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May 22, 2024

House ethics body 'unanimously' decides to sanction Alvarez

The House ethics committee has \"unanimously\" decided to impose an administrative sanction against former speaker Pantaleon Alvarez for alleged disorderly behavior, following his purported seditious remarks against the Marcos administration.

2 mins

Escudero admits instigatingZubiri ouster

Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero admitted instigating the coup in the Senate by calling other senators to support his efforts to take over the presidency of the chamber, amid doubts about the leadership of Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri.

4 mins

Takedown sought on FB pages selling babies

Social networking service Facebook should take down pages engaged in the online selling of children in the guise of adoption, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian said yesterday.

1 min

Bato backs Chiz, says sorry to Migz

The drug probe by the panel headed by Sen. Ronald dela Rosa was cited as a key reason for the ouster of Juan Miguel \"Migz\" Zubiri as Senate president.

4 mins

DOH: No travel bans amid COVID surge

Despite the emergence of new COVID-19 variants and surging cases in other countries, the Department of Health (DOH) sees no need to impose travel restrictions.

1 min

BBM wants PhI to become hub for smart manufacturing

The Philippines is counting on its strengths and engagements to transform its economy into a regional hub for smart and sustainable manufacturing and services, President Marcos said, as he urged investors to unlock the growth opportunities offered by the country's \"thriving\" economy.

2 mins

China urged to open Panatag to int'l inspection

An independent third-party entity -possibly the United Nations or a respected environment group-should inspect Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal to validate the \"incontrovertible proof\" presented by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) of China's massive destruction of corals and other marine resources in the area, according to National Security Council assistant director general Jonathan Malaya.

1 min

Bell-Kenz files cyber libel raps vs Leachon

Health reform advocate Tony Leachon is facing cyber libel charges filed yesterday by Bell-Kenz Pharma Inc.

1 min

More lawmakers call for renewal of Meralco’s legislative franchise

Two more senior administration lawmakers, on top of the previous two officials of the House of Representatives who endorsed the renewal of the Manila Electric Co.(Meralco) franchise, have supported the grant of another 25-year legislative franchise to the company.

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POGO escorts? IAS probes 2 SAF men

The Internal Affairs Service (IAS) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) has started its investigation of two Special Action Force (SAF) commandos who reportedly provided escort services to Chinese nationals in a village in Muntinlupa City.

1 min

35,371 Makati students receive grocery packs

The city government of Makati yesterday started the distribution of grocery packs to 35,371 public school students who have completed academic year 2023-2024.

1 min

MMDA Cup launched in San Juan

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority yesterday launched the first MMDA Cup, a sports event featuring basketball and volleyball, at the FilOil EcoOil Center in San Juan.

1 min

EI Nino agri damage climbs to P9.5 B

Damage to agriculture due to the strong El Niño has ballooned to P9.5 billion, the Department of Agriculture reported yesterday.

1 min

Biden: Israel’s Gaza war not genocide

WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President Joe Biden denied Monday that Israel's war in Gaza was genocide, as he slammed an \"outrageous\" request by the International Criminal Court's prosecutor for an arrest warrant for Israeli leaders.

1 min

Israel, Hamas reject bid to arrest leaders for war crimes

RAFAH (AFP) - Israel and Hamas, engaged in heavy fighting in the Gaza Strip, both angrily rejected on Monday moves to arrest their leaders for war crimes made before an international court.

1 min

Eala chalks up first Grand Slam win

Philippine ace Alex Eala took the first step on the road to the French Open women's singles main competition with an impressive 6-1, 6-1 victory over China's Ma Ye-Xin in the opening round of the qualifiers.

1 min

BEERMEN SEEK TO WIDEN GAP

San Miguel Beer is poised to put Rain or Shine in a choke hold before its youthful but tenacious opponents find an opening to strike back.

1 min

NEFA in the spotlight anew

As gov’t moves forward with liberalized trade

1 min

Peso breaches 58:S1

Weakest level in nearly 19 months

2 mins

Leviste keeping stake in SPNEC

Businessman Leandro Leviste intends to continue playing a key role in SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC) despite the recent takeover of the group of tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan in the company.

1 min

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