Canada’s Trudeau holds firm on PHL chopper deal
CANADIAN PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau is undeterred by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s vow to end military purchases from countries including the US and Canada...
Duterte asked to look into plight of OFWs in Qatar, Saudi Arabia
SENATORS Leila M. de Lima and Sherwin T. Gatchalian on Sunday urged the government to also extend its assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)...
Marina next assignment for AFP Chief Guerrero
ARMED FORCES of the Philippines (AFP) Chief-of-Staff Gen. Rey Leonardo “Jagger” Guerrero will retire soon and will be appointed next to head the Maritime...
House adopts resolution on trust fund for Philippine Rise
THE HOUSE of Representatives adopted last Tuesday, Feb. 6, a resolution which urges the Executive branch to allocate funds for scientific research and feasibility...
Senate chief to seek review of laws on sexual harassment
SENATE PRESIDENT Aquilino L. Pimentel III said he will order a review on the country’s sexual harassment laws to toughen its penalties following increased...
‘Dictator’ Duterte again defends Marcos burial at heroes’ cemetery
A FEW days after referring to himself as a “dictator” out of necessity, President Rodrigo R. Duterte has again defended his decision allowing the...
Women’s group slams ‘macho-fascist’ Duterte
GABRIELA Women’s Party on Sunday, Feb. 11, called President Rodrigo R. Duterte “the most dangerous macho-fascist in the government right now” following his speech...
Tropical depression Basyang moves in
A TROPICAL depression, to be named Basyang, was expected to enter the Philippine area Sunday night, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration...
MIWD P41 water rate hike proposal still under review
METRO ILOILO Water District’s (MIWD) rate increase application of P41 for every 10 cubic meters (cu. m.), filed in August 2017, is still being...
Honestbee now delivering in Cebu
FOOD AND groceries delivery service provider honestbee is now in the cities of Cebu and Mandaue, and the Singapore-based company is planning to expand...
UPLB to start mobilization for Panabo school
CONSTRUCTION OF the University of the Philippines Professional School for Agriculture and the Environment (UP PSAE) at the Agriya complex in Panabo City is...
2 major drug dealers in Davao Region nabbed
TWO DRUG dealers, considered among the top two major suppliers in Davao Region, were nabbed last week in separate buy-bust operations. The regional office...