P3.5-M drugs seized in Pangasinan
BAGUIO CITY — Authorities seized P3.57 million worth of crystal meth (shabu) and a .45 caliber pistol from a 57-year-old drug trader, early Tuesday...
Experts seek DoJ review of De Lima’s drug cases
GOVERNMENT prosecutors should review the drug trafficking charges against former Senator Leila M. de Lima after the Ombudsman dismissed a bribery complaint against her for lack of sufficient evidence, political and human rights experts said at the weekend.
No change in fuel prices this week
OIL COMPANIES will not adjust the prices of petroleum products this week, keeping diesel at around P33.70 to P37.20 per liter (/L) after last...
CA rejects Ubial as DoH secretary
THE COMMISSION on Appointments (CA) on Tuesday, Oct. 10, rejected the appointment of Department of Health (DoH) Secretary Paulyn Jean Rosell-Ubial, making her the...
Honor discounts, pharmacies told
A PHILIPPINE senator called on drugstores and pharmaceutical retailers on Sunday to immediately provide its clients discounted rates for cancer, hypertension and diabetes medications...
Presidential security officer found dead in palace compound
AN OFFICER in President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s elite military security force was found shot dead on Tuesday inside the sprawling presidential compound, an official...
P124-B cash aid still being pushed for inclusion in 2023 budget
A GROUP of progressive party-lists that form part of the minority in the House of Representatives continue to push for the inclusion of a P124-billion fund for cash aid in the 2023 budget, a move supported by public finance experts.
EO places irrigation agency under President’s office
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has issued an executive order (EO) placing the National Irrigation Agency (NIA) under the Office of the President...
Roadblock
A section of the main highway in Sitio Napu, in Bontoc, Mountain Province is blocked by a landslide following continuous southwest monsoon rains.
Scallop harvesters losing millions due to red tide
By Louine Hope U. Conserva
Correspondent
ILOILO CITY -- Scallop gatherers in the coastal town of Carles in Iloilo Province are losing at least P1 million...
Cebu City preparing to sue Rico’s Lechon owners
THE CEBU City government will file charges against the owner of Rico’s Lechon for failing to pay taxes. Two restaurants and a commissary of...
CHR: Media blocked during polls
THE Philippines’ Commission on Human Rights (CHR) raised alarm over reports of media workers being blocked from polling centers and instances of intimidation and...