Day: December 9, 2025
DOH: HIV is an ‘evolving” PH epidemic
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The Department of Health (DOH), on Tuesday reiterated that HIV was an evolving local epidemic in the country as the number of cases continues to steadily rise.During the Senate Committee on Health and Demography hearing on Tuesday, data shared by the DOH showed there were already 217,700 people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the country.
Wildlife species seized, 6 Indonesians arrested off GenSan coast
Authorities seized several wildlife species and nabbed six persons aboard a pump boat that allegedly came from Indonesia in the waters of General Santos City.
China executes former official of Huarong offshore finance unit for graft
China executed on Tuesday a former general manager of China Huarong International Holdings, Bai Tianhui, for taking bribes totalling 1.1 billion yuan ($156 million), state broadcaster CCTV said.
China carrier battle group, amphibious ship spotted off PH north, east coasts
A Chinese carrier battle group and an amphibious assault ship were recently monitored passing the eastern and northeastern seaboards of the Philippines, the Philippine Navy said Tuesday.
DBM ready to enforce pay hike for MUPs–budget chief
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Tuesday expressed readiness to carry out the directive of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to effect an increase in the base pay and subsistence allowance of military and uniformed personnel (MUPs).
PH Navy: 20 China Coast Guard vessels, warships seen in WPS first week of December
A total of 20 China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels and People”s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ships were spotted in different West Philippine Sea (WPS) features during the first week of December, the Philippine Navy said Tuesday.
Senate OKs proposed P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget on final reading
The Senate on Tuesday passed the bill outlining the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 on third and final reading.
Marcos, hinimok ang Kongreso na tutukan ang Anti-Dynasty, People’s Commission bills
Hinimok ni Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ang Kongreso na unahin ang pagpasa ng Anti-Dynasty Bill at ang panukalang Independent People’s Commission (IPC) Act.
FBI hunts Michigan woman accused of stealing nearly $30M while posing as aircraft heiress
FBI seeks Michigan woman Mary McDonnell, 73, believed hiding in Dubai after allegedly defrauding multiple banks of nearly $30 million in elaborate scheme.
Netflix reality show star Criscilla Anderson writes own death announcement
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Criscilla Anderson of Netflix’s reality show “Country Ever After” has died of colon cancer.
