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Comelec: 507,317 apply to register as voters
More than half a million people have filed their applications so far to become registered voters, according to the Commission on Elections as preparations are now ongoing for the May 2025 midterm elections......»»
Notes on the beat: Behind the scenes in the NAIA bidding
It may have been the fastest privatization of a big-ticket government asset, but it certainly was far from being seamless......»»
Increased degassing logged at Taal
State volcanologists have monitored an increased sulfur dioxide degassing from Taal Volcano after recording at least 14,211 tons per day of volcanic sulfur dioxide gas emission, the second highest flux recorded so far this year......»»
EDITORIAL - Compromised data
The Department of Education is verifying reports that its information system has been breached, with a hacker claiming to have harvested 750 gigabytes so far of DepEd data including banking details and information on students and teachers. Meanwhile, the Philippine Coast Guard took down yesterday its account on X, formerly Twitter, after its tweets were wiped out......»»
PLDT inks Shiela Kiseo
The PLDT High-Speed Hitters have added another key piece ahead of the upcoming Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season in former Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraw Shiela Kiseo......»»
Akbayan to Sara: You don’t have to be president to speak vs China
MANILA, Philippines — Party-list group Akbayan said on Thursday that Vice President Sara Duterte does not have to be a president of the country for her to call out China’s intrusive actions over the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Empathy and a moral backbone is just what it takes to stand up with fisherfolk and frontline.....»»
Argentine oil producers rebel against Milei government
A number of regions have threatened to withhold supplies in what has turned into a standoff with the president Argentina's key oil-producing provinces have threatened to cut supplies to the rest of the country if President Javier Milei presses ahead with a plan to slash funding and withhold billions in federal tax rev.....»»
What impact could a potential POGO ban have on the REITs?
I got this question in response to news that the House of Representatives approved two measures that seek to ban POGOs in the Philippines. POGOs, or Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, are licensed and monitored by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp., and have been controversial since their presence exploded during Rodrigo Duterte’s term as president......»»
‘Offer good while supplies last’
Filipinos have been so distracted by the Zarzuela de Batasan that many have not had a chance to reflect on or consider what the latest series of fuel price increases will do to them......»»
No significant issues noted during hkoi and gatherings today
Attributable to Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson:The final gatherings held in In Tmaki Makaurau and Wellington Districts today have dispersed, and Police staff advise no arrests have been made.While there has been disruption to travel in some locations, participants have been well-behaved overall and there have been no issues of note.We would like to thank motorists and members of the p.....»»
Firing up the Bolts
Right after Barangay Ginebra drew first blood in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals, PBA Meralco governor Atty. Bill Pamintuan quickly sent out a message to the Bolts, assuring the team the series was far from over......»»
The far-right Proud Boys rebuilding, rallying behind Trump
The Proud Boys are back. Four years after the failed effort to overturn Trump’s 2020 electoral defeat, the violent all-male extremist group that led the storming of Congress on January 6, 2021, is rebuilding and regaining strength......»»
Get to know Phoebe Tutor Godinez, Cebu’s lone bet for Bb. Pilipinas 2024
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Phenomenal. This is how Phoebe Tutor Godinez, Cebu’s lone bet for the Binibining Pilipinas 2024, describes her journey to the crown so far. Phoebe Tutor Godinez, a 25-year-old executive assistant, will be representing Lapu-Lapu City in the Bb. Pilipinas 2024 that will be held on July 7 at the Smart Araneta Center......»»
PDEA Leaks won’t prosper in Congress, say Reps. Dionisio, Tieng
TWO Manila Congressmen expressed confidence that the so-called ‘PDEA Leaks‘ probe is already ‘dead in the water’ or will no longer prosper as far as the House of Representatives (HOR) is concerned. Congressmen Ernix Dionisio (1st district) and Irwin Tieng (5th distric) told the ‘MACHRA Balitaan’ forum of the Manila City Hall Reporters’ Association (MACHRA) […].....»»
Divorce bill uncertain with 5 senators opposed
The fate of the divorce bill remains uncertain in the Senate, with five senators – including the Senate president – so far against it, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada......»»
Chie Filomeno keeps things low-key with Jake Cuenca
It was last year that Chie Filomeno confirmed that she is dating fellow actor Jake Cuenca, and so far, she said they are happy. .....»»
Lumad from Mt. Apo
Betel nut in her mouth, a Lumad who says her name is Inday points to the mountains near Mount Apo and says “layó” (far) when asked where she resides. MindaNews photo by ROMMEL REBOLLIDO.....»»
Marcos distributes aid to El Niño-hit farmers in southc
President Marcos was in Tawi-Tawi and Maguindanao del Sur yesterday to distribute aid to farmers and fisherfolk as part of his visits to provinces hardest hit by the El Niño phenomenon, which has so far left 374 areas in the country under a state of calamity......»»
From missionary to mercenary to conspiracy
In an effort to promote tourism and development in “far flung” places in the 80’s, the national government pushed airline companies big and small to allocate flights and to make sure that the airfares were “reasonable” on the basis of them being “missionary flights.”.....»»
Power prices sizzle on higher demand
The average spot market prices in Luzon and Mindanao rose so far this month as sticky high heat indexes pushed up demand, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines......»»