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Marbil warns vs pol interference ahead of 2025 polls

Local police units have been ordered to intensify preparations for the 2025 elections, with Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen.

Bato told: Man up, stop hiding behind VP's skirt

Sen.Ronald dela Rosa should be man enough to spare his former subordinates in the Philippine National Police (PNP) from possible criminal liability by accepting responsibility for the alleged extrajudicial killings during the former Duterte administration.

PhilHealth to cover eyeglasses, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs in 2025

State-owned Philippine Health Insurance Corp.will be shouldering the cost of prescription eyeglasses, crutches, walkers and wheelchairs of all its members starting January 2025, Rep. Erwin Tulfo of ACT-CIS party-list disclosed yesterday.

SoKor embassy clarifies story on VFA with Phl

South Korea's embassy has clarified that a possible visiting forces agreement (VFA) with Manila has not been thoroughly discussed yet among relevant authorities.

Phl, Thailand to conclude labor agreement

Thailand has expressed readiness to conclude a labor agreement with the Philippines.

Magna Carta for Pinoy seafarers soon a law

The proposed measure that aims to guarantee protection of the rights and welfare of Filipino seafarers is set to become a law after over a decade, Senate President Francis Escudero said.

'20,000 MT rice used as excuse for EO 62 failure'

Farmers' group Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) said over the weekend that the government is using the 20,000 metric tons of imported rice lying idle at the Port of Manila as an excuse to justify the failure of Executive Order (EO) No.62 to bring down the retail price of the staple.

BBM skips F1 Grand Prix in Singapore

President Marcos did not attend the 2024 Formula One Singapore Grand Prix over the weekend, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said yesterday.

97.8% of nat'l ID target achieved - PSA

The Philippine Statistics Authority said that 90,017,181 Filipinos have already registered for the national ID program as of Sept.19, achieving 97.8 percent of PSA's 92 million target registrations.

Maynilad gets DOST-Balik Scientist program boost

Maynilad Water Services Inc.has received a boost from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)'s Balik Scientist Program (BSP) in its effort to generate electricity from wastewater in the country.

Fines on tollway users sans ETCs deferred anew

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has deferred anew the enforce- ment of new fines on tollway users without electronic toll collection (ETC) devices to allow a \"thorough review\" of the Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) 2024-001 which imposes penalties on motorists.

LTO eyes more breath analyzers vs drunk, drugged driving

The Land Transportation Office is seeking approval for the procurement of more breath analyzers as part of strict law enforcement aimed at ensuring the safety of all road users, LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II said yesterday.

Palace declares special holidays in 5 areas

President Marcos has declared special holidays in five areas in the country for the celebration of local anniversaries and festivities.

Regional allocations down in 2025 budget

Funding for regions under the proposed 2025 General Appropriations Act has been reduced to almost 64 percent as the government moved for a more equitable distribution of resources needed for economic growth.

Fire hits suspended Antique mayor's property

Vehicles worth about P12.2 million were destroyed in a fire that hit a property of a suspended mayor in Antique before dawn yesterday.

DepEd retrieves learning materials withheld in Cavite warehouse

The Department of Education (DepEd) has retrieved the last batch of the P3 billion worth of learning materials that were withheld in a warehouse in Cavite due to unpaid storage fees.

Trump rejects Harris' challenge to debate again

Donald Trump on Sept.21 rejected another debate with Vice President Kamala Harris before the US presidential election, hours after the Democratic candidate's campaign said she had agreed to an Oct. 23 match-up with her Republican rival on CNN.

Biden tells Quad allies: China testing us all

US President Joe Biden told Indo- Pacific allies on Saturday that he believes China's increas- ing military assertiveness is an effort to test the region at a turbulent moment for Beijing.

Madonna makes veiled entrance to Dolce & Gabbana show

MILAN (AP) Pop icon Madonna attempted a semistealth entrance to the Dolce & Gabbana runway show draped in a black veil for a runway show referencing her 1990s heyday and celebrating the cone bra.

4 killed in Alabama shooting

A mass shooting involving several assailants has left at least four people dead and dozens wounded in the US state of Alabama, police said on Saturday.

Phl chessers slow down with loss to Georgia

The Philippines saw its hope for a best finish nipped in the bid after falling to Georgia, 2.5-1.5, in the 10th and penultimate round of the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad at the BOK Sports Hall here Saturday.

Charly on the clock

Charly Suarez seized the WBO international junior lightweight championship.

Jerusalem shuts out Castillo to retain WBC title

And still.Melvin Jerusalem delighted the home crow in his first title defense, retaining the WBC minimumweight crown with a unanimous decision over Mexican challenger Luis Castillo in the Manny Pacquiao Promotion's Blow-by-Blow main event last night at the Mandaluyong City College Gym.

Highlands Ladies Cup giving to charity

The upcoming Highlands Ladies Cup, set for Oct.5 at the Midlands and Lucky 9 courses of Tagaytay Midlands Golf Club, aims to do more than showcase golfing talent - it's also dedicated to making a positive impact on the community.

Santos dagger ends Blazers' run

Letran went to an unlikely hero in the clutch as it shocked College of St. Benilde, 71-69, yesterday to reclaim a place in the magic four in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

Maroons rip Tams; Warriors shock Archers

Host University of the Philippines breezed past winless Far Eastern U, 69-58, to stay unblemished in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament yesterday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Rice tariff collections breach P25 B

The government has collected at least P25 billion in tariffs from over 2.8 million metric tons (MT) of imported rice from January to August, latest Bureau of Customs (BOC) data showed.

'Higher BOP surplus to persist until 2025'

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) anticipates further improvement in the country's external payments position this year, attributing it to stronger inflows that will result in a higher balance of payments (BOP) sur- plus

Bank reserves cut seen to unleash P300 B

The reduction in banks' reserve requirement ratios (RRR) last week will inject over P300 billion in liquidity into the financial system, which would help boost economic growth, analysts said.

Sign of progress

A colleague, Joe, complained on Facebook that it took him three hours to drive from Pasig to Makati. Ho hum! Nothing new.