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Commodore Jay Tarriela, spokesman of the Philippine Coast Guard on the West Philippine Sea. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

PCG fends off Chinese intrusion

By Franco Jose C. Baroña - February 17, 2025

BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. Photo from official page of the Bureau of Corrections

Merger of BuCor, BJMP eyed

February 17, 2025

SOON An artist’s rendition of the new Intramuros is presented during a meeting attended by first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

'Fort Santiago, Maestranza absolutely stunning'

February 17, 2025

FOR MORE JOBS SM Foundation and the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently signed an agreement on workforce development. From left are German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Dual Training and Education and Special Services Director Kristina Silan, GPCCI board member Tristan Loveres, GPCCI President Maan Mariano, GPCCI Executive Director Christopher Zimmer, SM Foundation Executive Director Debbie Sy, SM Foundation Vice Chairperson and Trustee Tessie Coson, and SM Foundation Executive Director for Education Programs Carmen Linda Atayde. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

SM, German-PH business group to help boost labor force

February 17, 2025

Vehicles enter the San Fernando toll gate 10 days before Christmas. The volume of vehicles at NLEX is expected to rise as Christmas nears. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

TRB to resume cashless toll collection March 15

February 17, 2025

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'Singapore-PH trade, defense ties strong'

By Bernadette E. Tamayo - February 17, 2025

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Executive Director Ariel Nepomuceno, Parañaque City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office officer Ted Gonzalez and Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Director Teresito Bacolcol talk on how the Philippine government is preparing for 'The Big One' and what specific measures are in place to ensure public safety before, during, and after the potential earthquake. A United Nations official said that the Philippines must be ready. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

List of projects affected by US aid freeze sought

By Francis Earl Cueto - February 17, 2025

ANOTHER PINK RUN Former senators Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan kick off their national campaign at the Dasmariñas Arena in Cavite on Feb. 11, 2025. Former vice-president Leni Robredo raised the hands of Pangilinan and Aquino after her speech of support. Former senator Leila Delima was also present as she campaigned for a party-list seat at the House of Representatives, along with human rights lawyer Chel Diokno. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Pangilinan promises to bust rice cartels

By Bernadette E. Tamayo - February 17, 2025

Quad committee co-chairman and Sta. Rosa Rep. Danilo Fernandez. Photo from House of Representatives of the Philippines FB page

House's fake news hearings resume Tuesday

By Reina C. Tolentino - February 17, 2025

BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr.

BuCor studies challenges in death penalty's return

By Franco Jose C. Baroña - February 17, 2025

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PH-UK deal pushed to end abuse of Filipino fishers

By William B. Depasupil - February 17, 2025

REVOLUTIONIZING LEADERSHIP Leading the Bureau of Customs (BOC) is Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio. PHOTO FROM BOC

BOC seizes luxury vehicles worth P1.4B

By William B. Depasupil - February 17, 2025

Social Security Service beneficiaries form a long line at a branch office along Taft in Pasay City, Manila, on June 1, 2020. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

SSS to lower interest rates, improve services

By Arlie O. Calalo - February 17, 2025

Senator Bong Go. Contributed Photo

Fully implement Malasakit Centers law – Go

By Bernadette E. Tamayo - February 17, 2025

The Department of Tourism and the Department of Social Welfare and Development ink a memorandum of agreement to help local communities affected by natural and man-made disasters by upskilling residents and providing them with alternative livelihood training during a ceremonial signing in Pasay City on Jan. 23, 2025. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian led the MOA signing. Present were DOT Undersecretary Shalamar Hofer Tamano and DSWD Undersecretary Diana Rose Cajipe. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Govt to hold more job fairs

By Arlie O. Calalo - February 17, 2025

PHOTO FROM COAST GUARD DISTRICT PALAWAN/FACEBOOK

Floods affect over 100K residents in Palawan, Oriental Mindoro

By Francis Earl Cueto - February 16, 2025

260322_taal-ALQUINTO A 1,500-meter plume of smoke is seen released by Taal Volcano, from San Nicolas, Batangas Province, early 26 March 2022. After around eight months at Alert Level 2, Taal Volcano in the province of Batangas was once again raised to Alert Level 3 on Saturday morning, March 26, by the

Phivolcs records phreatic eruption at Taal Volcano

By Arlie O. Calalo - February 16, 2025

BEVY OF BEAUTIES The 69 candidates of the Miss Universe Philippines 2025 pose for a group photo with Miss Universe Asia 2025 Chelsea Manalo during a press presentation in Makati City on Feb. 15 2025. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Search for Miss Universe PH begins

By Allen Limos - February 16, 2025

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Marcos bets seek votes in Duterte bailiwick

By Catherine S. Valente and Red Mendoza - February 16, 2025

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

QC declares dengue outbreak

By Aric John Sy Cua and Philippine News Agency - February 16, 2025

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Former US President and 2024 Presidential hopeful Donald Trump wears a “Trump” hat during the Official Pro-Am Tournament ahead of the LIV Golf Invitational Series event at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in Bedminster, New Jersey, on August 10, 2023. Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP

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Physician may not be named as heir in a last will and testament

By Persida Acosta

Navi Medical Technologies' Neonav® ECG Tip Location System Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance

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Rate cuts seen resuming in April

Philippine Stock Exchange building at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Bargain-hunting likely amid lack of fresh leads

PEZA Director General Tereso Panga. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

PEZA: US trade shifts an opportunity for PH

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The second Regional Review of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) in Asia and the Pacific call for migration policies that prioritize the needs and rights of migrants. PHOTO FROM XI LIU VIA ESCAP

Expats & Diplomats

Asia-Pacific region to chart bold path for migration governance

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Spanish guitar maestro plays Manila

The opening session of ACLP 3. PHOTO FROM SEARCA

Green Industries

ACLP 3 kicks off, shaping climate leaders in Asean

By Leander C. Domingo

The EcoWaste Coalition staff celebrates their 25th anniversary. PHOTO BY ECOWASTE COALITION

EcoWaste Coalition celebrates 25 years