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Urgent: Truck plunges into cliff in central Philippines, killing 14
MANILA, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- At least 14 people were killed and three others critically injured after a truck fell into a cliff in Negros Oriental province in central Philippines on Wednesday. Police said the truck was traveling along a highway when the driver lost control of the vehicle in Mabinay town, causing it to overturn and roll into a ravine at around 1:30 p.m. local time. The upside-down truck pin.....»»
Urgent: Truck plunges into cliff in central Philippines, killing 14
MANILA, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- At least 14 people were killed and three others critically injured after a truck fell into a cliff in Negros Oriental province in central Philippines on Wednesday. Police said the truck was traveling along a highway when the driver lost control of the vehicle in Mabinay town, causing it to overturn and roll into a ravine at around 1:30 p.m. local time. The upside-down truck pin.....»»
VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»
Philippine central bank holds key interest rates
MANILA, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine central bank opted Thursday to keep the bank's target reverse repurchase rate at 6.5 percent and the interest rates on the overnight deposit and lending facilities at 6 percent and 7 percent, respectively. In a press conference, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona said that inflation expectations remain well-anchored while a restrictive policy stance.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, May 12
NEW DELHI -- Two government-run hospitals in Delhi received a bomb threat on Sunday, triggering evacuations in both facilities. Personnel belonging to the Delhi Police, the Delhi Fire Services and the local disaster management force were carrying out security checks inside the Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Mangolpuri and the Burari Government Hospital in Burari area. (India-Delhi-Bomb Threat) - - - - J.....»»
Russia launches missile barrage across Ukraine – but Kyiv fights back with drones
In a recent aerial assault, Russian missiles have targeted power facilities across Ukraine, causing widespread damage and disruption. Ukraine’s largest private electricity company, DTEK, reported.....»»
CCSC pool boasts brand-new features and facilities
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) pool will boast innovative features that would greatly level-up its service and functionality in time for the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) next month in Cebu City. In an information forwarded from Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC) chairman John Pages, the newly-renovated CCSC pool.....»»
Magsisibuyas tatayuan ng cold storage facility
Nangako si Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr., na magtatayo ang gobyerno ng cold storage facilities sa Mindoro para sa mga magsasaka ng sibuyas upang mapanatili ang presyo nito sa panahon ng anihan. The post Magsisibuyas tatayuan ng cold storage facility first appeared on Abante......»»
1,117 land titles distributed to Cagayan Valley farmers
Vice President Sara Duterte has led the distribution of 1,117 certificates of landownership award and emancipation patents as well as the turnover of infrastructure facilities and farm machineries and equipment to farmers in Cagayan Valley......»»
The Turf Company offers special promo on 35th year
The Turf Company, the country’s leading provider of products and services to golf courses and other sports-themed recreation facilities, is going full swing with its special promotion next month in line with its 35th anniversary this year......»»
Philippines central bank keeps key interest rates unchanged
MANILA, April 8 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine central bank opted Monday to keep the bank's target reverse repurchase rate at 6.5 percent, and the interest rates on the overnight deposit and lending facilities at 6 percent and 7 percent respectively. In a press conference, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona said the latest inflation path has shifted slightly higher but still remains within targe.....»»
FTI urged to build cold storage facilities for onions
Food Terminal Inc. should consider undertaking a P1.5 billion cold storage program to stock onions and provide farmers with guaranteed market while preventing another runaway in prices, an industry group said......»»
Jollibee ramps up shift to renewable energy
The Jollibee Group is ramping up its sustainability efforts this year with plans to bolster further the shift of its stores and manufacturing facilities to renewable energy......»»
Scorching schools: How heat worsens conditions of poor students in PH
[This is the second and last part of a special report on how extreme heat in 2023 impacted the education sector in the Philippines. Click here for the first part.] CEBU CITY, Philippines – The same analysis by Cebu Daily News Digital (CDN Digital) showed that even private schools, which usually have better facilities and.....»»
DA chief orders transfer of suspended NFA supervisors’ authority
The transfer of authority of suspended warehouse supervisors of the National Food Authority has been ordered by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. yesterday as NFA facilities remain closed amid the suspension order of the Office of the Ombudsman......»»
PLDT taps ACEN for renewable shift
Telco leader PLDT Inc. is doubling down on efforts to mitigate its carbon emissions, tapping the help of ACEN Corp. in switching dozens of facilities to renewable energy......»»
Plaza Independencia: Rama plans to rubberize park, make more family-friendly
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama plans to make Plaza Independencia more family friendly as he envisions more changes to make this dream a reality. These included having the inside of the Plaza Independencia being rubberized, having more plants inside to make it also more environment-friendly and to have facilities for families.....»»
El Niño impact: 30M liters of water lost due to dry spell, says MCWD
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The hot season brought by the El Niño has significantly impacted the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) water facility. It was evident in the production of MCWD’s surface water facilities in Barangay Jaclupan in Talisay City and Barangay Lusaran in Cebu City, said MCWD Chair, Lawyer Jose Daluz III, in a.....»»
US eyeing to boost Philippines chip output
The US has committed to help double the number of semiconductor facilities in the Philippines as part of efforts to diversify its chip supply chain......»»
DOJ: 8 inmates freed on good conduct
Another batch of eight inmates has been released under the good conduct time allowance as part of the Department of Justice efforts to decongest penal and prison facilities......»»