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March 24, 2024

DILG, PNP preparing for Teves return

Both the Department of Justice and the Philippine National Police are making preparations to secure the detention of expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. once he arrives from East Timor where he was arrested on Thursday after months in hiding.

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Cops on heightened alert, NLEX ready for Lenten break

Police units across the country are on heightened alert starting tomorrow, as part of security preparations for the safety of the public during the Holy Week break.

1 min

Kate, Princess of Wales, reveals she has cancer, undergoing chemotherapy

LONDON Kate, the Princess of Wales, has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy, she revealed Friday in a stunning announcement that followed weeks of speculation about her health and whereabouts.

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Phl resupply boat heavily damaged

LATEST WATER CANNON ATTACK BY CHINA COAST GUARD

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'Practice energy efficiency'

In a message in observance of Earth Hour yesterday, President Marcos called on Filipinos to practice energy efficiency as the Philippines grapples with the challenges posed by climate change and El Niño.

1 min

DFA: No Pinoys hurt in Russia terror attack

No Filipinos were hurt in the terror attack at the Crocus Hall in Moscow on March 22 that resulted in the deaths of about 115 people, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday.

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'Quiboloy warrant stands despite SMNI franchise revocation'

Despite the revocation of the franchise of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), the arrest warrant issued against pastor Apollo Quiboloy by the House of Representatives committee on legislative franchises still stands.

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Tolentino to PPA: Hire veterinarians to assist travelers with pets

Senator Francis Tolentino has urged the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to hire veterinarians to vet onsite the pets travelers bring along in their trips and making the boarding process on sea vessels a lot easier.

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Medical marijuana bill reaches Senate plenary

The bill seeking to legalize medical marijuana in the Philippines has reached the Senate plenary, the first time in the history of the upper chamber, according to a cannabis lawyer.

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Bohol artist to receive Da Vinci International art prize

A Bohol-based visually impaired artist will hold his first exhibit in Milan, Italy as he was among the winners in this year's Leonardo Da Vinci International Art Prize.

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Abalos: P21-B drugs seized since BIDA's start in 2023

At least P21 billion worth of illegal drugs were confiscated since the start of the government’s BIDA or Buhay Ingatan, Droga ay Ayawan flagship program last year, Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. said yesterday.

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LTFRB to inspect transport terminals

Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Chairman Teofilo Guadiz is scheduled to inspect transport terminals tomorrow ahead of the exodus of passengers during the Holy Week, LTFRB spokesperson Celine Pialago said yesterday.

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Mikey Belmonte bags Water Warrior Award

Quezon City Councilor Belmonte was conferred the \"Water Warrior Award for Advocacy Leadership\" during the 2024 World Water Day Awards in recognition of his contributions as an active partner of Maynilad in championing access to safe water, reliable sanitation and environmental responsibility.

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1 M pertussis vaccines to arrive in June - DOH

Around one million doses of pertussis vaccine are expected to arrive in the country by June, the Department of Health (DOH) announced yesterday.

1 min

Measles outbreak declared in BARMM

A measles outbreak has been declared in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

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Women, students in Gingoog get cash aid

In celebration of Women's Month, the offices of Speaker Martin Romualdez and Tingog party-list Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez led the distribution of cash gifts to women and students in Gingoog City in Misamis Oriental on Thursday.

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'Ormoc LGU owns San Pablo property'

Ormoc City Mayor Lucy TorresGomez has denied claims that the city government does not own a parcel of land in Barangay San Pablo, where the Ormoc City College will be constructed.

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Russia, China veto US resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza

Russia and China on Friday vetoed a US-sponsored United Nations resolution supporting \"an immediate and sustained ceasefire\" in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, calling the measure ambiguous and saying it was not the direct demand to end the fighting that much of the world seeks.

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Gunmen kill 115 at Moscow concert hall - IS claims responsibility

MOSCOW AP) Camouflage-clad gunmen opened fire with automatic weapons at concertgoers near Moscow on Friday, killing at least 115 people and injuring scores more in an attack claimed by Islamic State militants.

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OFTANA NEW 3-POINT KING

BACOLOD CITY TNT’ Calvin Oftana’s career is really on an upward trajectory. From PBA champion to Asian Games gold medalist, Oftana now owns the title PBA Three-point King.

1 min

Sabalenka wins with heavy heart

World number two Aryna Sabalenka returned to the court for the first time since the death of her former boyfriend earlier this week and kept her emotions in check as she beat Spain's Paula Badosa, 6-4 6-3 on Friday.

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Squires back-to-back champions

Letran's June Silorio is being advertised as the new \"Captain Marbel,\" or the second coming of ex-pro star Kenneth Duremdes.

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DA lifts ban on poultry imports from 2 US states

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their products from two states in the US after the outbreak of avian flu had already been addressed.

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Creative economy grows to P1.72 T

The value of the country’s creative economy rose by 6.8 percent in 2023 from a year ago as the sector employed more people, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority PSA).

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BSP issues quidelines for payment systems

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has released its first Manual of Regulations for Payment Systems (MORPS), a formal compilation of all payment system regulations approved by the Monetary Board as of end-December 2023.

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ARSENIO BALISACAN: A marathoner and economic planner

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, a long-distance runner, initially thought the Vancouver Marathon last year would be his last.

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Cebu Pacific receives fuel-efficient A321 aircraft

Gokongwei-led Cebu Pacific continues to ramp up its commitment to advance sustainability and strengthen its operational resiliency amid the rising demand in air travel as it received another Airbus A321neo last Thursday.

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AboitizPower names new president

Aboitiz Power Corp. the listed power arm of the Aboitiz Group, has announced the appointment of Danel Aboitiz as the next president and CEO of the company starting July 1.

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SMC starts works on Pangasinan tollway

Food-to-infrastructure conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has started the civil works for the Pangasinan Link Expressway (PLEX), laying the bedrock for a P34-billion project that would improve travel and tourism in Northern Luzon.

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SM Group, Levi's strengthen partnership

The SM Group is reinforcing its partnership with Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) to support the expansion of the iconic jeans brand's retail footprint in the country.

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