Manila lodges firm protest over Chinese Embassy’s remarks
THE Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday said it had lodged “firm representations” with China’s embassy in Manila after a series of...
Dy seeks spending reforms, anti-dynasty discussions
SPEAKER Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Monday said the House of Representatives would pursue reforms to make state spending and budget formulation more...
PCO: Marcos schedule back on track
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. is now “back to normal” schedule following his brief hospitalization last week, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said...
PHL to close digital gap with SEA
THE Philippines’ newly approved National Digital Connectivity Master Plan seeks to deliver universal, affordable and secure internet access as the government moves to close...
Basilan sea mishap kills at least 15
COTABATO CITY — At least 15 passengers died after the M/V Trisha Kirsten 3 sank in the territorial waters of Basilan after midnight on...
BuCor eyes more prison facilities
THE Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) is pushing to establish additional prison facilities across the country, including high-security sites for persons convicted of heinous crimes,...
BI sacks personnel over alleged aid to Russian detainee
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) sacked two more personnel, while one warden resigned following the allegations of a Russian vlogger who claimed he had...
Senator urges review of subsidies to state firms
A SENATOR on Monday said congressional oversight of state spending should cover subsidies to government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCC), as the Budget department tightens...
Korea-funded greenhouses to boost high-value crop production in Aklan
THE Department of Agriculture (DA), in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has launched the construction of a smart greenhouse facility in...
Toyota opens Antipolo dealership
TOYOTA Motor Philippines (TMP) Corp. is opening a new dealership in Antipolo, Rizal, as part of its expansion in the Philippines.
“I have always hoped...
DPWH orders contractor to repair collapsed river dike in Oriental Mindoro
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has ordered the Newbig Four J Construction, Inc. to repair the collapsed river dike project in...
Former Philippines president Duterte fit for pre-trial hearings, ICC judges rule
THE HAGUE — Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have ruled that octogenarian former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte is fit to attend pre-trial...