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‘Social media addiction’ threatens family ties: Church

TACLOBAN CITY -- As the country celebrates the National Family Week, church officials have raised concerns over interference of excessive social media use to family relationships. Pedro Bimbo Tan, a leader of the...

BOC seizes ammo, firearms accessories hidden in ‘balikbayan’ boxes

MANILA -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Monday presented to the media six balikbayan boxes containing ammunitions, magazines, gun parts and accessories. Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña said the firearms parts and accessories...

PNP monitoring groups plotting to oust PRRD

MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) continues to monitor some groups plotting moves to unseat President Rodrigo Duterte. PNP chief Director General Oscar Albayalde, however, said the actions appear to be...

Village execs told to drumbeat Oct.14 Barangay Assembly

MANILA -- Barangay (village) officials are urged as early as now to drumbeat public awareness and generate participation of their constituents to the upcoming Barangay Assembly in all 42,044 barangays in...

PNP welcomes SWS survey showing more Pinoys satisfied with drug war

MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday welcomed the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showing more Filipinos are satisfied with the government's war against illegal drugs. PNP chief Director...

Pag-IBIG offers P150-K loan to ‘Ompong’-affected members

MANILA -- Pag-IBIG Fund is offering up to PHP150,000 loan to eligible members, whose homes have been affected heavily by Typhoon Ompong (international name Mangkhut), Malacañang announced Monday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque...

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