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Story by Zacarian Sarao, Inquirer MANILA, Philippines — Seven areas registered a “danger category” heat index on Wednesday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Heat index, as defined by Pagasa, is “a measure of the...

Story by GMA Integrated News Residents who would be affected by the North-South Commuter Railway Project (NSCR) are dreading their impending relocation, according to a "24 Oras" report by Joseph Morong. On Wednesday, workers began removing the signages along the train tracks, a sign of the...

Article by Manila Times As a traveler for over 30 years, I have witnessed significant improvements in travel infrastructures and experiences in the last two decades. Traveling was not easy before. You had to rely on travel books and maps to learn more about your destinations. Hotel bookings...

Davao court has issued a warrant of arrest against Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy and five others over charges of child abuse. In a 2-page order, the court said reasonable time has lapsed and it has not yet received a resolution on the motion for reconsideration filed by...

MANILA, Philippines — Real estate mogul Manuel Villar, who chairs property developer Vista Land & Lifescapes, emerged as the only Filipino in Forbes Magazine’s top 200 billionaires in 2024. He ranked 190th in this year’s list, up from 232nd in 2023, as his wealth grew 28 percent to $11 billion...

CONGRATULATIONS to SM Investments, SM Prime, BDO Unibank, China Banking Corp., the Sy family and the chief executive officers (CEOs) of these companies: Ricky DyBuncio, Jeff Lim, Nestor Tan and Romy Uyan, and their management teams on their unprecedented net income and growth. In investment...

“After careful review of the facts, witness testimonies, and additional information, such as the allegations of rape during the last committee hearing, I have decided to wí†hdráw my signature today,” said Ejercito in a statement. “Furthermore, my consultations have revealed strong precedents...

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) admitted Thursday that it is a “national security concern” when foreigners can acquire Philippine passports and other documents illegally to enter the country. BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval said all government agencies must work together to...

Story by SHERYLIN UNTALAN,GMA Integrated News Free technical education and skills development training will be offered to all Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) employees in line with a partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). The...

BAGUIO CITY — Ibaloys here are opposing a proposal being discussed by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) to freeze all ancestral land titling in the city due to a succession of Supreme Court decisions asserting that the agency has no jurisdiction in Baguio. On Thursday, Ibaloy...

MANILA, Philippines — Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co has thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for being decisive, as the Chief Executive approved the 2024 national budget without vetoing the unprogrammed fund provisions. In a statement on Saturday, Co said that the unprogrammed funds...

the UK is preparing to send a warship to Guyana in a show of diplomatic and military support for the former British colony, the BBC has learned. It comes after neighbouring Venezuela renewed its claim for a disputed part of Guyanese territory that is rich in oil and minerals. The Ministry of...

MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is urging private sector employers to use transaction accounts to credit salaries and wages of their employees. BSP Deputy Director Cesar Augusto Villanueva Jr. emphasized that transaction accounts widen workers’ access to financial...

Malabon police officers arrested arrested two suspects who were allegedly selling a brick of ********* and several sachets of shabu disguised as a Christmas present, John Consulta reported Saturday on 24 Oras Weekend. The îllégâl drugs had a street value of over P200,000. "Ginawa nila itong...

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said on Sunday that over the previous 24 hours it had detected eight Chinese fighter jets crossing over the median line of the Taiwan Strait, as well as one Chinese balloon. Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, has repeatedly complained...