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June 21, 2024

DENR: More than 100 areas face flooding, landslides

More than 100 areas nationwide are threatened by flooding and landslides amid the announcement of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) that the country is expected to transition to a weak La Niña in August.

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Blinken, Manalo discuss Chinese 'escalatory actions'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a call yesterday with Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo to discuss China's \"escalatory\" actions to stop the delivery of food and supplies to a Philippine military outpost on BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal early this week.

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BBM vows quality education in Caraga; no mention of Sara

As lawmakers and various groups suggested that President Marcos pick a real educator to head the Department of Education (DepEd), the Chief Executive went on with his usual activities yesterday, handing over P158 million to local governments in the Caraga region hit by El Niño.

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Phl won't fire 1st shot vs China coast guard

There's no way the \"barbaric\" Chinese can provoke Filipinos into firing the first shot that could ignite a deadly confrontation at sea or worse, Philippine Navy spokesman Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad said yesterday.

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Ex-Rody Cabinet men restart drive for federalism

A group of former officials during the Duterte administration and members of the academe restarted a federalism campaign to push for amendments to the 1987 Constitution through constitutional convention (con-con).

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Imee on Sara: I'm with you all the way

Sen. Imee Marcos has vowed to stand by Vice President Sara Duterte despite her quitting the Cabinet of President Marcos, the senator's brother.

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Freezing of Porac POGO assets ordered

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has ordered the freezing and preservation of assets of the Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga, that was recently raided by police.

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DMW: Tutor sinking confirmed

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed yesterday that M/V Tutor, the bulk carrier that was attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea last week, has sunk.

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Teves' brother arrested over terror financing raps

Former Negros Oriental governor Pryde Henry Teves was arrested yesterday by the police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) in Dumaguete City on charges of terrorism financing.

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Phl, Japan strengthen parliamentary relations

Filipino and Japanese lawmakers have again renewed their commitment to fostering closer parliamentary relations and cooperation through the strengthening of the Japan-Philippines Parliamentary Friendship League (JPPFL).

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Pinoy singer appeals for LGBTQ acceptance

Singer Ice Seguerra has appealed for understanding and acceptance as the Philippines has yet to enforce laws protecting members of the LGBTQ community.

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CCA review program can solve Phl nurse shortage - PSAC

Measures to enhance the Philippines' healthcare infrastructure and workforce were discussed during President Marcos' meeting with members of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) last Wednesday at Malacañang.

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Direct access to CJ created vs judicial corruption

The Supreme Court (SC) has created an additional channel for the public for reporting corrupt judges, lawyers and court personnel through an email address that is directly accessible to Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo.

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Gov't may lose P1.18 B monthly - farmers

The government will lose at least P1.18 billion monthly with the National Food Authority Council's decision to sell old rice stocks at P29 per kilo through Kadiwa stores, the Federation of Free Farmers said yesterday.

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PNP makes permit renewal easier for gun owners

The renewal of firearm licenses will soon be convenient for gun owners as the Philippine National Police (PNP) is set to launch innovations for gun owners in the next two months.

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Lawyers: DOJ no help in drug war death trial

The homicide conviction of four policemen for a 2016 drug war killing was secured without the help of the Department of Justice (DOJ), according to the National Union of Peoples' Lawyers in the National Capital Region.

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Cleaner finds P1 M hidden in used socks at NAIA

A cleaner at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (NAIA-3) found a pair of used socks that contained $18,800 (approximately P1 million) at past midnight yesterday.

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SIM registration law failed to curb scams - group

Instead of eliminating text-based phone scams, the implementation of the SIM registration law allowed the proliferation of fraudulent SIM cards, experts and advocates said yesterday.

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Malabon, Navotas brace for heavy flooding after floodgate damage

The city governments of Malabon and Navotas are preparing for possible heavy flooding after a floodgate of the Malabon-Navotas River was damaged.

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Rob suspect dead, 2 cops hurt

A suspected robber was killed and two police officers were wounded in a shootout in Las Piñas at past noon yesterday.

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DOH lifts Code Blue alert

As pertussis, measles cases drop

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DA wants importation of infected goats probed

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered an investigation into the importation of goats infected with Q fever.

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DENR orders MGB to prepare for La Niña

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has ordered its attached agency, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), and its field offices to prepare for the impact of the La Niña phenomenon.

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Armyworms destroy crops in 3 Negros areas

BACOLOD CITY - Up to 125 hectares of sugarcane and corn crops in three areas in Negros Occidental have been destroyed by armyworms.

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US forces destroy two Houthi sites

WASHINGTON (AFP) - American forces destroyed two sites in Yemen belonging to the Houthi rebels, the US military said on Wednesday, after a series of ship attacks in recent days by the group.

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Russia, Vietnam vow to strengthen ties

Russia and Vietnam pledged yesterday to deepen ties as President Vladimir Putin made a state visit aimed at bolstering his alliances to counter Moscow's growing isolation over the war in Ukraine.

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French boys charged with rape of Jewish girl

The gangrape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl sparked nationwide outrage in France with President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday condemning the \"scourge\" of anti-Semitism after two 13-year-old boys were charged.

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New mystery monolith appears in Nevada desert

A mysterious shiny monolith has appeared in a Nevada desert, the latest other-worldly installation to materialize in recent years across North America and Europe.

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Ecuador experiences nationwide power outage

Ecuador suffered a nationwide blackout on Wednesday as the electrical grid failed, Energy Minister Roberto Luque said.

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CHIEFSQUAD CHALKS UP FIVE-PEAT

Arellano University's mighty reign as NCAA kings and queens of cheerleading was extended to a fifth straight year after ruling Season 99 Wednesday before a packed crowd at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

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Siakam, Pacers agree on $189 M deal

Pascal Siakam intends to sign a four-year, $189.5 million contract to remain with the Indiana Pacers when the NBA's offseason moratorium is lifted in early July, a person with knowledge of the talks between the sides told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

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Oro, Sinfuego claim JPGT Iloilo top honors

John Rey Oro brushed off an early threat from twin brother John Paul with a scorching backside start, turning a narrow lead into a commanding six-stroke victory with an even-par 70 in the premier category of the ICTSI JPGT Iloilo Visayas Series yesterday.

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Gold, glory in mind

It's all systems go for Team Philippines bound for the Paris Olympics set July 26 to Aug. 11, determined to chase gold and glory.

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BOP reverses to $2-B surplus

The country's balance of payments (BOP) position shifted to a surplus in May, hitting $2 billion and reversing the $439 million deficit recorded in the same month a year ago, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.

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