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CPP-NPA using corruption issue for 'terror grooming,' NTF-ELCAC warns

Manila, Sept. 2 -- The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Tuesday warned of the communist rebels' "tactic" of exploiting public outrage over government corruption... Read More


PH '80%' closer to achieving universal healthcare -PBBM

Manila, Sept. 2 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said the country is "80 percent" closer to achieving universal healthcare for all Filipinos, citing progress in building a system for ac... Read More


House Infra-Comm probe to spare no one in flood control mess

Manila, Sept. 2 -- The House Infrastructure Committee (Infra-Comm) on Tuesday opened its investigation into alleged anomalies in flood control projects across the country, vowing to spare no one in ho... Read More


Taal Volcano eruption unlikely despite increased SO2 emission

Manila, Sept. 2 -- The public is advised to take precaution against possible volcanic smog (vog) formation from the Taal Volcano. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has... Read More


BRP Antonio Luna damaged in Malaysia still operational

Manila, Sept. 2 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) guided-missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) sustained damage during a recent overseas activity but remains in good condition and operational, an offici... Read More


BOC serves search warrant to Discaya family; 2 of 12 luxury cars found

Manila, Sept. 2 -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) carried out on Tuesday a search warrant on the properties of the Discaya family, particularly 12 luxury cars, at their residence in Pasig City. Accordin... Read More


Senators move to realign P51.8-B 'distinct' insertions with DBM, DPWH

Manila, Sept. 2 -- Senator Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday and Senate Committee on Finance chair Sherwin Gatchalian will work with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Public ... Read More


DA: No massive spike in rice prices seen as import ban takes effect

Manila, Sept. 2 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday ruled out price spikes on retail rice, given an ample local supply and a temporary import ban which took effect on Sept. 1. In a phone... Read More


LTO suspends driver, summons owner of truck in fatal Laguna crash

Manila, Sept. 2 -- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has suspended the license of a driver and summoned the owner of the truck involved in a crash in Mabitac, Laguna that killed one person and inju... Read More


Discayas may face probe over smuggled vehicles, misdeclared car fleet

Manila, Sept. 2 -- The Discayas are facing deeper scrutiny in the Senate after records and testimony revealed major discrepancies in the number of luxury cars they own, raising suspicions of tax evasi... Read More