Former President and Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo prodded former President Rodrigo Duterte to be active again in politics, Senator Christopher Go disclosed on Monday. Arroyo’s photo with Duterte made the rounds on social media two days after she also posted a photo of her with former Vice President Leni Robredo …
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TOP diplomatic and military officials from the United States and the Philippines will inspect this Wednesday three sites in Northern and Central Luzon that were identified under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites. Armed Forces Chief of Staff Romeo Brawner Jr., along with US Ambassador to the Philippines Marykay …
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THE Philippines is more prepared for the “big one” if it happens due to the government’s regular earthquake drills, among others, that has raised public awareness, the head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Tuesday. Residents salvage belongings from the rubble of Imoulas village in …
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) aims to distribute financial aid and livelihood grants to some 5,942 micro rice retailers by Sept. 14, Secretary Rex Gatchalian said on Tuesday, Sept. 12. A rice vendor at Paco Market in Manila (Arnold Quizol / Manila Bulletin) According to him, this …
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DETERMINED to cleanse the Philippine National Police of misfits, some 935 erring cops were dismissed from the service following their alleged involvement in various illegal activities and offenses during their tour of duty from January 2022 to August 2023. Col. Jean Fajardo, PNP Public Information Office head, said some of …
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BMA Volunteer Fire Brigade/ MANILA BULLETIN Two siblings died from suffocation after a fire broke out in a residential area in Barangay 155, Dagupan Extension, Tondo, Manila on Tuesday, Sept. 12. The Manila Police District (MPD) said the deceased victims were girls with ages eight and three. According to the …
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The Department of Transportation said it will distribute P3 billion in fuel subsidies to 1.36 million public utility vehicle drivers nationwide affected “within the next 2 days, the latest would be September 15.” Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said the subsidy will help PUV drivers and operators following nine straight weeks …
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At a Glance Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said the economic team supports President Marcos’ decision to impose price ceilings on rice. Diokno said they consider it a necessary step to address non-competitive practices by certain market players. Diokno describes President Marcos’ action as a crucial measure providing relief to …
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Diokno says temporarily lowering tariff to ensure stable supply at cheap prices The Department of Finance (DOF) wants to temporarily cut the tariff on imported rice from 35 percent to 0 percent—or at most 10 percent—to ensure the supply of the staple at affordable prices. “It is crucial that the …
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SENATE President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri has vowed to augment the confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs) of the Philippine Navy and the Philippine Coast Guard because of their vital role in protecting the country’s territorial waters. Zubiri underscored the need to raise the CIFs of the Navy and the PCG …
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