Police seize P23-M illegal drugs in separate operations
MANILA, Philippines — Authorities seized P23 million worth of illegal drugs in separate operations on Friday in Zamboanga City in Mindanao, and in Kalinga province last Thursday in Luzon.
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LRT-1 operations suspended for 3 weekends in Aug
(UPDATE) OPERATIONS of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT1) will be temporarily suspended for three weekends this month.
Frasco says tourism goals flexible
TOURISM Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said the Philippines will continue promoting opportunity markets in Asia to attract more tourists.
'More deficits, growth and inflation'
LATEST growth and inflation data have prompted the investment arm of Bank of America (BoFA) to raise its economic forecasts for the Philippines.
Cops send feelers to testify in EJK probe
MANILA, Philippines — Active and retired police officers have sent “feelers” to become witnesses in the Quad Comm inquiry on extrajudicial killings during the Duterte administration, House committee on dangerous drugs chairman Rep. Robert Ace Barbers revealed yesterday.
Philippines posts 6.3% economic growth in Q2 2024
MANILA, Philippines (Updated 11:42 a.m.) — The Philippine economy experienced a robust growth of 6.3% in the second quarter of 2024, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority on Thursday.
DA to recalibrate Masagana rice program
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture is set on recalibrating the Masagana Rice Industry Development Program to increase rice production and meet self-sufficiency goals.
Team Philippines success ‘answered prayers’
PARIS — With still a full week of sporting battles ahead, Team Philippines has achieved its target and is raring to go for more in the 2024 Olympics.