Balikatan ‘correct path forward’ for Philippines in West Philippine Sea
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Balikatan ‘correct path forward’ for Philippines in West Philippine Sea
An international think tank believes that expanded military cooperation with allies is the “correct path forward” for the Philippines in handling the situation in the West Philippine Sea.
Arrest of Duterte co-perpetrators sought
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Arrest of Duterte co-perpetrators sought
With charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte confirmed and the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court upheld, human rights groups are now pushing for the arrest of other co-perpetrators named in the crimes against humanity case before the…
Bernardo maintains he’s not the mastermind in flood control mess
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Bernardo maintains he’s not the mastermind in flood control mess
Former Department of Public Works and Highways undersecretary Roberto Bernardo insisted that he should not be labeled as the mastermind behind the flood control scandal, wherein up to 30 percent of funds for infrastructure projects became kickbacks for lawmakers…
Over 1.1 million jeepney drivers received P5k cash aid --DSWD
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Over 1.1 million jeepney drivers received P5k cash aid —DSWD
More than 1.1 million jeepney drivers nationwide received the P5,000 cash relief assistance from the government as of Saturday amid the high prices of fuel in the country, the Department of Social Welfare and Development said.
Environmental group urges gov"t to declare national climate emergency
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Environmental group urges gov’t to declare national climate emergency
Environmental group Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ) has urged the government to declare a national climate emergency due to the effects of drought in the country.
5 renewable energy facilities with 128.9 MW capacity now active — DOE
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5 renewable energy facilities with 128.9 MW capacity now active — DOE
Five renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 128.9 megawatts are now operational as of April 17, the Department of Energy said, marking early progress in its push to expand the country’s green energy supply.
Mike Defensor’s wife denies ties to raided Pasig City establishment
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Mike Defensor’s wife denies ties to raided Pasig City establishment
The wife of former lawmaker Mike Defensor has broken her silence, denying allegations linking her and her daughter to an establishment recently raided by the National Bureau of Investigation.
CHR starts probe into Negros Occidental 'clash'
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CHR starts probe into Negros Occidental 'clash'
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said it has launched an investigation following a violent armed encounter in Barangay Salamanca, Toboso, Negros Occidental that left at least 19 people dead.
GSIS offers solar loan program to help members cut electricity costs
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GSIS offers solar loan program to help members cut electricity costs
Government workers can now shift to solar energy to help cut monthly electricity bills through a financing program offered by the Government Service Insurance System.
DENR orders landfill operators to submit contingency plans, for LGUS to cease ops of open dumpsites
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DENR orders landfill operators to submit contingency plans, for LGUS to cease ops of open dumpsites
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said Sunday it has required sanitary landfill (SLF) operators to submit contingency plans that will address fire incidents and other emergency situations in waste disposal facilities.
Are 'pass-through' charges Meralco-imposed? Concessionaire says no
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Are 'pass-through' charges Meralco-imposed? Concessionaire says no
In a statement, the electric concessionaire explained that these charges do not contribute to the earnings of distribution utilities like Meralco.
Over 1.1 million jeepney drivers receive P5,000 cash aid — DSWD
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Over 1.1 million jeepney drivers receive P5,000 cash aid — DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development said it has successfully distributed over P5.65 billion in financial assistance to public utility jeepney drivers across the country.
‘President Marcos not spared from flood control scandal probe’
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‘President Marcos not spared from flood control scandal probe’
President Marcos will not be spared from the Senate’s probe into the multibillion-peso flood control scandal if the evidence points to him, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson said yesterday, though noting unsworn allegations made against the…
President Marcos: Mideast war won’t disrupt services, programs
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President Marcos: Mideast war won’t disrupt services, programs
Government programs would not be disrupted even if the administration is dealing with the wide-reaching impact of the war in the Middle East, President Marcos gave assurance yesterday.
ICC to resume evaluation of Duterte victim applications
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ICC to resume evaluation of Duterte victim applications
Following the confirmation of charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte, the International Criminal Court (ICC) is expected to resume assessment of applications of victims who wish to participate in the proceedings.
Most parts of Metro Manila back to ‘good’ air quality
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Most parts of Metro Manila back to ‘good’ air quality
Most parts of Metro Manila are back to “good” air quality levels, based on the monitoring of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources yesterday.
Atong Ang, police major linked to Chinese triad in Negros
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Atong Ang, police major linked to Chinese triad in Negros
MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirmed on Sunday that the Philippine National Police is looking into claims linking fugitive businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang and a police major in Bacolod City to a Chinese triad…
PNP nabs 15 in online scam; 36 financial accounts closed
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PNP nabs 15 in online scam; 36 financial accounts closed
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 15 were arrested and 36 financial accounts involved in fraudulent transactions intercepted during coordinated anticybercrime operations nationwide April 1 to April 15.
Marcos eyes longer amnesty program
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Marcos eyes longer amnesty program
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved in principle the extension by two years of the amnesty that the government is offering to communist rebels and other insurgent groups as the government attempts to end the longest communist…