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P3-B illicit agri products seized in smuggling crackdown

Manila, July 17 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) has reported the confiscation of more than PHP3.09 billion worth of smuggled rice and agri-fishery products amid an intensified campaign against a... Read More


PH int'l partners support CAB's Normalization Program - OPAPRU

Manila, July 17 -- The Philippines' international peace and development partners have expressed support for the implementation of the Normalization Program under the Comprehensive Agreement on the Ban... Read More


Senator eyes probe into online baby-selling

Manila, July 17 -- Senator Pia Cayetano on Thursday called for a Senate inquiry into the reported sale of babies on social media platforms, as she urged the full enforcement of laws that safeguard chi... Read More


Employers violating wage hike face fines, jail time

Manila, July 17 -- Employers who fail to comply with the PHP50 daily minimum wage hike in Metro Manila starting July 18 face a PHP25,000 fine and imprisonment of up to two years, Senate President Pro ... Read More


Seasoned energy expert Francis Juan named new ERC chief

Manila, July 17 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed veteran energy lawyer Francis Saturnino Juan as the new chairperson of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), effective Aug. 8, foll... Read More


PBBM orders concerned agencies to be on alert for 'Crising'

Manila, July 17 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed concerned government agencies to be on alert, as Tropical Depression Crising maintained its strength and is forecast to bring heavy ra... Read More


Bicol airports prepare for 'Crising'; 2 flights canceled

Manila, July 17 -- Airports in the Bicol Region (Legazpi, Naga, Virac, and Masbate) are fully operational and are making the necessary preparations for Tropical Depression Crising, the Civil Aviation ... Read More


8 Filipino crew of MV Eternity C home, search for 13 continues

Manila, July 17 -- Eight Filipino crew members of the ill-fated MV Eternity C attacked by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen are now home with their families, as the government continues to hope for... Read More


More areas under Signal No. 1 as 'Crising' maintains strength

Manila, July 17 -- More areas have been placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 as Tropical Depression (TD) Crising maintained its strength, the weather bureau said in its 11 a.m. bulletin on ... Read More


Marcos admin committed to beefing up PH air defenses

Manila, July 17 -- The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is committed to improving the country's air defenses, as evidenced by the government's latest procurement of advanced Philipp... Read More