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Toby Tiangco: Impeachment push linked to some solons’ flood scam fears
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Toby Tiangco: Impeachment push linked to some solons’ flood scam fears

MANILA, Philippines — Some lawmakers are allegedly pushing for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment because they cannot negotiate terms to absolve them of accountability should she become president, Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco said on Tuesday. In an ambush interview on Tuesday, Tiangco said that lawmakers involved in the flood control scam are allegedly afraid that, under

PNP wants to coordinate with Piston for March 19 transport strike
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PNP wants to coordinate with Piston for March 19 transport strike

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it will coordinate with the transport group Piston and other rallying organizations that will mount a strike starting Thursday, March 19, to urge government action amid rising oil prices. In a press briefing, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño said Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr.

PNP chief orders crackdown on abusive lending apps
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PNP chief orders crackdown on abusive lending apps

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered the Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) to crack down on online lending applications allegedly involved in online harassment and data privacy violations. “We documented cases of manipulated photos to humiliate and scare their borrowers. This is not acceptable, and this kind of wrongdoing

18 ‘ex-Marines’ return to NBI to prove ‘bagmen’ claims
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18 ‘ex-Marines’ return to NBI to prove ‘bagmen’ claims

MANILA, Philippines — All 18 alleged former Marines returned to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday, facing the challenge of proving that they previously worked for former Ako Bicol party-list Elizaldy Co, whom they accused of hiring them as “bagmen.” The alleged 18 former Marines claimed they were tasked to deliver luggage-full or a bag full of

Fuel shock and the peso pinch
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Fuel shock and the peso pinch

MANILA, Philippines — While the government earlier warned of diesel hitting P96 per liter in a “worst-case scenario” because of the escalating crisis in the Middle East, consumers are now paying P94…

Governance gaps deepen decline of Philippine fisheries
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Governance gaps deepen decline of Philippine fisheries

(Second of Two Parts) MANILA, Philippines — Before dawn, a fisherman eases his small banca away from shore. The motor sputters once, then settles into a steady hum as the boat glides into darker water, leaving behind the dim lights of houses along the coastline. For generations, fishers across the Philippines have started their day