Mayor Guo could be state witness in POGO probe — Gatchalian
MANILA, Philippines — Embattled Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac could be considered a state witness in unearthing illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO).
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2 Australians and a Filipina killed in Philippine hotel, officials say
TAGAYTAY, Philippines (AP) — Two Australian nationals and their Filipina companion were killed in a hotel in a popular resort city south of the Philippine capital, Manila and police were trying to identify and track down the suspects, officials said Thursday.
What if you suddenly won the $203 million Mega Millions jackpot?
MANILA, Philippines — Imagine waking up one day to discover that you have won the US$203 million Mega Millions jackpot, nearly P11 billion.
Grant of career executive service rank to NDCP grads revoked
PRESIDENT Marcos Jr. has revoked the policy granting Career Executive Service (CES) rank to graduates of the Master of National Security Administration (MNSA) program of the National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP).
Philippines, Japan ink military access agreement
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Japan are deepening security and maritime cooperation including in the cyber domain following the signing of a landmark Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) yesterday.
Govt eyes affordable 4Ps insurance
THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Social Security System (SSS) signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) for a low-priced insurance contribution program for beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).
Navy officer’s identity stolen by POGO-linked groups
MANILA, Philippines — A Navy officer who defended the country’s sovereign rights against Chinese intruders in the West Philippine Sea found herself a victim of identity theft by POGO-linked firms that used her name in their incorporation documents.
Philippines says US mid-range missile system to be pulled out
MANILA, Philippines — A US mid-range missile system deployed in the Philippines for annual joint military exercises -- to the annoyance of China -- will be pulled out of the country, a Philippine Army spokesman said Thursday.