PHL communists won’t declare holiday ceasefire
ARMED members of the Philippine communist movement will not declare a ceasefire with government forces this holiday season, citing alleged threats to local communities.
“There...
Senators want periodic review, agri boost with extended tariff cut
SENATORS on Monday expressed support for the reduction in tariffs on imported pork, corn, rice and coal for at least another year, but called...
Another 328 Philippine prisoners released
THE PHILIPPINE government on Monday freed more than 300 prisoners as part of ongoing efforts to decongest jails, where over a thousand deaths were...
Metro Pacific Tollways group prepares for spike in traffic volume
THE METRO Pacific Tollways group announced on Monday that it is adding manpower and other strategic measures in anticipation of increased traffic volume during...
Local governments key to continued rollout of reproductive health programs
LOCAL governments must step up manpower capacity and funding to sustain the rollout of reproductive health and responsible parenthood programs, according to the Commission...
3 Filipinos stranded in Peru after closure of airports
THREE Filipinos have been stranded in Peru following widespread protests against the recent ouster of former President José Pedro Castillo Terrones, according to the...
PHL given 3 months to comply with EU standards on seafarers
THE PHILIPPINE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) on Sunday gave assurance that it is working to improve the country’s standards on seafarer training and certification...
Metro Manila logs highest COVID cases on Dec. 17
THE CAPITAL region Metro Manila recorded the most number of new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections among all areas nationwide on Dec. 17, pandemic...
Duterte recognizes Sison’s legacy but hopes for end of insurgency
FORMER PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte acknowledged the historical legacy left by Communist Party of the Philippines founder Jose Maria Sison, but said his death...
Solon calls for probe on cause of death among inmates linked to De Lima...
A LAWMAKER called for a probe on the deaths of high-profile prisoners and possible links to the detention of a former senator.
House Deputy Minority...
Bangsamoro celebrates Muslim heritage and tri-people diversity
A FLUVIAL parade on Monday featuring a reenactment of the arrival of Shariff Kabunsuan, the Arab missionary believed to have introduced Islam to southern...
Baliuag now a city of Bulacan
THE TOWN of Baliuag in Bulacan province is now a city after its residents voted on Saturday in favor of a law on the...