MANILA, Philippines — The local government of Makati announced that roads on Makati Avenue, from J.P. Rizal to Kalayaan Avenue, will be closed from June 21 to 22 to make way for the Pride Month celebration, “Spread the Love, Makati!” In an advisory on Wednesday, Makati said the road closure will take effect from 12:01
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Comply before complaining, impeachment court spox tells prosecutors
MANILA, Philippines— Comply before complaining, the spokesman of the impeachment court on Wednesday advised the House of Representatives’ panel of prosecutors in the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte. It has been eight days already since the Senate impeachment court ordered the prosecutors to certify that the House did not violate the one-year ban
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Tarlac logs first case of mpox
MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga – The provincial government of Tarlac has recorded the first case of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) in the province. In an advisory on Tuesday, the Tarlac Health Promotion Unit said the Department of Health had already confirmed the lone Mpox case. READ: PH logs 2 more cases of mpox No other
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Castro hopes Senate will note some groups’ call to hold impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines — A Palace official on Wednesday expressed hope that the Senate will take notice of some business organizations’ call to begin the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The push to expedite the impeachment process is reportedly meant to preserve the country’s economic stability and sustain the investors’ confidence. READ: Another business
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No 19th Congress lawmakers stranded in Israel, says House spox
MANILA, Philippines — None of the lawmakers from the House of Representatives of the 19th Congress were stranded in Israel, House spokesperson Princess Abante confirmed on Wednesday. “As far as I know, no members of the 19th Congress are in Israel now. Following the statement of the Secretary General, I think there are some who
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Projects to reduce flooding are ongoing, says Palace
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is improving efforts to mitigate flooding during the rainy season, a Palace official said on Wednesday. At a briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said flood control projects are ongoing in compliance with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. READ: Marcos vetoes flood
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Marcos orders PNP, PCG to combat recycling of confiscated drugs
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday instructed the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to ensure confiscated illegal drugs do not find their way back into the market. The President made this statement during Part 2 of the BBM Podcast Episode 2, when asked about his marching orders
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Over 50,000 fisherfolk losing income due to bad weather – Pamalakaya
MANILA, Philippines — As the rainy season persists in the country, over 50,000 fisherfolk in Zambales and Cavite are “reeling from the loss of daily income.” This situation was relayed by the fishers’ group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) in a statement on Wednesday. Based on Pamalakaya’s initial monitoring, the livelihood of
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INQToday: Teves recovering at PGH after surgery on his appendix
Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: Marcos: No mandatory repatriation yet for Filipinos in Israel, Iran amid strikes Seventeen Filipino local government officials, including mayors, are stranded in Israel after the country closed its airspace and airports due to Iran’s retaliatory air raids, Israel Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss confirmed on Tuesday.
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Enrile: Change Constitution for clarity in future impeachments
MANILA, Philippines — Amending the 1987 Constitution might be necessary to prevent confusion in future impeachment proceedings, former Senate President and now Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile said on Tuesday. In an exclusive interview with INQUIRER.net, Enrile noted that the confusion delaying Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial could have been avoided if certain provisions
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