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Classes, work, number coding suspended due to monsoon
Intense rainfall over Metro Manila since Tuesday night flooded major roads, displaced residents in low-lying communities and forced the government to suspend classes, work and the number coding scheme.
OVP secret funds used for tables, chairs, medicine
A year after the P125 million in confidential funds spent by the Office of the Vice President in just 11 days sparked controversy, the Commission on Audit (COA) has confirmed irregularities in most of the expenditures, and wants the OVP to return over P73 million in disallowed funds.
KOJC tunnel connected to hangar
Apart from a bunker, the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound has secret tunnels, one of which is connected to a private hangar owned by fugitive pastor Apollo Quiboloy, the Philippine National Police disclosed yesterday.
'Many nations' ask US Coast Guard for help
Several countries have been reaching out to the United States Coast Guard for support, including training, as China pursues its sweeping South China Sea claims more aggressively, a USCG official said.
Cop confirms reward system in drug war
Controversial police Col. Jovie Espenido yesterday confirmed that there was a reward and quota system under former president Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs, which emboldened some police officers to abuse the system.
Active mpox cases rise to 5 - DOH
Active mpox cases in the Philippines are now at five after the Department of Health (DOH) yesterday reported two more cases of the infectious disease.
JAC Motors PH reveals all-new JS8 Pro
A premium 7-seater SUV with unbeatable value
AMLC to use AI amid surge in transaction reports
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) is modernizing its operations by developing an artificial intelligence (AI) program to better manage the large volume of transaction reports it processes annually.
Phl to benefit from UK's economic integration program
The Philippines is expected to get funding from the United Kingdom's £25-million program that seeks to support efforts to promote economic growth in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
BOI approves Monde Nissin's P1.2 B biscuit factory
The Board of Investments (BOI) has approved snack food giant Monde Nissin Corp.'s P1.21-billion biscuit manufacturing facility in Davao City.
San Miguel power unit eyes $300 M via bond issuance
San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP) of business titan Ramon Ang is returning to the offshore bond market to raise up to $300 million to finance solar energy projects.
Budget gap widens to P643 B in 7 months
The government recorded a high budget deficit of P643 billion from January to July even after the growth in revenue collections outpaced the expansion of state spending.
HOPSON FIRES DAGGER FROM 4-POINT TERRITORY
And with it, Converge toppled defending champion TNT, 96-95, in a thrilling Governors' Cup duel at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last night.b
Japan: Chinese aircraft incursion a 'serious violation'
Japan slammed yesterday what it called the first confirmed incursion by a Chinese military aircraft into its airspace as a \"serious violation\" of its sovereignty, saying Beijing was becoming \"increasingly active.\"
Albay mayor nabbed over Batocabe slay
The mayor of Daraga town in Albay, who has been tagged as the mastermind in the murders of AKO BICOL party-list Rep. Rodel Batocabe and his police escort, was arrested in the nearby municipality of Camalig shortly after midnight yesterday.
LTO streamlines driver's license card distribution
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has set up an online portal to streamline the printing and distribution of plastic driver's license cards in Metro Manila.
DOH getting 2,000 Jynneos vaccines vs mpox
Two thousand doses of the Jynneos vaccine will be availed of by the Department of Health (DOH) to prevent the spread of mpox in the Philippines.
US open to escort Phl resupply missions in WPS
Sending US ships to escort Philippine vessels on supply missions in the West Philippine Sea is \"an entirely reasonable option,\" the chief of the US Indo-Pacific Command said yesterday.
Fines for tollway RFID, load violations deferred to October
Enforcement of penalties for using expressways without an electronic toll collection (ETC) device has been deferred, from Aug. 31 to Oct. 1, to give motorists more time to comply with new rules.
OVP budget hearing: Sara goes ballistic
Vice President Sara Duterte went ballistic during yesterday's House of Representatives appropriations committee hearing on her office's proposed P2.037-billion budget for 2025 as she brushed aside almost all questions thrown at her by lawmakers.
KOJC gets temporary protection order; PNP search continues
The Davao Regional Trial Court Branch 15 yesterday issued a temporary protection order directing the Philippine National Police (PNP) 11 to \"cease and desist any act that threatens the life, liberty and security\" of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) members.
No rights violations committed in KOJC raid-BBM
No human rights violations were committed during the police operations at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ compound in Davao City, President Marcos said yesterday, as he accused critics of politicizing the enforcement of the arrest warrant against KOJC leader Apollo Quiboloy.
Marcos has 'very good' idea on who aided Guo
President Marcos has a \"very good\" idea on who helped dismissed Bamban, mayor Alice Guo leave the Philippines, and vowed to hold them accountable.
Guo siblings fled Phl by 'small white boat'
Dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo and her siblings left the country using boats bound for Sabah, Malaysia last July, her sister Shiela Guo told a joint Senate public hearing yesterday.
Marcos trust ratings up, VP slips - OCTA
For the first time since the start of their term, Vice President Sara Duterte obtained statistically lower satisfaction and trust ratings than those of President Marcos, based on the latest survey conducted by the OCTA Research Group.
Harris raises $540 M since launching presidential campaign
US Vice President Kamala Harris has raised $540 million in a little over a month since she launched her bid for the US presidency, with a surge of donations flowing in during the Democratic National Convention last week, her campaign team said on Sunday.
SEC eyes reasonable transition for proposed higher fees
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given its assurance that there will be a reasonable transition for the implementation of the proposed hike in charges and fees being opposed by business groups.
Zero tariffs drive demand for electric vehicles
More electrified vehicles are expected to be seen on the road as sales of these are likely to continue to pick up amid the government’s move to bring down tariffs and the introduction of more EV types and variants, according to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI).
Remolona named among top central bank chiefs
Global Finance magazine has recognized Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. as one of the world’s top performing central bank chiefs for the decisions he made in fighting inflation.
Blackwater taps new import in King
Winless Blackwater tries to move on from its import woes and early struggles in the PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup with former NBA player George King taking over the job from here.