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Bureau of Immigration (BI) officials attempted to have businessman Tony Yang released on bail, Senator Risa Hontiveros said Monday.

Yang is the elder brother of Michael Yang, the former economic advisor to then-President Rodrigo Duterte. His arrest was said to be “critical” in Congress’ investigation into criminal networks behind Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos).

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Despite receiving zero subsidy from the 2025 national budget, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) services will not be hampered and will instead increase, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday.

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In his speech during the ceremonial signing of the 2025 General Appropriations Act, Marcos said the government would ensure that PhilHealth benefits would expand further.

DepEd, DPWH get highest 2025 budget allocation

The education sector has been allocated the largest portion of the 2025 General Appropriations Act budget, with funding amounting to P1.055 trillion.

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It was followed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) with P1.007 trillion.

Kanlaon Volcano update: 7 ash emissions, 23 volcanic quakes in 24 hours

Kanlaon Volcano had seven ash emissions and 23 volcanic earthquakes in the last 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Monday.

The event was intended to promote the environmentally sensitive Unesco-listed World Heritage site, where the ruins of the Khmer empire’s greatest monuments are surrounded by lush forests and giant trees.

Traders and analysts remain uncertain about how sharply the Fed will lower its benchmark lending rate from the current 23-year high of between 5.25 and 5.50 percent.

In its latest advisory, Phivolcs said the ash emissions, recorded at midnight, lasted 12 to 84 minutes.

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