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Laguna prosecutors junk terrorism, murder raps vs human rights advocate, 15 others

by Ian Laqui - November 23, 2023 - 4:08pm

The Laguna prosecutors have dismissed charges of terrorism and other criminal accusations against Hailey Pecayo, a 20-year-old human rights worker, and 15 others .

76% of Filipinos believe AI will reshape their jobs — study

by Ian Laqui - November 23, 2023 - 11:30am

A study from the career-networking social media platform LinkedIn said that 76% of Filipinos believe that artificial intelligence will impact their future jobs.

EU Council backs Philippines' GSP+ extension, says DTI chief

by Ian Laqui - November 22, 2023 - 5:02pm

The European Union and the European Council is supportive of a four-year extension on the eligibility of the Philippines in the Generalized Scheme of Preferences trade mechanism, Department of Trade and Industry...

Philippine Navy receives 2 new fast attack craft ships

by Ian Laqui - November 22, 2023 - 10:00am

The Philippine Navy's two new fast attack interdiction craft vessels arrived on Saturday.

Additional witnesses seek to withdraw testimonies vs De Lima

by Ian Laqui - November 22, 2023 - 9:31am

A group of seven witnesses have expressed their intent to retract their testimonies in the final pending drug case against former senator Leila de Lima.

Indonesian Coast Guard ship docks in Davao City

by Ian Laqui - November 21, 2023 - 6:49pm

Gajah Laut-404 Bakamla, an Indonesian Coast Guard Vessel, docked at the Panacan wharf in Davao City after sailing for two days at sea.

Philippines-US air, maritime patrols in West Philippine Sea launched — Marcos

by Ian Laqui - November 21, 2023 - 5:09pm

President Marcos said that the joint patrol is a collaborative effort between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States Indo-Pacific Command, established through an agreement by the Mutual Defense...

NDRRMC: Over 14,000 families affected by Eastern Visayas flooding

by Ian Laqui - November 21, 2023 - 4:46pm

Also citing data from the Department of Social Welfare and Development, 57, 606 individuals in Northern Samar, Samar, Eastern Samar, Southern Leyte, and Biliran are also affected by the flooding.

SSS to dispose unclaimed UMID cards after deadline

by Ian Laqui - November 21, 2023 - 12:45pm

Unclaimed Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) cards will soon be disposed by the Social Security System.

NSC warns vs planned 'Christmas convoy' at Ayungin Shoal

by Ian Laqui - November 21, 2023 - 10:58am

The NSC appreciated efforts to boost soldier morale at Ayungin Shoal but cautioned against visits due to persistent high tensions between the Philippines and China in the region.

Groups call for gov't action on UN Rapporteur's recommendation to abolish NTF-ELCAC

by Ian Laqui - November 20, 2023 - 6:05pm

Aside from the abolishment of NTF-ELCAC, groups urge the protection of environmental defenders and the continuation of the peace agreement between the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines...

LTFRB considering granting five-year franchise to jeepney operators

by Ian Laqui - November 20, 2023 - 3:40pm

Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board chairman Teofilo Guadiz III said that the agency will give drivers and operators an "ample time" to consolidate into cooperatives and corporations.

Oil firms to implement price rollback on November 21

by Ian Laqui - November 20, 2023 - 12:40pm

Here are the oil price adjustments for Tuesday, November 21.

LIST: ‘Libreng Sakay’ options amid November 20 transport strike

by Ian Laqui - November 20, 2023 - 10:15am

Here are the available 'Libreng Sakay' options for commuters affected by the transport strike on November 20.

Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for November 20 to 22 due to transport strike, earthquake

by Ian Laqui - November 20, 2023 - 9:15am

On November 15, transport group PISTON announced a three-day transport strike a month ahead of the December 31 deadline for PUV consolidation deadline.

180 families affected by Magnitude 6.8 Davao Occidental quake — NDRRMC

by Ian Laqui - November 19, 2023 - 6:10pm

As of 3 p.m. on Sunday, the NDRRMC said that a total of 1,509 individuals have been affected in Davao Occidental, Davao Oriental, South Cotabato and Sarangani.

Pump prices expected to decrease on November 21

by Ian Laqui - November 19, 2023 - 5:26pm

If implemented, the rollback will mark the third consecutive week of oil prices decline.

Number coding scheme lifted on November 20 due to transport strike

by Ian Laqui - November 19, 2023 - 3:04pm

The number coding has been lifted due to the transport strike which will start on Monday, November 20, and might last until November 23, according to the transport group PISTON.

PAGASA: Three weather systems to bring rain showers in some parts of Philippines

by Ian Laqui - November 19, 2023 - 1:25pm

Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are expected in Masbate, Sorsogon, Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, and the Davao Region because of the shear line and the LPA.

SC to transfer court jurisdictions to areas affected by Makati-Taguig dispute ruling

by Ian Laqui - November 17, 2023 - 7:16pm

According to the SC, the court jurisdiction of Parcels 3 and 4, PSU-2031 of the Fort Bonifacio Military Reservation will be transferred to Taguig City effective on January 1, 2024.

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