SM joins retail aggregation program
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. is bringing its two schools to the government’s retail aggregation program (RAP) in a bid to take control over their...
Two of five miners survive Nueva Vizcaya tunnel, police says
BAGUIO CITY — Two of the five miners, initially reported dead due to suffocation inside a tunnel in Barangay Runruno, Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya on...
Manila needs multi-role fighters for deterrence capabilities — Air Force
THE PHILIPPINES needs multi-role fighters on top of light fighter jets to make China “think twice” before committing aggression, Manila’s top air force general said on Tuesday, with the planes being touted as a strong deterrent against foreign hostilities.
Israel to waive re-entry visa for returning OFWs
ISRAEL would no longer require re-entry visas for repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFW) planning to return to Israel once the war with Iran ends, according to its top envoy in Manila.
Marcos touts ‘bloodless’ anti-illegal drug campaign
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., on Tuesday touted his government’s “bloodless” war against illegal drugs, noting that about P62 billion worth of crystal meth...
No reason to dismiss VP Duterte’s ouster complaint, House spox says
THERE is no “justifiable” reason to dismiss Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio’s impeachment complaint, a House of Representatives spokesman said on Tuesday, citing constitutional duty.
In...
4 drown after car falls into river
COTABATO CITY — Four individuals, including a minor, drowned in rampaging floodwaters that swept away the light van-type truck carrying them while its driver...
Gov’t told to reform K-to-12
THE government must implement reforms to K-to-12 program to ensure better education for students and enhance their employability, advocacy group Philippine Business for Education...
Ban of online betting apps pushed
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. should impose a nationwide ban on online gambling, a lawmaker said on Tuesday, urging the revocation of all existing...
US to check social media for visas
THE US Embassy in Manila said that it is now requiring non-immigration visa applicants to switch their social media accounts to public as part...
Five die in Nueva Vizcaya mine
BAGUIO CITY— Five small-scale miners died while working at a tunnel in Barangay Runruno, Quezon town in Nueva Vizcaya province on Tuesday.
Quezon town police...
Baguio bags anti-smoking award
BAGUIO CITY — Baguio City was feted with a prestigious global award in Dublin, Ireland for its exemplary efforts in tobacco control.
Baguio City Mayor...