A total of 17 Philippine vessels were seized by the Bureau of Customs while 11 other vessels, including a Chinese-flagged barge, were seen to have deficiencies, after being involved in illegal dredging activities in Zambales. Reports from the PCG said that it detained 17 of 28 inspected vessels involved in …
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A teacher at the Rafael Palma Elementary School in Manila distributes face masks to her students yesterday as a preventive measure, following news of high cases of pertussis or whooping cough in Metro Manila./Ernie Peñaredondo MANILA, Philippines — People, especially children, have been advised to wear face masks as a …
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DUNE, PINOY-STYLE. The Marine Battalion Landing Team-8 under the 4th Marine Brigade conducts its Unilateral Exercise ‘PANGGEDKEDAN’ (Ilocano for ‘determination’) that aims to maintain the Marines’ preparedness and response capabilities in emergencies and against foreign or domestic threats in the Ilocos sand dunes on Wednesday. PMC Photo Beijing warns Manila, …
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VACCINE APPROVAL. Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa reports positive feedback following the meeting of Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Food and Drug Administrator Director General Dr. Samuel Zacate, in an interview at the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing on Friday (March 22, 2024). De Mesa said the two agencies …
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Children beat the heat by swimming in an inflatable pool outside their home in Barangay Payatas, Quezon City on March 21, 2023. (STAR / Michael Varcas) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Friday declared the official termination of “Amihan” or the northeast monsoon season, …
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This photo shows the mastermind of the “pork barrel scam” Janet Lim-Napoles. MANILA, Philippines — Pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles and former Masbate Rep. Rizalina Seachon-Lanete have been allowed to post bail after the Supreme Court (SC) dismissed a case related to the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF). In …
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The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) said the government is making progress on the construction of the Kaliwa Dam that is expected to be completed before President Marcos concludes his term. MWSS Administrator Leonor C. Cleofas told reporters that the Kaliwa Dam Project which stretches out to Antipolo, Rizal, …
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. President Marcos highlighted this week the need for the government and private companies to effectively collaborate in navigating and averting persistent cybersecurity problems, which he described as “the darker side of technology.” The Chief Executive issued this statement during his conversation with Google Philippines country manager …
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Former Negros Oriental congressman and designated terrorist Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. Former Negros Oriental congressman and designated terrorist Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. was arrested in Dili, East Timor yesterday at around 4 p.m. while playing golf at the Top Golf Driving Range and Bar, the Department of Justice confirmed late …
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Mary Mediatrix of All Grace shrine in Lipa, Batangas/Srppateros via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) MANILA, Philippines — The Holy See this week released the “long-hidden” document which declared the alleged apparition of the Virgin Mary in Lipa, Batangas in 1948 not supernatural. In a circular released by the Archdiocese of …
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