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August 07, 2024

All schools open for SY 2024-2025

All schools nationwide have opened their doors to learners for school year 2024-2025 after facing class opening delays due to heavy past week, the Department of Educat ion (DepEd) announced yesterday.

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DBM releases extra P5 B for 4Ps grants

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P5 billion for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).

1 min

US Coast Guard, weather team helping in oil spill response

Eight marine environmental and weather experts from the United States have arrived in Bataan to provide technical assistance to the ongoing recovery operations for three recent maritime incidents.

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China steps up presence in critical areas of WPS

China's projection of power in the West Philippine Sea continues as more of its vessels - including at least one survey ship have been spotted in the past seven days at multiple spots in the area where some 3,000 hectares have been reclaimed and transformed into military bases by the Chinese, the Philippine Navy said yesterday.

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LTO: No crackdown yet on light e-vehicles

There will be no crackdown yet on light electric vehicles as the Land Transportation Office (LTO) continues its information dissemination on the registration of LEVS.

1 min

OCTA poll finds fewer 'pro-Duterte' among Pinoys

Support for the family of former president Rodrigo Duterte appears to have waned in the latest survey conducted by the OCTA Research group.

2 mins

Roque, 11 others on immigration lookout - DOJ

An immigration lookout bulletin order (ILBO) has been issued against former presidential spokesman Harry Roque Jr. and 11 other persons of interest in the investigation on the raided Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga.

2 mins

DA to recalibrate Masagana rice program

The Department of Agriculture is set on recalibrating the Masagana Rice Industry Development Program to increase rice production and meet self-sufficiency goals.

1 min

Comelec OKs probe, filing of complaint vs Guo

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to start the preliminary investigation that could pave the way for the filing of criminal charges against suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo for alleged misrepresentation.

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Yulo calls for healing, 'moving on' in family feud

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo has broken his silence on the reported family feud and asked for \"healing\" and \"moving on\" for the parties involved.

2 mins

Cop steals, sells 8 bikes issued to QCPD

A suspended police officer is in hot water for allegedly stealing eight mountain bikes issued by the Quezon City government to the local police.

1 min

Health workers: Salary hike of gov't personnel ‘unjust'

Health workers yesterday trooped to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) office and denounced President Marcos' order granting an increase in the salary of government personnel.

2 mins

Ilocos workers seen to get salary hike

Minimum wage earners and household workers or kasambahays in Ilocos region are expected to receive higher take-home pay after the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board RTWPB) set a public discussion on wage adjustments in the private sector.

1 min

Harris secures Democratic nomination for president

Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the Democratic nomination for president, becoming the first woman of color to win a major party’s nomination and officially setting up her match-up against former US president Donald Trump.

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US in 'round-the-clock' push vs MidEast war

US President Joe Biden held crisis talks on Aug 5 on a potential Iranian counter-attack on Israel as his administration said it was working round the clock to avoid an all-out war in the Middle East.

1 min

Military in control of Bangladesh after Hasina flees

Bangladesh's army chief was due to meet student protest leaders on Tuesday, a day after the military took control as mass demonstrations forced longtime ruler Sheikh Hasina to flee the country.

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Pinay golfers begin Olympic quest

Bianca Pagdanganan is paired with Spain's Azahara Munoz and Switzerland's Morgane Metraux for the opening round, with the Filipina bet hopeful of a strong start in her second appearance in Olympic golf beginning Wednesday at Le Golf National, located outside of the French capital.

1 min

HEARTBREAK IN PARIS: OBIENA LANDS 4TH NELSON BELTRAN

Heartbreak in the pole vault pit.

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Inflation quickens to 4.4% in July

Inflation in July accelerated to 4.4 percent, its highest level this year, from 3.7 percent in June, due mainly to faster increases in utility and food costs, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

3 mins

Stocks dip on prevailing concerns abroad

Concerns prevailing abroad led to a third straight day of decline in the local market, albeit a lower one compared to Monday's huge selloff.

1 min

BSP launches cyber resilience program

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has launched the financial services cyber resilience plan (FSCRP) to continually enhance the industry's cybersecurity capabilities, pursue reforms to address threats and preserve public trust in the digital financial system.

2 mins

David Young: New singer with a penchant for old standards and early hits

David Young is an up-and-coming crooner who graced the successful \"Kuh Sings Her ABCS\" and had the opportunity to hold his own in the presence of the Philippines' Pop Diva Kuh Ledesma. Prior to it, he provided entertainment at this year's Miss Manila.

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