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July 05, 2024

DiCaprio joins call for Masungi protection

Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio has expressed support for the Masungi Geopark Project as he asked President Marcos to intervene in the planned cancellation of an agreement between the government and Masungi Georeserve Foundation Inc. (MGFI) to protect the area.

1 min

Farmers seek TRO vs rice tariff cut

Farmers’ groups yesterday asked the Supreme Court to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Executive Order No. 62 allowing a reduced tariff of 15 percent on imported rice, as they asked that the order be declared null and void and unconstitutional.

4 mins

BBM backs AFP efforts vs cyber security threats

President Marcos has assured the military of his continued support for stepped up efforts to combat cyber security threats.

3 mins

Teachers urge Angara to hold talks on pay hike

Public school teachers under the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) and its unions are calling on new Education Secretary Sonny Angara to conduct dialogues and consultations for substantial salary increases following his statement of support for wage hikes for public school teachers and government employees.

1 min

DBM releases remaining P27-B HCW allowances

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P27 billion in unpaid health emergency allowances (HEA) of the country's health care workers (HCW).

2 mins

LP hopes to fare better in post-Rody Senate race

After losing heavily in the last three elections, the opposition Liberal Party (LP) will again try to battle it out with pro-administration senatorial candidates, but this time in a post-Duterte political arena under the administration of President Marcos.

2 mins

AFP battling online fake news on WPS

Alarmed by fake news on the West Philippine Sea issue swarming various social media platforms, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it is stepping up its fight against disinformation in the cyber domain where China's deceptive narrative appears to be gaining followers.

4 mins

2 Cebuano priests get Vatican posts

Pope Francis has appointed two priests from Cebu to positions in the Vatican.

1 min

Senate war: Binay mulls ethics complaint vs Cayetano

Sen. Nancy Binay is considering filing an ethics complaint against Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, citing his unruly behavior toward her that made her walk out in the middle of a committee hearing on Wednesday.

2 mins

DICT helps DFA in 'data breach' probe

An initial investigation into the alleged data breach at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is appearing to be \"fake,\" the Department of Information and Communications Technology said yesterday.

1 min

FDA to approve first ASF vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration FDA) will approve within two weeks the country’s first vaccine against African swine fever ASF) for commercial use, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.

1 min

UK goes to the polls

Labour tipped for historic win

2 mins

GUTSY GILAS MAKES OOT SEMIS

A famous first victory in 64 years against a Euro opponent ultimately served as springboard for Gilas Pilipinas' semifinal march in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia.

2 mins

Weak peso pushes Phl debt to P15.3 T

The continued weakening of the peso against the dollar pushed the country’s debt to a new record high of P15.3 trillion in May, the Bureau of the Treasury said.

2 mins

Phl stocks mirror Wall Street gains

The stock market climbed its way back above the 6,500 level as it mirrored gains in the US market.

1 min

Phl vehicle production rises 13% in 5 months

Motor vehicle production in the country went up by 13 percent in the January to May period from a year ago, the second highest growth in Southeast Asia.

2 mins

FedEx expansion doubles capacity at Clark airport

FedEx, one of the world's largest logistics providers, has committed to double the size of its facility at the Clark International Airport, confident that the gateway will become a shipping powerhouse in Asia Pacific.

1 min

'Sluggish investments, exports to hamper Phl growth'

Achieving economic growth of above 6.5 percent will be challenging this year amid subdued investment activity due to high interest rates and a weaker external sector, according to global research firm BMI Country Risk & Industry Research.

2 mins

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