Windows26: AFP looking into concerns over Chinese influx into PH

April 22, 2024

Hi, reader! Today's top stories include AFP probing Chinese influx, fuel price adjustments, sustainability focus among PH firms, and Marcos' order on easing the importing process.

AFP looking into concerns over Chinese influx into PH

Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said on Sunday that the military is looking into concerns arising from the influx of Chinese nationals in different parts of the country.

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Diesel and kerosene prices slashed, gasoline increased by 55¢ per liter

The oil firms have announced the price of gasoline would increase by 55 centavos per liter while pump prices of diesel and kerosene would be slashed.

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ESG: Keeping PH firms in the path of sustainability

With this Earth Day supplement, the Inquirer begins a lineup of themed content and activities as a founding member of the Asia Sustainability Impact Consortium (Asic).

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Marcos orders DA to ease import process of agri products

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Agriculture to undertake measures easing the administrative procedures on importing agricultural products and removing non-tariff barriers.

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New Bangsamoro Airways to fly across BARMM and beyond

Bangsamoro Airways, a pioneering airline firm operated by Maguindanao del Norte-based Federal Airways Inc., will start to service the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and other parts of the country.

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Gov't eyes Edsa motorcycle lane to address traffic woes

The Department of Transportation is looking into putting up an exclusive lane for motorcycles along Edsa to solve the perennial traffic in Metro Manila's busiest major thoroughfare.

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Caloocan prepares for plebiscite on division of Barangay Bagong Silang

Caloocan City is set for a plebiscite to decide on dividing Barangay Bagong Silang into six barangays, according to Mayor Dale Gonzalo "Along" Malapitan.

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EDITORIAL: Lack of El Niño preparedness

El Niño, documented eight times since 1980 by the World Bank, prompts countries to craft mitigating measures. Yet, the Philippines still suffers billions in losses, raising questions about its strategies.

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Authorities said the latest racket to hit the Philippines is a mobile rewards scam, and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center is urging the public to be more discerning so they could quickly spot and avoid them.

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Yulo snares Doha Worlds bars gold; PH qualifies two more for Paris Olympics

Yulo ruled the parallel bars finale with 15.2 points, defeating Hung Yuan Hsi of Chinese Taipei (14.966) and Brazil's Caio Souza, who settled for third with 14.566 points.

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Vilma Santos on movies, awards and campaign to make her national artist

Vilma Santos urges the government and private sector to fund the restoration of movies, preserving cinematic treasures from the '70s to 2000s in film format.

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