PH, Vietnam to sign maritime cooperation deal before month ends – PCG
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VP Sara Duterte to run again for office
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 23) — Vice President Sara Duterte announced that she would run for public office in the next election. “Narinig ko na ang aking kapatid si Mayor Baste at ang aking kuya na si Congressman (Paolo) Pulong nagsabi na hindi sila tatakbo. Baka hindi sila tatakbo
Like father, like daughter: VP Duterte willing to face only PH court after being linked to deadly drug war
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 23) — Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday said she is willing to be tried over her alleged complicity in the deadly drug war in Davao City when she was mayor — but like her father, she vehemently refuses to face an international court. “Haharapin
Comelec to face ‘financial crisis’ if a plebiscite pushes through in 2024
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 23) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it might face a “financial crisis” if it conducts a national plebiscite or referendum this year as it is gearing up for the 2025 midterm polls. In a hearing at the House of Representatives on Tuesday, Comelec
SMC supports toll discount for seniors, PWDs
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 23) – San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has given its support to calls to provide a 20% discount for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWD) using its expressways. During the joint hearing of the House Committees on Ways and Means, Senior Citizens, and Special Committee
“PVL: Akari names Raffy Mosuela as interim coach after De Brito’s exit\ \ \n”
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 23) — The Akari Chargers will be under Raffy Mosuela ahead of the 2024 season of the Premier Volleyball League. The club team announced on Tuesday that Mosuela will be the Chargers’ interim coach after last year’s resignation of Brazilian head coach Jorge Souza de
Comelec: Only Supreme Court can halt receiving of Cha-cha signature forms
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 23) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday said only the Supreme Court can prevent it from receiving signature pages linked to the people’s initiative for charter change. Comelec Spokesperson Rex Laudiangco told reporters they are implementing their rules on people’s initiative, which is
FDA warns vs. unregistered Nescafe, other coffee brand products
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 23) — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned against the purchase and consumption of certain coffee products, including one from the popular brand Nescafé, which it said are not registered. In separate advisories dated Jan. 22, the FDA identified four items from various
Marcos: Let Comelec validate Cha-cha signatures
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 23) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said it is best to let the Commission on Elections (Comelec) validate the signatures it received for charter change (Cha-cha) via people’s initiative. In an ambush interview, Marcos said he is not aware of any proven incidents
Senate panel subpoenas Quiboloy for skipping hearing into alleged abuses
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 23) — The Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality issued a subpoena against Pastor Apollo Quiboloy for skipping the panel’s Tuesday hearing into his and the Kingdom of Jesus Christ’s (KOJC) alleged illegal acts, including sexual abuse of minors, human trafficking,
