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KOJC members who harassed police, families to face raps

The Philippine National Police (PNP)'s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) will file cases against people who threatened police officers and their families during the manhunt for Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy.

No need for dad's advice vs criticism - Sara

Amid the criticisms and controversies hounding her in connection with her budget spending, Vice President Sara Duterte said she is all good and can answer for herself without any advice from her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte.

AFP, PCG complete resupply mission in Ayungin

The latest mission to supply troops on BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea was carried out smoothly despite a bigger Chinese presence in the area, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said yesterday.

Phl congratulates China on 75th founding annivers

Amid strained relations over territorial issues in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Philippines greeted and congratulated China on its 75th founding anniversary on Thursday.

Fuel price increase seen next week

Pump prices of fuel products are set to increase by as much as P0.90 per liter next week, with gasoline and diesel posting two straight weeks of hikes.

Detained Chinese 'spy' tags Alice Guo as asset

Dismissed mayor pleads not guilty to trafficking raps

Cop claims Garma, Leonardo ordered killing of PCSO exec

Former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office general manager Royina Garma and current National Police Commission (Napolcom) Commissioner Edilberto Leonardo have been tagged as masterminds in the fatal ambush of another PCSO official in July 2020.

Suspension lifted for 141 NFA staff in rice sale

The suspension by the Office of the Ombudsman of 141 officials and personnel of the National Food Authority who were linked to the alleged anomalous sale of the government's pension of the NFA officials and personnel following the questionable sale of 75,000 bags of NFA rice to certain rice buffer stocks to favored private traders has been lifted, according to NFA Administrator Larry Lacson.

Julian may become typhoon this weekend

Tropical cyclone Julian is expected to further intensify and may reach typhoon category this weekend but will not make landfall, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Congress goes on break, vows passage of budget

Congress went on recess yesterday even as Senate President Francis Escudero gave assurance that the proposed P6.352-trillion national budget for 2025 will be passed on time.

Global Innovation Index: Phl rises to 53rd

The Philippines was among the fastest risers in a decade in the latest Global Innovation Index (GII) of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), moving up three places this year to 53rd out of 133 economies.

SolGen: Guo can still run, unless...

Detained Bamban mayor Alice Guo may still file a certificate of candidacy and run in next year's elections despite an earlier ombudsman order disqualifying her from holding a public post, Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra said yesterday.

AFP eyes buying more ships to protect WPS

Acquisition of more ships and other big-ticket items to improve patrolling in the West Philippine Sea is being eyed by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, as part of the Horizon 3 phase of the AFP modernization program.

Marcos bares Alyansa 2025 senatorial slate

Familiar names, including two former rivals of President Marcos during the 2022 race, as well as veteran lawmakers and entertainment personalities, make up the senatorial slate of administration coalition Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas for next year's midterm elections.

House forms panel amendments for budget

After passing the 2025 national budget on time, the House of Representatives on Wednesday formed a four-member team to discuss lawmakers' proposed budget amendments.

KOJC camp confident Quiboloy will be declared innocent

The counsel of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy yesterday expressed confidence that the self-styled son of God will be declared innocent amid the NEGOSYO pending cases filed against him at the Pasig City and Quezon City regional trial courts.

LPA seen east of Batanes - Pagasa

Alow-pressure area inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) could form into a tropical cyclone in the next 48 hours, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

DepEd eyes animation for basic education

The Department of Education (DepEd) is eyeing a partnership entailing the use of animation in the delivery of lessons under the basic education curriculum.

First lady, 2 others inducted into Philconsa

First Lady Liza Marcos and two other prominent members of the legal profession have been inducted as members of the Philippine Constitution Association (PHILCONSA), a non-stock, non-partisan organization that seeks to defend and preserve the fundamental law of the land.

DOT hails measure providing VAT refund for foreign tourists

Refunding the value-added tax (VAT) already charged to foreign tourists visiting the Philippines would help improve the country's economy especially those relying on tourism, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said.

Pasig, Carmona cities cited for urban health

Two cities in the Philippines were among those given recognition by the World Health Organization (WHO) for outstanding contributions to promoting urban health in Asia.

CCB to recognize gov't agencies for outstanding frontline service

The Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB) of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) is set to award 10 government agencies with excellent frontline service in the virtual CCB Partner Recognition Program today, September 27, 2024.

BBM signs anti-agri economic sabotage law

Stiffer penalties await those who smuggle agricultural products as President Marcos yesterday signed into law a measure declaring the act as economic sabotage, a crime he described as a \"betrayal\" and a threat to the economy and national security.

PNP recalls escorts of 2025 poll bets

The Philippine National Police will recall to Camp Crame security escorts of politicians who are running in the 2025 midterm elections, a PNP official announced yesterday.

Torre ready to hunt down Bantag, Roque

Following his appointment as di- rector of the police Criminal Investi- gation and Detection Group (CIDG), Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III said he would intensify manhunt operations against wanted people, including former government officials.

'Embo' residents can vote, run for Congress, if

Registered voters from the 10 enlisted men’s barrio or “embo” barangays, which are now part of Taguig, can cast their votes and can even run in the congressional race next year, the Commission on Elections said yesterday.

Suspects in slay of QC b'gay safety officer held

Susnocts in slav of OC h’aav safety officer h hold gtnat left two peocluding a barangay officer, in Quezon Inesday.

Marcos vows to continue key projects in Sulu

President Marcos has committed to continue implementing key projects in Sulu, which was recently excluded by the Supreme Court (SC) from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

Telco to use satellites for remote areas

Filipinos in remote areas may find themselves making calls and texts through a satellite as telecommunications giant Globe Telecom Inc.is close to integrating space-based equipment in its network.

Sunken tanker Jason Bradley refloated

After two months of being stuck under water, the motor tanker Jason Bradley was finally refloated on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.