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March 23, 2024

Pagasa declares start of summer

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) yesterday officially declared the start of summer in the Philippines with the end of the northeast monsoon.

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NBI picking up Teves in Timor

Arrest not indicative of guilt, says lawyer

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Kids advised to wear masks

People, especially children, have been advised to wear face masks as a form of protection after the Department of Health (DOH) sounded the alarm over the rising cases of pertussis or whooping cough in the country.

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BBM wants Army to bolster cybersecurity capabilities

Amid \"emerging threats\" to the country's stability and sovereignty, President Marcos has called on the Philippine Army to bolster its cybersecurity capabilities and keep up with rapid technological advancements.

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Dredging ships off Zambales held by PCG

Several vessels reportedly involved in dredging operations in Zambales were held by authorities for engaging in the illegal activity.

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Some developers cut through Chocolate Hills - DENR

Some project developers cut through the Chocolate Hills in Bohol during the construction of their structures, Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said, reiterating that this is prohibited under the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) law.

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Gov't calls for Earth Hour switch-off tonight

Government agencies are calling on the public to join the Earth Hour today by switching off non-essential lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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Marcos, wife feeling better, but still with symptoms

President Marcos and First Lady Liza Marcos are feeling better but still have flu-like symptoms, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said yesterday.

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DA sees spike in fish, vegetables prices this Lent

A spike in the retail prices of fish and vegetables is expected during the Holy Week, Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said yesterday, even as he assured consumers that there will be enough supply of food commodities.

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Celebs not exempt from premature campaign ban

Celebrities-turned-politicians who remain active on television and in the movies will not be given exemptions once the Commission on Elections (Comelec) enforces the ban on premature campaigning for the May 2025 midterm polls.

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Phl, Japan, US foreign officials prepare for tri-summit

As the Philippines prepares for a trilateral summit with Japan and the US on April 11, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro met on Thursday in Tokyo with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Okano Masataka and US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell to discuss regional security issues and economic cooperation.

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MAP wants Metro under 'state of traffic calamity'

Business group Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is calling on the government to declare a \"state of traffic calamity\" in Metro Manila, citing the economic losses from the congestion on roads.

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Calorie counts on menus required for QC restaurants

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has approved an ordinance that will require restaurants, fastfood chains and other food establishments to publish the calorie count of food items on their menus.

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PNP exec in sex scandal threatened victim with enforced disappearance

A Philippine National Police (PNP) colonel embroiled in a sex scandal allegedly threatened his victim that he could make her disappear.

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Rama seeks Gwen's suspension over CBRT

CEBU CITY Mayor Michael Rama of Cebu City has asked Malacafang to suspend Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia in connection with the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit CBRT) project.

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Phl, US allot P1.15 B to fight TB

The Philippines, through the Department of Health (DOH), and the United States government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), have teamed up to finance a P1.15billion campaign against tuberculosis (TB) in the country.

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UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire

UNITED NATIONS AFP) The United States, which has repeatedly blocked calls for a truce in Gaza, will submit a draft resolution to the UN Security Council on the need for an immediate ceasefire,” while Russia pushes for even more explicit demands for peace.

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Congress unveils $1.2-trillion plan to avert federal shutdown

Lawmakers introduced a $1.2-trillion spending package Thursday that sets the stage for avoiding a partial government shutdown for several key federal agencies this weekend and allows Congress, nearly six months into the budget year, to complete its work funding the government through September.

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Russia attacks Ukrainian electrical power facilities

Russia attacked electrical power facilities in much of Ukraine, including the country's largest hydroelectric plant, causing widespread outages, officials said yesterday.

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Venezuela faces criticism over arrests ahead of vote

Venezuela on Thursday faced a rising tide of international criticism over its arrest of two top aides to opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a rival to President Nicolas Maduro.

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Trump's lawyers keep fight vs $454-M fraud ruling

Former US president Donald Trump's lawyers kept pressing an appellate court Thursday to excuse him from covering a $454-million fraud lawsuit judgment for now, saying he would suffer \"irreparable harm\" before his appeal is decided.

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PLDT, Choco eye share of PVL lead

PLDT and Choco Mucho aim to regain a share of the lead when they face Farm Fresh and Akari, respectively, today in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.

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Eumir faces 'heavy' test tonight

Olympic qualifier Eumir Marcial will take on a heavier opponent Thoedsak Sinam of Thailand in an eight-round bout at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium tonight as MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons said it's a prelude to facing bigger bruisers in Paris.

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STARS GALORE IN BACOLOD

BACOLOD Like their kuyas in the PBA All-Star Game, the league's young guns have no intention of wearing kid gloves when they duke it out in the Team Greats versus Team Stalwarts match today at the University of St. La Salle.

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Recto sees 'realistic' 6-6.5% growth for Phl

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is looking at a more realistic” economic growth of at least six to 6.5 percent for this year, with medium-term economic expansion likely to be tempered as well.

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Investors take profits ahead of Holy Week break

The stock market fell below the 6,900 level once more to end the week in the red as investors cashed in on their profits.

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Wilcon ramps up expansion to hit 100-store goal this year

Home improvement and construction supplies retailer Wilcon Depot Inc. is ramping up its expansion this year to hit its 100-store target.

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GT Capital posts record high core earnings in 2023

GT Capital Holdings Inc., the listed conglomerate of the Ty Group finished 2023 with all-time high core earnings, buoyed by record-setting financial results from core businesses.

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Bank loans used as RRR compliance hit P6.4 B

Mid-sized and small banks have extended around P6.4 billion loans to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as well as large companies, and booked these loans in compliance with their reserve requirement ratios, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

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'Economic decisions independent from politics'

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has maintained that his decisions will be separated from his long-standing political background as he pushes for the country's economic progress.

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Royalty on mining operations outside reservations pushed

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) said that mining operations outside mineral reservations must pay a royalty as part of the government's rationalization of the country's mining fiscal regime.

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UPS expands Clark operations

Logistics giant UPS is expanding operations at the Clark International Airport in Pampanga as part of its $250-million commitment to scale up its AsiaPacific business.

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