News Highlights: May 23, 2024
BY JOCELYN MONTEMAYOR TEN victims of human trafficking in Laguna, including
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Trump claims standard FBI warrant shows Biden wanted him dead
WASHINGTON, United States — Donald Trump drew disbelief -- and some support -- Wednesday after suggesting that standard language from an FBI search warrant executed in 2022 on his Florida mansion showed that President Joe Biden wanted armed agents to shoot him.
All set for NCR wage board consultations: DOLE
THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) yesterday said the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) in the National Capital Region (NCR) is set to hold its first public consultation for the next round of wage adjustment in Metro Manila.
‘Ayungin Shoal status quo deal made in 2013’
FORMER Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea yesterday denied former President Rodrigo Duterte forged a “secret deal” with Chinese President Xi Jinping, under which the Philippines will refrain from repairing the warship BRP Sierra Madre that was grounded at the Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to serve as a military outpost.
LIST: Miss Universe Philippines 2024, 4 more titles' winners; special awards
MANILA, Philippines — Chelsea Manalo from Bulacan has been crowned the winner of Miss Universe Philippines 2024, succeeding Michelle Dee.
FULL TEXT: Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Top 5 Q&A portion
MANILA, Philippines — The Miss Universe Philippines 2023 coronation night was held tonight in SM Mall of Asia Arena.
9 SAF men under PNP custody
MANILA, Philippines — The two Special Action Force (SAF) troopers along with their seven superiors who were implicated in unauthorized escort services to Chinese nationals have been placed under restrictive custody, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said yesterday.
Angat Dam drops to minimum operating level
MANILA, Philippines — The water level in Angat Dam is down to its minimum operating level.