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Sat, 5 Mar 2022 17:20:00 +0800DFA orders Saudi envoy to return home after wife campaigns for Marcos
The Department of Foreign Affairs has instructed the Philippines’ ambassador to Saudi Arabia to return home for office consultations after his wife was seen on video campaigning for presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
Sat, 5 Mar 2022 16:47:00 +0800Duterte says he wants Philippines to remain neutral in Russia-Ukraine conflict
Days after the Philippines backed a United Nations resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Duterte said the Philippines would stay neutral on the conflict even as he expressed hope that the parties involved would refrain from using nuclea...
Sat, 5 Mar 2022 15:57:00 +0800Duterte tells Ilocanos to choose which Ilocano leader they want in Palace
Voters may select which Ilocano they want to install in Malacañang, President Rodrigo Duterte said, as he heaped praises on his Ilocano appointees whom he said constitute the majority of his Cabinet members.
Sat, 5 Mar 2022 15:25:00 +0800Some presidential bets favor nuclear energy, while others look to renewable energy
Some presidential candidates expressed that they are in favor of adding nuclear energy into the mix of energy sources used in the country, but others are cool to the idea as they prefer that the Philippines move toward renewable energy
Sat, 5 Mar 2022 11:01:00 +0800Robredo supporters in Cavite reject ‘Marcos country’ tag on province
For supporters of Vice President Leni Robredo in Cavite, the vote-rich province is not a "Marcos country" as they vow to block their governor's wish to deliver 800,000 votes for the presidential candidate's archrival
Sat, 5 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0800PNP enforcement of PUV rules sought
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has sought the assistance of the Philippine National Police in the implementation of COVID-19 protocols in public transportation.
Sat, 5 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0800Duterte eases foreign ownership restrictions
President Duterte has signed Republic Act 11647, easing restrictions and requirements on foreign ownership in businesses in the country.
Sat, 5 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0800Church will not allow itself to be used – Robredo
Vice President Leni Robredo yesterday denied insinuations that she is using the Catholic Church for her presidential bid.
Sat, 5 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0800Marcos not a tax evader, says spokesman
Presidential aspirant Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has not evaded payment of P200 billion in estate tax as alleged by the camp of a rival candidate, his spokesman Vic Rodriguez claimed yesterday.
Sat, 5 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0800Pacquiao: Those who vote for thieves are dumb
Sen. Manny Pacquiao lashed out at critics who continue to question his intelligence and capability to lead the country if he wins the presidency, saying those who will vote for thieves are the ones who are dumb.