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May 13, 2024

SCS has most excessive maritime claims challenged by US

Excessive maritime claims advanced by China and two other claimants in the South China Sea (SCS) were the most operationally challenged by United States forces under the Freedom of Navigation program, according to the latest annual US Department of Defense FON report.

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BusinessWorld forum to uncover next drivers of Phl growth

This year's Business-world Economic Forum, an award-winning premier business event from the Philippines' leading business newspaper and multimedia content provider, will be held at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig on May 22.

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House to summon ex-Rody adviser on P3-B drug bust

Michael Yang also linked to Pharmally scandal

2 mins

BI backs DFA on stricter visa controls for Chinese

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) supports the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)’s plan to implement stricter rules for the issuance of tourist visas to Chinese nationals.

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House starts plenary debates on rice tariff amendment

The House of Representatives will start plenary deliberations today on the committeeapproved measure amending certain provisions of the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) for purposes of bringing down the price of rice in the retail market.

2 mins

Marcos forms human rights 'super body'

A “super body” has been formed by President Marcos to further enhance human rights protection in the country, Malacañang announced on Sunday.

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On Mother's Day, BBM thanks Liza for defending family

As Filipinos celebrated Mother’s Day yesterday, President Marcos expressed his appreciation to his wife, First Lady Liza Marcos for defending her family “at any turn.”

2 mins

LTFRB: End taxi pilot program motorcycle

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has recommended to the House of Representatives the termination of the five-year motorcycle taxi pilot program and endorsed three original players to be allowed to operate until the passage of a law.

1 min

Free flu jabs for seniors sought

Consumer welfare groups are demanding free flu vaccines for senior citizens, aside from increased discounts on basic goods.

1 min

3 lawmakers back measure postponing BSKE anew

Three members of the House of Representatives have expressed support for a measure seeking to defer anew the holding of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) scheduled in December 2025.

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Rain lessens drop in Angat water level

Rain and cloudy skies have lessened the drop in the water elevation of Angat Dam in the past two days, according to an official of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS).

1 min

Israel strikes Gaza after fresh Rafah evacuation order

PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES (AFP) - Israel launched strikes on Gaza yesterday after it expanded an evacuation order for Rafah, with the United Nations warning an outright invasion of the crowded southern city risked an \"epic\" disaster.

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Trump raises eyebrows with praise for cannibal

WILDWOOD (AFP) – Former US president Donald Trump raised eyebrows among his nononsense New Jersey crowd at a rally on Saturday when he recited a 1963 soul song in its entirety and referenced a fi ctional cannibal as “great.”

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BOLTS SWEEP PAST ROAD WARRIORS

Games Wednesday (Ninoy Aquino Stadium) 4:30 p.m. San Miguel vs Terrafirma (rubber match) 7:30 p.m. - TNT vs Rain or Shine (rubber match)

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Phl to remain as world's top rice importer in 2025

The Philippines will remain as the world's largest rice importer in 2025 for the third consecutive year as the country turns to foreign supplies to feed its growing population.

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Stocks to trade sideways ahead of BSP meeting

The stock market is expected to trade sideways while investors await the results of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) monetary board meeting later this week.

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