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MANILA – The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Friday reminded the clergy, particularly priests that the pulpit should be used to proclaim God's word and not for politics.... Read full article
MANILA – The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) will allow the importation of 200,000 metric tons (MT) of standard and bottlers grade (premium refined) sugar in anticipation of a shortfall.... Read full article
MANILA – A former Palace official on Sunday defended the directive of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to restrict unvaccinated people from going out of their homes, saying it was part of the President’s duty as head of state.... Read full article
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) is looking into the claims of an assassination plot being hatched against former senator and presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., its chief Gen. Dionardo Carlos said Monday.... Read full article
MANILA – The scheduled meeting between President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 8 will only be held virtually, Malacañang said on Friday.... Read full article
MANILA – The economic recovery policy agenda adopted by the government should entail the restoration of all public utility jeepney (PUJ) and tricycle routes to full capacity as a countermeasure to the soaring fuel prices, a leader of the House of Rep... Read full article
MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is working to restore its Twitter account, Civil Defense PH, that was hacked over the weekend.... Read full article
MANILA – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is mulling alternatives to concrete barriers along Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (Edsa) for the safety of motorists traversing the busy thoroughfare.... Read full article
MANILA – Malacañang is still reviewing calls for President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to declare a state of economic emergency amid an increase in prices of petroleum products brought about by the Russia-Ukraine conflict.... Read full article
MANILA – The Philippines is expected to reach its immediate goal of having 100 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines in its inventory Thursday night with the delivery of more Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines.... Read full article
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