[ad_1] Senator Panfilo Lacson. FILE PHOTO / Albert Calvelo of the PRIB Senate MANILA, Philippines – The Senate defense panel is set to begin its investigation into the red-labeling of celebrities and organizations by the military in an established procedure on Tuesday next week. The committee chairman, Senator Panfilo Lacson, …
Read More »How to stop the washing of the ‘white sand’ of Manila Bay? DPWH eyes building breakwater
[ad_1] Dolomite Beach along Roxas Boulevard, Manila, on Friday, October 9, 2020. SEE PHOTO / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Public Works and Roads (DPWH) plans to build a breakwater to protect the crushed dolomite used as artificial white sand from being washed away by strong …
Read More »Duterte approves investigation into PH envoy retired to Brazil due to abuse accusations
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte approved an investigation into the Philippine ambassador to Brazil, Marichu Mauro, who was recalled on charges of mistreating a domestic worker. Duterte’s former aide and now Senator Christopher “Bong” Go confirmed this in a statement Thursday. “The impartial investigation will be conducted in …
Read More »A 4.5-magnitude earthquake shakes Batangas; intensities felt in Muntinlupa, QC
[ad_1] Source: Phivolcs MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Batangas and was felt in other areas, including Muntinlupa and Quezon City, on Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs said the earthquake occurred at 1:25 p.m., eight kilometers northwest of the town of Mabini. …
Read More »Biden, if elected, would consult his allies on US tariffs on China: advisers
[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: Democratic US presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign stop in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, on October 27, 2020. REUTERS / Brian Snyder / File Photo WASHINGTON / NEW YORK – Democrat Joe Biden would immediately consult with top US allies before …
Read More »NBA players’ union ‘negative’ on NBA start proposal in December
[ad_1] Anthony Davis # 3 and LeBron James # 23 of the Los Angeles Lakers stand in half court during the second half against the Miami Heat in Game Two of the 2020 NBA Finals on October 2, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Douglas P. DeFelice / Getty Images …
Read More »TS Goni Intensifies to Severe Tropical Storm Ahead of Expected Entry to PAR
[ad_1] Image: Courtesy bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Storm Goni, which is being monitored outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), has rapidly escalated to a severe tropical storm, the state meteorological office said Thursday. In its 11 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) …
Read More »Villar remains the richest senator with a net worth of P3.8B; From Lima the poorest
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Cynthia Villar remains the richest member of the Senate, while Sen. Leila de Lima is the poorest, showed her latest statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN). As of December 2019, Villar posted a net worth of more than P3.8 billion, an increase of …
Read More »Woman claiming to be EXO’s Chanyeol’s ex accuses him of cheating
[ad_1] Hell has no fury like the despised woman. A woman claiming to be the ex-girlfriend of K-pop boy band EXO member Chanyeol accused him of cheating on her while they were in a relationship for three years. She made the reveal in an online post in South Korea on …
Read More »Zárate asks: Is this anti-corruption campaign just a show?
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – For the representative of Bayan Muna, Carlos Zárate, “little or nothing” will come out of the corruption investigation in the whole government ordered by President Rodrigo Duterte, as he asked if the investigation is “just for show.” Zarate made the comment after Duterte ordered the Department …
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