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VP Sara”s P650 million confidential funds can be revived in Bicam -Pimentel

The P650-million confidential funds requested by Vice President Sara Duterte for the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) can be restored during the bicameral conference, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III said Friday. “‘Yan ang katotohanan na hindi maganda sa bicam na anything goes po doon… Theoretically speaking, […]
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BSP says risks to inflation still on the upside

Facade of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in Manila. (BSP/Released) MANILA — The Philippine central bank sees risks to the inflation outlook leaning heavily to the upside, a member of its policymaking monetary board said on Thursday. Monetary Board Member Romeo Bernardo, speaking at an economic forum, also said inflation was seen at 6.2% in 2023 and […]
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Marcos meets Timor-Leste’s Ramos-Horta in Malacañang

By GMA Integrated News Published November 10, 2023 9:14am President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. walks with visiting Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta at the Malacañang Palace on Friday, November 10, 2023. The two are set to hold a bilateral meeting. ANNA FELICIA BAJO Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta met President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.at Malacañang Palace for […]
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7 new players eye proposed expanded motorcycle taxi pilot run –LTO

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Wednesday said at least seven new players have expressed intent to enter the country’s motorcycle taxi industry as government plans to expand the ongoing pilot study program. Under the program, only three players are allowed to operate a motorcycle taxi service: Angkas, MOVE IT, and JoyRide. LTO chief Vigor […]
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Gatchalian seeks probe on Pasay POGO hub

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has sought a Senate investigation into the recently raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Pasay City where an alleged torture chamber was discovered. “I filed a resolution to investigate the Pasay City raid. Hopefully, this will be tackled within the week by the committee,” Gatchalian said in a Monday statement. […]
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EDSA bus lane violators to face stiffer fines starting Nov. 13 –MMDA

Private motorists who will use the EDSA bus lane will face stiffer penalties of up to P30,000 starting November 13, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Monday. The Metro Manila Council (MMC) earlier approved a resolution increasing the penalty for those who will use the exclusive city bus lane/bus carousel lane along EDSA. […]
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AFP, NSA deny destabilization plot as AFP chief was misquoted

The Armed Forces of the Philippines and National Security Adviser Eduardo Año both denied there were destabilization plots against the current administration, adding that AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr.’s speech last Friday had been misquoted. In a Saturday statement, AFP Spokesperson Colonel Medel Aguilar denied the existence of destabilization plots and said […]
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Zubiri, Romualdez see ‘smooth implementation’ of PH-Japan security pact

Congressional leaders on Saturday expressed confidence that the Philippines’ planned reciprocal access agreement (RAA) with Japan will be implemented smoothly.  Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri and House Speaker Martin Romualdez gave such responses when asked if the RAA, which officials said would be akin to the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States, could […]
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Pasay City police chief, 26 of his men relieved over POGO hub near station

MANILA, Philippines: The Philippine National Police (PNP) relieved the Pasay City Police chief and 26 of his men for allowing Philippine Offshore Gaining Operations (POGO) POGO hub nnear a police sub-station. Col. Jean Fajardo, PNP Public Affairs Office chief, said the removal of PCol. Froilan Uy was approved by BGen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., head […]
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