Statement performance from Cuntapay
MANILA, Philippines — Left unsigned although selected in the recent PBA Draft, San Beda big man Damie Cuntapay has set his sights on proving he is worthy of a spot in the pros.
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Marcos rejects tariff reduction on rice
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos rejected yesterday a proposal to temporarily cut the tariff on imported rice to lower the prices of the food staple, citing projections that global prices would decrease.
Azurin held by Canadian immigration over abuses under Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. was reportedly questioned by immigration authorities upon his arrival at the Langley Airport in Canada about the drug war of former president Rodrigo Duterte.
China: Barriers necessary to block Philippine vessel
MANILA, Philippines — China has defended its installation of floating barrier in Panatag Shoal, saying it was a “professional, restrained” action “necessary” to block and drive away a Philippine vessel.
Glitch hits Viber; hacker warning out
MANILA, Philippines — The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) issued a public alert after glitches were discovered in messaging platform Viber, resulting in failed attempts to send video and file transfers among users.
Marcos off to Saudi in October
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos is expected to make another foreign trip soon, this time to Saudi Arabia.
MUP pension bill gets final House nod
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 25) — The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading the proposed measure to reform the pension system of military and uniformed personnel (MUP) that includes a “guaranteed” annual salary increase.
Mayor wants more police, military presence vs. 'Socorro cult'
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 25) — Socorro Mayor Riza Rafonselle Timcang wants more personnel from Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines to be deployed in her town pending an investigation on the alleged «cult activities» of Socorro Bayanihan Services, Inc (SBSI) in the mountains of Surigao Del Norte.