Comelec sees up to 68M voters for 2025 midterm polls

MANILA: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday said the number of registered voters for the 2025 midterm polls might reach 68 million.

This is based on the prevailing trend of the ongoing voter sign-up activities, Comelec spokesperson Joh…

No Decision Yet On Najib’s Representation To Drop RM27 Mln SRC Money Laundering Charges

KUALA LUMPUR,, The High Court was informed today that the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has yet to decide on Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s representation to drop three additional money laundering charges involving RM27 million from SRC Internation…

Starbucks’ sales decline for 2nd consecutive quarter

ISTANBUL: US-based coffeehouse chain Starbucks saw its sales decrease for the second consecutive quarter, according to its financial results statement released Tuesday.

“Global comparable store sales declined 3 percent, driven by a 5 percent decline …

DPMs, Ministers Extend Warriors’ Day Greetings

KUALA LUMPUR,, Several Cabinet ministers took to social media to extend their best wishes and express their gratitude to all members of the Malaysian Armed Forces and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) in conjunction with the Warriors’ Day celebration …

DA: Rice for All program to start on Aug 1 in 4 Kadiwa sites

MANILA: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday announced the rollout of the Rice for All program in four Kadiwa sites starting August 1.

In an interview, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said under the program, commercial well-milled ric…

Pulau Sembilan Clean-up Collects 2.2 Metric Tonnes Of Waste And Ghost Nets

SERI MANJUNG,, A total of 2.247 metric tonnes of waste, including marine fishing gear, plastic, aluminum, and glass, was collected at Pulau Sembilan in Bagan Datuk during the Pulau Sembilan Conservation Day 2024, which took place yesterday.

Organise…

Cops seize P2-M marijuana in Cebu, Cavite, Las Piñas

MANILA: Authorities seized more than PHP2 million worth of marijuana in operations in the provinces of Cebu and Cavite and the city of Las Piñas in Metro Manila on Tuesday, the Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) said.

In a state…