Comelec taking down posters ‘abuse of power’
THE GOVERNMENT is abusing its power for seizing oversized election campaign materials on private property, according to an election lawyer.
Infections fewer than 3,000 for fourth straight day
THE PHILIPPINES posted 2,196 coronavirus infections on Thursday — the fourth straight day the tally fell below 3,000 — bringing the total to 3.65 million.
Senator defends SIM registration bill as key to thwarting scams
ONE OF the co-authors of a bill that will make subscriber identification module (SIM) card registration mandatory, which is now up for the President’s approval, said the proposed law is key to addressing scams and fraud using mobile phones.
P605-M EU grant approved for 4 peace projects in Bangsamoro region
ANOTHER European Union (EU) grant worth €10.39 million or about P605 million has been approved for four peace-related projects in the Bangsamoro region in southern Philippines.
BI warns public vs scammers claiming ties to immigration officials
THE BUREAU of Immigration (BI) has issued a warning to the public against individuals posing as friends or relatives of its officials and offering assistance for a fee.
Domagoso vows tight watch on fertilizers in La Union visit; Comelec rejects case vs...
MANILA MAYOR and presidential aspirant Francisco “Isko” M. Domagoso vowed to make sure the cost of fertilizer will be properly monitored if he wins in May.
Closed fishing season in Visayas lifted
THE ANNUAL three-month closed fishing season in the Visayan Sea has been officially lifted on Feb. 15, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).
Taal Volcano emits 900-meter plumes
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TAAL VOLCANO generated six volcanic earthquakes in the past 24 hours, including four volcanic tremors lasting one to four minutes, according to the Philippine...
Pacquiao to allow probe of Duterte war on drugs
BOXING champion and Senator Emmanuel “Manny” D. Pacquiao on Wednesday said he would allow an international probe of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs if elected.
COVID infections fewer than 3,000 for 3rd straight day
THE PHILIPPINES posted fewer than 3,000 coronavirus infections for the third straight day on Wednesday, at 2,671.
Bias allegations vs Comelec just a ‘minor issue’
AN ELECTION commissioner accused of delaying the disqualification case against the son and namesake of the late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos on Wednesday said the agency’s credibility would not be affected by a “minor issue.”
Evacuation plan underway for Filipinos in Ukraine, says Locsin
FOREIGN AFFAIRS Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. on Wednesday said an evacuation plan for Filipinos in Ukraine is already in motion and assured that he himself is on top of preparations as the threat of a Russian invasion remains high despite diplomatic efforts.