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CA urged to reconsider ruling on Nueva Ecija gov
The Office of the Ombudsman has asked the Court of Appeals (CA) to reconsider its ruling setting aside the preventive suspension of Nueva Ecija governor Aurelio Umali.
Municipal election officer, wife killed in Palawan
The election officer of Agutaya town in Palawan and his wife were found dead inside their house in Barangay Cambian yesterday.
'Reconsider Sulu removal from BARMM'
A deputy speaker of the Bangsamoro parliament has urged the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision to exclude Sulu from the core territory of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao or BARMM.
Road rage in Pasay escalates into shooting
A road rage incident between two vehicles at the corner of Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue and Roxas Boulevard in Pasay City escalated into shooting early yesterday morning.
3 Nigerians nabbed extortion face raps for
Three Nigerian men are facing criminal cases after they were arrested in Las Piñas City on allegations of extortion and involvement in scamming activities, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) reported last Friday.
Activists lament persistent rights. violations in ML's 52nd anniversary
Human rights violations remain persistent under the current administration, activists lamented at rallies commemorating the 52nd anniversary of the declaration of martial law by the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
Al experts debunk Marcos' alleged drug snorting video
The findings of experts who found traces of manipulation in the video that tried to make it appear that President Marcos was snorting illegal drugs has vindicated him from those who are trying to slander him, Malacañang said yesterday.
PAL bans passenger for smoking during flight|
Philippine Airlines banned for life a Chinese business class passenger from Melbourne, Australia with a connecting flight to Hong Kong after she was caught by PAL pursuers smoking during the flight.
Hontiveros: China should do more to fight cybercrime
China should do more to battle the illegal online gambling and scam call centers run by Chinese criminal syndicates in Southeast Asian countries that often use forced labor, according to Sen.Risa Hontiveros, who led an investigation into the centers.
DICT: SIM registration helped reduce scams
Since the SIM Card Registration Law was implemented, there has been a \"significant\" drop in phishing and scamming activities reported, according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
41 POGOS to close by end of 2024
A total of 41 Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators have expressed their intent to cease operations by the end of 2024, in compliance with President Marcos' directive to ban all POGOS in the country.
PDP-Laban taps Go, Dela Rosa, Salvador as senatorial bets
The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Laban ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) picked Senators Bong Go and Ronald dela Rosa for re-election in the May 2025 polls, while actor Phillip Salvador is also gunning for a senatorial seat under the same party.
Roque's wife hits back at Barbers
The wife of former presidential spokesman Harry Roque yesterday hit back at House of Representatives' quad comm co-chair and Surigao del Norte Rep.Robert Ace Barbers, after the latter said that she has already left the country for Singapore amid an investigation on the couple's alleged links to Philippines offshore gaming operators (POGOs).
Lakas-CMD names Revilla as Senate bet, appoints regional chairmen
The dominant administration party Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (LakasCMD) named Sen.Ramon Revilla Jr. as its official senatorial candidate in the May 2025 midterm polls.
Foreign divorce now recognized by Phl courts
Divorce obtained abroad even through mutual agreement may be recognized in the Philippines, according to the Supreme Court.
BOC: Majority of imported rice cleared for release
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) maintained none of the 888 containers of imported rice sitting in the port of Manila have exceeded the period before government would declare them as abandoned, and that the majority of them have been cleared for release after paying taxes.
Guo transfer to Pasig jail reset to Monday
The court-ordered transfer of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo to the Pasig City Jail will take place tomorrow after its postponement on Friday due to incomplete \"documentary requirements,\" Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Col.Jean Fajardo said yesterday.
Coastal cleanup draws 74,075 volunteers
The Philippines surpassed its record of total volunteers and trash hauled during the half-day International Coastal Cleanup conducted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) yesterday in 250 coastal sites across the country.
BBM vows to double efforts to protect journalists
Peñafrancia festival is 'politically neutral'
DOJ Usec. Andres named ERC OIC
President Marcos has designated a justice undersecretary as officerin-charge of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) following the suspension of its chair Monalisa Dimalanta over a complaint filed by a consumer group.
GCash offers P300 and below loans
E-wallet leader GCash is stepping up its credit program with the launch of nano loans, lending as low as P100 for low-income users in need of immediate cash to cater to their basic needs.
Group warns gov't against amending SIM registration law
An advocacy group championing consumer rights has cautioned the government against amending the SIM registration law, saying that the proposal to limit SIM ownership will mean nothing if law enforcement remains weak and incapable of going after fraudsters.
Gov't, CAMPI partner for smoother entry of motor vehicle parts
The Board of Investments (BOI) and Bureau of Customs-Manila International Container Port (BOCMICP) have teamed up with the country's group of vehicle assemblers to enhance customs procedures for the importation of motor vehicle parts.
Infra, innovation vital to economic growth - NEDA
Investments in infrastructure and innovation are key to enhancing the country's resilience against climate shocks and achieving sustainable economic growth, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).
DFNN to raise add'l capital through private placements
Listed DFNN Inc.is raising additional capital through private placements to fund its expansion and settle financial obligations.
State agencies post better spending rate in 8 months
The government ramped up the releases of cash allocations, with state agencies remaining in a higher spending mode from January to August compared to a year agp.
Haus Talk buys P1 B property for mixed-use project
Property developer Haus Talk Inc.(HTI) is acquiring a P1-billion property in Rizal for its first mixed-use development project.
ACEN on track to complete wind farm in Laos
Ayala-led ACEN Corp.is making significant strides.in the construction of the 600-megawatt (MW) Monsoon Wind project in Laos, which is set to become one of the largest wind farms in Southeast Asia.
ALI raises P2.7 B from sale of AREIT shares
Property giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) has raised P2.72 billion from a fresh round of block sale of shares of AREIT Inc.
Motorcycle firms join fight vs counterfeiting
The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association Inc.