Thursday, 10 September 2026

PAOCC exec: Gradual POGO phaseout more feasible than total ban

MANILA: An official of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) prefers the gradual phaseout of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) rather than going for a total ban

At the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, PAOCC spokespers…

Comelec says Tawi-Tawi’s transmission test successful

MANILA: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported that the transmission test conducted Friday in two municipalities of Tawi-Tawi was successful.

Full Automation System with Transparency Audit/Count (FASTrAC) and Secure Electronic Transmission Se…

Negros artists seek help in finding stolen Amorsolo painting

BACOLOD CITY: The arts and culture community in Negros Occidental has called for help to locate the painting of National Artist Fernando Amorsolo stolen from the Hofileña Heritage House and Museum in Silay City earlier this week.

The “Mango Harvester…

Official thumbs down Guo as state witness

MANILA: The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on Saturday thumbed down a suggestion to turn Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo into a state witness, saying that would only be possible if she can point to someone “higher” and more guilty…

Biden: I’m staying in US presidential race

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Friday reiterated that he will stay in the presidential race, pledging to beat former President Donald Trump amid continuing doubts over his prospects and fitness for office after a poor showing in last week’s debate…

At least 40 more sites to sell rice at P29 per kilo

MANILA: The Department of Agriculture (DA) is looking for at least 40 more sites or ‘Kadiwa’ stores in the next two months that will sell rice at PHP29 per kilogram (kg).

Agriculture Assistant Secretary Genevieve Guevarra said the sites for the ‘P29 …

Apayao tagged as UNESCO biosphere reserve

LAOAG CITY: The province of Apayao’s forest area was declared a biosphere reserve by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

The formal announcement was made during the 36th session of the International Coordina…