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July 27, 2024

Marcos wants flood control masterplan

The country needs to have a flood control masterplan as it braces for more torrential rain during the typhoon season that is expected to be worsened by the looming La Niña and climate change, President Marcos said yesterday.

4 mins

PCG races against time to prevent spill

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is “racing against time” to prevent a massive oil spill from occurring after the tanker Terra Nova sank off the coast of Bataan.

3 mins

Pump prices set to go down

Pump prices of petroleum products are expected to be rolled back by close to P1 per liter next week, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).

1 min

Death toll from Carina, monsoon rises to 34

The death toll following the southwest monsoon enhanced by Typhoon Carina has climbed to 34, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported yesterday.

3 mins

738 schools to postpone start of classes – DepEd

A total of 738 public schools nationwide will have to postpone the scheduled opening of classes on Monday due to damage caused by Typhoon Carina and monsoon-induced rains and floods.

2 mins

Phl, Singapore sign MOA to broaden defense ties

The Philippines and Singapore have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to broaden the two countries’ defense ties.

2 mins

'Phl, US security cooperation at historic high'

The United States has reached “historic” heights in its security arrangement with the Philippines, especially with an expanded bases access after years at a “low point” during the Duterte administration, according to US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

2 mins

'What's new?' Bato shrugs off ICC suspect tag

Sen. Ronald dela Rosa shrugged off the latest developments in the International Criminal Court (ICC) case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, wherein he is reportedly tagged as one of the suspects, as claimed by former senator Antonio Trillanes IV.

1 min

'POGO ban won't end Senate probe'

The ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) will not stop the Senate investigation on their criminal activities, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said yesterday.

1 min

Gatchalian orders full automation in preposition of relief goods

Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian has ordered the full automation of the agency’s inventory management system to speed up the prepositioning of relief goods in times of disaster.

2 mins

Israel honors Pinay for heroism during Hamas attack

Filipina caregiver Camille Jesalva was honored by Israeli President Isaac Herzog for her heroism during the Oct. 7, 2023 terror attacks in Israel, the Israeli embassy in Manila said yesterday.

1 min

25 Camanava areas still flooded

At least 25 areas remained flooded in Camanava (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela) yesterday, two days after Metro Manila was inundated due to heavy rains brought by Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon.

1 min

Makati takes down 'Gil Tulog' street signs

The city government of Makati has taken down the viral “Gil Tulog Avenue” street signs that were posted along Gil Puyat Avenue for a supposed advertising campaign.

1 min

396 MILF, MNLF men take oath as PNP members

A total of 396 members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and Moro National Liberation Front have taken their oath as patrol officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP).

1 min

Harris tells Netanyahu: Time to end war in Gaza

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday said she urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a ceasefire deal soon with Hamas so that dozens of hostages held by the militants in Gaza since Oct. 7 can return home.

1 min

Record rain pounds northern Japan

Record heavy rain forced the evacuation of thousands of people across parts of northern Japan as rivers burst their banks, washing away bridges and cars, officials said yesterday.

1 min

TEAM USA 'OLDER' BUT WISER

Kevin Durant on Thursday brushed off suggestions from teammate Joel Embiid that the advanced age of the USA's star-studded Olympic basketball squad could hinder their bid for a fifth consecutive gold medal in Paris.

2 mins

SBP undergoes charter restudy

SBP elections, scheduled this August, will be postponed as it was recently decided to undertake a Constitutional Review with provisions in the 2006 charter requiring a revisit to determine relevance, practicability and timeliness.

2 mins

SEARCHING FOR PARIS GOLD

As if by design, Carlos Yulo, gymnast par excellence, is firing the opening salvo for Team Philippines in the Paris Olympics, along with history-making rower Joanie Delgaco.

2 mins

RRHI gears up for greater heights; Gokongwei-Pe passes torch to Co

Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI) is gearing up for greater heights as it undertakes organizational changes, with president and CEO Robina Gokongwei-Pe passing the torch to Stanley Co, a seasoned company executive.

3 mins

Pinoys' credit perception deteriorates - study

The credit perception of the unbanked segment of Filipinos has deteriorated as they struggle the most in their financial situations, highlighting the need to expand financial inclusion across the population.

2 mins

Inflation may ease in 2025, 2026 - economists

Private sector economists and external analysts cut their inflation forecasts for 2025 and 2026, with the rate expected to stay within the two to four percent target range of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in the next three years amid easing price pressures.

2 mins

Ayala Land, Eton pay tribute to Lucio Tan

Names vital road at Parklinks after the taipan

1 min

State firms team up to pilot solar, wind hybrid project

Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) has partnered with state-run National Power Corp. (Napocor) for the testing of solar and wind hybrid systems in remote areas of the country.

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