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by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on February 4, 2022
W. Visayas cops nab 375 wanted persons in January
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on February 4, 2022
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Dionardo Carlos on Friday lauded the Police Regional Office-Western Visayas (PRO-6) for the arrest of a total of 375 wanted persons during the first month of this year.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on February 4, 2022
PSEi up but peso weakens
by Joann Villanueva on February 4, 2022
MANILA – Deceleration of domestic inflation rate in January 2020 allowed the main stock index to finish the week up but the peso weakened as oil prices in the international market continued to increase.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on February 4, 2022
Slowdown of inflation in January '22, 'positive news': Diokno
by Joann Villanueva on February 4, 2022
MANILA – Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno described as “positive news” the continued deceleration of the domestic inflation rate, which slowed further to 3 percent in January 2022 from the previous month’s 3.2 percent.... Read full article
by Priam Nepomuceno on February 4, 2022
Lorenzana hopes for continuity of DND-DPWH military infra program
by Priam Nepomuceno on February 4, 2022
MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana hopes that the next administration will continue the "Tatag ng Imprastraktura para sa Kapayapaan at Seguridad" (TIKAS) convergence program of the agency and the Department of Pu... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 3, 2022
BOC intercepts over 1K smuggled chainsaws at Manila port
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 3, 2022
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Thursday reported the seizure of 667 cartons of smuggled chainsaws.... Read full article
by Villamor Visaya, Jr. on February 3, 2022
6 gov’t agencies sign deal to bring back ‘better’ Cagayan Valley
by Villamor Visaya, Jr. on February 3, 2022
TUGUEGARAO CITY – To avoid future flooding of the "Ulysses" magnitude in Cagayan Valley, several government agencies under the Regional Build Back Better Task Force (RBBBTF) have agreed to continue their commitment and perform their responsibilities ... Read full article
MANILA – The pilot vaccination of children aged 5 to 11 years old against Covid-19 will be reset from the original February 4 schedule to February 7 due to logistical challenges.... Read full article
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on February 3, 2022
More investments in pharma needed: DOST chief
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on February 3, 2022
MANILA – Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said on Wednesday there is a need for more investments in the pharmaceutical industry.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on January 31, 2022
BSP to keep source codes for May polls: Diokno
by Joann Villanueva on January 31, 2022
MANILA – Monetary officials have assured the public of the security of source codes that will be used for the May national and local elections, saying these will be escrowed with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). ... Read full article
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on January 28, 2022
PNP logs 14% drop in PH focus crimes in 2021
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on January 28, 2022
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded a 14 percent drop in focus crime incidents in 2021 which it described as consistent with the downtrend in crime incidents over the past six years since 2016.... Read full article