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NEDA OKs key Mindanao health, transport projects

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) board led by President Marcos has approved two World Bankfunded projects that aim to enhance local health systems and transportation connectivity in Mindanao.

Some cars parked for 10 years at NAIA

The operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport has uncovered 20 vehicles abandoned at the NAIA parking lot, with some having been there as far back as 2014.

Go inaugurates Super Health Center in Guiguinto, Bulacan

Sen. Bong Go led the inauguration of a Super Health Center in Guiguinto, Bulacan and provided financial assistance to poor residents on Wednesday.

Protect boys from sexual abuse, UN urged

Various groups called on the United Nations (UN) yesterday to ensure that boys are protected as much as girls from sexual abuse and violence.

LTFRB reopens PUV consolidation for 45 days

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) reopened yesterday the consolidation process for operators and drivers of traditional jeepneys until Nov. 29.

1,308 cops with relatives running in polls relieved, reassigned

Up to 1,308 police officers who have relatives running in the 2025 midterm elections were either relieved or transferred to other units, the Philippine National Police reported yesterday.

Food warning label policy sought

Just like cigarettes, food packs must have warning labels, too.

‘13% of structures wrecked if major quake hits NCR’

Ten to 13 percent of structures in Metro Manila would collapse if a 7.2-magnitude earthquake occurs, Science Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said yesterday.

Researchers work to reduce emissions in dairy industry

As China's appetite for milk continues to grow, a team of scientists has embarked on a mission in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region to create lowmethane-emitting dairy cows.

Fight that has routed poverty

Mighty efforts in raising living standards of tens of millions can be seen in country’s bridges and roads. Li Lei and Li Yingqing report

Conservation campaign gives new life to Yangtze

Wei Qiwei, 64, has vivid childhood memories of water and fish.

Opening-up continues to pay big dividends

Foreign companies once used to send their managers, sales experts and engineers, along with product samples, to big Chinese cities such as Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai to set up representative offices and test the viability of the Chinese market.

Stimulus measures to give fillip to SE Asia

China's stimulus measures will have a positive effect on Southeast Asia, with the region's tourism and export sectors likely to benefit from increased Chinese spending, analysts say.

China, ASEAN seek deeper economic ties

Major progress in negotiations on CAFTA 3.0 set to boost market connectivity. Mo Jingxi reports

Tomato retail prices up 100% to P180/kilo

The retail price of tomatoes in Metro Manila has increased by 100 percent after it reached as high as P180 per kilo compared to P90 per kilo a week ago.

Refined bicam process eyed

Sen. Imee Marcos will write a letter to the Senate leadership to refine the bicameral conference committee process and prevent a repeat of last year's insertions in the national budget.

Abalos 'cheapfake' probe sought

Cheapfakes or rudimentary deepfakes of former interior secretary Benhur Abalos are being investigated by the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC).

DBM releases P9 B for NFA palay procurement

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P9 billion for the palay procurement of the National Food Authority (NFA) this year, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said yesterday.

6 new mpox cases in Phl - WHO

As six additional mpox cases were recorded in the Philippines, the World Health Organization (WHO) urged the country's health officials to continuously intensify strategies to help prevent the spread of the viral disease.

Pasig court rejects 'hospital arrest' for Quiboloy

A Pasig regional trial court has junked the petition to have Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy placed under \"hospital arrest\" at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center in Davao City.

BBM thanks Israel for helping Filipinos amid regional conflict

President Marcos thanked the Israeli government for extending immediate support to Filipinos amid the ongoing fighting between Israeli forces and Iranian-backed militants.

Entire Senate eyed to probe drug war EJKS

If the Senate decides to launch its own investigation on extrajudicial killings during the previous administration as proposed by Sen. Ronald \"Bato\" dela Rosa, it should do so as a committee of the whole to make it easier for witnesses and survivor-victims to testify, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said yesterday.

SC: Sans malice, no slander of public execs

Statements against public officers concerning the discharge of their official duties are not considered oral defamation or slander – unless done maliciously, according to the Supreme Court.

Masungi advocates make TIME Next Gen Leaders list

Masungi Georeserve Foundation conservationists and co-founders Ann and Billie Dumaliang were named in TIME Magazine's 2024 Next Generation Leaders list.

BBM meets Leni at Sorsogon event

Years after the political landscape was shaken by the bitter exchanges between their supporters, President Marcos and erstwhile political rival, former vice president Leni Robredo, shook hands in Sorsogon, a development seen by Senate President Francis Escudero as the start of \"healing.\"

House probe bares OVP had 34 safehouses in 2022

Liquidation papers submitted by Vice President Sara Duterte herself to the Commission on Audit (COA) showed the Office of the Vice President (OVP) kept a total of 34 safehouses since she assumed office in mid-2022 until fiscal year 2023.

Self-rated hunger continues to rise - SWS poll

Self-rated hunger, especially among poor Filipinos, further increased in the third quarter of the year, according to a survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS).

Prosecutor general resigns

Prosecutor General Benedicto Malcontento, has resigned from his post \"to pursue other endeavors.\"

I will sink or swim with Rody - Bato

With more investigations on the previous administration's deadly campaign against illegal drugs on the horizon, Sen. Ronald dela Rosa has professed his undying loyalty to his former boss, former president Rodrigo Duterte.

Livestock, poultry raisers may get P15 B from tariff collection

Livestock, poultry and dairy (LPD) raisers may expect at least P15 billion in funding support once the government passes a law that would earmark tariff collections for local industry development.