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(PNA file photo by Joan Bondoc) MANILA – At least 28 motorcycle and car dealerships face fines between PHP20,000 and PHP500,000 and suspension of accreditation up to six months for defying the Land Transportation Office (LTO) guidelines to release license plates and Official Receipt/Certificate of Registration (OR/CR) on time. Assistant Secretary …

This photo shows a Laguna de Bay. (Philippine Star / Michael Varcas)  MANILA, Philippines — More than 800 fisherfolk expressed their concern over the potential loss of their livelihood due to the construction of a 2,000-hectare floating solar project in Laguna de Bay, according to the a chapter of fishers’ …

FIRST FAMILY. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos greets her husband, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., on Father’s Day Sunday (June 16, 2024). In a social media post, the First Lady shared a portrait of their family collaged through the years. (Photo courtesy of Liza Marcos Facebook) MANILA – First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos greeted her …

A Philippine civilian mission of volunteers and fishermen to West Philippine Sea (Akabayan Party’s Facebook page)  The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said Sunday, June 16, that it will continue to hold maritime patrol over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) as part of its inherent duty to protect Filipinos there amid …

The Philippines’ total outstanding external debt as of end-March 2024 amounted to $128.692 billion, 8.3 percent higher compared to same period last year of $118.812 billion on the back of higher borrowings by the government and private sector, majority of which are bank loans for liquidity purposes. Based on Bangko …

Smuggled cigarettes (BOC file photo) MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) vowed to eradicate cigarette smuggling following reports that the government lost a staggering PHP25.5 billion in 2023 due to the illicit trade. PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said the battle against counterfeit and smuggled cigarettes is not just a …

File photo of rain (Philstar.com / Stock)  MANILA, Philippines — Southwest Monsoon or habagat will bring scattered rain showers over portions of Southern Luzon and Western Visayas on Sunday, state weather bureau PAGASA said. In the agency’s latest weather bulletin, it said that partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated …

Firefighters respond to a first alarm fire that hit a commercial area at Tayuman Street corner Oroquieta Road in Sta. Cruz, Manila on June 15, 2024. (Raha Volunteer / Fire and Rescue Alert Responders)  MANILA, Philippines — A fire engulfed a religious article store in Sta. Cruz, Manila on Saturday …

THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Saturday said that 21 of the 22 Filipino seafarers aboard a ship that was attacked by Houthi rebels had been rescued. During the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the rescue operation on the MV Tutor was …

City says state of emergency allows for more co-ordination of action, and is an indicator of the seriousness of the situation.  Declaration made at 8 a.m. Saturday underscores seriousness of situation. City provides new update on water main break Calgary officials provide an update on the major water main break …