Philippines stands firm on Sabina Shoal but looks to ease tension with China
MANILA/BEIJING - The Philippines will stick to its position on Sabina Shoal, it said on Thursday, even while exploring ways to ease tension in...
Manila to continue China trade ties amid tensions — US research group
MANILA is unlikely to cut trade and business ties with China amid tensions in the South China Sea, but they could make it more difficult for Chinese investors to expand their businesses in the country, according to a Virginia-based research group.
House to allow transfer of excess funds to NG from GOCCs — lawmaker
THE House of Representatives is likely to keep a provision allowing the National Government (NG) to siphon unused funds of state-owned companies, according to...
Teacher training crucial to better student performance
THE PHILIPPINE government should improve literacy, numeracy, and skill programs for teachers to improve the performance of Filipino students in international assessments, according to...
VP faces more scrutiny after budget no-show
VICE-PRESIDENT SARA Z. Duterte-Carpio has opened herself to further scrutiny by the House of Representatives over budget management issues involving her office after shunning...
BI case trumps other Guo charges
THE Department of Justice (DoJ) on Wednesday said the Bureau of Immigration (BI) should have custody of the embattled former Mayor Alice L. Guo,...
SC asked to stop POGO probe
KATHERINE CASSANDRA L. ONG, an alleged leader of an illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) in Porac, Pampanga, asked the Supreme Court (SC) on...
CHR to seek release of detainees
THE COMMISSION on Human Rights (CHR) said it is considering working with the Public Attorney’s Office next year to release wrongfully accused inmates, and...
Smart buses launched in Clark
BAGUIO CITY — Japan-based Zenmov, Inc., in partnership with MC Metro Transport Operation, Inc., launched on Tuesday its smart autonomous bus service in New...
Baguio projects set for approval
BAGUIO CITY — Two big ticket projects in Baguio City, under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme, are set for approval after negotiations concluded
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House OKs PCG improvement bill on 2nd reading
THE House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a measure seeking to improve the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) organizational and operational frameworks, making it more...
Cops torch cannabis plantation
BAGUIO CITY — Combined police operatives from Kalinga police office uprooted and torched P1.6 million worth of fully grown marijuana plants in Kalinga on...