Cotabato’s Kumbira: A simple, shared meal for a cause after Kalivungan Festival’s revelry
MORE THAN 20,000 people, mainly locals, gathered for the Kumbira 2018 — a simple, shared meal for a cause that caps Cotabato province’s Kalivungan Festival held end-August.
Nation at a Glance — (09/19/18)
News stories from across the nation. Visit www.bworldonline.com (section: The Nation) to read more national and regional news from the Philippines.
Palparan, 2 others convicted for 2006 kidnapping
RETIRED ARMY general Jovito S. Palparan, Jr. and two other military officers were convicted of kidnapping and serious illegal detention by a local court on Monday.
Budget debates stalled amid friction in House
PLENARY DEBATES on the proposed 2019 budget were stalled at the House of Representatives on Monday amid a brewing conflict among the House leaders.
Fox files motion on denied visa extension
LAWYERS OF Australian missionary Patricia Fox on Monday filed a motion for reconsideration before the Bureau of Immigration (BI) after it denied the extension of her missionary visa.
Gasoline prices up for 6th week
GASOLINE PRICES will increase by P0.50 per liter (/L) this week, oil companies said, marking the sixth straight week that the cost of the petroleum product has risen.
Amid bombings, what’s the point of martial law? asks Senator Pangilinan
SENATOR Francis N. Pangilinan on Monday questioned the imposition of martial law in Mindanao amid the series of bombing incidents in the region in the span of two months.
Still flooded
PARTS of Pangasinan, such as Barangay Maningding in Sta. Barbara town were still flooded as of Monday morning, Sept. 17, following heavy rains brought...
PRA targets rich Russian retirees
THE PHILIPPINE Retirement Authority (PRA) Cebu Satellite Office wants to attract wealthy Russian retirees to choose Cebu as their second home destination.
Pursuit operations on vs GenSan bombers as public asked for info, vigilance
POLICE DIRECTOR General Oscar D. Albayalde said security forces have been mobilized to track down those responsible for Sunday morning’s blast in General Santos City, which left eight people injured.
Japan upgrading Davao office into consulate general
THE JAPANESE government is upgrading its consular office in the city into a consulate general office, which would have authority to handle wider commercial relations.
Chinese business delegations visit Davao as consular office prepares for opening
MORE CHINESE investors have been visiting Davao City to scout for business opportunities in the southern islands, according to Mindanao Development Authority Deputy Executive Director Romeo M. Montenegro.