Ex-BI officer in ‘pastillas’ scam fined P5,000
MANILA, Philippines — A former Bureau of Immigration (BI) officer ended her legal battle in connection with the so-called “pastillas” scam with a fine of P5,000.
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SC slams allegations of AI check of Bar exams
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) slammed the allegations circulating online involving the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to sort, check and correct the 2023 Bar examinations.
Floods hit Metro Manila roads; 2 LPAs monitored
MANILA, Philippines — Parts of Metro Manila were submerged in floodwaters due to heavy rains yesterday, causing traffic jams in major roads.
DND chief blasts China insincerity, hypocrisy
MANILA, Philippines — China’s blaming the grounded BRP Sierre Madre for damage to marine environment is “hypocritical,” Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said yesterday, as he lambasted Beijing for issuing “disingenuous propaganda lines” that have only exposed its insincerity.
No ban: Marcos clarifies plan vs overfishing
MANILA, Philippines — The government is not planning to implement a fishing ban, President Marcos clarified yesterday, saying what he meant in making such an announcement earlier was prohibiting the catching of fish in areas where they are breeding.
Metro air improves as smog, vog subside
MANILA, Philippines — Air quality in Metro Manila and nearby provinces has returned to normal, as the pollution-related smog in the metropolis as well as the volcanic smog or vog from Taal Volcano have cleared, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
₱2B eyed for Malampaya drilling preps next year
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 22) — State-run Philippine National Oil Company Exploration Corporation (PNOC-EC) plans to spend ₱2 billion next year to prepare for drilling activities in the Malampaya gas field.
Airport workers to stay amid NAIA privatization – DOTr
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 22) — The Department of Transportation on Friday assured airport employees that their tenure stays amid the looming privatization of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.