PH, US reach deal on Afghan refugees
MANILA has agreed to Washington’s request to allow the entry and temporary stay of Afghan refugees for eventual resettlement in the United States, the Department of Foreign Affairs said yesterday.
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NBI captures bogus Malacañang official
MANILA, Philippines — Criminal cases were filed against a man who was arrested in Quezon City for allegedly posing as a secretary under the Office of the President, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) reported yesterday.
Metrobank, GT Foundations celebrate success of pandemic-era scholars
THE Metrobank Foundation Inc. (MBFI) and the GT Foundation Inc. (GTFI) honored their 16 scholars who started their college journey during the pandemic in 2020 and have now completed their degrees through their scholarship programs at the 2024 Graduates Forum.
Marcos Jr. greets Liza on 65th birthday
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos took to social media to express his greeting and appreciation to his wife, First Lady Liza Marcos, who turned 65 on Wednesday, saying she deserves to “slow down and be celebrated.”
DAR, DENR ordered to fast-track land distribution
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has ordered concerned government agencies to fast-track land distribution, noting the government aims to distribute one million hectares of land before his administration ends in 2028.
Admin’s ‘Magic 12’ lineup for 2025 speculative – PFP
MANILA, Philippines — A list supposedly naming the administration’s 12-person lineup for the 2025 polls is “speculative,” an official of President Marcos’ Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) insisted yesterday.
DBM opposes e-sabong revival
MANILA, Philippines — Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman is not in favor of reviving online cockfighting or e-sabong, saying the sector’s potential revenues are also limited.
PAL backs NAIA terminal reshuffle
MANILA, Philippines — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL), which was affected by terminal reassignment at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), has rallied behind the proposal to undertake another round of airline reshuffling at the gateway.