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'Gorio' exits PAR

Manila, Aug. 13 -- Tropical Cyclone Gorio (international name Podul) is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Admin... Read More


Collision of Chinese ships underscores need for restraint - Australia

Manila, Aug. 13 -- The Australian Embassy in Manila on Wednesday expressed "serious concern" over the collision of two Chinese vessels near Bajo de Masinloc, saying the incident underscores the urgent... Read More


DOJ: 'Missing' affidavits from Patidongan's ex-workers worthless

Manila, Aug. 13 -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday doused the evidentiary worth of supposed sworn statements allegedly signed by former employees of Julie Patidongan, the whistleblower in... Read More


PPA defers decision on terminal fee hike bid at Batangas Port

Manila, Aug. 13 -- The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) on Wednesday temporarily deferred its decision on Asian Terminals Inc.'s (ATI) petition to increase the terminal fee at the Batangas Port. In a... Read More


DSWD calls for volunteers anew to help produce food packs

Manila, Aug. 13 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is again calling for volunteers to help in the repacking of family food packs (FFPs) at its National Resource Operations Cent... Read More


Sandiganbayan convicts ex-QC councilor over ghost employee scheme

Manila, Aug. 13 -- The Sandiganbayan has convicted a former Quezon City councilor in connection with ghost employees supposedly hired as field and area coordinators and street sweepers from 2009 to 20... Read More


US think tank backs increased military assistance to PH

Manila, Aug. 13 -- A senior fellow of the influential US-based Heritage Foundation on Tuesday said it is in Washington's interest to increase military support for the Philippines as the United States ... Read More


Comelec steps up campaign vs. vote buying

Manila, Aug. 13 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is strengthening its campaign against vote buying in the forthcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) amid the Supreme Court ... Read More


Lacson wants full budget transparency

Manila, Aug. 13 -- Senator Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday reiterated his proposal to make public the proponents of all amendments -- including insertions -- in the budget process. Lacson said this will ... Read More


Ayala Land, Hilton to open Canopy hotel in 2026

Manila, Aug. 13 -- Ayala Land Hospitality partnered with hotel giant Hilton for the opening of the first Canopy by Hilton hotel in Makati City in 2026. The hotel will be located above the new One Aya... Read More