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BIR to unveil new logo during 120th anniv in August
April 28, 2024, 4:01 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is targeting to launch an updated logo to mark its 120th anniversary in August. The current logo features select industries such as manufacturing, telecommunications, agriculture and shipping, which were previously the major taxpayers The logo has… Read More
Cebu City provides logistical support in geotagging survey
April 28, 2024, 3:33 pm
CEBU CITY – The city government expressed support for the geotagging survey that the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) will conduct in July by providing the logistical needs of pollsters.The PSA will survey all 80 villages of the city using their geotagging tools. Mayor Michael Rama said… Read More
PH Consulate: Asian hate crime no longer prevalent in NY
April 28, 2024, 3:12 pm
NEW YORK CITY – The incidence of pandemic-fueled hate crimes targeting Asian or Filipino immigrants has died down in the state of New York, the Philippine Consulate General reported. Philippine Consul General in New York Senen Mangalile said “hate crimes” in general still exist but those… Read More
Magnitude 6.5 quake hits West Java; no tsunami threat
April 28, 2024, 2:25 pm
BANDUNG – Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said that an earthquake with magnitude 6.5 rocked Garut District, West Java, Saturday night, but no tsunami warning was issued. "The modeling results show that this earthquake does not have the potential to cause a tsunami," the… Read More
Another Chinese ship spotted near 'Balikatan' area in Palawan
April 28, 2024, 2:08 pm
MANILA – Another vessel of China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) was spotted Sunday near the "Balikatan" multilateral maritime exercise (MME) area off Palawan waters. The PLAN vessel (bow number 578) was spotted around 9 a.m. between seven and eight nautical miles of the MME flotilla,… Read More
Rafa Nadal continues recovery with 2nd round win in Madrid Open
April 28, 2024, 2:03 pm
MADRID – Rafael Nadal continued with his recovery from injury and gained revenge for his second-round defeat in the Barcelona Open when he beat Alex de Minaur 7-6 (6), 6-3 in the second round of the Mutua Madrid Open. De Minaur ended Nadal's hopes in Barcelona and the rematch allowed the… Read More
PHLPost allows mail carriers to work from 6 a.m. to avoid extreme heat
April 28, 2024, 12:36 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has issued notices to protect workers, especially the letter carriers on the field from danger and risk of possible heat exhaustion. This, as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced… Read More
WHO: Current public health risk posed by bird flu low
April 28, 2024, 12:27 pm
GENEVA – The World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday that the overall public health risk posed by the recent influenza, H5N1, is "low." For those with exposure to infected birds, animals, or contaminated environments, however, the risk of infection is "considered low-to-moderate," it said in… Read More
No deal concerning Ayungin Shoal to be entertained – NSC exec
April 28, 2024, 11:29 am
MANILA – A ranking National Security Council (NSC) official said the Philippines will never agree to any agreement that would allow China's claim over Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to be recognized. In a statement late Saturday, NSC Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya… Read More
Isolated rain showers across PH due to easterlies
April 28, 2024, 10:18 am
MANILA - Metro Manila and the rest of the country will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to easterlies and localized thunderstorms. The entire archipelago will have light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas, based on the weather… Read More
Fencer Catantan books Olympic slot after ruling Asia-Oceania qualifier
April 28, 2024, 2:15 am
MANILA – Samantha Catantan booked the Philippines’ 12th slot to Paris Olympics and ended the country's three-decade absence in fencing. Catantan beat Kazakhstan’s Sofia Aktayeva, 15-14, in the women’s foil final of the Asia-Oceania Zonal Olympic Qualifier in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates… Read More
Immigration intercepts dubious Vietnamese, Chinese nationals
April 27, 2024, 9:20 pm
MANILA – Vietnamese and Chinese nationals with suspicious intents were intercepted by Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport the previous two days. Sixteen Vietnamese nationals who are suspect illegal online gaming hubs’ recruits arrived from Ho Chi Minh… Read More
Defense chief dismisses anew ‘agreements’ with China on SCS
April 27, 2024, 8:25 pm
MANILA – The Department of National Defense (DND) has no knowledge of alleged internal agreements with China on the Ayungin Shoal. In a statement on Saturday, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. disputed the claims of Chinese officials on two new deals with the Philippines last year to lessen… Read More
King Charles to return to duty after cancer treatment
April 27, 2024, 7:48 pm
ISTANBUL – Britain’s King Charles will return to duty next week following his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace announced on Friday. "To help mark this milestone, The King and Queen (Camilla) will make a joint visit to a cancer treatment center next Tuesday (April 30), where they will meet… Read More
Comelec hopeful to register at least 3M voters by Sept. 30
April 27, 2024, 7:07 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is hopeful to at least meet its projected number of voter applicants for the 2025 midterm elections. Comelec chair George Garcia said Saturday that they are 700,000 away from their targeted three million voters. The deadline for registration is on… Read More
Police, fire, jail officers can wear light uniforms amid extreme heat
April 27, 2024, 6:15 pm
MANILA – Police, fire and jail officers can wear light uniforms while on duty amid the excessive heat caused by the El Niño phenomenon. Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. announced at the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City that the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) already… Read More
LGUs join efforts to uphold PH sovereignty over West Philippine Sea
April 27, 2024, 5:54 pm
MANILA – Thirty-four local government units (LGUs) have expressed support in upholding Philippine sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) amid China's aggressive actions, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. said at the Saturday News Forum in… Read More
Laoag City snares overall crown in Region 1 meet
April 27, 2024, 5:27 pm
LAOAG CITY – This Ilocos Norte capital city ruled the Region 1 Athletic Association Meet on Saturday with an overall haul of 79 gold, 53 silver and 68 bronze medals. Laoag was also adjudged the Most Organized delegation while Candon City was Most Disciplined. The city dominated individual sports… Read More
Marcos vows solid investments in Cebu
April 27, 2024, 5:00 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday vowed to push for the development of investments that will solidify Lapu-Lapu City and the entire Cebu province as among the leading drivers of economic growth in the Philippines. In his speech during the capsule-laying ceremony of the… Read More
Young arnis practitioners reenact Lapulapu victory in Mactan
April 27, 2024, 4:48 pm
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – The youth here showcased their talents in the martial art arnis to depict the fall of the Spanish invaders, led by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, in the hands of the local chieftain Datu Lapulapu 503 years ago. About 300 “eskrimadores,” some in their teens,… Read More
