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OIL SPILL. A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) troop siphons ocean water mixed with oil in Oriental Mindoro for evaluation in this undated photo. The oil spill displaced more than 27,000 workers in the province, mostly fisherfolk. (Photo courtesy of PCG) MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday ordered the filing of …

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President Marcos has expressed his gratitude to the United States government for extending emergency assistance to those affected by the recent flooding and landslides in Mindanao after the US envoy vowed that Washington is always ready to aid the Philippines. PH-US TIES — President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. meets US …

Supporters of the Bangsamoro Basic Law, now called the Bangsamoro Organic Law, call for its passage in a rally in Cotabato City./File photo  MANILA, Philippines — House lawmakers on Tuesday bucked the recent calls by former President Rodrigo Duterte to secede Mindanao from the country, saying that the lengthy peace …

A member of the Philippine Coast Guard’s bomb disposal unit checks one of two bags abandoned in front of a convenience store in Port Area, Manila in February 2023. (The STAR / Ernie Peñaredondo, File photo)  MANILA, Philippines — Bomb threats sent through text and email to government agencies on …

President Marcos has approved the 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028 (MIDP), which will serve as the country’s roadmap for the development and direction of the maritime industry. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. and Filipino seafarers (Photos from the Presidential Communications Office, Maritime Industry Authority) Approval of the plan is …

VOTER SIGN-UP. Voter applicants queue at the Comelec main office in Intramuros, Manila on Monday (Feb. 12, 2024. The voter registration period for the 2025 midterm elections will run until Sept. 30, 2024. (PNA photo by Yancy Lim) MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday said it has received nearly 89,000 …

Cannabis plant/Image by 7raysmarketing from Pixabay  MANILA, Philippines — The chief of the country’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Tuesday that he is “very open” to the medical use of cannabis or marijuana, but doctors warned that the legalization of the substance could expose Filipinos to “unnecessary harm.” Last …

At a Glance Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approves P455.59 million worth of budget for the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF). The RCEF improves local rice productivity and competitiveness, and boost farmer income through machinery and equipments. Last month, the DBM approved the release of P431.79 million worth of …

(Courtesy of 1001st Infantry Brigade)  A new landslide struck Barangay Masara in Maco, Davao de Oro on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 13, forcing the temporary stoppage of search, rescue and retrieval operations. The landslide occurred around 2 p.m. and responders scampered to a safer ground, according to Brig. Gen. Ronnie Babac, commander …