Marcos to push Philippine trade, tech agenda at APEC Summit in South Korea
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. will promote Philippine economic interests and push deeper regional cooperation at the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea later this month, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Tuesday.
Philippine troops sent as clan clash sparks firefight in restive south
GOVERNMENT troops were deployed to a southern Philippine town on Tuesday after a family clan stormed the area in pursuit of a suspected killer of one of their members, leading to exchanges of gunfire in the latest flare-up of violence in Mindanao, authorities said.
Lacson eyes wider DPWH probe when sessions resume
SENATOR Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Tuesday said he plans to widen the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s investigation of anomalies in the Department of...
Congressmen urge reforms to rice industry
OPPOSITION congressmen on Tuesday criticized President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s executive orders (EO) aimed at supporting rice farmers, calling them short-sighted and urging broader...
Toll operators gear up for traffic
TOLLWAY operators are preparing for the expected surge of motorists across their toll network at the weekend, during All Saints’ Day and All Souls’...
PHL yields P600M in tourism leads
TWENTY-THREE accredited Philippine sellers secured 842 business appointments, generating P600 million in sales leads during a three-day trade event in Singapore, the Tourism Promotions...
Reforms vs patronage politics urged
A CIVIL SOCIETY organization on Tuesday called on Congress to remove government programs that strengthen patronage politics and corruption.
“What we are saying is we...
PDEA-12 nabs 8 drug den operators
COTABATO CITY — Anti-narcotics agents clamped down eight individuals operating a drug den in Kidapawan City in an operation on Monday, that also resulted...
Comelec disqualifies Laguna mayor
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) First Division has disqualified the incumbent mayor of Cabuyao City, Laguna after finding substantial evidence he engaged in vote...
More rains expected in parts of the country amid northeast monsoon, says DOST chief
Several parts of the country are likely to experience more rainfall as a new weather system develops following the onset of the northeast monsoon,...
Manila eyes drones to boost defense amid tensions in South China Sea
THE PHILIPPINES is looking at widely adopting unmanned systems and drones more broadly in its armed forces, a senior Defense department official said on...
Marcos calls for restraint, respect for law at summit
KUALA LUMPUR — President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday underscored the importance of upholding international law and strengthening regional cooperation as he addressed...