3rd typhoon in a row on a path to northern PHL; previous damage reaches...
A TROPICAL depression that is seen to intensify into a tropical storm category by Friday night or Saturday morning is heading towards northern parts of the Philippines, on a path similar to those of the two most recent typhoons, according to the state weather agency.
Economic benefits from POGO declining but PHL still stands to lose P64.6B annually
ECONOMIC benefits from Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) have been declining, a Finance official said on Wednesday, but totally closing the sector could still cost the country P64.61 billion annually based on estimates.
Murder complaint filed vs gunman in broadcaster’s murder
A MURDER complaint has been filed by the police against the self-confessed gunman, along with his three alleged cohorts who remain at large, involved in the killing of radio-journalist Percival Mabasa.
Senator Estrada says pitch to ban foreign shows and films just out of ‘frustration’
SENATOR Jose “Jinggoy” E. Estrada on Wednesday defended his earlier suggestion to ban foreign shows and films, including Korean dramas, in the Philippines after drawing flak from the public while local entertainment industry workers said the government should instead increase support to the sector.
UN high official to promote women’s empowerment, support livelihoods in Mindanao during PH visit
UNITED Nations (UN) Assistant Secretary-General Kanni Wignaraja is visiting the Philippines next week to promote women’s empowerment and support livelihood programs in Mindanao, according to a statement released by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) on Wednesday.
House panel OK’s bill on construction of schools in remote areas
A BILL that seeks to establish public schools in remote areas has been approved by the House Committee on Basic Education and Culture on Wednesday.
House probe sought on procedures for drug-related arrests
A RESOLUTION that seeks to investigate the standard procedures of various law enforcement agencies in arresting suspects on drug-related cases has been filed in the House of Representatives, following the recent arrest of the Justice chief’s son, Juanito Jose D. Remulla, for illegal possession.
SC orders anti-Red official to comment on lawyers’ contempt plea
THE SUPREME Court (SC) has ordered a former anti-communist spokesperson of the government to comment on an indirect contempt petition filed against her by several lawyers for allegedly threatening a trial court judge online.
Former procurement official under watch list blocked during attempt to leave the country
A FORMER government procurement official has attempted to leave the country despite being under an immigration lookout bulletin over his alleged involvement in anomalies in pandemic supply contracts, a senator said on Wednesday.
Philippine Justice chief rejects resignation calls
THE PHILIPPINES’ Justice chief on Tuesday rejected calls for his resignation after police arrested his son for drug possession last week.
Palace: Oct. 31 will be a special nonworking day to boost tourism
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has issued a proclamation making the eve of All Saints’ Day, Oct. 31, a special nonworking holiday, according to the presidential palace.
Philippines logs 1st cases of Omicron subvariant XBB and XBC variant
THE PHILIPPINES has logged its first cases of the Omicron subvariant XBB and the XBC variant, the Department of Health (DoH) said on Tuesday.