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PCG: China disregards int'l laws using 'beyond normal' actions

SAN NARCISO, May 3 -- All Chinese actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) are outright violations of international law, a ranking Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) insisted on Friday. Commodore Jay Tarri... Read More


High heat index to continue in coastal areas

Manila, May 3 -- Coastal areas will continue to have high heat indices as the country continues to deal with the effects of El Nino this month, the head of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and ... Read More


Motorists warned vs. online scammers issuing fake violation notices

Manila, May 3 -- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Friday warned the public against a slew of fake notices of violation being sent to motorists by online scammers. In a statement, LTO chief, As... Read More


CBCP issues Oratio Imperata for bishops to pray for rain

Manila, May 3 -- The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Friday asked Catholic prelates and priests to pray the Oratio Imperata for rain amid the dangerously high heat indexes re... Read More


DENR chief wants stiffer penalties for wildlife violations

Manila, May 3 -- Environment Secretary Maria Antonio Yulo-Loyzaga on Friday called on legislators to impose stiffer penalties against those involved in illegal wildlife trade. In a press release, Loy... Read More


BuCor: 805 PDLs released in April

Manila, May 3 -- Prison officials on Friday said 805 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) were released from various operating prisons and penal farms in the country in April. In a statement, the Burea... Read More


Focus on improving defense capabilities, not retaliation - senator

Manila, May 3 -- The country should focus on strengthening its defense posture and readiness instead of retaliating against China for its aggression in the West Philippine Sea. Senator Francis Tolent... Read More


PBBM expects ratification of PH-South Korea FTA deal this year

Manila, May 3 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is expecting the ratification of the free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and South Korea this year. In an interview with Maeil Busine... Read More


PCG ship crew in water cannon incident honored for bravery

Manila, May 3 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) honored the ship crew of BRP Bagacay (MRRV-4410) with the Coast Guard Merit Medal and Ribbon in recognition of their bravery during the water cannon a... Read More


Proposed amendments to RTL include mechanism to deter corruption

Manila, May 3 -- The House leadership on Friday assured the public that proposals to amend the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) include a mechanism that would deter corruption at the National Food Authori... Read More