Teresita Ang See (Courtesy: Flowers4Lolas/Facebook) Movement for Restoration of Peace and Order (MRPO) founding chair Teresita Ang See dismissed the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) suggestion that Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) were linked to the kidnapping and death of businessman Anson Que and his driver Armanie Pabillo. “No basis at …
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Galunggong price drops before expected Holy Week increase
File photo of Galunggong (The STAR / Michael Varcas, File) MANILA, Philippines — The retail price of galunggong or round scad has dropped just days before the anticipated price hike during Holy Week, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). Agriculture spokesman Arnel de Mesa said the DA recorded a …
Read More »PBBM signs law reorganizing NEDA into new department
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (File photo) MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure reorganizing the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) into the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev). Under Republic Act (RA) 12145 inked by Marcos on April 10, the DEPDev will serve …
Read More »Former PCSO Board Member Sandra Cam dies at 64
Former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Sandra Cam (Courtesy: Sandra Cam, Lingkod Bayan/Facebook) Former board member of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Sandra Cam has passed away, her family confirmed on Friday. Her son, Marco, shared the news of his 64-year-old mother’s death through a statement on his Facebook …
Read More »POGO ‘muscle’ eyed in Que case
COMMITMENT. PNP chief Gen. Rommel Marbil welcomes officials of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) in a meeting yesterday in Camp Crame where he committed to capture the perpetrators of the kidnap-murders of businessman Anson Que and his driver, Armanie Pabillo. The faces of the …
Read More »France reaffirms support for EU-PH FTA amid global trade uncertainties
OFFICIAL VISIT. French Foreign Trade Minister Laurent Saint-Martin reaffirms France’s support to the European Union and the Philippines Free Trade Agreement during a press conference at the French Ambassador Residence in Makati City on April 11, 2025. He said FTA negotiations remain on track. (PNA photo by Kris M. Crismundo) MANILA – …
Read More »Philippine participates anew in PISA; better results seen
This file photo shows a facade of the Department of Education (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) is optimistic that the country will achieve better results in the recently concluded 2025 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA). In a press statement issued yesterday, the DepEd …
Read More »Farmers slam DA, NFA for ‘gross neglect’ amid falling palay prices
(MB FILE PHOTO) Two farmers’ group on Saturday, April 12, criticized the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Food Authority (NFA) for their “gross neglect” of rice farmers amid plummeting “palay (unmilled rice)” prices in major rice-producing provinces. In a joint statement, Danilo Ramos, the chairperson of the Kilusang …
Read More »ICC lawyer: More arrests are coming
THE arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte may mark only the beginning of a sweeping legal reckoning targeting key figures of his administration. Kristina Conti, counsel for victims in the International Criminal Court (ICC) case against Duterte, revealed in an interview that additional arrest warrants are expected to follow — …
Read More »Creation of jobs still top issue for voters – SWS
Hundreds of job seekers flock to the civic center of Lingayen, Pangasinan to apply for jobs during a job fair on January 4, 2024 (STAR / Cesar Ramirez) MANILA, Philippines — Generating more jobs remains a top concern for voters in the May midterm elections, based on a recent Social …
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