
Illicit tobacco trade hits P50 billion
The government is intensifying its campaign against the illicit tobacco trade as illegal activities continue to threaten billions of pesos in public revenues,…
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The government is intensifying its campaign against the illicit tobacco trade as illegal activities continue to threaten billions of pesos in public revenues,…
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Ongoing investigations into a multibillion-peso flood control scandal in the Philippines must lead to deep institutional reforms rather than just the…
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ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AFP) — A string of west African countries have outlawed same-sex relations in recent months, further eroding LGBTQ rights on a continent…
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Without congressional authorization on the funds, even fully disbursed foreign loans sit inert.e
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Authorities seized an estimated P77.19 million worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes and arrested 14 individuals during an anti-smuggling operation in the…
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Business and civic organizations opposed House Bill No. 8389 or the Anti-Dynasty Bill, warning that the measure could strengthen political dynasties instead of…
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The Office of the Ombudsman is looking to learn from the investigative practices of other Southeast Asian countries as it pursues cases linked to the…
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Violations of city ordinances made up the bulk of offenses handled by the Manila Police District (MPD) during a weeklong law enforcement operation, authorities…
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Former Quezon City Representative Mike Defensor on Tuesday defended his role in a controversial public hearing featuring alleged former aides of ex-Ako Bicol…
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One witness said he was part of a convoy that transported four suitcases to a residence in New Manila identified as Escudero’s.
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I imagined what a homeless man must go through, trying to find a corner to rest.
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Consumption and services alone cannot sustain long-term economic development. A nation grows not merely by spending but by building.
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The excitement surrounding BTS’ long-awaited return to the Philippines has taken a costly turn for many Filipino ARMYs, with concert tickets being sold at…
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Every time a corruption scandal breaks, Filipinos hear the same numbers thrown around—millions here, billions there. The figures are often so large that they…
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ACMobility and ACEN RES have partnered to offer businesses a package that combines electric vehicle charging stations with electricity supply from renewable…
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Police arrested 61 people and penalized more than 1,800 ordinance violators during a weekend anti-criminality sweep across southern Metro Manila, authorities…
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Authorities arrested 120 suspects and seized more than P107.76 million worth of illegal drugs during a series of nationwide operations conducted from 4 to 11…
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The Eastern Police District (EPD) recorded a 42.11 percent decline in its eight focus crimes over a one-week period, logging just 11 incidents from 7 to 13…
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