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Abante backs Quiboloy extradition, cites global fight vs. trafficking

Manila, Aug. 23 -- Citing the importance of international cooperation in the global fight against sex trafficking of women and children, Manila 6th District Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. on Saturday expr... Read More


Holidays declared in Pampanga, S. Cotabato towns for local fests

Manila, Aug. 23 -- Pampanga and Tupi, South Cotabato to give residents the opportunity to celebrate their founding anniversaries. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, by authority of President Ferdina... Read More


HK-bound passenger nabbed at NAIA over fake doc

Manila, Aug. 23 -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Saturday reported the recent arrest of a male passenger who attempted to leave the country using a fake overseas employment certificate (OEC) at Ni... Read More


Party-list seeks 50% train fare cut for workers

Manila, Aug. 23 -- The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) on Saturday urged the government to approve the proposed 50-percent train fare discount for minimum wage earners. In a news relea... Read More


DILG backs LGU-led free medical services to boost community health

Manila, Aug. 23 -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) expressed full support for local government units (LGUs) offering free medical services to their constituents, describing ... Read More


Senator relays seafarers' complaints to US envoy

MANILA, Aug. 22 -- Senator Raffy Tulfo said Friday he has brought to the attention of United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson the plight of Filipino seafarers who claimed they were... Read More


NDRRMC on blue alert for 'Isang'

MANILA, Aug. 22 -- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Friday placed its operations center under blue alert to monitor the possible effects of Tropical Depression I... Read More


Free MRT, LRT rides amid heavy rains, flooding in Manila

MANILA, Aug. 22 -- Following an order from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., rides at the Metro Rail Transit 3 and both lines of the Light Rail Transit are free on Friday, starting noon, the Departme... Read More


QC records dengue surge; kids most at risk

MANILA, Aug. 22 -- Quezon City has recorded 6,872 dengue cases from Jan. 1 to Aug. 17 this year, a 155 percent increase as compared to the 2,503 cases in the same period last year. The Quezon City go... Read More


Bersamin, Aussie defense chief meet as PH, Australia boost ties

MANILA, Aug. 22 -- Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Friday welcomed Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles at Malacanan Palace in Manila, as the Philippines and Aust... Read More