MANILA, Philippines — Amid a series of strong earthquakes that jolted various parts of the country, the Department of Health (DOH) has identified DOH-run hospitals in four sections of Metro Manila that will lead in emergency response in case of a major earthquake like the “Big One.” In a press conference on Tuesday, the DOH and representatives from some of its hospitals presented their emergency response and contingency plans in case a major earthquake strikes. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) earlier warned that the “Big One,” or a magnitude 7.2 earthquake along the West Valley Fault, could […]... Keep on reading: DOH hospitals in NCR set up earthquake emergency plans

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MANILA, Philippines — Facing the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) on Tuesday, former House Speaker Martin Romualdez denied allegations that he received kickbacks in the implementation of government infrastructure projects. ICI Executive Director Brian Hosaka bared this development following the conclusion of Romualdez’s first appearance in the ICI’s closed-door hearings. According to Hosaka, ICI commissioners asked Romualdez about allegations thrown against him, particularly how he allegedly had money delivered to him in exchange for infrastructure deals. Romualdez, however, refuted the accusations. “He was asked, and he denied,” said Hosaka. READ: ICI invites Romualdez, subpoenas Co for Oct. 14 hearing Hosaka […]... Keep on reading: Romualdez's 1st appearance at ICI: 'He was asked, he denied' – exec dir

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MANILA, Philippines – Activist group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) denounced on Tuesday the newly appointed Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) Special Adviser Rodolfo Azurin for “lecturing citizens” protesting against corruption. Bayan advised Azurin, who previously served as the chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), to focus instead on “those who stole public funds.” “ICI new special adviser Rodolfo Azurin should focus on running after those who stole public funds instead of lecturing citizens and flood victims about how to express our outrage against large-scale corruption. Those who act against corruption are being criticized, not those who commit corruption,” Bayan’s […]... Keep on reading: Bayan hits ICI adviser Azurin for ‘lecturing’ anti-corruption protesters

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – US President Donald Trump will attend the ceremonial signing of a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia at an upcoming summit of Southeast Asian nations, the foreign minister of host Malaysia said Tuesday. Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia erupted in July into the deadliest military clashes in decades, killing more than 40 people and forcing around 300,000 to flee their homes. The two sides agreed to a ceasefire — brokered in part by Trump — after five days of fighting, and have since repeatedly traded accusations of truce violations. Donald Trump “is looking forward to witness […]... Keep on reading: Trump to attend signing of Thailand-Cambodia 'peace deal'

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TACLOBAN CITY – An outbreak of the African Swine Fever (ASF) has been confirmed in Silago town, Southern Leyte, affecting three barangays and prompting the local government to consider declaring a state of calamity. Silago Mayor Lemuel Honor said the ASF outbreak has caused about P7 million in losses to the town’s swine industry. “We have imposed strict measures to stop the spread of ASF in our town,” he said on Tuesday. The first cases were detected in Barangay Laguma on Oct. 2, where 10 pigs tested positive and about 100 were culled. The virus later spread to Barangays Hingatungan […]... Keep on reading: ASF outbreak hits 3 barangays in Southern Leyte town

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Excited at kabado si Ashley Ortega sa pagsabak niya sa bagong role sa 'Sanggang-Dikit FR.'

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Leyte First District Rep. Martin Romualdez attends the Independent Commission on Infrastructure’s probe on flood-control anomalies on Tuesday, October 14.... Keep on reading: WATCH: Romualdez faces ICI flood control probe: ‘This is about facts and evidence, not political noise’

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CAMALANIUGAN, Cagayan —President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday pledged to complete the establishment of 147 rice processing centers nationwide by the end of 2025 to boost post-harvest facilities and improve farmers’ productivity. Marcos made the assurance during his visits to Claveria, where he inaugurated the Union Water Impounding Dam, and to Camalaniugan, where he inspected the nearly finished P2-billion Camalaniugan-Aparri Bridge. READ: Marcos opens Union Dam in Claveria, Cagayan He said the rice processing centers — which will handle drying, milling, and polishing — include three facilities allotted to Cagayan, as earlier promised during his visit to Gonzaga last month. […]... Keep on reading: Marcos: PH to have 147 rice processing centers by end of 2025

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has lodged another diplomatic protest against China which recently carried out aggressive and dangerous maneuvers in Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea.  Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro disclosed the matter on Tuesday at a hearing of the Senate finance subpanel deliberating on the proposed 2026 budget of the Department of Foreign Affairs.  With the recent filing, Lazaro said the number of diplomatic protests against China during the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reached 245.  “For 2025, we have 47. [The] total since 2022 is […]... Keep on reading: PH files diplomatic protest vs China over latest West PH Sea hostility

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Ely Buendia, Gloc-9, and Jose Mari Chan are among the OPM artists tapped to be presenters in the first iteration of the Filipino Music Awards (FMA), set to take place on Oct. 21. Joining Buendia, Gloc-9, and Chan are Joao Constancia, Dylan Menor, Michelle Dee, ABS-CBN Music creative director Jonathan Manalo, Kevin Roy, Basti Artadi, and Darren Espanto, as announced by the awards ceremony on its social media platforms. Also chosen to be a presenter at the FMA are Morissette, Erik Santos, Kyla, and Ashtine Olviga. The awards ceremony will also be graced by a star-studded lineup of performers, including […]... Keep on reading: Ely Buendia, Gloc-9, Jose Mari Chan among Filipino Music Awards presenters

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BACOLOD CITY—The earthquakes that hit Cebu could cause the opening of fractures within the Kanlaon Volcano because the ground shaking was strong, a Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) official said on Monday. But government seismologists have not yet seen significant effects on the volcanic activity at Kanlaon, according to Phivolcs Volcano Monitoring and […]... Keep on reading: Cebu quakes could cause ground cracks near Kanlaon – Phivolcs

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With a fleet that pales in comparison to the threats it is facing, the Philippine Navy relies on defense allies and partnerships, and good old grit, to guard the nation’s waters and waterways

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MANILA, Philippines — A Japanese national and two individuals have been arrested in Manila for allegedly threatening to harm two Japanese contractors in exchange for P10 million, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said. The NBI identified the Japanese suspect as Akira Machida, who was arrested along with his two cohorts, Glenn Huerto and Christopher Maramag, on October 1 in Manila during an entrapment operation. The suspects were reportedly lured into thinking they were receiving money from the victims. According to the victims, they were hired to renovate the suspects’ coffee shop for P4.7 million, but were paid only P3.3 […]... Keep on reading: NBI nabs Japanese, 2 cohorts over P10-M extortion try

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