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May 15, 2024

Navy ship to monitor Atin Ito’ regatta

The Philippine Navy is deploying a ship to monitor some 100 Filipino fishing boats and other civilian vessels en route to Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal as part of the “peace and solidarity regatta” organized by the Atin Ito Coalition.

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Pagasa: Rainshowers, but still high temperatures today

The shearline and easterlies may bring rains over parts of the country today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

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NBI to probe China embassy 'wiretapping”

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to look into possible violations of the wiretapping law by the Chinese embassy.

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BBM bullish on new era of shipbuilding in Phl

President Marcos expressed optimism yesterday that the investments to be generated by the partnership of global firm Cerberus and shipbuilder Hyundai would enhance Subic’s position as a “hotspot” for economic activity as he expressed hope that it will contribute to the attainment of the dreams of Filipinos.

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Meralco rates up this month

Household consumers should expect higher electricity bills this month as energy utility provider Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) increased rates by P0.4621 per kilowatt hour, to P11.4139 per kWh from P10.9518 per kWh last month.

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Ombudsman lifts suspension of 72 NFA officials

The Office of the Ombudsman has lifted the six-month preventive suspension it imposed on 72 of 139 officials of the National Food Authority (NFA) in connection with the allegedly anomalous sale of the government's rice buffer stock to favored private traders.

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Nearly 11 M children, youth not in school - PSA

Nearly 11 million children and young Filipinos are not attending formal school, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

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Phi bids for non-permanent seat in UNSC

Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. has affirmed the Philippines' commitment to a just and equitable international order as it bids for a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council for 2027 to 2028.

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Senators ask DOTr for inventory of all domestic airports

Senators have urged the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to conduct an inventory of all domestic airports nationwide following numerous complaints of technical problems, such as breakdown of air-conditioning units and defective escalators, for the past five months.

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CHR optimistic on new human rights super body’

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) yesterday expressed optimism that the \"super body\" formed by President Marcos will further enhance human rights protection in the country.

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Speaker to BIR: Economic growth rests on hitting targets

Speaker Martin Romualdez urged the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to ensure that the tax agency hits its targets this year, emphasizing that \"hitting revenue targets means the government can fund its spending program, which will enable growth.\"

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LTO vows to address backlog on license cards, plates

The Land Office yesterday issued more than 100 show-cause orders to vehicle dealers who failed to release license plates to motorists within the prescribed period as the LTO vowed to eliminate backlog in its transactions.

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SC pressed anew for TRO vs PUVMP

Two days before the government starts apprehending colorum or illegal jeepneys, transport groups again staged a rally in front of the Supreme Court (SC) yesterday to halt the implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program or PUVMP.

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Phl, Australia hold joint drills in Isabela

At least 150 Philippine and Australian soldiers are taking part in a joint training as part of the first leg of this year's Kasangga exercise in Gamu, Isabela.

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Blinken: US arms will make a difference in Ukraine

KYIV (AP) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said yesterday that American military aid on its way to Ukraine will make a \"real difference\" on the battlefield, as the top diplomat made an unannounced visit to reassure an ally facing a fierce new Russian offensive.

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White House defends Israel

Over Gaza genocide accusations

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14 dead in India billboard collapse

Fourteen people were killed and at least 60 were injured after a billboard collapsed during a fierce storm in India's financial capital Mumbai, officials said on Monday.

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Star witness implicates Trump in hush money trial

Donald Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen told jurors on Monday that the Republican presidential candidate personally approved a hush money payment to bury a porn star's story of a sexual encounter before it could derail his 2016 campaign.

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NU spikers want double celebration

A historic double crown is here for National U's taking.

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BEERMEN FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL

Who would have thought holder San Miguel Beer would be in a fighting-for-dear-life situation at this stage, against an opponent that barely made the playoffs?

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Senators buck revival of NFA import power

Several senators are opposing the proposal of the Department of Agriculture to restore the power of the National Food Authority NFA) to import rice.

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Finance chief floats free trade deal with Canada

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has floated the potential of a free trade agreement (FTA) with Canada as he sought more economic and investment opportunities with one of the world's biggest economies.

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