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In this undated file photo, police officers examine a crime scene.

‘ICC talked to 50 PNP members on drug war’

By Emmanuel Tupas

Representatives of the International Criminal Court have communicated with around 50 active and former officials of the Philippine National Police in connection with the ICC’s probe into the drug war launched by former president Rodrigo Duterte, former senator Antonio Trillanes IV said yesterday.

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr. signed Memorandum Order 17, which provided the guidelines for the issuance of certificate of necessity to import 25,000 MT of frozen pelagic fish for wet markets from Oct. 1 to Dec. 21, 2024.

DA: Philippines to import 25,000 MT fish

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Motorists pass through rain puddles along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City following a sud- den downpour amid the scorching heat yesterday.

Marcos Jr. rejects traffic circular raising parking fines to P4K

By Helen Flores

Philippine seafarers banned from sailing in Red Sea

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Marlon Stockinger spotted with new girlfriend; ex Pia Wurtzbach marks 1st wedding anniversary with Jeremy Jauncey

Marlon Stockinger spotted with new girlfriend; ex Pia Wurtzbach marks 1st wedding anniversary with Jeremy Jauncey

By Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo | 2 days ago

Racecar driver Marlon Stockinger is seen more and more with girlfriend Dani Camcam at public events.

MMDA mulls removing bicycle lane from EDSA

MMDA mulls removing bicycle lane from EDSA

By Mark Ernest Villeza | 1 day ago

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is exploring the possibility of removing EDSA’s bicycle lane as part of...

Paulo Avelino goes viral as elevator operator for a day

Paulo Avelino goes viral as elevator operator for a day

By Jan Milo Severo | 1 day ago

Kapamilya actor Paulo Avelino surprised mallgoers as he posed as an elevator assistant in a mall recently.

Miss Universe Philippines 2024 awards top 6 Miss Hello Glow finalists

Miss Universe Philippines 2024 awards top 6 Miss Hello Glow finalists

By Jan Milo Severo | 11 hours ago

Hello Glow awarded its top 6 Miss Universe Philippines finalists recently in SM North The Block.

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A police officer checks the firearms of the members of the Manila Police District on Saturday, during the weekly routine checks to ensure that the guns are still functioning properly.

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From L-R UP Diliman students Dick David T. Ongking, Joecile Faith C. Monana, Althea M. Mella, Shara Cindy N. Xu and Jose Rafael R. Palomares were hailed champions. Joining them are Ms. Kristia Lei Reyes, Board of Academe (leftmost), Ms. Eloisa Villaraza, President of NDAP (3rd from right), Ms. Ivy Sicat, Nutrition Advocacy Manager, NestlÃ© Philippines (2nd from right) and Ms. Elizabeth Prudenciado, Board of Academ e (rightmost)

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The shooting occurred in Barangay Santol at around 5:30 p.m., police investigators said.

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Workers clear the debris from on top of a pickup truck after 4.2 tons of steel bars fell from the crane of a 64-story condominium under construction in Binondo, Manila yesterday.

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Taguig fires: 1 dead, 18 families homeless

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Vape products to contain graphic health warnings

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2 SUVs linked to Batangas drug haul recovered

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Angat Dam water level drop ‘alarming’

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Pastor Apollo Quiboloy.

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The ruling of the poll bodyâ��s First Division rendered the gubernatorial seat vacant and will be automatically filled by the vice governor following the law on succession, Comelec Chairman George Garcia said.

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AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. welcomed Reyeg and urged him to build on the achievements and accomplishments of his predecessor.

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In an interview with dzBB yesterday, acting MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said there is a proposal suggesting the complete removal of bicycles from EDSA.

MMDA mulls removing bicycle lane from EDSA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is exploring the possibility of removing EDSA’s bicycle lane as part of a study the MMDA is conducting with the Department of Transportation to consider an exclusive motorcycle lane along the highway.

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dedicated motorcycle lane is questionable given the limited road space, Sen. Grace Poe, who chairs of the Senate committee on public services, said.

Senators buck exclusive motorcycle lane on EDSA

Data-driven solutions to address traffic congestion are needed, senators said yesterday as they opposed the proposed exclusive lane for motorcycles along EDSA.

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Motorists continue traversing the EDSA-Kamuning flyover in Quezon City on April 7, 2024 before it partially closes on April 25, 2024 for retrofitting that will last for 11 months.

EDSA-Kamuning flyover to be closed for repairs

The EDSA-Kamuning flyover will be closed for repairs starting May 1, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced yesterday.

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Motorists continue traversing the EDSA-Kamuning flyover in Quezon City on April 7, 2024 before it partially closes on April 25, 2024 for retrofitting that will last for 11 months.

Motorcycles may get exclusive lane on EDSA

The Department of Transportation is studying establishing an exclusive motorcycle lane along EDSA to mitigate the traffic buildup along the highway, DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista said yesterday.

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This undated photo shows the Oblation statue in the University of the Philippines campus in Diliman, Quezon City.

UP-Diliman renames marine science building

The University of the Philippines has renamed the UP Diliman Marine Science Institute (MSI)’s building as the Edgardo D. Gomez Hall, after the national scientist who founded the institute.

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