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MANILA, Philippines — The nationwide peace rally initiated by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) did not only draw over a million people in Metro Manila but also brought thousands of the religious group’s members into the streets of major cities in the country on Monday. In Davao City, INC members, some came with their whole […]…

Keep on reading: Iglesia rally also draws thousands in the provinces

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo announced on Monday that all active policemen linked to the 2022 drug case involving 900 kilos of shabu worth P6.7 billion are now under restrictive custody. This comes as the National Prosecution Service (NPS) has filed cases for planting of evidence and delay and bungling in the prosecution of a drug case against 30 police officers. Of the 30, Fajardo said only 22 remain as active police officers. “PNP chief Marbil gave an instruction to his staff to put into restrictive custody and disarm these 22 active PNP personnel pending […]…

Keep on reading: Active cops in P6.7-B drug case now under restrictive custody

Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: INC rally: Members call for peace between Sara Duterte, Bongbong Marcos The “National Rally for Peace” of Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) is not a political assembly but a call for peace between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte. Members of the religious group gathered at the Quirino Grandstand on Monday, describing the event as a show of support for President Marcos’ stand against moves to impeach Vice President Duterte. PH lodges protest vs China for illegal Coast Guard presence in EEZ The Philippine government has filed a diplomatic protest against […]…

Keep on reading: INQToday: INC members call for peace between Sara Duterte, Bongbong Marcos

SEOUL — Around 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed and 2,700 wounded while fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine, a South Korean lawmaker said Monday, citing information from Seoul’s spy agency. Seoul has previously claimed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent more than 10,000 soldiers as “cannon fodder” to help Moscow fight Kyiv, in return for Russian technical assistance for Pyongyang’s heavily sanctioned weapons and satellite programs. Over the weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv had captured two North Korean soldiers, releasing video of the injured combatants being interrogated and raising the possibility of a prisoner […]…

Keep on reading: Seoul says 300 North Korean soldiers killed fighting Ukraine

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero commended the rally of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) on Monday, noting that a call for peace and unity is needed by the country now. Escudero told reporters in a text message that a prayer rally for peace and unity is non-debatable. “Who wouldn’t want that?” the Senate leader said. “I surely want that. [A] huge majority of our people as well, whether they are physically present at the prayer rally today or not, are demanding for nothing less among our leaders at the very least,” he also stressed. The INC said […]…

Keep on reading: Escudero lauds INC rally: Call for peace, unity is what PH needs now

MANILA, Philippines—The country’s deposit insurance levels are consistent with international standards even after the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) remitted its idle funds to the Bureau of Treasury (BTr) in support of government-wide efforts to boost the economy by funding priority projects. “We assure the public that after the remittance, the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) of the PDIC remains adequate to cover risks in the banking system and that the PDIC is still capable of delivering its services effectively, in case of insurance calls,” PDIC President Roberto B. Tan said. “The DIF continues to be maintained within the target level […]…

Keep on reading: Remittance of idle funds pushes deposit insurance levels up—PDIC

Barangay Ginebra pulverized slumping Blackwater in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup before a good-sized Sunday crowd at Ynares Center here in Antipolo City to shake off the ill effects of a midweek setback at the hands of league-leading NorthPort. But more importantly, the 86-63 romp behind a stellar defensive effort also gave the Gin Kings some […]…

Keep on reading: Gin Kings mangle Bossing with ruthless second-half defense to keep Blackwater near the cellar

The annual salary of suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol has risen 3 percent this year, according to the Ministry of Personnel Management on Sunday. Yoon, who is facing both trial at the Constitutional Court to confirm his impeachment and a separate investigation for allegedly leading an insurrection and committing abuse of power, now gets a monthly salary of 14.5 million won ($9,836) per month. The president’s annual salary for 2025 has been set at 262.6 million won, up 3 percent from 254.9 million won in 2024. This adjustment was made in line with the annual salary raise for government officials, […]…

Keep on reading: Suspended South Korean president Yoon gets 3% salary increase

MANILA, Philippines — Heavy to intense rains are expected in the eastern sections of Luzon and Northern Samar due to the shear line, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported. In its 5 p.m. heavy rainfall outlook on Sunday, Pagasa said heavy to intense rains ranging from 100 to 200 millimeters (mm) may be experienced in Catanduanes from Sunday to Monday afternoon. “Numerous flooding events are likely, especially in areas that are urbanized, low-lying, or near-rivers,” Pagasa said in its advisory. Meanwhile, the following areas will see moderate to heavy rains of 50 to 100 mm during […]…

Keep on reading: Shear line to trigger heavy rains in parts of Luzon, Visayas

BAGUIO CITY — Temperatures of around nine degrees Celsius is expected in mountainous areas of Luzon in February, a weather specialist of the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-Pagasa) said. Larry Esperanza, DOST-Pagasa Baguio synoptic station weather specialist, during the Cordillera Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) meeting here, forecasts temperature in mountainous Luzon to range between 9.4 degrees to 26.9 degrees C. He said the lowest expected temperature this January is around 10.2 degrees C, while it is 11.9 degrees C in March and 12.2 degrees C in April. READ: Baguio […]…

Keep on reading: 9⁰C-level temperature for Baguio, upland Luzon in February