IMF cuts 2020 growth forecast for PH; hikes 2021 projection MANILA – Deeper contraction in the second quarter of 2020 made the International Monetary Fund (IMF) slash its growth forecast for the Philippines this year to -8.3 percent but it hiked its 2021 forecast to 7.4 percent. The lender’s latest growth projection for the country this … Continue reading IMF cuts 2020 growth forecast for PH; hikes 2021 projection

NBA fiesta causes arrests, vandalism in Los Angeles ANKARA – Multiple people were arrested and tens of buildings were damaged in Los Angeles during celebrations on Monday after the city's largest sports franchise won its first NBA title in a decade.A total of 76 individuals were arrested for vandalism, assault on police officers and failure … Continue reading NBA fiesta causes arrests, vandalism in Los Angeles

APEC should enhance resilience in food systems: report JAKARTA – Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies should stay vigilant and proactive to build greater food system resilience and address obstacles in connectivity and supply chains in trading of agricultural products, APEC Policy Support Unit’s new policy report said. "APEC member economies are already facing challenges to … Continue reading APEC should enhance resilience in food systems: report

DCWD ready to receive water from bulk supply project DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Water District (DCWD) is now ready to receive potable water produced out of the Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project (DCBWSP) tapping the surface water of Tamugan River here, an official said Tuesday.In a virtual presser, DCWD spokesperson Jovana Duhaylungsod … Continue reading DCWD ready to receive water from bulk supply project

PAF chopper accidentally fires rocket at airport open field DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao – Military officials here are investigating an accidental launch by an MG520 attack helicopter of one of its rockets that landed and exploded at the northside open field of the Awang airport on Tuesday here.The Awang airport, also known as Cotabato airport, … Continue reading PAF chopper accidentally fires rocket at airport open field

Pagadian City declares localized ECQ in 10 villages PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur--The local Inter-Agency Task Force for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) has declared 10 of this city’s 54 barangays as critical zones after 25 new cases of Covid-19 were recorded on Monday.The spike of new cases of Covid-19 has prompted Mayor Samuel Co … Continue reading Pagadian City declares localized ECQ in 10 villages

Ex-cop killed; P1.9-M shabu seized in Bicol drug busts LEGAZPI CITY – A former police officer who went absent without official leave (AWOL) was killed in a buy-bust in Barangay Del Carmen, San Jose town in Camarines Sur Monday night.In an interview on Tuesday, Major Malou Calubaquib, Police Regional Office 5 (PRO5) spokesperson identified the … Continue reading Ex-cop killed; P1.9-M shabu seized in Bicol drug busts

GenSan police to form special unit vs. riding-in-tandem killers GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The city police here is set to activate a special operations group (SOG) that will address the cases of killings in the area by motorcycle-riding criminals. Col. Gilberto Tuzon, acting city police director, said Tuesday they are consolidating the necessary resources and … Continue reading GenSan police to form special unit vs. riding-in-tandem killers

NOCPPO awarded anew as top police unit in Western Visayas BACOLOD CITY – For the fourth consecutive month since June, the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) has been recognized by the Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) as the region’s top performing unit.For the month of September, NOCPPO garnered 93.14 converted total rating … Continue reading NOCPPO awarded anew as top police unit in Western Visayas

Tarlac City intensifies efforts vs. Covid-19 TARLAC CITY, Tarlac – The city government here is continuously conducting disinfection activities as intensified precautionary measure against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).Mayor Cristy Angeles ordered on Tuesday the decontamination of the rural health units, schools, and other public facilities.She likewise directed the strict enforcement of other preventive measures … Continue reading Tarlac City intensifies efforts vs. Covid-19

PNP anti-insurgency drive yields 54 NPA returnees in Caraga BUTUAN CITY – The Philippine National Police's anti-insurgency drive in Caraga Region has resulted in the surrender of 54 communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in the area from Sept. 17 to Oct. 10 this year.Capt. Dorothy Tumulak, Police Regional Office in Caraga (PRO-13) spokesperson, said … Continue reading PNP anti-insurgency drive yields 54 NPA returnees in Caraga

Gov't proposes P838.35-B for Covid-19 programs MANILA – Projects related to coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) included in the proposed 2021 national budget amount to around PHP838.35 billion, Budget and Management Secretary Wendel Avisado said. This is nearly 20 percent of the proposed PHP4.5-trillion budget for next year. During the Palace virtual press briefing Tuesday, Avisado said the … Continue reading Gov’t proposes P838.35-B for Covid-19 programs

Bacolod City assessing effectivity of market safety protocols BACOLOD CITY – The city government here is assessing the effectivity of the safety protocols in major public markets based on the results of the mandatory surveillance testing for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) participated in by vendors last weekend.Mayor Evelio Leonardia said on Tuesday that 25 market … Continue reading Bacolod City assessing effectivity of market safety protocols

ROS staves off SMB in PBA bubble MANILA – Rain Or Shine got timely baskets from Rey Nambatac and Javee Mocon in the endgame to turn back San Miguel, 87-83, in their Philippine Basketball Association showdown at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center on Tuesday night.Nambatac, who struggled all game long, scored a … Continue reading ROS staves off SMB in PBA bubble

BARMM reports 37 Covid-19 recoveries COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim in Mindanao (BARMM) has registered 37 new recoveries from the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) as of Monday, the Ministry of Health (MOH) reported.“Efficient contact-tracing and the immediate isolation of confirmed cases contributed much to the encouraging trend in the number of recoveries … Continue reading BARMM reports 37 Covid-19 recoveries