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New OTC chief Guadiz vows to end 'artificial' transport shortage

Manila, Oct. 13 -- Teofilo Guadiz III on Monday vowed to end the artificial shortage of public utility vehicles (PUV) on key routes after officially taking the helm of the Office for Transport Coopera... Read More


Pantino reaches Gentry Open 3rd round

Manila, Oct. 13 -- Arthur Craig Pantino blanked Klyde Lagarde, 6-0, 6-0, to reach the third round of the Gentry National Open Tennis Championships at Colegio San Agustin in San Jose del Monte City, Bu... Read More


BMI eyes add'l 25 bps cut in BSP rates in December, more in 2026

Manila, Oct. 13 -- Following the 25-basis-point reduction in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) key rates last week, a Fitch Solutions Company unit forecasts an additional cut in December, and mor... Read More


Over P6-M illegal drugs seized in weeklong ops in Bicol

LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 13 -- More than PHP6.19 million worth of illegal drugs was seized during week-long police operations, the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) reported on Monday. PRO-5 Director... Read More


Bacolod City initiates return-home program for mendicant Badjaos

BACOLOD CITY, Oct. 13 -- The city government here is initiating a reunification program for mendicant Badjaos in a move to facilitate their safe return to their places of origin, particularly in Minda... Read More


Senate subpanel OKs COA P15.07-B 2026 budget

Manila, Oct. 13 -- The Senate Committee on Finance (Subcommittee A), chaired by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, approved Monday the Commission on Audit's (COA) PHP15.07-billion allocation under the Nation... Read More


DOLE backs more frequent safety drills for workers, employers

Manila, Oct. 13 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is supportive of the call for more earthquake drills in all establishments and workplaces nationwide following the series of earthquake... Read More


Iloilo province, city extend aid to Cebu, Davao quake victims

ILOILO CITY, Oct. 13 -- The city and province of Iloilo will be extending assistance to areas affected by the recent earthquakes. In an interview on Monday, Mayor Raisa Trenas said the city governmen... Read More


Palace: Class suspension preventive measure amid seasonal flu uptick

Manila, Oct. 13 -- Malacanang said Monday the suspension of face-to-face classes in Metro Manila is a precautionary move by the Department of Health (DOH) to prevent the spread of influenza-like illne... Read More


NZ condemns China Coast Guard aggression in WPS

Manila, Oct. 13 -- The New Zealand Embassy in Manila has expressed serious concern over the recent incident involving the Chinese Coast Guard and vessels of the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aqua... Read More