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Peso drops to P59:$1 level, lowest in 2 years
by Ian Laqui - November 21, 2024 - 5:31pm
The latest exchange rate print is nine centavos weaker than the P58.91 closing recorded on Wednesday.
From death row to life term: Mary Jane Veloso gets reduced sentence
by Ian Laqui - November 21, 2024 - 3:53pm
Marcos said that Indonesia has lowered Veloso’s sentence from the death penalty to life imprisonment.
12 dead, 16 injured due to triple typhoons
by Ian Laqui - November 21, 2024 - 2:55pm
In its latest report on Thursday, November 21, five of the 12 reported deaths are validated while 11 out of the 16 injured are confirmed.
Supreme Court voids Rowena Guanzon's party-list substitution
by Ian Laqui - November 20, 2024 - 8:44pm
The Supreme Court has granted a petition challenging the substitution of former Comelec commissioner Ma. Rowena Amelia Guanzon as the first nominee of the Komunidad ng Pamilya, Pasyente at Persons with Disabilities...
Clemency for Mary Jane Veloso ‘not impossible’ — SolGen
by Ian Laqui - November 20, 2024 - 2:37pm
“Theoretically, PBBM cannot, but it is not impossible if such grant of executive clemency be agreed upon by the two heads of state,” Guevarra said in a message to Philstar.com. 
Court urged to void NAIA concession deal, airport fee hike order
by Ian Laqui - November 20, 2024 - 1:46pm
A consumer group has asked a Manila court to invalidate provisions of the concession agreement for the rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and parts of the Manila International...
DOJ urged to cooperate with ICC on Duterte's drug war
by Ian Laqui - November 19, 2024 - 8:22pm
Calling the DOJ's efforts inadequate, rights group Karapatan urged the department to fully back the ICC’s probe into Duterte’s drug war killings.
Beverage firm Fruitas expands to roasted chicken field
by Ian Laqui - November 19, 2024 - 6:56pm
Beverage company Fruitas Holdings Inc. has officially entered the roasted chicken sector with its acquisition of a stake in the Filipino food chain Mang Bok's.
Manila RTC convicts customs ‘fixer’ Mark Taguba, 2 others of drug smuggling
by Ian Laqui - November 19, 2024 - 6:33pm
In a 37-page decision promulgated by the Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 46 on Monday, November 18, Taguba, along with Eirene Mae Tatad and Dong Yi Shen Xi, was sentenced to life imprisonment and ordered to pay...
NDRRMC: Over 1.8 million people affected by ‘Nika,’ ‘Ofel,’ ‘Pepito’
by Ian Laqui - November 19, 2024 - 1:37pm
In NDRRMC’s 8 a.m. report on Tuesday, November 19, the inclement weather affected 1,810,190 individuals or 495,788 families. 
Negros court acquits red-tagged church workers, activists of murder charges
by Ian Laqui - November 19, 2024 - 11:57am
Religious leaders and activists in Negros Occidental known as the "Himamaylan 7" have been acquitted of murder and frustrated murder charges previously filed by the military against them.
Roque a no-show in DOJ probe, cites lack of subpoena
by Ian Laqui - November 19, 2024 - 7:37am
“If he fails to appear or participate in the preliminary investigation the complaint will be resolved on the basis of the complaint and the evidence annexed to the complaint,” Justice prosecutor Eugene...
DOJ-formed task force now investigating Duterte — Justice secretary
by Ian Laqui - November 18, 2024 - 4:20pm
Former President Rodrigo Duterte is now being investigated by the task force formed by the Department of Justice to probe the alleged extrajudicial killings committed during his administration, Justice Secretary...
MMDA: Moratorium on excavation works in Metro Manila starts today
by Ian Laqui - November 18, 2024 - 1:53pm
The temporary halt on excavation works in Metro Manila begins today, November 18, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said.
Walang Pasok: Court work suspended on November 18 due to ‘Pepito’
by Ian Laqui - November 18, 2024 - 11:47am
Despite the work suspension, the courts have been advised to remain accessible through their official email addresses and phone numbers for urgent matters.
Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for November 18 due to ‘Pepito’
by Ian Laqui - November 18, 2024 - 9:00am
Several local government units (LGU) have suspended classes on Monday, November 18, due to Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-Yi).
‘Pepito’ makes 2nd landfall hitting Aurora, Quirino — PAGASA
by Ian Laqui - November 17, 2024 - 6:18pm
Super Typhoon "Pepito" (international name: Man-Yi) made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17 and is now traversing Quirino Province, bringing intense winds and torrential...
Signal no. 5 hoisted over Aurora, other areas ahead of ‘Pepito’s’ landfall
by Ian Laqui - November 17, 2024 - 4:13pm
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 5 has been raised over parts of Aurora, Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya as Super Typhoon “Pepito” (international name: Man-Yi) is expected to landfall in the afternoon...
Over 500,000 evacuated from ‘Pepito’-hit areas — Coast Guard
by Ian Laqui - November 17, 2024 - 2:07pm
More than 500,000 individuals have been evacuated from areas affected by Super Typhoon “Pepito” (international name: Man-Yi), the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Sunday, November 17. 
'Pepito' keeps super typhoon strength, threatening Northern and Central Luzon
by Ian Laqui - November 17, 2024 - 1:51pm
Ahead of its landfall on Sunday, November 17, tropical cyclone "Pepito" (international name: Man-Yi) maintained its super typhoon category strength as it heads for the vicinity of Aurora where it is likely to make...
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