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Credit to Author: Mark Ernest Villeza| Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Seven years after authorities seized over half a ton of shabu worth P6.4 billion in a Valenzuela warehouse raid, a Manila court found alleged Customs “fixer” Mark Taguba and two others guilty of drug importation.

Credit to Author: Pia Lee-Brago| Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo will meet with his counterparts from seven industrialized nations during the expanded Group of Seven Ministerial Meeting in Italy next week, the DFA said yesterday.

Credit to Author: Jean Mangaluz| Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:29:00 +0800

Malacañang has asked every agency to avoid lavish Christmas celebrations in solidarity with those who suffered through the six consecutive cyclones that slammed into the country. 

Credit to Author: Ian Laqui| Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 07:37:00 +0800

“If he fails to appear or participate in the preliminary investigation the complaint will be resolved on the basis of the complaint and the evidence annexed to the complaint,” Justice prosecutor Eugene Yusi said in an interview with reporters.

Credit to Author: Keisha Ta-Asan| Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800

An additional P5 billion to support Filipinos recovering from crisis situations and natural disasters has been released by the Department of Budget and Management.

Credit to Author: Ghio Ong| Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800

China, not the Philippines, should stop its “provocations and infringements” in the West Philippine Sea, according to Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela in response to Beijing’s putting the blame on Filipinos for confrontations at sea.

Credit to Author: Alexis Romero| Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800

President Marcos yesterday called on Filipinos to share their blessings during the Christmas season with those who have been affected by tropical cyclones as he assured the public that relief efforts are underway in areas hit by Super Typhoon Pepito.

Credit to Author: Pia Lee-Brago| Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800

The Philippines and the United States yesterday signed an agreement on sharing classified military information and technology, further deepening cooperation between the treaty allies.

Credit to Author: Dominique Nicole Flores| Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:17:00 +0800

More than half a million individuals have been displaced by the combined effects of Typhoons Nika, Ofel and Pepito, the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council reported on Monday, November 18. 

Credit to Author: Ian Laqui| Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0800

Several local government units (LGU) have suspended classes on Monday, November 18, due to Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-Yi).