NDFP willing and ready’ to resume peace talks
THE NATIONAL Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) said it is “willing and ready” to resume the stalled peace talks with the government as...
Japanese firm to build $300-M shipbuilding facility in Negros
A JAPANESE company will start constructing a $300-million shipbuilding facility in Hinobaan, Negros Occidental next year in what will become the Southern Negros Industrial...
Only 20% of Davao City barangays considered drug-free’
THE ILLEGAL drug problem continues to hound 80% of Davao City, hometown of President Rodrigo R. Duterte, who has been pursuing a nationwide campaign...
DTI warns traders vs jacking up prices in earthquake-affected areas
A RESIDENT of Tacloban City, Marichor Villacorte, said a solar flashlight that cost P120 before Thursday’s 6.5-magnitude earthquake in Leyte is now being sold...
Leyte town placed under state of calamity after quake
By Jil Danielle M. Caro
KANANGA, Leyte has been placed in a state of calamity on Friday after it was hit by a 6.5-magnitude earthquake...
AFP may release martial law recommendation next week
By Raynan F. Javil
Reporter
THE Philippine military may release its recommendation on whether to extend or lift martial law in Mindanao as early as next...
Grab drivers seek gov’t amnesty as rival Uber supports move
LOCAL drivers of Singapore-based Grab have sought government amnesty, almost a year after authorities stopped accepting applications for permits to run and operate ride-hailing...
Ex-magistrate who reduced charges of general accused of plunder now Ombudsman’s top prosecutor
A FORMER top magistrate of the Sandiganbayan who reduced charges of a general accused of plunder is now the Ombudsman’s top prosecutor.
The Office of...
JBC releases shortlist of bets for new SC justice
THE Judicial Bar Council (JBC) during its regular meeting on Friday released a shortlist of 8 qualified applicants -- from the previous 13 --...
Duterte pardons ten political prisoners
TEN political prisoners were released on Thursday night after President Rodrigo R. Duterte pardoned them, a move that is in line with the government’s...
No letup against human trafficking, immigration bureau says
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) affirmed on Friday that there will be no letup in its campaign against human trafficking as it reported that...
Duterte denies making deal to end Marawi crisis
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte on Thursday, July 6, dismissed claims by a prominent Muslim leader that endeavoring to negotiate with Islamic State (IS)-inspired Maute...