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Photo from Senator Chiz Escudero’s Official FB Page  The Senate of the Philippines undergoes a major leadership change with Senator Francis Escudero expected to replace Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri as Senate President within the day. Zubiri is scheduled to deliver a speech this afternoon at the plenary session. Senate Majority …

In response to the shifting consumer preferences towards e-commerce, the Department of Finance (DOF) wants to bring the country’s tax collection system in line with the best practices of three leading Asian nations. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs …

A handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency shows Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi during a meeting with his Azeri counterpart ahead of the inauguration ceremony of Qiz Qalasi, the third dam jointly built by Iran and Azerbaijan on the Aras River. A helicopter in the convoy of the Iranian president …

Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos has ordered the National Police Commission (Napolcom) to initiate the proceedings that could strip Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo the power over the police force in her town. As local chief executives, mayors and governors are empowered to exercise supervision and control …

WEAKENING FORCE. The thick forest of Matuguinao, Samar, which used to be a hiding place for rebels. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Monday (May 20, 2024) he is convinced that Samar Island is now more peaceful with the weakening of the New People’s Army. (Photo courtesy of Samar Outdoor …

INFO DRIVE EXTENDED. MMDA chair Romando Artes (center) speaks in a press briefing at the MMDA headquarters in Pasig City on Monday (May 20, 2024). Artes said the information campaign on prohibition of e-bikes, e-trikes, and other similar light vehicles on national roads that are under its jurisdiction will be extended …

Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, as his special envoy to the National Eucharistic Congress in the United States.  This will be celebrated in Indianapolis from July 17 to 21, according to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). Tagle will …

The Philippine Coast Guard deploys personnel to Central Luzon, Southern Tagalog, Central Visayas, Western Visayas, Northern Mindanao and Southwestern Mindanao. /Philippine Coast Guard  MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday sent 110 personnel to six “critical” regions to enhance law enforcement at sea. Vice Admiral Rolando Lizor …

South Korean actress Koo Hye-sun is set to graduate as summa cum laude. Right photo shows the actress as Geum Jan-di from the popular K-drama ‘Boys Over Flowers.’/KBS, Koo Hye-sun via Instagram  MANILA, Philippines — Korean actress Koo Hye Sun revealed that she lived in her car while studying in …

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, his foreign minister and other passengers were killed in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain and icy weather, an Iranian official said on Monday after search teams located the wreckage in the country’s East Azerbaijan province. Foreign minister, other passengers also reported killed in crash. Iranian …