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April 16, 2024

Gov't downplays PUJ strike; groups claim success

Striking transport groups claimed that they paralyzed 80 percent of Metro Manila's public transportation routes yesterday, but the government said the strike \"was hardly felt by the riding public.\"

3 mins

Energy projects funded by USAID launched

The Philippine government yesterday launched energy projects funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), aimed at ensuring continued delivery of service and government operations during calamities.

1 min

'Phl should also be known for Pinoy love'

Aside from tourist destinations and attractions, President Marcos said the Philippines should be known for the \"love\" shared by Filipinos with travelers.

1 min

PO.95 diesel price hike; P0.40 for gas

In separate advisories, oil companies increased pump prices again by P0.40 per liter for gasoline, P0.95 for diesel and P0.85 for kerosene, marking the second consecutive week of price hikes.

1 min

Bongbong-Rody word war rages

Marcos calls Duterte response to secret deal nothing but excuses’

5 mins

It's complicated, BBM says of ties with VP, Dutertes

With continued attacks from his predecessor, President Marcos yesterday described his relationship with the Duterte family as \"complicated.\" Marcos, however, said his relations with Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte haven't changed.

3 mins

Israel wants Iran sanctioned as world warns vs escalation

World powers urged restraint on April 14 for fear that Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone strikes on Israel could spark a wider war in the Middle East, as the United Nations heard a call for new sanctions against Tehran.

3 mins

Marcos: No addt'l EDCA sites in Phl

The government has no plan of giving US forces access to more military bases in the country under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), President Marcos said yesterday, even as he expects expanded joint combat exercises with US and Japanese troops in the coming months.

2 mins

PNP mulls holding Alvarez liable for sedition

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is studying if Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez can be held liable for inciting to sedition after the lawmaker urged the military to withdraw its support for President Marcos.

2 mins

Ex-ombudsman hits back at GSIS management, questions deals

Former ombudsman Ma. Merceditas Gutierrez lashed back at the management of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) after the state-run pension fund manager questioned her eligibility as a member of the board of trustees.

2 mins

LTO: Release of plastic license cards starts today

The Land Transportation Office will start today the nationwide distribution of plastic driver’s license cards, LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II announced yesterday.

2 mins

MMDA: Chavit's P200,000 incentive a 'donation'

After being accosted by traffic enforcers and offering them a cash reward of P100,000, former Ilocos Sur governor Luis \"Chavit\" Singson yesterday fulfilled his promise and even doubled the incentive, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).

1 min

P13.3-B shabu seized in Batangas

Shabu with an estimated street value of P13.3 billion was seized at a police checkpoint in Alitagtag, Batangas yesterday morning.

1 min

US tells Israel it won't join any Iran retaliation

US President Joe Biden has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States would not participate in any Israeli counter-offensive against Iran, US officials said on Sunday.

1 min

SCHEFFLER MASTERS CHAMP AGAIN

Scheffler, who also took the green jacket in 2022, won a record $3.6 million top prize after a drama-filled battle with fellow Americans Collin Morikawa and Max Homa and Sweden's Ludvig Aberg, who made an impressive major debut.

1 min

Stage set for NBA post-elims battles

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are staying in New Orleans for a couple more days.

1 min

Remittances plummet to 9-month low in Feb

Money sent home by overseas Filipino workers OFWs) went down to its lowest level in nine months in February amid global economic headwinds, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas BSP) showed.

2 mins

Market plunges deeper amid Middle East conflict

The stock market plunged deeper in the red yesterday on concerns over the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

1 min

PMI eyes use of Phl tobacco in smoke-free products

Philip Morris International (PMI) plans to use locally produced tobacco leaves in its smoke-free products following the inauguration of the P8.8-billion expansion of its local affiliate's factory.

1 min

'GOCC suing Cavitex operator lacks authority'

The Metro Pacific Tollways Corp.(MPTC) has scored a state-owned firm for dragging one of its units to court without going through the proper authority in lodging a complaint.

1 min

NEDA says 6% Q1 growth possible

A six percent economic growth in the first quarter is possible given developments in the labor market and lower inflation, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).

2 mins

'Bubble Gang' long-time collaborators share gag show's secrets to success

For more than two decades, \"Bubble Gang,\" now spelled \"BBLGANG,\" has become a staple of every Kapuso's Entertainment fare.

3 mins

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