Government told to assert 2016 arbitral award against China
THE PHILIPPINE government should assert a 2016 ruling by a United Nations-backed court that invalidated China’s claim to more than 80% of the South...
Groups reiterate call for passage of bill extending Bangsamoro transition
AS THE country observed Eid'l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice on Tuesday, the second most important festival in Islam, groups supporting the extension of the transition period in the...
Foodpanda defends removal of riders as lawmakers call for probe
ONLINE DELIVERY firm Foodpanda Philippines has defended the removal of riders from its pool in Davao City who protested against the company’s wage policy following calls by lawmakers...
NIA completes rehabilitation of irrigation system in Pampanga
THE NATIONAL Irrigation Administration (NIA) has completed the P171.97-million rehabilitation of the Porac-Gumain River Irrigation System in Pampanga.
The project, funded by a grant from the Japan International Coordination Agency (JICA), will...
China’s cyberspying could influence 2022 polls — senator
A SENATOR on Tuesday warned that the Chinese government may heavily influence the 2022 polls through cyberespionage.
Senator Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel made the statement after cybersecurity firm Kaspersky detected a “rare,...
Agri dep’t creates anti-corruption committee
THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) has created an anti-corruption committee that will address complaints on graft as well as refine processes that are prone to abuse.
Agriculture Secretary...
Philippine Coast Guard drives away China warship
THE PHILIPPINE Coast Guard on Monday said it had driven away a Chinese warship in the South China Sea, in another sign of tension between the two nations.
Delta variant death toll climbed to 3, says Health department
ONE more patient infected with the Delta coronavirus variant has died, bringing the death toll to three, Health authorities said on Monday.
DoT reassessing tourism income projections due to continued pandemic uncertainty
THE DEPARTMENT of Tourism (DOT) could further reduce its projections for inbound tourist arrivals and receipts as pandemic-related uncertainties persist.
Anti-Terror Council tags NDFP as terrorist group
THE ANTI-TERRORISM Council has designated the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) as a terrorist organization, citing its link to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP).
Fishers, coalition oppose planned Dumaguete City reclamation project
GROUPS OPPOSING the proposed 174-hectare reclamation project in Dumaguete City are reinforcing their actions to pressure the government for more transparency and reconsider the plan.
Olongapo court junks anti-terrorism case against indigenous farmers
THE OLONGAPO City court has dismissed the first recorded case relating to the new anti-terrorism law, filed against Japer T. Gurung and Junior U. Ramos, two farmers belonging to the indigenous Aeta community.