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PAF plane catches fire, disrupts flights
MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine Air Force (PAF) plane bound for the Visayas was forced to do an emergency landing at the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) after its engine caught fire early yesterday, blocking the runway for hours and disrupting both domestic and international flights.
Negros mayors want P20 million for insurgency-free barangays restored
MANILA, Philippines — Mayors in Negros Occidental have enlisted the help of Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro to restore the P20-million budget for insurgency-free barangays.
Marcos Jr. lifts rice price cap, vows aid for farmers
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has lifted the price ceilings on rice as he vowed to sustain efforts to help improve the life of farmers and run after smugglers of agricultural goods.
PhilHealth flagged over P500 million COVID-19 indemnity fund
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) over the improper handling of the COVID-19 National Vaccine Indemnity Fund amounting to P500 million, intended for compensation in case of death, permanent disability or hospital confinement of individuals for any serious adverse effects (SAEs) of COVID vaccines.
Comelec to hear petition on Smartmatic disqualification
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to hear a petition seeking to prevent technology provider Smartmatic from participating in future elections.
Meralco rates may go up this month
MANILA, Philippines — Upward pressure on generation and transmission charges could push rates of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) higher for a second straight month this October.
Marcos Jr. swears in PCG chief, others
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos yesterday swore in new officials of various government agencies, led by Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commander Vice Admiral Roy Echeverria.