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June 10, 2024

3-day transport strike begins today

The three-day transport strike begins today following assurance by Manibela president Mar Valbuena that various mobilization centers will be established, even as unconsolidated public utility jeepneys (PUJs) have asked the government to allow them to operate for at least one year.

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'Bagong Pilipinas' song required in flag ceremonies

Palace order reminiscent of martial law - ACT

3 mins

BBM urges Pinoys: Join Independence Day rites

President Marcos yesterday invited Filipinos to celebrate the 126th anniversary of Philippine independence, giving assurance that the government is continuously defending the country’s freedom and sovereignty.

1 min

Imee wants POGOS suspended

Amid controversies surrounding Philippine offshore gaming operator firms, Sen.

4 mins

Teachers welcome suspension of gov't incentive system

Public school teachers welcomed the suspension of the government’s Results-Based Performance Management System (RBPMS) and Performance-Based Incentive (PBI) System, noting how they have long been decrying the performance system as an additional burden that “does little to improve education quality.”

1 min

Amid high pork prices, consumers shift to chicken

There has been an increase in the consumption of chicken, due to the spike in the retail price of pork as well as special occasions such as graduations and fiestas, United Broiler Raisers Association (UBRA) president Elias Jose Inciong said yesterday.

1 min

Phl won't seek China approval to access Ayungin - Año

There is no need for the Philippines to get China's approval to conduct any activity in Ayungin Shoal, National Security Adviser Eduardo Año said over the weekend.

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Farmers' groups call for Balisacan's resignation

Various farmers' groups on Sunday demanded the immediate resignation of Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan after the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board approved the lower tariff on imported rice from 35 percent to 15 percent, in a bid to bring down the retail price of the staple.

1 min

Phivolcs: Kanlaon spewing more sulfur dioxide

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) yesterday reported an elevated volcanic sulfur dioxide (SO2) gas emission from the summit crater of Kanlaon Volcano after it averaged 4,397 tons per day.

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Balatbat appointed Phl envoy to Saudi Arabia

President Marcos has appointed career diplomat Raymond Balatbat as the new Philippine ambassador to Saudi Arabia, an official of the House of Representatives said.

1 min

Phl suspends OFW deployment to Haiti

Amid the unstable security situation in Haiti, the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) has been suspended, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).

1 min

Comelec: Campaign materials must use candidates' latest photos

Candidates seeking to run in the May 2025 midterm elections may have to submit at least five pictures to be used in their campaign materials.

1 min

2 cops, 1 barangay officer held for causing panic

Two policemen and a barangay officer were arrested on Saturday for allegedly causing panic in Barangay Moonwalk, Parañaque.

1 min

STILL THE BIGGEST OFFICE DEVELOPER AND LANDLORD IN THE COUNTRY

Megaworld is the Philippines' largest office developer and landlord, with over 1.5 million square meters of office spaces from its townships across the Philippines.

1 min

MEGAWORLD CELEBRATES 35 YEARS WITH 35 TOWNSHIPS THIS YEAR

Over the last 35 years, Megaworld has successfully established itself as the leading developer of integrated urban townships, integrated lifestyle communities, and lifestyle estates in the Philippines.

1 min

HOTELS & RESORTS OFF TO NEW HEIGHTS

Through more than three decades, property giant Megaworld has successfully grown and expanded its hotel portfolio under Megaworld Hotels & Resorts.

1 min

Angat Dam's water level improves

Water elevation in Angat Dam in Bulacan has slightly improved in the past two days due to rains spawned by the southwest monsoon or habagat.

1 min

Israeli hostage freed in time to see terminally ill mom

Hours after being rescued from eight months of captivity in Gaza, freed hostage Noa Argamani (in photo) arrived at a hospital in Tel Aviv to see her terminally ill mother.

1 min

Israel rescues 4 hostages in Gaza

Israeli soldiers and special operations police rescued four hostages from the Gaza Strip on Saturday amid a heavy air and ground assault and flew them back to Israel by helicopter to be reunited with their families.

1 min

US woman leaves beau to die in suitcase

A Florida woman charged with leaving her boyfriend to die after he was zipped into a suitcase in their home will go on trial in October following a hearing on Friday.

1 min

SWIATEK WINS FOURTH PARIS CROWN, FIFTH SLAM TITLE

Poland's Iga Swiatek extended her French Open reign on Saturday as she thrashed Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-1 in the final to win a third successive Roland Garros title.

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Ardina makes Shoprite money round

Dottie Ardina carried the fight for the Philippines in the second round of the Shoprite LPGA Classic Saturday and ensured Filipina representation in the final round at the Seaview Bay Course in Galloway, New Jersey.

1 min

Clark faces US Olympic team snub

Women’s basketball phenomenon Caitlin Clark will not be selected for the United States Paris Olympics team, multiple US media reports said Saturday.

1 min

BOLTS REGAIN SERIES LEAD

Power restored, control regained. Quickly rebounding from their Game 2 fumble, the Meralco Bolts eked out a 93-89 nail-biter over the San Miguel Beermen to take the driver’s seat anew in the PBA Philippine Cup finals at 2-1 last night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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Phl rice imports continue to mount

The country’s rice imports expanded by over a quarter to more than two million metric tons (MT) from January to May compared to last year’s level, according to the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI).

2 mins

Forex buffer hits $105 B in May

Highest in more than 2 years

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Sideways trading may continue this week

The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index finished in the positive territory last Friday with a three-day winning streak. It rose by 1.33 percent week-on-week, ending at 6,518.76.

1 min

Loan defaults soar on rising interest rates

The share of soured loans to the banking sector’s total loan book increased to an 11-month high of 3.45 percent as of end-April, ending two straight months of decline, amid a high interest rate environment, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

1 min

MPIC proposes to integrate operations of MRT-3, LRT-1

Conglomerate Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) plans to pour in at least P50 billion to operate the country's two major commuter rail system in an integrated manner.

2 mins

Rice tariff reduction loss may hit P22 B - DOF

The Department of Finance (DOF) has estimated that revenue losses from rice tariff reduction may reach up to P22 billion this year as the government moves to bring down inflation and eventually cut interest rates to make room for economic growth.

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