No-take marine zones
NATIONAL Scientist Angel C. Alcala, a former secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and recognized for his work on marine biodiversity...
Nation at a Glance — (03/09/18)
News stories from across the nation. Visit www.bworldonline.com (section: The Nation) to read more national and regional news from the Philippines.
Charter review body wants to regulate political dynasties
By Arjay L. Balinbin
The Philippines’ federal constitution will have “stricter, self-executing anti-dynasty provisions,” President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s Charter review body announced on Wednesday, March...
Palace to ‘follow’ Comelec inquiry on 2016 polls
MALACAÑANG on Wednesday said it will leave the matter of possible election violations in the 2016 polls to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
Senate Majority...
Lozano moves for reconsideration of complaint vs Sereno
By Dane Angelo M. Enerio
LAWYER Oliver O. Lozano on Wednesday filed a motion for reconsideration after the Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday junked his petition...
Malacañang appeals for unity in sea row
By Arjay L. Balinbin
MALACAÑANG on Wednesday appealed to critics of the government’s handling of the country’s maritime dispute with China to “be united on...
TADECO mulls charges vs DPWH team for destruction of property
THE FLOIRENDO-OWNED Tagum Agricultural Development Company (Tadeco) is mulling on filing charges against members of a Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) team...
Whistleblowers step forward as SolGen readies new charges over MRT-3 contract
WHISTLE-BLOWERS have come forward with new information on the alleged Metro Rail Transit (MRT) 3 anomalies as the office of the Solicitor-General (Sol-Gen)readies the...
DoLE readies assistance to displaced workers amid Boracay shake-up
By Louine Hope U. Conserva, Correspondent
THE Western Visayas office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) announced on Wednesday, March 7, that it...
Suspected IS recruiter cleared
THE Department of Justice (DoJ) on Wednesday, March 7, dismissed the criminal charges against a suspected Islamic State (IS) recruiter and his Filipina partner...
9 solons in army reserve force get CA approval
THE Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday, March 7, approved the nomination of several lawmakers as military officers in the Armed Forces of the...
1st phase done for ‘surfing-inspired’ La Union Convention Center
THE FIRST PHASE of the first convention center in Ilocos Region, located in San Fernando City, La Union, is now complete, the Department of...