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Fishermen appealed to the government on Sunday to increase coast guard and naval patrols to protect them from the Chinese Coast Guard, which has stepped up their efforts in recent months to keep them from entering the Scarborough (Bajo de Masinloc or Panatag) Shoal lagoon, where fishes are abundant. In …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to announce his appointees to the Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC), a corporate investment body that will manage the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), at least around the middle of October, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said over the weekend. The advisory body of the fund—composed of …

Pangandaman: Many strong contenders At a Glance A total of 29 candidates qualified for key positions at the Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC), including the roles of president and chief executive officer (PCEO), two regular directors, and three independent directors. The Advisory Body has shortlisted 13 candidates from the initial pool …

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Monday began posting “Bawal Bastos (Don’t be rude)” stickers on public vehicles at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) as part of its campaign to protect commuters from harassment. LTFRB Technical Division Chief Joel Bolano led the posting of the stickers …

For 2025 elections THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) is keen on implementing internet voting for Filipinos overseas. Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia said during a roundtable interview with The Manila Times that the commission wants overseas internet voting in place for the 2025 elections. “It is high time that we …

A note containing a bomb threat delayed 12 domestic flights at the Bicol International Airport on Monday, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said.  The lavatory where a note containing a bomb threat was found. Meanwhile, hundreds of passengers were ordered to disembark and taken to the terminal …

Importation in recent years has led to huge opportunity losses for the local poultry industry, as the Department of Agriculture (DA) aims to reverse these losses and give the country better food security, an official said over the weekend. At the recent Poultry Forum 2023, Agriculture Undersecretary Deogracias Victor B. …

Diokno: Data on harvest, supply to guide PBBM decision in meet A sufficient supply of rice and a good harvest may lead the President to lift the price ceiling on regular and well-milled rice soon, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said over the weekend. “We will meet next week to assess …

An estimated 850,000 of customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) were affected by the automated load dropping due to the tripping of a 500 kilovolt transmission line at 6:45 pm Sunday. Other areas affected included provinces in Luzon, including Metro Manila, Cagayan, Kalinga, Apayao, Laguna, Quezon, Batangas, Camarines Norte. ALD …

U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday pressed congressional Republicans to back a bill to provide more aid to Ukraine, saying he was “sick and tired” of the political brinkmanship that nearly led to a government shutdown.  U.S. has been a major supporter of Ukraine after Russia invaded it last year. …