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April 04, 2024

Manhunt on for Quiboloy

Davao court orders arrest

4 mins

Biden, China's Xi discuss Phl. Taiwan. Ukraine

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first direct talks on Tuesday since meeting in November, with Biden looking to keep tensions from mounting ahead of Taiwan's presidential inauguration in May.

2 mins

4,000 schools suspend onsite classes due to heat - DepEd

Unbearable classroom conditions caused by extreme heat amid the intense dry season have forced the Department of Education (DepEd) to suspend onsite classes in nearly 4,000 schools across the country, affecting over 1.3 million learners.

3 mins

Bohol gov appeals resort closure

Bohol Gov. Erico Aumentado yesterday appealed the closure of resorts built at the Chocolate Hills natural monument, which he said deprived residents of livelihood.

2 mins

2024 Forbes Billionaires list: Villar still Phl's richest

Real estate and retail tycoon Manuel Villar has maintained his position at the top of the country's richest list.

2 mins

Earthquake rocks Taiwan; 9 dead, over 900 injured

HUALIEN The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan during the morning rush hour yesterday, killing nine people, sending some scrambling out windows of damaged buildings, and halting train service throughout the island.

3 mins

Palace adviser calls for political Charter amendments

A disbarred lawyer and adviser of President Marcos is pushing for \"political amendments\" in the 1987 Constitution, with eight suggested political reforms that include extending the term limits of all elected government officials.

2 mins

DENR warns of water rationing in MM

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) yesterday warned of possible water rationing if residents, particularly in Metro Manila, will not practice conservation measures amid the impact of the El Niño phenomenon and the dry season.

1 min

BBM: Ensure public safety, help farmers amid El Niño

President Marcos has ordered a \"whole-of-government approach\" to help farmers and to ensure public safety as the Philippines faces the impact of El Niño and La Niña.

4 mins

Pulse Asia confirms survey showing Raffy, Sara lead in 2028

Polling firm Pulse Asia confirmed on Tuesday night that it had conducted the pre-electoral surveys showing Filipinos' preference for presidential and vice presidential candidates in the 2028 national elections.

2 mins

Marcos names UP economics professor as finance undersecretary

President Marcos has appointed University of the Philippines Economics associate professor Renato Reside as undersecretary of the Department of Finance (DOF), the Presidential Communications Office announced yesterday.

1 min

100K MT imported galunggong diverted to markets

At least 100,000 metric tons of imported galunggong or round scad were diverted to wet markets during the last nine months, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said yesterday.

1 min

Gov't to assist Pinoys affected by Taiwan quake - Marcos

The government will immediately assist Filipinos affected by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Taiwan, President Marcos said yesterday as he expressed sympathy for the people of Taiwan.

2 mins

LTO eyes cameras vs busway violators

The Land Transportation Office would use the closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority to enforce a no-contact apprehension of motorists using the EDSA busway without authorization, an LTO official said yesterday.

1 min

CA reverses MIAA execs' dismissal

The Court of Appeals (CA) has dismissed the charges filed against former executives of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) who initiated the reassignment of more than 200 employees.

1 min

Sandigan junks ex-Palawan execs' bid to dismiss raps

The Sandiganbayan has denied the appeal of three former provincial government officials of Palawan to be allowed to seek the early dismissal of the graft and falsification cases filed against them in connection with the alleged misuse of P1.534 billion worth of proceeds from the Malampaya gas project in 2008.

1 min

State of calamity in Ifugao town due to El Niño

A state of calamity has been declared in Mayoyao town in Ifugao due to the damage to agriculture caused by El Niño.

1 min

Biden Loutraged by Israel airstrike - That killed aid workers in Gaza

US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he was outraged and heartbroken” by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza that killed seven people working for World Central Kitchen WCK) and he called on Israel to do more to protect aid workers.

1 min

Santo Tomas, NU pick up big wins

Santo Tomas booked the first Final Four ticket while National U zeroed in on its own desired spot as the two contenders drubbed their respective foes in the resumption of the UAAP women's volleyball tournament yesterday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

1 min

BOLTS MAKE IT TWO IN A ROW

Meralco restored power after a listless first half to eke out an 86-83 nail-biter over Terrafirma yesterday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

1 min

World Bank recommends review of VAT exemptions

A review of value-added tax VAT) exemptions can help the Philippines improve tax collections without having to increase tax rates, according to the World Bank.

1 min

Customs collections overshoot target in Q1

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) collected P219 billion in the first quarter as it sustained its streak of surpassing targets on the back of an enhanced assessment system.

1 min

Groupwide improvements boost FDC earnings by 58%

Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC), the listed conglomerate of the Gotianun family, saw its earnings rise by more than half last year on the back of a doubledigit improvement across all business segments.

1 min

DigiPlus earmarks P2 B for 2024 capex

Fast-growing digital entertainment company DigiPlus Interactive Corp. plans to spend as much as P2 billion this year as it looks to sustain its growth momentum and ramp up its digital offerings.

1 min

Maharlika Consortium awarded as microgrid service provider

The Maharlika Consortium has bagged a contract to provide electricity services in eight unserved areas in Cebu, Quezon and Palawan, according to the Department of Energy.

2 mins

PCCI cites economic benefits from Phl-EU FTA

The country's largest business organization welcomed the announcement of the resumption of the free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between the Philippines and the European Union (EU) as it expects the deal to bring economic benefits for both parties.

1 min

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