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by Azer Parrocha on April 19, 2022
PRRD urges poll bets to limit number of armed guards
by Azer Parrocha on April 19, 2022
MANILA – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday urged candidates in the May 9 elections to “limit” the number of their armed bodyguards, noting that those who feared for their safety could address their concerns to the police or military.... Read full article
by Raymond Carl Dela Cruz on April 19, 2022
DOT to authorities: Address Boracay's excess tourist arrivals
by Raymond Carl Dela Cruz on April 19, 2022
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Monday asked for assistance from government authorities after the Boracay local government failed to control the number of its tourists that surpassed the carrying capacity during the Holy Week.... Read full article
by Azer Parrocha on April 19, 2022
Rich nations must pay for climate damage: Duterte
by Azer Parrocha on April 19, 2022
MANILA – Wealthy nations should compensate developing countries like the Philippines for the damage caused by climate change, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte said on Monday night.... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on April 19, 2022
House leader seeks stronger prosecution of agri smuggling cases
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on April 19, 2022
MANILA – The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday said smugglers of agricultural products should be prosecuted and held accountable to protect the country's farmers.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 18, 2022
PH has highest number of baptisms in 2020: Papal Nuncio
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 18, 2022
MANILA – The Catholic church in the Philippines has recorded the highest number of baptisms of more than 1.6 million in 2020.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 18, 2022
Over 20 cases filed vs. importers, brokers since January 2022
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 18, 2022
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Monday reported that over 20 criminal cases have been filed before the Department of Justice (DOJ) for violation of Customs and other laws since January 2022.... Read full article
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on April 13, 2022
LPA to bring rains over most of PH
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on April 13, 2022
MANILA – The low-pressure area (LPA) formerly known as Tropical Depression Agaton will continue to dampen most parts of the country, the weather bureau said Wednesday.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on April 13, 2022
Dengue cases increase in 4 regions: DOH
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on April 13, 2022
MANILA – An increase in dengue cases has been seen in Zamboanga Peninsula, Cagayan Valley, Western Visayas, and Davao regions, a health official said Tuesday.... Read full article
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on April 13, 2022
'Dangerous' if 2022 bets allied with CPP win: Duterte
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on April 13, 2022
MANILA – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte warned Tuesday that it would be “dangerous” if the candidates for the May 9, 2022 elections who are in alliance with the communist movement get elected to public office.... Read full article
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on April 13, 2022
'Agaton' continues to dampen parts of PH; 'Basyang' leaves PAR
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on April 13, 2022
MANILA – Tropical Depression Agaton will continue to dampen parts of the country, while tropical cyclone Basyang (international name Malakas) already left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the weather bureau said Tuesday afternoon.... Read full article

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