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Credit to Author: Delon Porcalla| Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Seven officials of the House of Representatives are eyeing an investigation that will identify sources of fake news on social media platforms, with the aim of “safeguarding freedom of speech and ensuring digital safety.”

Credit to Author: Delon Porcalla| Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Thirteen Filipinas convicted in Cambodia for acting as surrogate mothers arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport yesterday and will have a place to stay, courtesy of the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

Credit to Author: Pia Lee-Brago| Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

A United States Navy ship was sighted around Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal yesterday morning while a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship was conducting patrol in the area, a maritime security expert said.

Credit to Author: Mayen Jaymalin| Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

The Workers’ and Peasants’ Party (WPP) yesterday criticized the Commission on Elections for ruling in favor of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) pastor Apollo Quiboloy, who is currently in detention on charges of alleged human trafficking and child sex abuse.

Credit to Author: Helen Flores| Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

President Marcos has issued an executive order for the implementation of tariff commitments under the Philippines-South Korea Free Trade Agreement.

Credit to Author: Emmanuel Tupas| Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

There are people behind Philippine offshore gaming operator hubs who continue to defy President Marcos’ ban on POGOs which is set to take effect next year and are instead converting to small-scale operations.

Credit to Author: Brix Lelis| Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

The Makati Business Club sounded the alarm on adjustments to be made in the bicameral-approved budget next year, calling for a “more transparent and accountable process” before its final passage.

Credit to Author: Rhodina Villanueva| Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

A 78-year-old farmer who was sorting firecrackers at the back of his house in Nueva Ecija became the country’s first firecracker-related casualty this year, the Department of Health confirmed yesterday.

Credit to Author: Jose Rodel Clapano| Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

The House of Representatives has expressed its condolences to the family and loved ones of the late former Lanao del Sur governor Soraya Alonto Adiong who passed away on Thursday.

Credit to Author: Charmie Joy Pagulong| Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

It was a back-to-back win for GMA Pictures, GMA Public Affairs and filmmaker Zig Dulay after bagging the Best Picture award for “Green Bones” at the 50th edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal on Friday at the Solaire Resort in Parañaque City.