37% optimistic their quality of life will improve — SWS poll
Thirty-seven percent of Filipinos are optimistic that their lives will improve over the next 12 months, a non-commissioned survey shows.
Of the 1,200 respondents in Social Weather Stations’ (SWS)...
Consumer groups file complaint alleging negligence against Energy Secretary
Six electricity consumers on Friday filed a complaint with the Ombudsman against Department of Energy (DoE) Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi, alleging that the government official has neglected his duties.
“In his five years...
Opposition coalition to name 2022 polls bets by late September
Opposition coalition 1Sambayan on Friday said it may only name its official candidates for next year’s elections by late September, saying the party is...
5 scammers arrested in joint NBI-SEC-ARTA operations
Five people who are believed to be involved in a scam that milked millions of pesos from its victims, were arrested in an entrapment operation in Quezon City on July 21. The operation was jointly launched...
PSG to enforce strict health rules during Duterte’s last SONA
The President’s security force said on Friday that it is all set to handle the last State the Nation Address (SONA) of President Rodrigo R. Duterte, saying stricter rules would...
Philippines to bar travel from Malaysia, Thailand to curb Delta’s spread
MANILA - The Philippines will ban travellers coming from Malaysia and Thailand, as well as tighten restrictions in the Manila area, in a bid...
DoH reports more cases of coronavirus variants
PHILIPPINE health authorities on Thursday reported 12 more cases of the more contagious Delta coronavirus variant that is ravaging several Southeast Asian countries, bringing the total to 47.
China not exploring for oil in South China Sea, says Malacañang
THE PRESIDENTIAL PALACE on Thursday dismissed reports that China was conducting oil exploration in Philippine-claimed areas in the South China Sea.
Recovery from coronavirus impact is top of mind for Mindanao
THE POSSIBILITY of President Rodrigo R. Duterte taking a historic first ride on the Mindanao train, one of the big ticket projects he listed in his first State of the Nation Address (SONA), is slim.
Tourism dep’t reminds quarantine hotels: Returning families can share a room
THE DEPARTMENT of Tourism (DoT) on Wednesday reminded hotels and resorts accredited as quarantine facilities that room sharing is allowed for travelers from the same household, especially families with minors and persons needing assistance.
Lawyers’ group seeks protection for families of alleged drug war victims
A LAWYERS’ group on Thursday said they will file further complaints against President Rodrigo R. Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC) if family members of alleged drug war victims are attacked.
Lingering typhoon expected to exit PHL by Saturday
TYPHOON FABIAN, with international name In-fa, is expected to be out of the Philippine area by Friday evening or early Saturday after lingering for a week and gathering strength over the country’s northern waters, weather bureau PAGASA said on Thursday.