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July 29, 2024

schools Rain or shine, start classes today

The opening of classes will proceed in most schools across the country today even as some areas affected by the recent typhoon, monsoon rains and flooding, including Metro Manila, are asking for a week’s postponement.

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Another sunken motor tanker leaking oil in Bataan – PCG

There are now two sunken motor tankers-both with oil leaks that pose a threat to the marine environment - in the waters of Bataan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported yesterday.

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China 'mischaracterized' resupply mission - DFA

The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson's stationed on the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal on Saturday is \"unfortunate,\" the Department of Foreign able to manage differences in order to avoid miscalculation and misunderstanding, the spokesperson chose to the Philippines and China regarding RORE missions in Ayungin Shoal,\" DFA spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza said.

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Deactivated voters exceed 5 M - Comelec

Over five million voters nationwide are now out of the Commission on Elections (Comelec)'s official list of voters and may no longer be able to participate in next year's midterm polls.

1 min

83% support POGO ban - OCTA poll

Eight in 10 Filipinos are in favor of banning Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO), a recent OCTA Research survey found.

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US to provide Phl $500 M in military aid

United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will announce $500 million in foreign military financing for the Philippines to help its oldest treaty ally in Asia bolster its defenses, the US Department of Defense said.

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LTO: Ensure road safety as school year starts

All Land Transportation Office regional directors and district office heads should ensure the safety of road users as the school year starts today, LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II said yesterday.

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Masbate media: Probe ghost infra projects

Local journalists have urged authorities to investigate alleged ghost road infrastructure projects in Masbate.

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US, Japan slam China, Russia

TOKYO (AFP) - The United States and Japan hit out Sunday at Beijing's \"destabilizing actions\" in the South China Sea while also condemning Russia's growing military cooperation with China and North Korea, following high-level talks in Tokyo.

1 min

Olympic gold drives Paalam

Carlo Paalam bagged a silver in flyweight boxing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and now in Paris, he's going for gold as a featherweight.

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YULO EARNS SHOT AT 3 GOLD MEDALS

Carlos Yulo took things a bit loose, not putting pressure on himself and just enjoying the moment in his initial show at Bercy Arena Saturday.

1 min

Phl dislodged as 2nd biggest banana exporter

Is the Philippines still the second largest biggest exporter of bananas in the world? Not anymore, as it was overtaken by Guatemala last year, according to the official tally of the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

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Gov't hikes debt service to P877 B in 2025 budget

The government plans to increase the share of debt burden in the proposed record P6.352-trillion budget for next year.

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Stocks ready to move past typhoon impact

The local stock market is ready to move past the onslaught of Super Typhoon Carina as it looks for fresh catalysts to support another strong run.

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ADB to lend $4.98 B to Phl this year

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is eyeing to extend $4.98 billion in loans to the Philippines for this year for projects to support the country's growth.

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Education, transport get increase; health, agri allotment down

The education and transportation sectors are proposed to have higher budgets next year but the health and agriculture sectors may get lower allocation under the record P6.352 trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) for 2025.

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