This photo released by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on January 9, 2025 shows China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 3304 entering the coastline of Zambales. (Courtesy: PCG via Commodore Jay Tarriela) Another China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel was sent to illegally patrol the coastline of Zambales, the Philippine Coast Guard …
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Marcos to Nazareno devotees: Serve with hope and peace
VP Sara calls for continued prayer for healing, wisdom, guidance President Marcos expressed his hope that the Feast of the Jesus Nazarene would fortify the bond between the devotees and the Almighty, encouraging them to serve others with the same spirit of hope and peace that the Nazarene embodies. A …
Read More »Baguio LGU firm on taxing 60 John Hay establishments
TAX COLLECTION. The Baguio City government is confident of collecting local taxes and fees from 60 business establishments operating inside the leased area of Camp John Hay following talks with the business and legal officers of the Bases Conversion Development Authority and the John Hay Management Corporation. This, after BCDA …
Read More »61% of Filipinos support Quad Comm probes on EJK, POGOs—survey
Members of the House Quad Committee in a public hearing on November 13, 2024. (Courtesy: House of Representatives) Majority of Filipinos support the House Quad Committee in investigating extrajudicial killings (EJKs), illegal drugs, and the now defunct Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs), according to the latest Pulse Asia survey commissioned …
Read More »Lawmakers, Senate bets among 13 charged for Bonifacio Day protest
Progressive groups and police officers clashed in rallies at Mendiola, Manila during the commemoration of Bonifacio Day on December 1, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Jann Conrad Bonifacio) MANILA, Philippines — The Manila Police District filed illegal assembly charges against opposition leaders, charging 13 activists — among them legislators and senatorial …
Read More »Catholic devotees mass in Manila hoping for a miracle
Thousands of Catholic devotees walk along the statue of the Black Nazarene (C) as it leaves a park following a mass during the annual religious procession in Manila on January 9, 2025 (AFP / Ted Aljibe) MANILA, Philippines — Hundreds of thousands of Catholic pilgrims swarmed the streets of Manila …
Read More »P12.4 billion allotted for airport modernization in 2025
Some departments or offices will be dissolved or abolished and will affect some organic employees, MIAA general manager Eric Ines said. (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said around P12.4 billion has been allotted for nationwide airport modernization and upgrades in 2025. At …
Read More »DSWD to pilot test unified ID system for PWDs
UNIFIED PWD ID. An image of a proposed unified Identification for persons with disabilities (PWDs). The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) on Thursday (Jan. 9, 2025) said a unified ID system for PWDs is expected to be pilot-tested from January to June this year, and will be rolled out across …
Read More »‘Numbers don’t lie’: Ranking solons unsurprised 41% of Pinoys back VP Duterte’s impeachment
Vice President Sara Duterte (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Ranking congressmen aren’t surprised by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey results, which showed that 41 percent of Filipinos support Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment. House Deputy Majority Leader La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega V and House Assistant Majority Leader …
Read More »Palace: Inflation to remain ‘very low’
A customer buys tomatoes at the Marikina Public Market yesterday. The retail price of tomatoes has risen to P360 a kilo, according to the Department of Agriculture. (Michael Varcas) MANILA, Philippines — Inflation is likely to remain “very low” this year, Malacañang said on Tuesday, vowing to enforce tougher measures …
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