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Duterte has stopped taking fentanyl before becoming President — Panelo
MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte stopped taking Fentanyl even before his election as the chief executive of the country in 2016, according to his then chief legal counsel, Salvador Panelo. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday alleged that the former president is taking fentanyl. In a text message to INQUIRER.net, Panelo reiterated.....»»
Near-target 2023 GDP growth acceptable amidst economic challenges – Neda chief
INQUIRER/ MARIANNE BERMUDEZ MANILA, Philippines — The country’s chief socioeconomic planner, Secretary Arsenio Balisacan of the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda), said that a 2023 economic growth slightly lower than the previous year’s 7.6 percent but near the government’s 6 to 7 percent target range would be considered acceptable, given the challenges faced by the.....»»
Pasig City tells hotel to explain disregard of senior discount or face closure
MANILA, Philippines — Pasig City on Wednesday ordered a hotel to explain why the local government should not issue a cease and desist order after it denied a 20-percent discount to a senior citizen. INQUIRER.net will withhold the name of the establishment and its hotel management until it gets the side of the hotel company......»»
MMDA: E-vehicle ban on nat l NCR roads to take effect on April 15
Electronic vehicles will be officially prohibited on national roads of the National Capital Region starting April 15, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said on Monday. .....»»
NCR retail prices rise at slowest pace in nearly 2 years
Retail prices of goods in Metro Manila in January posted its lowest growth rate in nearly two years due mainly to slower food price hikes, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
NCR construction materials price growth eases in 2023
Retail price growth of construction materials in Metro Manila eased in 2023 from the previous year as all commodity groups posted slower increases, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
Indian Coast Guard ship docks at Manila port amid tensions in South China Sea
Manila [Philippines], March 26 (ANI): Amid tensions in the South China Sea, the Indian Coast Guard ship, Samudra Paheredar docked at the Manila Bay in the Philippines as part of a broader initiative aimed at demonstrating ICG Marine Pollution Response capabilities, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in an official release on Tuesday. The ICG ship which arrived at the port on Monday, is on an overseas deployment to ASEAN c.....»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0100 GMT, Jan. 26
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy said on Thursday it deployed a helicopter to search for 11 missing passengers of two motorboats that capsized off Palawan province. Commodore Alan Javier, the commander of the Philippine Naval Forces West, said the boats sank on Wednesday near Ilian Bay in Roxas, a coastal town northeast of Palawan's capital Puerto Princesa. (Philippines-Navy-Boat) - - - - CAIRO -- Egy.....»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0100 GMT, Jan. 26
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy said on Thursday it deployed a helicopter to search for 11 missing passengers of two motorboats that capsized off Palawan province. Commodore Alan Javier, the commander of the Philippine Naval Forces West, said the boats sank on Wednesday near Ilian Bay in Roxas, a coastal town northeast of Palawan's capital Puerto Princesa. (Philippines-Navy-Boat) - - - - CAIRO -- Egy.....»»
Simula Enero, mahigit 200 na ang patay dahil sa pagkalunod –PNP
AS of March 28, nasa 212 na ang patay dahil sa pagkalunod sa karagatan at ilog sa buong bansa. Ayon ito sa report ng Philippine National Police (PNP) na ipinadala sa INQUIRER.net kamakailan lang. Base sa datos, 223 individuals ang sangkot sa drowning incidents mula pa noong nagsimula ang taong 2024. Maliban sa 212 deaths,.....»»
DOT seeks inclusion in protected areas board amid Chocolate Hills issue
Department of Tourism Sec. Christina Frasco —INQUIRER.net file photo / Ryan Leagogo After the recent controversy surrounding a resort development near Chocolate Hills in Sagbayan town, Bohol, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced plans to advocate for its inclusion in the national government’s Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco stated during a.....»»
In Tim Cone’s list, Johnny A still reigns supreme: ‘Unequivocally’
Tim Cone spent a lot of time chatting with members of the Inquirer sports staff earlier this week, talking of how “adventurous” his flight to the Philippines was as a 9-year-old back in 1966. He talked about how he and Alaska owner Fred Uytengsu got together and created a PBA dynasty. He talked about Gilas.....»»
CitySavings Named One of the 2024 Philippines’ Growth Champions
City Savings Bank (CitySavings) continues to cement its position to become the leading mass market bank in the country with its inclusion as one of the 2024 Philippines’ Growth Champions. The Philippine Daily Inquirer released the report with international market research firm Statista. This year’s Philippines’ Growth Champions are companies with remarkable growth and resilience […].....»»
'SerbisyoBandera: 72-anyos ginawang ‘community library’ ang bahay sa Makati
ISA lang naman ang misyon sa buhay ng 72-year-old na si Mang Nanie mula sa Makati City. ‘Yan ay matulungan ang maraming mahihirap na kabataan sa pamamagitan ng libro! Yes, yes, yes mga ka-Bandera, hindi superpowers ang kailangan ni Mang Nanie upang matupad ang kanyang layunin – kundi napakaraming libro. Sa naging interview with INQUIRER.net,.....»»
Kampo ni Ian Veneracion balak sampahan ng kaso ang writer-director na si Ronaldo
PINAG-AARALAN na ng kampo ni Ian Veneracion ang isasagawang “legal action” laban sa writer-director na si Ronaldo Caballo. Ito ay kaugnay pa rin sa viral post ni Ronaldo na isiniwalat at inireklamo ang kalahating milyong talent fee ng batikang aktor. Nakakuha ang INQUIRER.net ng exclusive statement mula sa management ni Ian at inihayag nila na.....»»
Nadine Lustre sa paggawa ng GL movie with Maris Racal: ‘Ako, game ako!’
NAKARATING na kay Nadine Lustre ang pagnanais ni Maris Racal na makatambal siya sa paggawa ng lesbian movie o Girl Love (GL) movie. Ayon kay Nadine, game na game siyang makatrabaho si Maris. Pero bago ‘yan, natanong muna ng INQUIRER.net ang aktres kung handa na ba itong sumabak sa nabanggit na genre ng pelikula. “I.....»»
A new NCR
I have noticed in my 70 years of living in the Philippines that our government hardly plans ahead to provide for potential catastrophic situations that scientists have warned about. Bahala na. Anyway, Filipinos are a resilient people… survivors......»»
SMIC banks on areas outside NCR for growth
SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) of the Sy family is betting big on the countryside to support the group’s continued growth......»»
NCR retail price growth steady in December – PSA
Retail prices of goods in Metro Ma- nila snapped a three-month downtrend as it maintained its pace of growth in December from the previous month, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
1,537 individuals displaced in Looc fire
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Around 444 families, comprising 1,537 individuals, were displaced by a massive fire that struck two sitios in Barangay Looc, Mandaue City, on Tuesday afternoon, March 12th. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Mandaue City, the fire originated at the residence of Elisita Dinauanao and quickly spread to approximately.....»»