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April 11, 2024

LGUs in Metro to adopt 7-to-4 working hours

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority MMDA) and Metro Manila Council MMC) yesterday issued a resolution urging local government units LGUs) to adjust working hours from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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'US, Japan, Phl ties being taken to new heights'

Trilateral relations among the Philippines, Japan, and the United States are entering a “new era” with the three longtime allies working in earnest to ensure their \"shared vision\" of a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, a White House official said on Wednesday.

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'No water interruption until April 30'

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has assured Metro Manila residents of uninterrupted water supply until April 30 after the plan to decrease the water allocation starting April 16 was shelved as the water level in Angat Dam remained above 195 meters yesterday.

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'Secret agreement' with China 'horrifies' Marcos

President Marcos is seeking clarification from the Chinese government on the supposed gentleman's agreement on the West Philippine Sea entered into by Manila and Beijing during the Duterte administration, even as he warned such a deal could have \"compromised\" the sovereignty and sovereign rights of the country.

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BBM leaves for US; Sara, Bersamin, Estrella designated caretakers

Vice President Sara Duterte, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III have been designated as the country's caretakers while President Marcos is attending a trilateral summit with the US and Japan in Washington this week.

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Tulfo beats Sara in 2028 'match-up' polls - OCTA

If the 2028 presidential race would be down to two leading candidates, Sen. Raffy Tulfo will win by a significant margin against Vice President Sara Duterte, based on commissioned polls conducted by the OCTA Research group.

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Marcos to Pinoys on Eid'l Fitr: Set aside differences

As he joined the Muslim community in the celebration of Eid'l Fitr yesterday, President Marcos called on Filipinos to set aside their differences and work together to attain the shared aspiration of a more progressive Philippines.

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Expect more joint SCS patrols, US says ahead of summits

More joint patrols can be expected in the South China Sea after drills by the United States, Australia, the Philippines, and Japan last weekend, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Tuesday, ahead of US summits this week with the Japanese and Philippine leaders.

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BBM: No more extension for PUV consolidation

There will be no more extension of the franchise consolidation under the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program PUVMP) after April 30, President Marcos said yesterday.

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PDEA mulls suing vlogger over Marcos watchlist docs

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency is eyeing criminal charges against a vlogger who used documents purportedly from the PDEA, which the agency said were fake, in claiming President Marcos was on the drug watchlist.

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Pertussis rise highest in C. Luzon, C. Visayas

The Department of Health DOH) is monitoring Central Luzon and Central Visayas for posting the highest increase in pertussis cases in March.

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Villar backs calls to demolish Chocolate Hills resort

The Captain's Peak Resort at Chocolate Hills in Bohol should be demolished, according to Sen. Cynthia Villar.

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HK fire kills 5; Pinoy among hurt

A fire broke out in a densely populated residential building in Hong Kong's bustling Kowloon district yesterday, killing five people and injuring 35 others, the city's hospital authority and fire services said.

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Biden meets Japan's Kishida over shared concerns on China

WASHINGTON AP) Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began a much-anticipated visit to Washington on Tuesday that spotlights shared concerns about provocative Chinese military action in the Pacific and at a rare moment of public difference between the two nations over a Japanese company’s plan to buy an iconic US company.

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Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid'l Fitr, but festivities marred by Gaza war

Muslims around the world celebrated the Eid'l Fitr holiday yesterday, marking the end of the Islamic holy month with family reunions, new clothes and sweet treats.

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Biden: Netanyahu's approach to war in Gaza a mistake

US President Joe Biden issued some of his sternest criticism yet of Israel's war on Hamas, calling its approach a \"mistake\" as the country faces a Wednesday court deadline to prove it is not throttling aid to hunger-stricken Gaza.

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Chan catches Kim; Del Rosario ties Superal

Rookie Aidric Chan crafted a second straight two-under 70 to catch Tae Soo Kim at the helm midway through the ICTSI Caliraya Springs Championship at the Caliraya Springs Golf Club here yesterday.

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BEERMEN STRETCH WIN STREAK TO 5

San Miguel Beer knew it needed all hands on deck to overcome a tough Terrafirma side.

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FDI inflow registers 2-month high in Jan

The inflow of foreign direct investments (FDI) soared by 89.9 percent to hit a two-month high in January, as easing inflation boosted investor confidence in the Philippines.

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Loans to agri sector 'quadrupled' in 2023

The banking sector’s loan disbursements to the agriculture sector quadrupled last year after the government widened the number of projects considered as compliant with the 25 percent requirement, a member of the central bank’s Monetary Board said.

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FDC eyes return to pre-COVID profit

Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC), the listed conglomerate of the Gotianun family, is bullish on its growth prospects this year, with the company setting its sights on returning to pre-pandemic profit levels.

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Cuts in bank reserves unlikely soon - BSP

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is unlikely to cut banks' reserve requirement ratio (RRR) in the third quarter, amid expectations of policy rate cuts in the second half of the year.

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RLC-Hongkong Land JV eyes next Phl project

Gokongwei-led real estate giant Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) and international property development group Hongkong Land are scouting for their next big project in the Philippines following the success of their maiden venture.

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Vietnam Airlines launches flights from NAIA

The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) welcomes Vietnam Airlines, the 50th foreign airline that operates at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

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