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Signal No. 3 up in 3 Northern Luzon provinces

MANILA, Philippines — Signal No. 3 has been raised over three Northern Luzon provinces as Super Typhoon Nando maintained its strength while moving west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea, the weather agency said on Sunday. In its 5 p.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the affected areas include the southern […]
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Protesters hurl molotov bombs at police in Ayala Bridge standoff

MANILA, Philippines — Protesters hurled Molotov bombs toward police at Ayala Bridge on Sunday, escalating a tense confrontation into a violent clash that continues into late afternoon. Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla and National Capital Region Police Office chief Brigadier General Anthony Aberin oversaw the police response, calling for restraint even as officers […]
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Palace transfers senior citizens agency to DSWD

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued an Executive Order (EO) transferring the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) from the Office of the President to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Signed last September 18, EO No. 96 aims to strengthen policies and programs for the elderly “which includes improving bureaucratic […]
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BARMM elections remain uncertain — Comelec

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said that the holding of parliamentary election in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in October remains uncertain as the Supreme Court (SC) has yet to decide on two petitions questioning the validity of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Act (BAA) 77, Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia […]
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‘Marcos must resolve scam to save his credibility’

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. must satisfactorily resolve the scam involving flood control projects to save his credibility, former Supreme Court associate justice Antonio Carpio said on Sunday. Interviewed at the sidelines of the indignation rally at the Power People Monument in EDSA, Quezon City where thousands of people gathered, Carpio described the flood […]
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Lacson confirms retrieval of evidence from Brice Hernandez’s home

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Sunday confirmed that whistleblower Brice Hernandez has retrieved documents and a computer from his residence—materials that could become pivotal evidence in the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s inquiry into the flood control scam. Lacson, who chairs the panel, said the items were sealed immediately after collection to […]
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Corrupt system must be replaced – Elago

MANILA, Philippines — Gabriela Party-list Rep. Sarah Elago on Sunday condemned corruption, political dynasties, and what she described as a “rotten system of governance” that continues to oppress ordinary Filipinos as she joined thousands of rallyists at Rizal Park. Speaking before thousands of rallyists on the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law, Elago […]
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Step up precautions against floods, landslides, LGUs urged

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged local government units (LGUs) over the weekend to heighten precautionary measures as Super Typhoon Nando and the enhanced southwest monsoon are expected to bring heavy rains that could trigger floods and landslides. The DILG called on governors, mayors, and barangay leaders to act […]
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Palace to rallyists: Follow rule of law

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Sunday reminded the public that while their right to air grievances and hold demonstrations are respected and upheld, protest rallies should be done within the bounds of the law. Various groups from different sectors launched mass protest rallies to denounce the large-scale corruption surrounding the government’s flood control projects. In […]
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