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May 04, 2024

Duterte camp says ICC arrest order 'worthless'

Gov t didnt stop rg ICC probers from entering Phl Roque

5 mins

Press freedom index: Phl falls 2 notches to 134th

The Philippines remains a “difficult country” for journalists as it dropped two spots in the annual press freedom index released by media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (Reporters Sans Frontières/RSF).

2 mins

BSP execs still highest paid in gov't - COA

Executives of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas have dominated anew the Commission on Audit (COA)’s annual list of highest paid government officials, with BSP Governor Eli Remolona Jr. topping the list with a net pay of P35.48 million last year.

2 mins

DOH set to probe pharma firm

The Department of Health (DOH), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) are set to conduct an investigation on the alleged unethical practices of a local pharmaceutical company owned by physicians.

3 mins

DepEd urges indoor end-of-school ceremonies

As the extreme heat is expected to continue this month, the Department of Education (DepEd) has advised all schools nationwide to hold their end-of-school-year or EOSY rites, such as graduation and moving-up ceremonies, indoors.

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PCG honors ship crew blasted with China water cannon

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has recognized the captain and 38 crewmembers of BRP Bagacay who successfully carried out their humanitarian mission to Panatag Shoal last Tuesday despite attempts by the Chinese coast guard to stop them using powerful water cannons.

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US slams China's ‘irresponsible behavior” in SCS

Damage to Philippine vessels and injuries to their crew in the South China Sea constitute “irresponsible behavior” in disregard of international law, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday, weighing in on the latest flare-up involving China.

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Metrobank Foundation brings hope, aid to Pag-asa residents

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has recognized the captain and 38 crewmembers of BRP Bagacay who successfully carried out their humanitarian mission to Panatag Shoal last Tuesday despite attempts by the Chinese coast guard to stop them using powerful water cannons.

1 min

DENR preparing for worst-case water depletion

The government is preparing for the worst scenario amid the continued drop in the water level of Angat Dam, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

2 mins

Gov't targets 600,000 MT salt production in five years

The government aims to produce 600,000 metric tons of salt in five years with the passage of Republic Act (RA) 11985 or the Philippine Salt Industry Development Act.

1 min

Cornejo, Raz now in BuCor custody

Model Deniece Cornejo and mixed martial arts practitioner Simeon Raz are in the custody of the Bureau of Corrections following their conviction for the illegal detention for ransom of actor-host Vhong Navarro, BuCor chief Gregorio Catapang Jr. said yesterday.

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Grassfire hits Taal Volcano Island

A grassfire hit Taal Volcano island on Thursday night, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.

1 min

164th Malasakit Center launched in S. Cotabato

Sen. Bong Go, father of the Malasakit Centers program, attended the inauguration of the 164th Malasakit Center at the Soccsksargen General Hospital in Surallah, South Cotabato on Thursday.

1 min

Israel confirms death of hostage held in Gaza

JERUSALEM (AFP) – An Israeli man held hostage in Gaza since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack has been confirmed dead, the government and the kibbutz where he had lived said early yesterday.

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Unesco: Violence vs environmental journalists rise

SANTIAGO (AFP) – Seventy percent of environmental journalists from 129 countries, polled in March, reported experiencing attacks, threats or pressure related to their job, UNESCO said on Thursday.

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China launches first probe from far side of Moon

WRENCHING (AFP) – China launched a probe yesterday to collect samples from the far side of the Moon, a world fi rst as Beijing pushes ahead with an ambitious program that aims to send a crewed lunar mission by 2030.

1 min

HOTSHOTS STRIKE BACK

After coughing a franchise all-time low 51 last time, Magnolia returned with sharpened weapons and doubled its scoring output in an atonement performance that led to quarterfinal qualification.

2 mins

NU wants finals slot - here and now

National U trailed rival La Salle and dark horse Santo Tomas early on for what was a dim picture of its title redemption tour.

1 min

BSP tightens rules on reporting threats

Banks must report incident within 24 hours

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NLEX spending P9 B for C5 link, road widening

North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corp. will spend nearly P9 billion for the construction of a direct access to C-5 Road and the expansion of a certain portion of its tollway.

1 min

Gokongwei anchor firms RLC, URC post strong Q1 earnings

The property development arm and the food and beverage unit of the Gokongwei Group posted robust earnings in the first quarter as sales improved across all their business divisions.

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Gen Z more into buy now, pay later schemes - survey

The use of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services is on the rise in the Philippines, with the biggest increase observed among Gen Z consumers, according to a study from global information and insights company TransUnion.

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Non-banks' domestic claims up by 15% in Q4

The domestic claims of nonbank financial institutions increased by 15 percent to P9.05 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2023 from P7.87 trillion in the same quarter in 2022, based on a survey of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

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ADB urged to boost climate financing to $11.5 B

TBILISI – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) needs to ramp up its climate financing to at least $11.5 billion annually as vulnerable economies continue to take the hit of the impact of worsening climate change.

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