Credit to Author: Helen Flores| Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800
President Marcos admitted yesterday that he may have been deceived, when aked by Philippine journalists here to comment on Vice President Sara Duterte’s claim that they were never friends.
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CEBU CITY, Philippines – In less than two months, authorities have uncovered two alleged Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogo) hubs in Cebu province. This came shortly after the raid of several Pogo hubs in the municipality of Bamban in the province of Tarlac, an incident that has opened up a wider investigation on the alleged involvement of a former mayor and several other Chinese nationals. Last August 31, a hotel exclusively used by 169 foreigners located in Brgy. Agus, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu was identified to be a Pogo hub. What started as a rescue operation turned into a raid after […]…
Keep on reading: How to tell if a place might be a Pogo hub
Read moreCredit to Author: Sheila Crisostomo| Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800
Lawmakers belonging to the House of Representatives’ quad committee have filed a bill seeking to institutionalize a nationwide ban on all forms of offshore gaming operations in the country.
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DAVAO CITY—Leaders of different faiths have come together to strengthen efforts to foster cooperation among the people of Mindanao and address conflicts in some areas on the island. The religious leaders held a two-day gathering here that concluded on Wednesday during which they “reaffirm our commitment to work for peace and sustainable development” that is […]…
Keep on reading: In Mindanao, religious leaders join hands to promote peace
Read moreCredit to Author: Brix Lelis| Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800
Power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is lowering electricity rates by P0.3587 per kilowatt-hour this October, bringing down the overall rate to P11.4295 per kWh from last month’s P11.7882 per kWh.
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MANILA, Philippines–On the verge of a meltdown, San Miguel on Friday night hit all the important shots in the crunch to will the Beermen past Barangay Ginebra in overtime, 131-125, and level the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals to a game apiece. Terrence Romeo was on the forefront of that resolute stand at Smart Araneta Coliseum, helping weather one Gin Kings fight back after another with his conference-best 26 points. SCHEDULE: 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals “Game 1, we weren’t in the flow of the offense that’s why our defense was really bad. We were scrambling a lot. Now we knew […]…
Keep on reading: San Miguel overcomes Ginebra in OT thriller to tie PBA semis
Read moreCredit to Author: Helen Flores| Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken yesterday raised a warning over China’s “increasingly dangerous” and “unlawful actions” in the South and East China Seas that he said were threatening peace and stability in the region.
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MANILA, Philippines – A total of 33 workers affected by the ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogos) found new jobs during the one-day special job fair held by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the cities of Parañaque and Makati on Thursday. Preliminary data released by DOLE on Friday showed these applicants were hired on the spot (HOTS) by participating employers. READ: Dole to help find IT, BPO jobs for displaced Pogo workers A total of 340 Pogo workers registered to participate in the special job fairs. At the same time, 186 other jobseekers secured employment during […]…
Keep on reading: 33 Pogo workers hired on the spot at DOLE special job fair
Read moreCredit to Author: Jean Mangaluz| Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:26:00 +0800
Following criticisms of low coverage of health bills, Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) said that it is reviewing its benefit packages.
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DECLINING TREND. The Iloilo Provincial Health Office conducts sanitary inspection and dengue vector surveillance in Barangay Conaynay, Sta. Barbara on Sept. 4, 2024. Cases of dengue in Iloilo province are declining, but the public is encouraged to sustain anti-dengue initiatives, especially since cases are still above the outbreak level. (Photo courtesy of IPHO) ILOILO CITY — Dengue cases in Iloilo province reached 10,075, with 25 deaths from January to Oct. 5 this year, but on a declining trend, according to the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) on Friday. “Based on the dengue epidemic curve of the province, the dengue cases are steadily declining, […]…
Keep on reading: Dengue cases in Iloilo province breach 10,000 but on the decline
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