China Coast Guard shadows PH convoy
(UPDATE) CHINA Coast Guard vessels on Wednesday began shadowing a convoy of Philippine civilian boats on their way to a disputed South China Sea shoal, a convoy spokesman said.
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House urged to carefully review Meralco franchise
SURIGAO del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel urged the House of Representatives to carefully review the franchise of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) before considering its renewal.
House panel to continue probe of Alvarez's 'disorderly behavior'
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives Committee on Ethics and Privileges will continue its hearings over the alleged «disorderly behavior» of Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, which a local official filed against him.
Pagasa sees 13-16 storms this year
(UPDATE) THIRTEEN to 16 storms would likely enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) during the last quarter of the year due to the southwest monsoon and the onset of La Niña, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.
Marcos rejects calls to abolish NTF-ELCAC
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday rejected calls to abolish the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), saying the task force has done a good job cutting down «internal security threats.»
Digitalization could curb corruption – DICT chief
INTEGRATING technology into government transactions would not only streamline processes but also reduce bureaucratic corruption, a Cabinet official said.
Warm, humid with scattered rain as 2 weather systems affect PH
MANILA, Philippines — Two weather systems – easterlies and shear line – are affecting the entire country where humid, warm weather with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms can be experienced within the next 24 hours, the state-run weather agency said on Thursday.
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