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NGCP finishes major restoration works in Visayas after Cebu quake

Manila, Oct. 9 -- Key transmission services in the Visayas grid are now back to normal conditions after the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that jolted northern Cebu and several areas on Sept. 30. The Natio... Read More


NDRRMC: Reported death toll due to Cebu quake now 74

Manila, Oct. 9 -- The reported death toll due to the Sept. 30 magnitude 6.9 earthquake that hit Bogo City, Cebu went up to 74, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said... Read More


Negativity overblown, corruption probe good for PH in the long run

Manila, Oct. 9 -- The government's ongoing corruption probe, far from scaring investors, will ultimately strengthen the Philippine economy by restoring integrity, efficiency and public trust, Special ... Read More


Gatchalian to DA: Fix farm-to-market road system or lose budget

Manila, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday warned the Department of Agriculture (DA) to overhaul its farm-to-market road (FMR) program or risk losing its PHP16-billion allocation in the pro... Read More


Palace: PBBM focused on work, unmindful of impeachment, ouster calls

Manila, Oct. 9 -- Malacanang on Thursday dismissed renewed impeachment and ouster calls against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., saying he remains unbothered and focused on his work to uplift the li... Read More


Lacson: Documents reveal 'deep-seated' corruption in infra projects

Manila, Oct. 9 -- Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Thursday expressed dismay over the extent of corruption in the government's infrastructure program. "Reviewing the piles of 'classifie... Read More


Japan-PH military access deal activated for Cebu quake relief

Manila, Oct. 9 -- The Japan Air Self-Defense Force is set to provide support for transporting relief supplies to earthquake victims in Cebu, at the request of the Philippine side -one of the first act... Read More


DBM releases P716.15-M to replenish DSWD disaster fund

Manila, Oct. 9 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of PHP716.15 million to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to replenish its Quick Response... Read More


PDEA destroys P16-B illegal drugs in Cavite

Manila, Oct. 9 -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Thursday destroyed PHP16 billion worth of dangerous drugs and controlled precursors and essential chemicals (CPECs) in Cavite provinc... Read More


Ticket sold in Leyte wins P13-M Megalotto jackpot

Manila, Oct. 9 -- A lone bettor from Leyte province hit the PHP13-million jackpot of Wednesday night's Megalotto 6/45 draw. In an advisory on Thursday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO... Read More