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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Friday said it was “improbable” for him and former congressman Mike Defensor to conspire with retired Marine MSgt. Orly Guteza, who recently recanted his testimony implicating former Speaker Martin Romualdez in the alleged flood control fund mess. According to the senator, “it is more believable that the threats

(Satellite image from Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — Ten areas in Luzon are under heavy rainfall warning Friday afternoon due to the effects of the southwest monsoon or “habagat”, the state weather bureau said.  The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported in a weather advisory issued at 2 p.m. that a red rainfall

MANILA, Philippines — The creation of quick reaction teams that will respond school emergencies is being eyed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP), Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said. Remulla made pronouncement in a press briefing in Camp Crame on Friday, following a recent

A Thai ride-hailing driver reported being disturbed by a Chinese passenger who argued with his Thai girlfriend, struck the driver’s seat, and threw banknotes at him during a journey in Chon Buri yesterday, August 27. The driver, 27 year old Jakree, shared with KhaoSod that he was transporting the Thai-Chinese couple from an entertainment venue …

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MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian stated on Thursday that senators who have been absent from sessions due to medical reasons, detention, or other circumstances have voluntarily not to receive their salaries while away from the Senate. Gatchalian disclosed that Legarda has opted out of receiving her salary amid her medical leave on

MANILA, Philippines — Motorists will experience a small respite in high fuel costs as local oil companies plan to cut prices by as much as P4 per liter next week. Leo Bellas of Jetti Petroleum said in an advisory that the per-liter price of diesel might go down by P3.50 to P4. READ: US vows ‘economic

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Office of Mayor Nestor Archival said it had not received complaints over the use of motorcycle escorts during the mayor’s official engagements. This follows Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña’s allegation that the practice makes Archival a “poor example for motorists.” Kenneth Siasar, chief of staff to the mayor, said Thursday that

CALASIAO,  Pangasinan – A dawn fire gutted 12 houses in Barangay Ilocanos Sur in San Fernando City, La Union, on Friday. No deaths were reported, but three female senior citizens and an adolescent were injured in the incident, an initial report showed. READ: 84-year-old woman dies in Olongapo City house fire The Provincial Government of

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police will consult stakeholders on a proposal to allow police officers to inspect gun owners’ homes to ensure that firearms are properly and securely stored, PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said Friday. Nartatez said the proposal will be carefully studied, with the PNP taking into considerations the

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. reminded units to observe gender sensitivity when conducting anti-rape messaging campaigns. “The mass communication landscape has significantly changed compared to before and we in the PNP should be mindful of these changes through training and consultations with as many stakeholders to keep