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CWC Interiors Fetes ULI Leaders
CWC Interiors president and CEO Fred Yuson hosted a convivial birthday celebration for Urban Land Institute Philippines leaders Raymond Rufino and Delfin Angelo Buds Wenceslao at the elegant penthouse of the CWC Design Center, the 12-story standout destination at Arnaiz Ave. in Makati City, with its Mondrian-inspired faade giving the historic old Pasay Road corridor a contemporary design landmark.
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P50 milllion bounty up for Batoâ s capture
Saying the gloves are off, the government has put up a P50-million bounty for any information that will lead to the capture of Sen. Ronald Bato dela Rosa, and gave him a week to surrender. In announcing the reward, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the senator, who is considered armed and dangerous, has been given all the courtesy to voluntarily surrender following an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant of arrest issued in November 2025.
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Sherwin: Recall of House budget bill unnecessary
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian yesterday rejected calls from the Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives to recall the chambers budget bill for 2027, saying that the Senate would make the necessary corrections to ensure constitutional compliance without risking a reenacted budget.
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@newsinfo 21 hours ago
Rep. Abante eyes filing cyberlibel complaint vs vloggers
MANILA, Philippines – Manila 6th District Rep. Bienvenido "Benny" Abante sought the help of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday for a potential cyberlibel complaint against vloggers. Abante visited the office of NBI Director Melvin Matibag amid what the lawmaker described as "below-the-belt" allegations online. READ: Abante wants Sara Duterte subpoenaed over P612.5-M confidential
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LOOK: Paolo Duterte files libel raps vs Matibag, GMA
DAVAO CITY Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte filed a libel and cyberlibel complaint against several GMA News personalities, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag, and former policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. on Friday. The complaint stemmed from allegations by Gracioso, a former security aide of former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, that he delivered
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LTO to deploy over 100 personnel for Undas
MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will deploy more than 100 personnel under Oplan Biyaheng Ayos–Undas 2026 to help ensure road safety and orderly traffic flow during the expected surge in travelers. The deployment will include 70 Law Enforcement Service enforcers, 50 Information, Education, and Communication team members, and 18 Philippine Coast Guard
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Gatchalian questions repeated extensions of estate tax amnesty
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian on Friday raised concerns over the repeated extensions of estate tax amnesty programs, particularly the underlying reasons for the recurring need for such measures. Gatchalian made the remarks during a Senate panel hearing on another proposed extension of the estate tax amnesty program, this time until 2028.
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@newsinfo 19 hours ago
Senate wants House to follow suit with proposed P2-B budget cut
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate hopes the House of Representatives will follow the example of the upper chamber as it considers cutting its 2027 budget by P2 billion, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said on Friday. The Senate proposed reducing its 2027 budget by about P2 billion from the P7.7 billion allocation in the National Expenditure Program
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DOTr aims to bid out P103 billion MRT-3 concession
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday announced that it is set to bid out the P103.6-billion Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) concession this year. According to Transportation Sec. Giovanni Lopez, the bidding will be held amid privatization efforts on MRT-3, with the DOTr retaining its authority over fares. READ: Heavy
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What lies beneath: Why archaeological checks matter before construction
MANILA, Philippines — The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) highlighted the importance of archaeological impact assessments (AIAs) as it marked International Archaeology Day this month. "Let us understand what AIA is and why it is important before building any structure," NMP-Cebu said, reminding the public that a specific area might be a potential archaeological
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P146-M 'smuggled' cigarettes, equipment seized at Zambales pier
IBA, Zambales — More than P146 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and abandoned equipment were seized at a pier in Palauig, Zambales, as authorities formed a composite team to investigate the shipment and track down the vessel that unloaded it. Based on reports, examiners from the Bureau of Customs (BOC) began the inventory on
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Marcos inaugurates solar-powered irrigation project in Leyte
MANILA, Philippines —President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said the government is expanding the use of solar-powered irrigation systems as the Super El Niño looms. He made the remarks during the inauguration of the Tugbong Solar Pump Irrigation Project (SPIP) in Barangay Tugbong, Kananga, Leyte. READ: Palace: Collect rainwater from Super Typhoon Rosal Now, all
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No need for House to recall 2027 budget bill, says Gatchalian, Lacson
MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian and Sen. Panfilo Lacson said there is no need for the House of Representatives to recall its 2027 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) as a response to the recent Supreme Court ruling, which declared unconstitutional key provisions of the last 2024 to 2026 national budgets. Gatchalian shared that recalling
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Bohol to host PNPA entrance exam for first time
TAGBILARAN CITY — More than 200 aspiring police officers from Bohol are expected to take the Philippine National Police Academy Cadet Admission Test (PNPACAT) on Sunday, Oct. 25, as the province hosts the entrance examination for the first time. The examination will be held at Tagbilaran City College after Gov. Aris Aumentado requested that the
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