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June 12, 2024

Marcos to skip Peace Summit in Switzerland

President Marcos will skip the global peace summit in Switzerland this weekend and send presidential peace adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. as the country’s representative, Malacañang announced yesterday.

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126th Independence Day: BBM leads Rizal Park rites

President Marcos will lead today the commemoration of the 126th anniversary of Philippine independence, which comes as the country grapples with challenges from its longstanding maritime row with China over the West Philippine Sea.

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Over 300 illegal POGOS in Phl, says PAOCC

The Philippines is host to more than 300 illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hubs in various parts of the country, Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) Undersecretary Gilbert Cruz said yesterday.

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'Phl must prepare for external threats'

Marcos wants troops in north ready amid China-Taiwan tension

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Teves under court custody, not arrested – lawyer

Expelled congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. of Negros Oriental was not rearrested as the Department of Justice (DOJ) claimed, but was only placed under the custody of the court in TimorLeste to wait for hearings concerning his extradition, lawyer Ferdinand Topacio said yesterday.

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68 Phl nurses complete Norway study program

A large batch of Filipino nurses has completed a complementary study program for nursing in Oslo, allowing them to work in Norway, according to the Philippine embassy.

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Rody on serving of Quiboloy arrest warrant: Overkill

Former president Rodrigo Duterte and the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) condemned what they described as “overkill” in police operations to serve arrest warrants for accused sex offender and human trafficker Apollo Quiboloy and his accomplices.

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PhilHealth to public: COVID benefits available

With the slight increase in COVID-19 cases, the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has reminded the public that if needed, benefit packages for the affliction remain available.

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FDA warns public against fake pain relief medicine

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public against the purchase and use of a counterfeit version of an over-the-counter medicine used for muscle pain relief.

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DBM to complete salary hike study this month

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) will conclude a study by the end of the month on a possible salary increase for government workers.

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BBM approves 4Ps expansion

President Marcos yesterday approved the expansion of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to include pregnant and lactating women.

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Over 60 Phl HEIs named 'most innovative schools' worldwide

Over 60 Philippine higher education institutions (HEIs) were named among the 300 most innovative schools in the world in the 2024 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said on Monday.

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LTO: Court order needed for release of colorum vehicles

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will require a court order before releasing colorum vehicles as the government ramps up its campaign against illegal public utility vehicles, an official announced yesterday.

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Malabon offers over 1,400 jobs to 4Ps beneficiaries

More than 1,400 jobs were offered to about 650 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) during a job fair at the Malabon Sports Complex yesterday.

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Ombudsman suspends Marikina engineer, 6 others for 'extortion'

The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the suspension of Marikina engineer Kennedy Sueno and six other city officials over alleged extortion in the issuance of a building permit.

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Another 'Luffy' gang member deported

The Bureau of Immigration (B) deported yesterday another Japanese national suspected to be a member of the robbery ring called \"Luffy.\"

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Kanlaon eruption: 1,237 families still in evacuation centers

At least 1,237 families or 4,190 residents of five barangays in La Castellana, Negros Occidental who were affected by the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano remain in evacuation centers.

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Davao Occ prosecutor slain in gun attack

A prosecutor was gunned down in Digos City, Davao del Sur on Monday.

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UN Security Council adopts Gaza war ceasefire resolution

The UN Security Council on Monday overwhelmingly approved its first resolution endorsing a ceasefire plan aimed at ending the eight-month war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

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Four US teachers stabbed in China

Four American college instructors working in China were wounded in a stabbing in a public park, their employer said, with Beijing yesterday describing it as an “isolated” incident.

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SG taps Abando for Jones Cup

Another Gilas Pilipinas standout will shore up the Strong Group-Pilipinas' drive in the 43rd William Jones Cup on July 13 to 21 in Taiwan.

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Espinosa, Macasaet breeze through at Pinewoods

Jose Luis Espinosa and Brianna Macasaet turned the final round of their 36-hole competition into a triumphant march, capitalizing on the cool breeze to cruise to victories in the 8-10 category of the Junior Philippine Golf Tour Luzon Series 3 at the Pinewoods Golf and Country Club here Tuesday.

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Go advocates for health, fitness

Sen. Bong Go called on the youth to get more involved in sports as a strategic approach to divert them from the dangers of illegal drug use.

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BOLTS EAGER TO GO OVER HUMP

It's Meralco 2, San Miguel Beer 1 in the hard-fought PBA Philippine Cup title series.

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"Gray list exit to boost investments into Phl'

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the Philippines anew to continue its efforts to be taken out of the gray list of global dirty money watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF), as doing so will encourage more investments into the country.

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IMF sees room for Phl to introduce additional taxes

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said the Philippines has room to introduce higher taxes amid expectations of fiscal consolidation continuing at a slower pace over the medium term.

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IMF's weak growth target for Phl dampens stocks

Share prices fell anew as investors digested the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s lower growth forecast of six percent from 6.2 percent for the Philippines this year.

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CA extends freeze order on MFT Group assets, bank accounts

The freeze order over the bank, investment and insurance accounts of Maria Francesca Tan (MFT) Group of Companies Inc. has been extended for six months.

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Trade deficit at widest level in 5 months

The country posted its biggest trade gap in goods in five months last April as exports grew at a faster pace than imports, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

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Car sales climb 5.5% in May

Sales of motor vehicles in the country picked up by 5.5 percent in May from a year ago, supported by improved supply and demand.

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