MANILA: The controversial “Gil Tulog Avenue” signages in Makati City have reverted to the original “Gil Puyat Avenue” as ordered by Mayor Abby Binay. In a Facebook post on Friday, Binay apologized to the family of the former Senate president. She said city officials who issued the permit “should have exercised prudence.” “They should have … Read more
MANILA: House Speaker Martin Romualdez has directed the House Committee on Appropriations to provide immediate funding for the repair of the Tangos-Tanza Navigational Gate in Navotas City, which was damaged last June and worsened flooding in Metro Manila during Typhoon Carina. Romualdez inspected the damaged floodgate Thursday afternoon, along with Navotas City Rep. Toby Tiangco, … Read more
MANILA: Grandmaster-elect and International Master (IM) Daniel Quizon will try to keep his winning form in the 1st PMA Masikhay Class 99 Chess Tournament slated Aug. 3 at SM BF Parañaque City. The 19-year-old won the 2nd Gov. Henry Oaminal Open Rapid Chess Tournament in Clarin, Misamis Occidental on July 10 and the Professional Chess … Read more
MANILA: The Marcos administration’s anti-drug campaign has so far netted a total of PHP45.68 billion worth of narcotics, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reported on Friday. In its latest report, PDEA said this includes 5,945.67 kg. of shabu, 74.60 kg. of cocaine, 105,873 ecstasy tablets and 5,064.68 kg. of marijuana seized from July 2022 … Read more
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden emphasized the need to close remaining gaps and finalize a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House said Thursday. During the meeting at the presidential mansion, the two leaders discussed developments in Gaza and ongoing negotiations on the ceasefiire and … Read more
CEBU CITY: The Philippine National Police (PNP) is working closely with local government units (LGUs) as they go after Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) in Central Visayas, a police official said on Friday. Lt. Col. Gerard Ace Pelare said LGUs in the region could help with their intelligence monitoring against POGO operations. The region registered … Read more