PhilHealth expands outpatient HIV/AIDS coverage
THE Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has widened its outpatient treatment package for human immunodeficiency virus or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) patients amid growing...
BTA sets December target for redistricting law
THE Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament on Monday said it aims to finish the required districting law by December after missing the Nov. 30...
PHL eyes more Australian tourists due to new direct flights
The Department of Tourism (DoT) on Monday said it expects more Australian visitors to boost the country’s tourism sector, as Jetstar Airways launched new...
LTO delays e-bikes, e-trikes ban until next year
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has postponed the impounding of light electric vehicles (LEVs), particularly e-bikes and e-trikes, from its initially announced date of...
Two possible storms may hit Visayas, Mindanao in December, says PAGASA
The areas of the Visayas and Mindanao are likely to be hit by one to two tropical cyclones this December, according to the Philippine...
Thousands march in Philippine protest vs corruption in flood control projects
THOUSANDS of Filipinos marched through the streets of the Philippine capital on Sunday to denounce corruption in the government, intensifying public pressure on authorities to act and hold officials linked to anomalous flood control projects accountable.
Filipina confirmed dead, one hurt in Hong Kong fire
THE fire that engulfed several residential buildings in Hong Kong last week killed an overseas Filipino worker and injured another, government agencies confirmed over...
ICC to assess if Duterte is fit to stand trial after denial of interim...
By Erika Mae P. Sinaking
THE INTERNATIONAL Criminal Court (ICC) will proceed with the assessment of former President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s fitness to stand trial,...
Marcos faces credibility test amid public skepticism of his anti-graft drive — analyst
THE Marcos administration may struggle to convince the public that its anti-corruption campaign will yield concrete results, an analyst said over the weekend, warning...
PAGASA: No storms seen in next 5 days
THERE is a low chance of a tropical cyclone forming within the next three to five days, the Philippines’ state weather bureau said on...
Fire hits Senate building
THE fire that broke out at the Senate building in Pasay City on Sunday morning has been placed under control by the local fire...
2,000 protest in Angeles City
ANGELES CITY — About 2,000 people joined an anti-corruption protest on Sunday in Angeles City, Pampanga.
The crowd gathered at the Nepo Complex and marched...