Chinese Coast Guard sends radio challenge to Navy in Ayungin Shoal
The supply boat of the Philippine Navy received another radio challenge from the Chinese Coast Guard in the West Philippine Sea. In Carlo Mateo’s report on Super Radyo dzBB this …
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No threats seen following Joma Sison’s death – AFP
With the death of the CPP’s founding chairman Joma Sison, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) stated on Sunday that it does not currently foresee any issues coming from …
PNP regrets Joma Sison will no longer face trial for “violent years he had done”
Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr., the head of the Philippine National Police (PNP), expressed disappointment on Sunday that Joma Sison will not be able to stand for trial for the …
President Marcos signs P5.268-trillion 2023 national budget
The national budget of P5.268 trillion for 2023 was approved by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday. A few members of Congress, including House Speaker Martin Romualdez and Senate …
NTC: Minors cannot register SIM cards
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) clarified yesterday that minors could not be registered as owners of SIM cards. “Ipinagbababawal po ng batas kasi yung SIMs ay irehistro sa pangalan po …
Congress passes Maharlika Wealth Fund in final reading
A few hours after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. certified it as urgent, House Bill (HB) 6608, which aims to establish a Sovereign Wealth Fund in the country, was approved in …
BI takes custody of suspected Chinese mafia member
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) took custody of a Chinese national suspected to be a member of a mafia trafficking their citizens in the Philippines. The Chinese national was identified …
Sen. Poe exposes another POGO-related kidnapping
Sen. Grace Poe detailed in her privilege speech in the Senate this Wednesday the alleged new incident of kidnapping related to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). According to Poe, the …
Alleged abuse by China Coast Guard in PH Navy angered senators
Senators could not hide their anger after witnessing the incident of harassment of Philippine Navy personnel by an alleged Chinese vessel near the Pag-asa Islands in the West Philippine Sea …
Sugar supply in PH sufficient; price per kilo at P95 – DA
According to the Department of Agriculture, the nation has enough rice and sugar to last until the next year, with the price of sugar goods at only P95 per kilo. …
Maharlika Investment Fund can tap earnings from Malampaya
The Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) may be financed by government profits or royalties from the Malampaya gas field, loans, and proceeds from the sale of state assets, a senator supporting …
DOH issues reminders on celebrations this holiday season
Before Christmas comes, there will definitely be Christmas parties and gatherings left and right, as well as people crowding the mall to go shopping. But the Department of Health (DOH) …
How to register your SIM card
In the midst of the holiday rush, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) encouraged the public to register their SIM cards this Tuesday. This follows the release of implementing rules for …
Drug syndicates are back – Dela Rosa
Senator Ronald Dela Rosa stated that drug cartels have resurfaced, and they are back with a fury. Dela Rosa mentioned the arrest of a Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency officer and …
BI braces for opening of new int’l flights in Aklan
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it is ready for the opening of new international airports in the airports of Kalibo and Caticlan in Aklan, where several flights bound for …
Marcos defends Maharlika Investment fund
For the first time, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has spoken about the debated Maharlika Investment fund proposal of the Philippines. According to Marcos, he has no intention of debating with …
Driver of jeepney swept by flashflood in Tanay tried to help victims
It is said that a jeepney driver tried to help the jeep carrying the eight victims when it was swept away by the raging flood in a river in Barangay …
Apollo Quiboloy sanctioned by US Treasury for allegedly abusing human rights
The Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the United States imposed sanctions on the founder and pastor of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), Apollo Quiboloy …
MMDA enforcer allegedly caught extorting money from driver
Because of the shame that was allegedly caused to his unit, MMDA Task Force Special Operations chief Bong Nebrija went to the precinct and preached a sermon to his staff …
Jovit Baldivino suffers brain aneurysm after singing last song
After much speculation, the death of singer Jovit Baldivino has been confirmed by his family. The cause of death is a brain aneurysm. An official statement delivered to Jerry Telan, …
Singer Jovit Baldivino dies at 29
Jovit Baldivino, a Filipino singer, died earlier today. He was only 29 years old. Camille Ann Miguel, Baldivino’s wife, uploaded a photo of them together on Facebook with the message …
10 students suspended following fight at Colegio San Agustin Makati
About 10 students of Colegio San Agustin (CSA) Makati have been placed on preventive suspension. At the same time, the investigation into the fight incident on the campus is ongoing, …
eTravel platform allows faster arrival process – BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco sees that the country’s eTravel platform would allow faster and easier processing for arriving passengers. The system, which was launched on December 5, …
BI to deport two foreigners arrested for violating immigration laws
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is set to deport two foreign nationals arrested in separate operations in Pasig and Bulacan for violation of immigration laws. According to BI Intelligence Division …
Students caught on video fighting in Colegio San Agustin-Makati
The management of Colegio San Agustin-Makati (CSA-Makati) has launched an investigation into the alleged fight between two students inside the toilet. In Oscar Oida’s report on “24 Oras”, it was …
Grade 9 student beaten to death by fellow teenagers in QC
A Grade 9 student died after he was allegedly beaten up by his fellow teenagers in Novaliches, Quezon City, according to a report by James Agustin in Unang Balita this …