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DILG chief: P500-M insertion in PNP intel funds returned

MANILA, Oct. 16 -- Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Thursday revealed that the Philippine National Police (PNP) returned PHP500 million of its PHP1.3-billion intelligence fund... Read More


SSS loan program available for members affected by Davao quake

MANILA, Oct. 16 -- State-run Social Security System (SSS) activated on Thursday its calamity loan program for members affected by the two powerful earthquakes in Davao Oriental. In a statement, SSS s... Read More


PCG rescues 4 missing fishers after 3 days adrift in Bataan

MANILA, Oct. 16 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has rescued four fisherfolk aboard their disabled fishing boat in the waters of Mariveles, Bataan, on Wednesday. In a situation report on Thursday,... Read More


Malaysia temporarily closes several schools amid influenza outbreak

Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 16 -- Malaysia's Ministry of Education (KPM) has reported that around 6,000 students nationwide have contracted influenza, prompting the temporary closure of several schools as advi... Read More


DOJ: Discayas in no position to demand concessions

MANILA, Oct. 16 -- Contractor couple Pacifico "Curlee" Discaya and Cezarah Rowena "Sarah" Discaya are in no position to demand concessions to become state witnesses, Prosecutor General Richard Fadullo... Read More


Gov't eyes completion of 145 rice processing systems by yearend - DA

MANILA, Oct. 16 -- The government is ramping up efforts to modernize the agriculture sector as it targets to complete 145 Rice Processing Systems (RPS) nationwide before the end of the year, the Depar... Read More


PBBM on 'right track' in fight vs. corruption - OCTA

MANILA, Oct. 16 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is heading in the right direction as he remains firm in efforts to eradicate corruption in government, OCTA Research fellow Guido David said Thursd... Read More


Acorda takes oath as new PAOCC chief

MANILA, Oct. 16 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday administered the oath of office to former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, retired general Benjamin Acorda Jr., as the new execu... Read More


HSC results: pass rate, GPA-5 achievers decline in Barishal board

Barishal, Oct. 16 -- The number of overall pass rate and the highest grade GPA-5 achievers fell drastically in the HSC results under Barishal Education Board this year. The board saw a 62.57 percent ... Read More


LTFRB begins terminal inspections, preps for Undas

MANILA, Oct. 16 -- Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairperson Vigor Mendoza II has ordered all regional directors of the agency to start inspections in all bus and other ... Read More