Senator Sherwin Gatchalian and Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson (Courtesy: Senate of the Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday said the government should begin preparing a supplemental budget to shield Filipinos from possible economic fallout if tensions in the Middle East continue. Gatchalian, who leads the Senate PROTECT (Proactive …
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PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. (File photo) MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) is investigating the death of two officers during a law enforcement operation that resulted in an alleged shootout in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Ina news release over the weekend, PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. …
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Passengers of MV Our Lady of Fatima 03 being rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard on April 5, 2026 (Philippine Coast Guard / Release) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully evacuated over 160 passengers on Sunday, April 5, after a passenger vessel ran aground in the shallow …
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Manila 3rd district Rep. Joel Chua (left), Vice President Sara Duterte (PPAB, Manila Bulletin) Manila 3rd district Rep. Joel Chua agrees with the notion that the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte is a testing ground for her “fitness” as chief executive, especially given her presidential aspirations in the …
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Courtesy: Philippine National Police/Facebook Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Sunday ordered all police commanders to maintain a strong, active presence along major thoroughfares and transportation hubs as millions of travelers return to Metro Manila and other urban areas from the Holy Week break. According …
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Courtesy of PNP-ACG MANILA – The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) has arrested 332 individuals for various violations during the first quarter 2026. In a news release over the weekend, the PNP-ACG said the 332 offenders were arrested during the implementation of 337 cyber warrants from Jan. 1 to March …
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Palace Press Officer Claire Castro (File photo) MANILA — Malacañang on Friday refuted claims that there will be an “energy lockdown” beginning April 20. “Fake news ito (That is fake news),” Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said in a text message to reporters. Castro was reacting to a social media post urging …
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A vessel containing 142,000 barrels or 22.57 liters of diesel procured by the government as seen in a Department of Energy-released image on Thursday, March 26, 2026 (DOE / Sharon Garin / Release) MANILA, Philippines — Philippine-flagged vessels and energy shipments to the Philippines will not be charged to cross …
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A rider fills up his tank ahead of a predicted “big-time” fuel price hike. Domestic oil firms are expected to implement double-digit increases starting Tuesday, potentially pushing diesel prices to a near-historic ₱166 per liter. (Photo by Mark Balmores I MB) Motorists and transport operators are bracing for another double-digit …
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Former president Rodrigo Duterte (PPAB) The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is set to announce its judgment on the camp of detained former president Rodrigo Duterte’s case challenging the prosecutor over jurisdiction. The chamber will deliver its judgment on April 22 at 7 p.m., Manila time, in …
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