MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) urged the public to take caution against scams amid the rollout of fuel subsidies. In a statement on Wednesday, the law enforcement agency said it had deployed personnel to assist national government agencies and local government units in distributing the cash aid; and to secure the rollout
Read More »‘Read the rules’: Solons told after Marcoleta’s impeachment query
MANILA, Philippines — Sagip party-list Rep. Paolo Henry Marcoleta’s query about the House impeachment proceedings prompted Rep. Joel Chua to remind all panel members and non-members to ead the rules to avoid confusion. Marcoleta posed a question on Wednesday shortly before the House committee on justice declared the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte
Read More »Senate ethics panel to review 9 complaints
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate committee on ethics and privileges will soon review a total of nine ethics complaints, including a case against past and present senators, Sen. JV Ejercito said on Wednesday. Ejercito, who heads the panel, told the media that he and his colleagues shall begin the case review after their rules have
Read More »Kim Atienza Talks About Helping Other People With Mental Health Issues
Kim Atienza found a new purpose in life Kapuso TV host Kim Atienza talked about helping other people who struggles from mental health issues. Kuya Kim and his family went through a tough time last year. He lost his youngest daughter, Emman Atienza, in a tragic death. Emman had been very vocal about her mental ... Read more
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Read More »Working Student Loses Phone in Vehicle, Finder Demands P5,000 for Return
Working Student Expresses Frustration After Losing Phone in Vehicle During Commute A working student is seeking help after losing his cellphone during a commute, but the finder demands P5,000 for return. The student, identified as Jerome Sumagka, was on his way to school when he accidentally left his phone inside a multicab. He only realized it was ... Read more
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Read More »NBA: Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder clinch playoff berth
LOS ANGELES, United States — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a 40-point scoring performance as the Oklahoma City Thunder became the first team to punch their ticket to the NBA playoffs with a 113-108 defeat of the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Gilgeous-Alexander was backed with 20 points and 12 rebounds from Chet Holmgren while Ajay Mitchell’s 16
Read More »Duterte Impeachment: House panel reviews sufficiency of grounds
MANILA, Philippines — The Committee on Justice of the House of Representatives went straight to discussing the sufficiency of grounds stated in the two impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, as petitioners waived their right to reply. Committee chairperson and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said during the panel’s hearing on Wednesday that the discussions would
Read More »Manufacturers: No price increases of commodities in next 30 days
MANILA – Manufacturers of basic and prime commodities have committed to keep prices at current levels for the next 30 days, amidst the impact of higher oil prices. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in a news release issued Tuesday night, said Trade and Industry Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque had a meeting with 21 manufacturers
Read More »Pam on dismissed cases: ‘Justice will serve itself’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Justice will serve itself.” This was how Cebu Governor Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro reacted to the dismissal of multiple cyberlibel charges filed against her by former Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, saying the ruling affirmed her innocence. “I am very happy nga na-dismiss. Ani gyud ni basta wala kay sala, justice will serve itself,”
Read More »Long weekend in March: What are your plans?
CEBU CITY, Philippines — While others pack their bags and head to bus terminals, ports, and airports for the long weekend, some Cebuanos are choosing to stay exactly where they are. In the city. The long weekend begins on March 20, which has been declared a regular holiday in observance of Eid al-Fitr. It is
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