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May 19, 2024

Marcos blasts 'blatant attempts at destabilization'

President Marcos yesterday cited the need to stand up to what he described as “blatant attempts of destabilization” and efforts to remain in a “disappearing past” as rumors of a supposed plot to oust his administration persist.

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Vatican sharpens rules on investigating supernatural events

The Vatican sharpened its rules for investigating supernatural events such as visions of Christ or the Virgin Mary, acknowledging on Friday that overactive imaginations and outright “lying” risked harming the faithful.

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DILG recommends Guo's suspension

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has recommended putting Bamban Mayor Alice Guo under preventive suspension for alleged “serious illegal acts” involving Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO).

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Be champions of people's welfare, PMA grads told

President Marcos urged the 278-strong graduates of the Philippine Military Academy class of 2024 to become champions of the welfare of the people.

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Torres replaces Carlos as Western Command chief

The military official named by the Chinese embassy as the one who approved a “new model” for managing the BRP Sierra Madre issue has been relieved of his post as commander of the military’s Western Command (WESCOM) which has territorial jurisdiction over the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

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'We will vigorously defend what is ours'

The country will “vigorously defend what is ours,” President Marcos told graduating military cadets yesterday in a thinly veiled reference to mounting tensions with China, which has become more brazen in staking claims in Philippine waters.

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More afternoon, evening rains expected as wet season nears

Expect more rains in the afternoons and evenings as the country transitions to the rainy season, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

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NPC forges alliance with BBM's Partido Federal

More than a week after forging an alliance with the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD), the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), the party of President Marcos, formed yet another partnership, this time with the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC), as it sets its sights on the 2025 midterm polls.

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Amnesty rules on criminal acts clarified

Rebels who committed crimes beyond Nov. 22, 2023 are not covered by the amnesty being given by the national government, National Amnesty Commission (NAC) commissioner Nasser Marohomsalic said yesterday.

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SC affirms conviction of man for ‘sextortion'

The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the conviction of a man who demanded money from his ex-girlfriend in exchange for deleting her nude photos he posted on Facebook.

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MIAA: 12 red lightning alerts in 5 hours at NAIA

The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) issued 12 red lightning alerts (RLAs) over five hours, causing “consequential delays” for flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Friday.

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'Pastor' found guilty of animal cruelty

A man who dragged his pet dog behind his motorcycle in Masbate City has been convicted of animal cruelty.

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Water shortage affects 33 Cebu towns, cities

Water shortage has been reported in 33 areas in Cebu province, where a state of calamity will be declared due to the effects of the El Nifio phenomenon.

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First aid enters Gaza via US-built pier

The first trucks began supplying aid to war-ravaged Gaza from a temporary pier on Friday, the US military said, as fighting raged in the Palestinian territory.

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NoKor confirms missile launch; vows bolstered nuclear force

North Korea has test-fired a tactical ballistic missile equipped with a “new autonomous navigation system,” state media said yesterday, with leader Kim Jong Un vowing to boost the country’s nuclear force.

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Protests erupt after Peru classifies transsexuality as mental disorder

LGBTQ groups protested on Friday outside Peru’s health ministry after the government issued a decree listing transsexualism as a mental disorder.

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Elorde named to WBC Ratings Committee

Juan Miguel Elorde has been appointed to the 20-strong WBC Ratings Committee by WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman to join Patrick Cusick of Thailand as the only Asians in the powerful body headed by Dean Lohuis.

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Yulo bags second gold in Asian Championships

If his successes in the 11th Senior Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Asian Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan were morale boosters to his Paris Olympics bid this July, then Filipino wonder Carlos Yulo got plenty of it.

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BSP seen defending peso at below 58:$1

The peso has been a “clear laggard” among Asian currencies against the dollar recently, which may prompt the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to defend the local unit and keep it below the 58 to $1 level, according to British banking giant HSBC

1 min

Ramon Monzon Man on a mission

Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) president and chief executive officer Ramon Monzon is a man on a mission.

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Maya Bank, WeFund ink P2.75-B loan channeling deal

Digital lender Maya Bank and WeFund Lending Corp., through Lightning Financing Co., have inked a P2.75-billion loan channeling deal to boost credit accessibility for the unbanked and underserved communities in the Philippines.

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Developed economies pledge support to Phl mining sector

Wealthy economies have pledged to ramp up their support for the Philippines’ efforts to revitalize its mining industry.

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IWG opens 4 new co-working facilities

International Workplace Group (IWG), which recently opened four new co-working facilities, is looking to open additional sites this year to bring the total count to above 40.

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Qatar investors eye Phl dairy, cooling sectors

Companies engaged in dairy production and providing district cooling systems in Qatar are interested in making investments in the Philippines, according to the Department of Trade and Industry.

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