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Whistle-blower cop relieved amid new PCSO slay probe

The Philippine National Police official who implicated former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office general manager Royina Garma in the murder of PCSO board secretary and retired police general Wesley Barayuga was relieved from his post and placed under restrictive custody to ensure his security, the PNP announced yesterday.

PhilHealth scraps 'single period of confinement' rule

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp.(PhilHealth) board has decided to abolish the \"single period of confinement\" (SPC) rule, a policy that states that admissions and re-admissions due to the same illness within a 90-calendar day period shall be entitled to the benefit only once.

Arraignment of Alice Guo postponed anew

The arraignment of former Bamban mayor Alice Guo for graft and corruption before a Valenzuela court has been postponed anew after the prosecution, through the Office of the Ombudsman, filed a motion to admit the amended information in both criminal cases.

Filing of COCs for 2025 poll begins

A fiesta-like atmosphere is expected to prevail in various parts of the country today until Oct.8, as aspirants troop to areas designated by the Commission on Elections to file their certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the May 2025 midterm elections.

Phl carriers cutting back on flights to China

The country's air carriers are cutting back their China flights in the face of weak bookings arising from geopolitical tensions and the regulatory ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs).

NSC, PNP validating Guo espionage story

DND chief: Espionage law needs amendment

Julian may become super typhoon; Signal 4 in Batanes

Devastating winds and rains brought by Typhoon Julian battered Batanes as tropical cyclone wind signal No.4 was hoisted in the province.

BBM has picked new DILG chief

Out of a shortlist of two, President Marcos has chosen the replacement for Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos, who is running for senator in the 2025 polls.

DepEd: Teachers not required to teach over six hours

After months of clamor from teachers' groups, the Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered schools not to force educators to teach more than six hours, as stated under the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers.

Guo a Chinese spy? PAOCC seeks probe

The Presidential Anti- Organized Crime Commis- sion (PAOCC) called for an investigation into allega- tions that former Bamban mayor Alice Guo may be involved in Chinese es- pionage activities in the Philippines.

Julian may become super typhoon; storm signals up

Tropical cyclone Julian further intensified into a typhoon yesterday afternoon, hours after it developed into a severe tropical storm, and may turn into a super typhoon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

PNP chief reopens probe into ex-PCSO exec's murder

Philippine National Police chief Gen.Rommel Francisco Marbil yesterday ordered the immediate reopening of the investigation into the 2020 murder of former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board secretary and retired PNP general Wesley Barayuga.

AFP: Chinese ships tail multilateral exercise in WPS

Chinese Navy vessels tailed the joint maritime exercises of the Philippines, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the United States in the West Philippine Sea, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said yesterday.

'Marcos sees urgency in reviving ROTC'

President Marcos acknowledged the urgency for the revival of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), which is now one of the top priority measures to be passed by the Senate, Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said yesterday.

Drilon: Marcos admin's 2025 Senate slate a 'hodgepodge'

Former Senate president Franklin Drilon lamented the weaknesses of the country's current political party system as evidenced by the Marcos administration's 2025 senatorial slate, which he described as a \"hodgepodge.

House-OK'd OVP budget will still change – Escudero -

The P733-million proposed budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) for 2025, which has been approved by the House of Representatives, could still increase or decrease during senators' deliberations, according to Senate President Francis Escudero.

BBM declares special non-working days in 5 areas

President Marcos has issued proclamations declaring special non-working days in five areas in the country.

Bello steps down as MECO chief

Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) chairman Silvestre Bello III is stepping down from his post to be replaced by former Presidential Communications secretary Cheloy Garafil.

Voter registration ends today - Comelec

Today is the last day for those intending to participate in the May 2025 elections to register with the Commission on Elections.

Phl, at UN assembly, condemns 'dangerous actions' in South China Sea

The Philippines yesterday condemned the \"irresponsible and dangerous actions\" against its legitimate activities within the country's exclusive economic zone.

An Authentic Octoberfest Experience Returns to Vista Mall!

Octoberfest is a cherished German tradition--rooted in the celebration of camaraderie, community, and of course, the unabashed enjoyment of bier.

NFA: Construction of P93-B post-harvest facilities on track

The National Food Authority is on track in the implementation of the P93-billion infrastructure modernization program, which aims to build modern post-harvest facilities in the next few years, according to NFA administrator Larry Lacson.

Phl embassy in Wellington cautions nurses on NZ jobs

The Philippine embassy in Wellington advised Filipino nurses looking for a job in New Zealand to exercise caution before traveling to the country as employment opportunities for Internationally Qualified Nurses (IQNs) there is currently low.

3-year network infra plan presented

A three-year network infrastructure buildup plan to reach geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) by 2028 has been presented by telecommunications providers in the Philippines.

P.5-M shabu seized in Pasig, Manila

Three persons were arrested after they allegedly yielded methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu valued at P514,000 in Pasig and Manila on Saturday.

PNP, LTO ink data-sharing deal vs crimes

The Land Transportation Office LTO) and Philippine National Police have signed a memorandum of agreement that will allow PNP investigators to access records of motor vehicles, particularly those that were used in criminal activities.

Better incentives await medium, large QC enterprises

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has approved an ordinance updating the incentives provided by the local government to medium and large enterprises.

Go inspects Super Health Center in Isabela

Sen. Bong Go joined the people of Isabela in celebrating the 75th founding anniversary of the municipality of Luna, where he also inspected the Super Health Center in Barangay Mambabanga on Saturday.

150,000 kids in Ilocos to get free vaccines

Up to 150,000 schoolchildren in Ilocos region will receive free vaccines against measles and other communicable diseases, ac- cording to the Department of Health.

Basilan OKS measure protecting rights defenders

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has lauded the provincial government of Basilan for the passage of an ordinance protecting human rights defenders.