Anti-red tape agency files case against Batangas mayor
THE ANTI-RED Tape Authority (ARTA) on Monday filed a complaint before the Ombudsman against Mayor Lester D. De Sagun of San Nicolas in Batangas for violating Republic Act No. 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business And Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018.
Bukidnon official opposes sugar import liberalization
A PROVINCIAL board member of Bukidnon has published a proposed resolution stating opposition to the liberalization of sugar importation.
Coronavirus infections top 76,000
The Department of Health (DoH) reported 2,103 new coronavirus infections on Friday, bringing the total to 76,444.
The death toll rose to 1,879 after 15...
Philippines to block Sabah visitors who want to enter Sulu
THE GOVERNMENT plans to block Sabah visitors seeking to enter Sulu province in the Philippine south after a reported case of a mysterious virus in the Malaysian region.
Malaysian investors eye Mindanao business opportunities in Nov. 19 visit
A 57-MEMBER delegation from Malaysian is visiting Davao City on Nov. 19–21 to explore business linkages and potential investments, Malaysian Trade Commissioner Siti Azlina said.
Rappler cyber-libel trial to proceed after court denies dismissal plea
THE trial of Rappler — a news website critical of President Rodrigo R. Duterte — and its executive director for cyber-libel will proceed on Dec. 6 after a Manila court denied a plea to dismiss the case.
Duterte orders Congress to hold special session on budget
President Rodrigo R. Duterte has called on Congress to hold a special session next week to avoid any delays in passing the budget for...
Major brands vow to maintain prices for ‘noche buena’ goods
SEVERAL manufacturers of food products traditionally used for the Christmas eve feast, or noche buena, have committed not to raise prices this year, according...
NLEx to have temporary closures for foreign leaders during ASEAN meet
THE CLARK-Metro Manila segment of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) would be closed to road users at intervals to give way to arriving world...
FULL TRANSCRIPT: Duterte’s opening remarks at 20th ASEAN Plus Three Commemorative Summit
Let me begin by saying to you…
Your Excellencies of ASEAN and the People’s Republic of China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea; His Excellency...
Dec. 11 deadline set for claims in 3 closed rural banks
THE PHILIPPINE Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) has called on depositors of three closed rural banks in different parts of Luzon to file their claims...
NBI ordered to probe shootout that killed gunshot victim on the way to hospital
THE National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) was directed to probe a shootout that killed two persons, including one who was being taken to the...