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June 09, 2024

Evacuation ordered in areas affected by lahar

BACOLOD CITY Pre-emptive evacuation has been ordered in five barangays of the municipality of La Castellana in Negros Occidental as another lahar flow struck downstream communities on Friday.

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Students told: Keep graduation rites solemn

The Department of Education (DepEd) has reminded students to observe proper decorum during their end-of-school-year (EOSY) rites, such as graduation and moving-up ceremonies, to keep the occasion solemn.

3 mins

Marcos streamlines gov't performance-incentive system

President Marcos has issued an order seeking to streamline the government performance management and incentives system and align it with ease of doing business initiatives and international standards.

1 min

Senators blast latest harassment in WPS

Senators have condemned the latest acts of harassment in the West Philippine Sea by the Chinese, particularly their attempt to stop the evacuation of a sick sailor from the BRP Sierra Madre to a hospital and their disruption of a research activity by UP marine scientists in Escoda Shoal.

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Raid on Porac POGO hub resumes

After waiting for three days, agents of the Presidential AntiOrganized Crime Commission (PAOCC) and other law enforcement officers on Friday night raided a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga after securing a search warrant from another court in Central Luzon.

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China: Ayungin access needs advance notice

With its tactic of intimidation drawing outrage and unsuccessful in stopping Philippine resupply missions for troops on the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, China has announced it would no longer block deliveries of food and other provisions to the military outpost - situated in Philippine waters - if Manila gives advance notice.

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Paris hangs Olympic rings on Eiffel Tower

PARIS The Paris Olympics organizers on Friday unveiled a display of the five Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower as the French capital marks 50 days until the start of the Summer Games.

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Pampanga entreps get free mentoring at Go Negosyo

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the heart of Central Luzon gathered early at The Event Center of SM City Pampanga in San Fernando yesterday for the 3M on Wheels - the Go Negosyo free entrepreneurship mentoring roadshow.

1 min

Palace adopts DOH 5-year development program

President Marcos has approved the five-year program of the Department of Health (DOH) aimed at developing the country's health sector, Malacañang said yesterday.

1 min

Local execs decry suspension over Chocolate Hills issue

At least two of eight suspended municipal mayors have voiced their sentiments, saying their suspension over the construction and operation of a vacation resort in the middle of Chocolate Hills in Bohol is unfair.

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Local execs decry suspension over Chocolate Hills issue

At least two of eight suspended municipal mayors have voiced their sentiments, saying their suspension over the construction and operation of a vacation resort in the middle of Chocolate Hills in Bohol is unfair.

1 min

Construction of new NBI building

The construction of the new headquarters of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) along Taft Avenue in Manila started yesterday with a groundbreaking ceremony led by Sen. Imee Marcos.

1 min

9 Batangas cops sacked over drug suspect's slay

A police chief and eight of his men have been relieved from their posts in connection with the killing of a drug suspect at the boundary of Tiaong, Quezon and San Juan, Batangas on May 28.

1 min

Israel pounds Gaza refugee camp

As war enters ninth month

1 min

PVL puts salary cap in place

Premier Volleyball League (PVL) president Ricky Palou said a minimum salary of P50,000 a month has been set for all players but discussions are still ongoing to determine caps for veterans as well as rookies joining out of the inaugural draft on July 6.

1 min

Pinoys spending more time on lending apps

Filipinos spent about 1.3 billion seconds equivalent to 42 years using digital lending applications in 2023, with financial tools and credit services becoming more accessible to consumers, according to a study conducted by consumer credit service Digido.

1 min

Tax on sugary drinks needs adjustment think tank

The government should consider modifying the rates on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) as the tax measure has weakened since its implementation.

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CIMB records 8 M clients at end-May

Digital-only commercial bank CIMB Bank Philippines Inc. said it is poised to achieve \"significantly stronger\" income growth this year, logging a record-high of eight million customers as of end-May and total active accounts exceeding 11 million.

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Mober secures 6 M funding to expand fleet

Logistics services provider Mober has secured an investment of up to $6 million, or around P350 million, from the South East Asia Clean Energy Facility II (SEACEF II) to boost its electric vehicle (EV) operations in the Philippines.

1 min

SM at the forefront of practical sustainability

Acknowledging the critical role of the business sector to global efforts at sustainability, SM Investments Corp.

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