February 2022

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MANILA, Philippines — Alicia Reyes, former president and CEO of Philippine Amusement Gaming Corp. (Pagcor), died at the age of 88. Pagcor said Monday that Reyes died Feb. 26. Reyes led the agency from 1986 — when she was appointed by…

TOKYO, Japan: Japanese billionaire Hiroshi "Mickey" Mikitani announced on Sunday that he would donate $8.7 million to the Ukrainian government, calling the Russian invasion a "challenge to…

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NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday the alliance was deploying its rapid reaction force for the first time ever to bolster defenses against the Russian invasion of Ukraine."It's still…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The United Nations' World Food Program (WFP) warned on Thursday (Friday in Manila) that the Russian-Ukrainian conflict is likely to raise fuel and food prices in…

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MANILA, Philippines – Thirty-six years after the Filipino people marched to overthrow a dictator, they are about to forget. In one Episode Newsbreak Cats hosted by Rappler Investigative Editor Miriam Grace Go on Thursday,…

BPI Asset Management and Trust Corp., the wealth management arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands, recorded strong performance among its unitary investment trust funds, collectively known as BPI Invest. Showing resilience…

Franco Luna - Philstar.frFebruary 24, 2022 | 11:49 MANILA, Philippines — Former Land Reform Secretary John Castriciones is now on the senatorial list of Manila City Mayor and presidential candidate Isko Moreno. Aksyon Demokratiko…

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KYIV — Russia faced a fierce global diplomatic and economic backlash on Tuesday after President Vladimir Putin ordered his forces into Ukraine to secure two breakaway regions. A Ukrainian serviceman walks along a trench at a…

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KABUL, Afghanistan - The Taliban are creating a "big army" for Afghanistan that will include officers and soldiers who served under the former regime, the official overseeing the army's transformation said Monday. AFP BULLETIN/ MANILA…

THIS week marks the 36th anniversary of the so-called People Power Revolution or EDSA 1. It reminds us of two things: that a united people can oust a duly elected president and what might…

A customer buys vegetables at a market in Manila on October 5, 2018. A February 2022 World Bank report warns of the impact of global inflation. (PHOTO FROM APPLICANT FILE) MANILA, Philippines — Philippine monetary authorities should…

BEIJING (Reuters) - China is hosting UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet for a visit to the country, including a visit to Xinjiang, China's State Councilor and Minister of…

Carlos defends the arrest of a community doctor General Dionardo Carlos, head of the Philippine National Police (PNP), on Sunday (February 20th) defended the police operation that led to the arrest of community doctor Maria…

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Jose Rodel Clapano - The Filipino StarFebruary 20, 2022 | 00:00 MANILA, Philippines – Former Secretary of National Defense and Senate candidate Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro has acknowledged that the government's war on illegal drugs is…

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is not concerned by the European Parliament's repeated threat to revoke the country's zero-tariff export status due to alleged human rights…

The first group of Filipino returnees from Ukraine arrived in Manila on Friday as shellfire echoed across Eastern Europe as the military and Moscow-backed separatists accused each other of provocations and US warnings of an…

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines has followed New Zealand's decision to reject Myanmar's inclusion in the world's largest free trade pact amid international opposition to the military takeover that has sparked violence and…

A Philippine delegation met with senior European Union officials in Brussels where they discussed how the country could comply with the bloc's maritime security protocols after failing its assessment on educating and training people of…

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Five European telecom companies are expected to invest in the Philippines once Malacanang finally signs the amended Public Services Act (PSA), according to Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez. Secretary of Commerce and Industry…

Credit card spending has increased in the United States due to financial constraints caused by COVID-19. Texas leads the pack behind California for states with the highest increase in credit card debt, according to a Sept. 21 study by…

LONDON, UK — All children aged 5 to 11 in England will be offered a Covid-19 vaccine, the UK government announced on Wednesday, following similar announcements across the rest of the UK. The move, which comes nearly two months after UK…

BBM-SARA UNITEAM holds a proclamation rally at the Amoranto Sports Complex in Quezon City on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2022. Photos by John Orven Verdote…

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AP party slate candidate and former 18th Congress lawmaker Ronnie Ong has expressed his delight at the upcoming enactment of the Foundlings Welfare Bill, which now only needs signing of President Duterte. (Zelle Duda/Unsplash) "The…

NAVOTAS City Mayor Tobias "Toby" Tiangco said the infrastructure projects undertaken by the local government meet the basic needs of the city's residents and are not just for "vanity"."Ayaw…

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A calmer and less tense atmosphere during President Duterte's address to the people on Monday evening February 14, 2022 could be an indication that the worst is over regarding the most recent outbreak of coronavirus disease…

Cecille Suerte Felipe - The Filipino StarFebruary 15, 2022 | 00:00 MANILA, Philippines — Former Secretary of Defense and Senate candidate Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro wants research-based learning rather than a lecture-type curriculum for…

In 2020, the automotive market all but collapsed as a result of the COVID pandemic. The demand for vehicles disappeared due to the uncertainties of the times and the strict mobility lockdown. Another factor, however, that had a…

"TWENTY years ago the government had a vision to put a Cavite extension for the LRT-1 line. It was just a dream 20 years ago," said Ministry of Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade , Monday,…

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MANILA, Philippines — The City of Valenzuela The government and the Philippine Daily Inquirer, through the Inquirer Foundation, have partnered on a project to promote reading and media literacy among students and teachers. The Valenzuela…

MANILA, Philippines — Candidates for the May 2022 elections opened their campaigns on Tuesday, February 8, drawing crowds of mask-wearing supporters amid the coronavirus pandemic. In the country's capital, Manila, where…

Alert Level 1 to set up the transition from a pandemic state to an endemic COVID state The government is preparing for Alert Level 1 and the eventual transition of the COVID-19 pandemic to an endemic state, in which the…

"They must have the strength of character to adhere to their mandates." The First Division of the Electoral Commission (COMELEC) released its decision on February 10 dismissing the three consolidated…

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Ramon Royandoyan - Philstar.comFebruary 10, 2022 | 11:30 a.m. MANILA, Philippines — The country's unemployment situation fared better in 2021 compared to the peak of the pandemic in 2020, with the economic outlook improving then, but it…

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 10) — The risk level for COVID-19 in the National Capital Region has risen to low, according to research group OCTA. "As predicted two weeks ago, NCR is moving to low risk from February 9, 2022,"…

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FILE PHOTO: Labor leader Leody de Guzman, chairman of Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino. (Photo taken from his Facebook account) MANILA, Philippines - Mass government and economy - that's what presidential candidate Leody De Guzman is…

"Few people can pass the tests of unblemished integrity, proven competence and excellent track records." With the start of the official campaign period for national office this month, much speculation is, understandably,…

WASHINGTON DC: In a flurry of diplomacy across two continents, President Joe Biden met with Germany's new leader on Monday and promised that the crucial Nord Stream 2 Russia-Germany gas…

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A military instructor teaches civilians to hold wooden replicas of Kalashnikov rifles, as they take part in a training session in an abandoned factory in Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, on February 6, 2022.…

Pediatricians assure parents that COVID-19 vaccines have been shown to be safe and effective for children MANILA, Philippines – As the Philippines enters its third year in the fight against the coronavirus…

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Manila, Feb 6 (CNA) A Taiwanese non-profit organization is working to provide clean water to students on the Philippine island of Siargao, following a deadly typhoon that damaged infrastructure in some parts of the country last year.The…

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Government aims to vaccinate 5 million people for third wave of 'Bayanihan Bakunahan' MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government aims to vaccinate 5 million people in the third wave of its nationwide…

SAN FRANCISCO— As much as China and the International Olympic Committee have pushed for the Olympics to be a neutral event, political controversy and boycotts of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics began months before Friday's opening…

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The Hague-based International Criminal Court last September authorized an investigation into the deadly repression in the Philippines, saying it had sufficient reason to believe crimes against humanity had been committed. But he…

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Inflation or the rate of increase in prices of goods and services continued its downward trend in January 2022, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. Inflation hit 3% last month, a slower pace than the 3.6%…

Have a good day. Here are the Manila Times stories for Friday, February 4, 2022, brought to you by Wilcon Depot, the nation's leading home improvement and building supplies retailer.…

New Zealand will begin easing some of the world's toughest pandemic border restrictions this month, but will not fully reopen until October, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Thursday. Ardern announced a five-step plan to…

The Senate on Wednesday approved a resolution endorsing the Philippines' ratification of the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).Voting 16-0-6, senators passed the resolution, which stipulates the chamber's agreement to President Rodrigo…

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Share prices rose on Wednesday due to falling COVID-19 cases and the capital region's return to less rigid lockdown measures. The Philippine stock index jumped 97.34 points, or 1.3% to 7,458.99 on a turnover of 7.8 billion…

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Political analysts say candidates who snub mainstream media interviews and debates mean missing the opportunity to lure undecided voters to their side. (INQUIRER.net stock footage) MANILA, Philippines — Political analysts believe that in…

MORE than 800 residents of Rizal and Quezon cities in Palawan received free medical and dental care from the United States Civil-Military Support Element-Philippines (CMSE-PHL) during an…