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DND chief defends possible acquisition of U.S missiles
by Ian Laqui - December 24, 2024 - 5:45pm
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said that the military's proposal to procure Lockheed Martin mid-range missiles for joint exercises is "entirely lawful, appropriate and beyond question."
Fixers arrested at Batangas Port for extorting travelers
by Ian Laqui - December 24, 2024 - 5:03pm
In a statement on Tuesday, December 24, Philippine Coast Guard-Batangas said that the suspects were caught red handed while soliciting bribes from passengers with vehicles, promising faster processing and priority...
Simbang Gabi ends safely as PNP prepares for Christmas rush
by Ian Laqui - December 24, 2024 - 2:55pm
The nine-day Simbang Gabi concluded with no major incidents reported, according to the Philippine National Police.
P6.8 million worth of shabu seized at Sorsogon port
by Ian Laqui - December 24, 2024 - 12:33pm
In a statement, the Coast Guard said that authorities had seized one kilo of methamphetamine hydrochloride, locally known as “shabu,” at Matnog Port in Sorsogon City.
Immigration personnel deployed in ‘full force’ during Christmas season
by Ian Laqui - December 23, 2024 - 6:16pm
In a statement, the bureau said that it did not allow its personnel to go on leave from December 15 to January 15 to “maximize the manpower during the peak season.”
Lawyers: DOJ's 'good conduct' plan for Veloso 'problematic,' 'unfair'
by Ian Laqui - December 23, 2024 - 5:48pm
The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) possible application of the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) law to Mary Jane Veloso would be “unfair” and “problematic,” the National Union of People’s...
Supreme Court: Baguio exempted from ancestral land claims
by Ian Laqui - December 23, 2024 - 10:38am
In a seven-page resolution promulgated on July 30, 2024, penned by Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen, the high court affirmed its 2023 ruling that Baguio City is exempt from ancestral claims under the Indigenous...
‘Romina’ continues to move toward southern Kalayaan Islands
by Ian Laqui - December 22, 2024 - 6:05pm
As of 5 p.m., the center of Romina are over the coastal waters of Rurok Island, Kalayaan, Palawan outside the Philippine area of responsibility moving moving northward at 35 kilometers per hour (kph).
LTO suspends license of truck driver over C5 crash
by Ian Laqui - December 22, 2024 - 3:21pm
“We have issued a Show Cause Order to both the driver and the registered owner of the truck, requiring them to explain why they should not face penalties under existing laws and traffic regulations,”...
Signal No. 1 raised over Kalayaan Islands amid tropical depression ‘Romina'
by Ian Laqui - December 22, 2024 - 1:11pm
The state weather bureau, PAGASA, raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over the Kalayaan Islands on Sunday, December 22, as Tropical Depression Romina continues to move north northeastward toward the Southern...
Trough of tropical depression, shear line to bring rains across country — PAGASA
by Ian Laqui - December 22, 2024 - 9:31am
The shear line and the trough of a tropical depression are expected to bring widespread rains across the Philippines on Sunday, December 22, according to the state weather bureau, PAGASA.
Presidential immunity only applies to sitting presidents — DOJ
by Ian Laqui - December 19, 2024 - 5:04pm
“All past presidents are no longer immune from suit. Only the sitting president is immune from any legal suit during his time,” Justice Undersecretary Jesse Andres said. 
Monetary Board cuts key policy rates by 25 basis points anew
by Ian Laqui - December 19, 2024 - 3:58pm
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ monetary board has decided to further cut key interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, December 19, bringing down the target reverse repurchase rate 5.75%.
November balance of payments deficit hits $2.3 billion — BSP
by Ian Laqui - December 19, 2024 - 1:42pm
The country’s overall balance of payments posted a significant deficit of $2.3 billion (P93.69 billion) in November 2024, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said on Thursday, December 19.
LPA, shear line to bring rains nationwide
by Ian Laqui - December 19, 2024 - 9:10am
In its weather forecast, PAGASA said that as of 3 a.m., the low-pressure area (formerly Querubin) is estimated to be at 245 kilometers east of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte.
MMDA suspends number coding on Christmas, New Year
by Ian Laqui - December 18, 2024 - 8:20pm
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will temporarily suspend the expanded number coding scheme on select days for the holiday season.
Immigration: Estimated 8,000 ‘downgraded’ POGO workers still in Philippines
by Ian Laqui - December 18, 2024 - 7:54pm
In a press conference on Wednesday, December 18, Immigration Commissioner Joel Viado said that an estimated 8,000 foreign nationals whose visas were downgraded have not yet exited the country.
Immigration launches online student visa permit application for foreign students
by Ian Laqui - December 18, 2024 - 7:02pm
In a press briefing, Immigration Spokesperson Dana Sandoval said that the mechanism will make it easier for foreign students to apply for visas and permits should they wish to study in the Philippines.
Veloso appeals to Marcos for clemency
by Ian Laqui - December 18, 2024 - 12:40pm
“Sana po mabigyan na niya (Marcos) ako ng executive clemency,” Veloso said shouting to the members of the media inside the barbed-wired enclosed facility.
Gov't urged to allow MJ Veloso to reunite with family at airport upon return
by Ian Laqui - December 17, 2024 - 9:53pm
Several groups on Tuesday, December 17, urged the government to allow Mary Jane Veloso to reunite with her family upon her arrival at the airport.
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