President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. President Marcos Jr. on Sunday underscored the importance of continuing the fight for freedom, especially in protecting the Philippines’ territory and sovereignty. “Sa nakaraang 126 taon at hanggang ngayon ay patuloy nating pinaglalaban ang ating kalayaan, kalayaan sa iba’t ibang aspeto ng ating pagka-Pilipino, higit dito, …
Read More »Chinese accounts pounce on Mindanao secession issue to warn of ‘civil war’ in Philippines
This photo shows former President Rodrigo Duterte and Davao del Norte 1st District Representative Pantaleon Alvarez. Graphic design by Philstar.com / Anjilica Andaya This report forms part of Philstar.com’s coverage of influence operations, which involve the spread of false information and propaganda that can mislead, cause confusion and prevent informed …
Read More »GIR rebounds to $104.48B
THE country’s gross international reserves (GIR) rebounded in May to their highest level so far for the year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported late Friday. At $104.48 billion, GIR has more than recovered from April’s $1.42-billion dip to $102.628 billion, which the central bank last month said was …
Read More »PNP chief orders quick probe into erring cops’ cases
PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil (PNA file photo by Robert Alfiler) MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has ordered a speedy investigation into the administrative cases stemming from the involvement of police officers in various illegal activities. In a press briefing in Camp Crame, Quezon City, police …
Read More »PH, New Zealand discuss possible military exchanges
The Philippines and New Zealand are in talks of expediting the conclusion of a possible exchange of troops as top diplomats of both countries met in Manila on Monday, June 10. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo and New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters …
Read More »DA eyes use of drone tech for palay wet cropping season
DRONE TECHNOLOGY. The Department of Agriculture (DA) displays drones which may be utilized for planting of palay during the wet cropping season, during the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing on Monday (June 10, 2024). The drone technology may reduce the seeding duration from hours to five minutes per hectare. (Screengrab) MANILA – The Department …
Read More »Armed police fail to arrest Quiboloy at KOJC compound
Doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy. MANILA, Philippines — Controversial preacher Apollo Quiboloy evaded arrest on Monday after armed police personnel stormed the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound in Barangay Buhangin, Davao City and did not find him there. Throngs of Quiboloy’s supporters formed a barricade outside the compound and reportedly …
Read More »Arnie Teves ‘released’ from Timor Leste jail — lawyer
File photo of suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie Teves Jr. (The STAR / Michael Varcas, file) MANILA, Philippines — Expelled congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. has been freed from preventive detention at a jail in Timor Leste, according to a statement by his legal counsel on Monday. Lawyer Ferdinand Topacio …
Read More »‘Watch out for China moles’
Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad Navy spokesman: Penetration all over China’s “penetration” into the economic and political affairs of the Philippines should be a cause for vigilance, according to Philippine Navy (PN) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Roy Trinidad. This statement came in the heels of numerous reports, saying …
Read More »Recent rains fail to replenish Angat, Ipo dams—Maynilad
Recent rainfall in Luzon failed to raise water levels at Metro Manila’s two primary water sources, west zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. said. According to the latest monitoring report from Maynilad as of Monday, June 10, both the Angat and Ipo dams experienced a decrease in water levels, falling …
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