk since 2017—longer than previously known—as part of a criminal investigation examining issues including a proposed house for the chief executive.
Stresses need to stop overfishing, boost fish supply, ensure food security President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is considering seasonal fishing bans in breeding areas to address overfishing and boost aquaculture. Mr. Marcos stressed the need to increase fish supply as part of efforts to ensure food security. “Sometimes, it is necessary not to catch all […]
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Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez delivers his message during the premier night of the film “Sound of Freedom” at SM Megamall Cinema in Mandaluyong City on Monday night. Romualdez hopes the movie will raise awareness, collective actions to eradicate human trafficking, and ensuring the safety and dignity of the children. The movie is presented by […]
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Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno on Tuesday said suspending the collection of excise taxes on petroleum products, as House Speaker Martin Romualdez suggested the government could do, would cause “huge damage” to the economy. Romualdez brought up the proposal after emerging from a meeting with oil company representatives where he asked them to slash fuel prices, […]
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Tuesday he remains optimistic about bringing down the price of rice to P20 per kilo, even as the grain has been selling for more than double that amount. In an interview in Zamboanga, the President said this could be achieved once the cost of agricultural production becomes stable. “If we […]
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The Philippines emphasized before the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in Hamburg, Germany that the 2016 ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration that denied China’s expansive claims to the South China Sea also cites the “obligation to protect and preserve the marine environment.” The statement came as reports indicated widespread […]
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Google on Tuesday said it had integrated Gmail, YouTube and other tools into its Bard chatbot as the tech giants seek to persuade users that generative AI is useful and not dangerous or just a fad.
Senator Risa Hontiveros wants the Senate to investigate cases of rape, sexual abuse, forced labor, and child marriage involving an alleged cult in Socorro, Surigao del Norte. Hontiveros has filed Senate Resolution No. 797, to inquire into the activities of the Socorro Bayanihan Services, Inc. (SBSI), an alleged cult led by Jey Rence Quilario, known […]
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Malolos City—Two environmental activists whom authorities claimed surrendered to the military last week told a government-organized press briefing yesterday that they were abducted and coerced into signing their affidavits. Activisits Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano both claimed they were abducted on Sept. 2 by military men aboard an SUV in Orion, Bataan, to the surprise […]
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Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Tuesday said the recent petition filed with the Supreme Court against the alleged unconstitutionality of the Maharlika Investment Fund has to be respected. “We respect the democratic process and the right of every individual to seek legal redress. The House of Representatives, under my leadership, has always prioritized the […]
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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) warned local officials they would file charges against those who threaten local poll officers removing campaign posters outside of the designated areas. The poll body also warned those harassing Comelec officials serving show cause orders to Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election (BSKE) candidates found violating election rules. Poll chairman George […]
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Alarming, to say the least, that fishing banks in the West Philippine Sea will “collapse” and greatly impact the country’s food security. This is the distressing precis raised by experts, which coincided with what Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela described as “severe damage” inflicted on the marine environment and coral reef in the […]
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In his message for the 123rd anniversary of the Civil Service Commission, President Marcos yesterday thanked the country’s 1.8 million civil servants “who work tirelessly and with excellence and integrity to deliver the quality service that all Filipin...
President Marcos directed the Philippine National Police to keep the police force “free from any form of corruption and abuse” during the oath-taking of 57 newly promoted police generals at Malacañang yesterday.
Teachers who will serve in polling precincts and vote canvassing during the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections should be protected and provided with legal assistance, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte said yesterday.
The House of Representatives yesterday approved on second reading the military and uniformed personnel pension system reform bill, but removed a provision requiring active members to contribute to their pension.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology yesterday defended its request for P300 million in confidential funds, saying it is crucial in the agency’s fight against scammers and cybercriminals.
Suspending the excise tax on petroleum products is expected to have serious repercussions on state coffers and on the overall economy, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno warned yesterday, dismissing the proposal from legislators as “short-sighted and il...
The National Bureau of Investigation filed on Monday a complaint against six unnamed suspects allegedly hoarding onions and engaging in profiteering in December last year.
Speaker Martin Romualdez yesterday stood by the constitutionality of the Maharlika Investment Fund Act of 2023 after lawmakers asked the Supreme Court to void and stop the implementation of the MIF Law.
Flanked by officials who claimed that they “surrendered” to the government, the two environment activists who went missing in Bataan earlier this month accused the military of abduction and coercion.
President Marcos defended yesterday the imposition of price caps on rice even as he ordered the increase in buffer stock of the staple in the National Food Authority warehouses across the country to ensure its affordability.
Pagbabalik sa nakaraan ang istorya ng pelikulang “Video City” na pinagbibidahan nina Ruru Madrid at Yassi Pressman. Kaya naman sa episode ng "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" nitong Martes, napag-usapan ang mga nakaraan ng Kapuso actor.
Inihayag ni Ruru Madrid na ninong niya sa binyag ang batikang aktor na si Piolo Pascual. Ibinahagi rin ng Kapuso actor ang naging pag-uusap nila ng kaniyang kinakapatid na si Iñigo nang magkita sila.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday disclosed a hacking incident, a breach at one of the world's most high profile international institutions.
A meteor shower is among the astronomical events people wish to witness in their lifetime because of its mesmerizing appearance, which usually shines in different colors.
The Philippine national men's volleyball team fought, but ultimately fell short as it fell to Southeast Asian rival Indonesia, 22-25, 23-25, 20-25, in the 19th Asian Games on Tuesday at the DQ Sports Gymnasium in Hangzhou, China.
Fans of the series "Royal Blood" had mixed reactions after its shocking plot twist was finally unveiled: Margaret (played by Rhian Ramos) was the one who killed Gustavo Royales!