Duterte: Rice self-sufficiency goal may not be attainable
By Arjay L. Balinbin, Reporter
President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Wednesday, June 13, said he does not believe the country can attain its goal of...
20 men bound to be undocumented workers stopped at NAIA
UNABLE TO present proper documentation, 20 men bound for Sao Tome and Principe were stopped on June 8 by Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
JBC to interview candidates for Supreme Court associate justice
By Dane Angelo M. Enerio
The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) is set to interview on Thursday six candidates vying for the position of Supreme...
Carpio, Sereno slam murder of Camarines Sur judge
ACTING CHIEF Justice Antonio T. Carpio on Wednesday issued a statement condemning “in the strongest terms” the killing of Judge Ricky C. Begino of the Metropolitan Circuit Trial Court of San Jose and Lagonot in Camarines Sur.
Lapu-Lapu starts demolition of illegal structures along coastline
THE LAPU-LAPU City government started demolishing Wednesday, June 13, some 190 structures along the coastline facing Mandaue City for violation of the three-meter easement zone.
Apl de Ap, Thames school to offer scholarships for Davao City creative industry
MUSICIAN ALLAN Pineda Lindo, popularly known as Apl de Ap of multi-awarded pop group Black Eyed Peas, and officials of the Thames International Business School have expressed intention to help the creative industry of Davao City by offering scholarships for both undergraduates and creative professionals.
Zamboanga business sector open to wage hike but…
THE ZAMBOANGA Peninsula business sector is not completely opposed to an increase in the minimum wage rates, but it raises the question of how it would impact on the region’s competitiveness and productivity.
Nation at a Glance — (06/14/18)
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Constitutionality of ICC withdrawal challenged anew in SC petition
The Supreme Court on Wednesday received a second petition questioning the constitutionality of President Rodrigo R. Dutete's decision to withdraw the Philippines' membership from...
China to investigate Scarborough incident
THE CHINESE government on Monday said it is investigating the reported incident regarding Chinese Coast Guard members who were caught in a video taking the catch of Filipino fishermen in the waters of Scarborough Shoal.
Duterte confronted by hecklers
A GROUP of protesters heckled President Rodrigo R. Duterte in Kawit, Cavite, where he led the 120th commemoration of Philippine independence on Tuesday, June 12.
78% satisfied with democracy: SWS
FILIPINOS’s preference for democracy over other forms of governments remained steady along with their satisfaction with the way democracy works, according to the latest survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS).