P6.8-M worth shabu seized in Maguindanao del Norte
COTABATO CITY — Non-uniformed policemen seized P6.8 million worth of shabu from a dealer entrapped on Tuesday in Barangay Awang in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte.
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'Carina' damages 45 schools, disrupts upcoming school opening
MANILA, Philippines — At least 45 public schools across the Philippines have been damaged during the onslaught of Supertyphoon Carina (international name: Gaemi) enhanced by the southwest monsoon, impacting teachers’ and students’ preparations for the school opening five days from now.
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[SPLIT News Alert] Marcos Jr. sees prices of basic goods to stabilize soon
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed confidence Monday (July 22, 2024) that prices of basic commodities would stabilize as the number of hectares of farmlands awarded to beneficiaries of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) under his administration increased by more than three-fold compared to his predecessor.
Benefits of POGO ban outweigh costs, NEDA says
MANILA, Philippines — Benefits can outweigh the costs of banning Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).
Internet Gaming Licenses included in POGO ban
MANILA, Philippines — The ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) – which drew cheers when announced on Monday by President Marcos in his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) – covers the so-called internet gaming licensees (IGLs), Malacañang clarified yesterday.
POGOs have ‘very small’ impact on property industry — NEDA
MANILA, Philippines — The impact of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) on the property industry is small, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said on Tuesday.
Oil firms cut prices of diesel, kerosene
OIL firms lowered the pump prices of diesel and kerosene but raised the cost of gasoline.
Subic sea, air ports expansion pushed under Marcos term
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Philippines — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is pushing for some P28.18-billion worth of expansion and modernization projects for both air and sea ports in this special economic zone to boost port capacity, increase competitiveness and generate more revenue.