Transfer Quiboloy to QC jail – court
BY ASHZEL HACHERO and VICTOR REYES A Quezon City court has ordered the transfer in cu
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P157.9M aid distributed to sectors hit by El Niño in Ilocos Norte
PRESIDENT Marcos Jr. yesterday led the distribution of over P157.9 million in agricultural support to farmers and fisherfolk, especially those affected by the El Niño phenomenon, in Ilocos Norte to boost farm productivity and fight hunger in the province.
Biliran declared insurgency-free
THE province of Biliran was declared insurgency-free yesterday, joining dozens of other areas that had been cleared of the decades-old New People’s Army (NPA) problem.
Baseco ex-treasurer convicted on 13 counts of graft
THE Sandiganbayan Third Division has convicted former Bataan Shipyard and Engineering Corp. Inc. (Baseco) treasurer Agustiniana Avelino on 13 counts of violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (Ra 3019) for illegal withdrawals of various sums from the agency’s bank account totaling P102.07 million between January 2009 to December 2010.
Unregistered drug for gout, uric acid being sold – FDA
THE Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday warned the public against “AlcalisTM onecare® 2.8 g sachet,” a drug product being sold as a relief for gout symptoms and to regulate uric acid levels.
Storm outside PAR seen bringing rains to Luzon
A TROPICAL depression outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) has further intensified into a tropical storm and was given the international name “Bebinca.”
Qualified trafficking complaint filed vs Cassandra Ong, 53 POGO execs
A COMPLAINT for qualified human trafficking was filed yesterday before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against Katherine Cassandra Li “Cassy” Ong and 53 others in connection with the illegal operation of a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga raided earlier this year by authorities.
Bill seeks retroactive pay hike for LGU workers
A BILL seeking to allow retroactive application of salary increases for employees of local government units (LGUs) has been filed by Rep. Brian Yamsuan (PL, Bicol Saro).