Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon assured the public on Friday that the recent cases of passengers caught with ammunition at airports were not part of a “tanim bala” or bullet-planting scheme. Dizon referred to three incidents: on March 20 and 24 at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), where two passengers were found carrying one and four bullets, respectively, and on March …
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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has launched an investigation into a viral video showing a driver of a black Ford Ranger who allegedly fell asleep at the wheel, causing property damage in Metro Manila. LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said Friday that the incident, which was posted on the Facebook page “Yamato Kenji,” is being examined to determine …
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Key officials from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday underscored the benefits of the ‘Konektadong Pinoy (KP)’ bill, which aims to boost competition and reduce broadband costs by removing barriers for internet service providers (ISPs). During a policy conference on the bill in Quezon City, DICT spokesperson Assistant Secretary Renato Paraiso emphasized its goal to lift …
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The Senate’s inquiry into the abusive debt collection practices of online lending companies is both timely and necessary. With complaints surging against rogue lenders resorting to public shaming, threats, and harassment, urgent action is needed to curb these unethical tactics. Senator Raffy Tulfo’s strong stance against these practices reflects the growing public outcry over violations of borrowers’ rights. While debts …
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By Robert Andaya FIRST the PBA Governors’ Cup. Now, the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. With back-to-back championships under their belt, the TNT Tropang Giga moved in position to make history by completing a rare grand slam in Asia’s first play-for-pay league. Up next is the coveted PBA All-Filipino Cup. Going to PBA Season 50, only four teams — Crispa (twice), San …
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KIEFFER Alas, Cabs Cabonilas, and Mark Esperanza try to catch the last bus in the 2025 Smart-NBTC National Finals through the Wildcard Tournaments which commence on Thursday at Gameville Ball Park and CCF Center. Alas, the top-ranked high school player in the country and the newly minted UAAP Season 87 boys basketball MVP, will spearhead Phenom Blue Fire as the …
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The Pangasinan Heatwaves turned hot in the last five minutes and bested the Pampanga Giant Lanterns, 81-77, on Friday to rev up their drive in Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-MPBL 2025 Season at the Caloocan Sports Complex. Trailing by seven, the Heatwaves unloaded 16 points against only three for the Giant Lanterns, the reigning back-to-back champions, to seize control, 80-74, with …
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By Robert Andaya NAASCU champion St. Clare College of Caloocan begins a new chapter in its storied basketball program as it takes part in the first Gov. Luigi Villafuerte Cup basketball championship at the La Fuerte Sports Complex in Pili, Camarines Sur starting March 31. The Saints, who made history by winning seven straight NAASCU championships from 2016 to 2024, …
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BingoPlus, the country’s most comprehensive digital entertainment platform, was recognized as the ‘Best Reliability in Online Gaming’ during the Asia Gaming Awards 2025 held at Shangri-La the Fort, in Taguig City on March 18, 2025. The ‘Asia Gaming Awards’ is part of the annual three-day event during the ‘ASEAN Gaming Summit’. It is a special gathering that commemorates and celebrates …
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Jetour Auto Philippines formally unveiled its all-new X70 Lightning i-DM PHEV, a 7-seater plug-in hybrid that is considered as the most affordable in the market today, in a grand style as it brings a sizeable number of media and blogging personalities to an overnight trip to the scenic Acea Subic beach resort. No less than Jetour managing director Lito Jose …
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