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Manila: Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is set to take a two-week leave to undergo a medical procedure, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Tuesday. Tiu Laurel, who assumed office in November 2023, stated that the procedure had to be deferred due to his responsibilities. According to Philippines News Agency, Tiu Laurel has assured that he will continue to monitor the department’s programs and projects during his absence. He emphasized that his work would persist despite being abroad for medical reasons. The Department of Agriculture has not disclosed specifics regarding Tiu Laurel’s medical procedure. Tiu Laurel’s leave is scheduled

Malvar: The Metro Manila Turf Club Inc. (MMTCI) is set to host a highly anticipated three-leg series of the Prince Cup and the King’s Gold Cup in Malvar, Batangas. This event marks a significant milestone as it will be exclusively for imported thoroughbreds, with the first leg scheduled for July 20. According to Philippines News Agency, the announcement was made by Philippine Racing Commission (PRC) chairman Reli de Leon and MMTCI racing manager Rondy Prado during the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) forum at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. De Leon emphasized the exclusivity of the event for imported horses, noting

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Manila has formally proclaimed Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr. as the duly-elected representative of Manila’s 6th District following the May 2025 national and local elections. According to Philippines News Agency, the proclamation took place at the Office of Election Officer in Arroceros, Ermita, after the Comelec en banc issued a certificate of finality and entry of judgment on the disqualification of Luis Chua Uy. Uy’s motion for reconsideration was dismissed by the Comelec due to his failure to prove allegations of not being a natural-born citizen. Following his official proclamation, Abante urged for unity

Quezon city: Forty-nine Chinese warships and coast guard vessels were spotted in three West Philippine Sea (WPS) features in June, a ranking Philippine Navy (PN) official said Tuesday. In a media briefing held in Camp Aguinaldo, PN spokesperson for the WPS Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad reported the presence of these Chinese vessels from June 1 to 30. According to Philippines News Agency, the Chinese vessels were identified at various strategic features: Bajo de Masinloc witnessed nine China Coast Guard vessels (CCGV) and 14 People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) warships. Ayungin Shoal saw 12 CCGVs and two PLAN ships, while

Manila: Government forces arrested three former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatants Monday night, following infighting in Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur. The arrests were part of an effort to quell violence stemming from a family feud, known locally as a ‘rido’, involving MILF factions. According to Philippines News Agency, the individuals belonged to one of two MILF factions involved in clashes in Barangay Panadtaban, Rajah Buayan. Capt. Argie Eyana, the municipal police chief, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Tuesday, noting that the detained individuals are embroiled in a conflict with other armed men who are also MILF