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June 07, 2024

Pinoys see China as greatest threat - OCTA survey

As its aggression at sea continues to escalate, China is perceived by three in every four Filipinos as the \"greatest threat\" to the Philippines, a survey conducted by OCTA Research showed.

1 min

Despite external threats, Phl not declaring war - BBM

While emphasizing that the Philippines is not declaring war on anyone, President Marcos yesterday vowed to enhance the military's external defense capabilities as Manila and Beijing continue to trade barbs over their longstanding maritime dispute.

3 mins

Southwest monsoon to dump rains until weekend

The southwest monsoon will bring rains over parts of the country until weekend, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

1 min

China has backed Phl maritime zone - Carpio

'Maybe they didn't read int'l treaties'

5 mins

Lahar monitored in waterways around Kanlaon

Lahar flows were monitored in at least four waterways surrounding Kanlaon Volcano in the last couple of days, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

3 mins

Marcos congratulates Indian PM Modi

President Marcos yesterday greeted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his electoral victory and expressed hope that the ties between Manila and New Delhi would become stronger.

1 min

Gov't can't track source of P6.1 B for Bamban POGO

Government agencies including the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) were unable to trace the source of the estimated P6.1 billion spent for the construction of the expansive Philippine offshore gaming operation (POGO) hub in Bamban, Tarlac, according to Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian.

5 mins

Senators urge Marcos to ban POGOs over 'security threats'

Senators yesterday renewed their call for President Marcos to ban Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) firms, citing their threat to national security and ties to organized crime.

3 mins

PNP removes cops assigned as VIP escorts

Stressing it is not the job of policemen to secure VIPs, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has removed police officers assigned as security escorts of certain private individuals.

1 min

'Duterte, Bato free to attend House EJK probe'

The committee on human rights of the House of Representatives is not keen on sending an invitation, much less issuing a subpoena, to former president Rodrigo Duterte and Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, but they are free to attend its inquiry on extrajudicial killings during the previous administration’s war against illegal drugs.

2 mins

DOT hails proposed inclusion in Chocolate Hills board

The Department of Tourism (DOT) commended lawmakers’ proposal to include the agency on the Protected Area Management Board of the Chocolate Hills Natural Monument.

1 min

Pinoy managers, professionals have highest daily basic pay - PSA

Managers and professionals are among the occupations with the highest daily basic pay, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

1 min

Marcos wants 24/7 port operations

President Marcos has ordered a round-the-clock deployment of customs and agriculture department teams to ports to ensure uninterrupted processing of shipments, including the screening of imported goods such as food and agricultural products.

2 mins

BBM wants speedy completion of Davao flood control projects

President Marcos has vowed to address flooding in Southern Mindanao as well as help farmers and fisherfolk improve their outputs.

2 mins

Hontiveros asks colleagues to reconsider divorce, SOGIE bills

Sen. Risa Hontiveros appealed to the Senate leadership to rethink its stance on her two controversial measures – divorce and SOGIE equality bills – amid reports that these have a slim chance of passing at the Senate.

1 min

Sweden's defense chief visits Phl

Exploring ways to deepen relations and cooperation, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. welcomed Sweden’s Defense Minister Pål Jonson to the Philippines yesterday, marking the first time that a Swedish defense chief visited Manila.

1 min

Missing Bilibid inmate found

An inmate who went missing on Wednesday was found hiding inside one of the facilities at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa yesterday.

1 min

Priest in Tondo church row suspended

The Archdiocese of Manila on Wednesday suspended a priest reportedly involved in an altercation with a bishop inside a church in Tondo, Manila.

1 min

Alleged Chinese spy moved to Camp Crame

The Chinese man who was held with hacking devices and suspected to be engaged in spying has been transferred to the Philippine National Police (PNP) detention facility at Camp Crame.

1 min

Boat catches fire off Cebu; 6 dead

Six people died and six others were rescued when a fishing boat caught fire in the waters off Naga City in Cebu on Wednesday.

1 min

P9.1-B seized illegal drugs destroyed

Illegal drugs valued at P9.1 billion that were seized in various operations this year were destroyed yesterday.

1 min

WHO confirms first human death from H5N2 bird flu

A person died of bird flu in Mexico, in the first confirmed case of a human infected with the H5N2 variant, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.

1 min

Dozens killed in Israeli airstrike on UN-run school

A hospital in central Gaza said yesterday at least 37 people were killed in Israeli bombardment overnight of a UN-run school which the Israeli military said housed a \"Hamas compound.\"

1 min

MERALCO NOT TAKING SMB LIGHTLY

By taking Game 1 of the PBA Philippine Cup finals, Meralco has earned the distinction of being the only team powerhouse San Miguel Beer hasn't defeated all conference.

1 min

Superbods Run takes centerstage

The Century Tuna Superbods Underpants Run, an exuberant event featuring the 36 Superbods finalists and spirited athletes, kicks off a thrilling IRONMAN weekend today at the Subic Bay Boardwalk.

1 min

Andreeva shocks ailing Sabalenka

Mirra Andreeva became the youngest Grand Slam semifinalist for 27 years with a shock win over Aryna Sabalenka on Wednesday at the French Open, after fourth seed Elena Rybakina was knocked out by Italy's Jasmine Paolini.

1 min

El Niño worsens joblessness in April

The country's unemployment rate went up in April as the El Niño phenomenon continued to affect jobs in the agriculture sector, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

2 mins

Market climbs back to 6,500-level

Share prices rose for a second straight session, buoyed by hopes for a US Federal Reserve rate cut later this year.

1 min

SEC approves NexGen IPO

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the P478.4 million initial public offering of renewable energy developer NexGen Energy Corp.

1 min

Security Bank, Lazada launch LazMall flagship store

Security Bank Corp. has partnered with e-commerce platform Lazada Philippines to offer its retail banking products and services to online shoppers.

1 min

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