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...
Lawmaker questions looming hike in disaster insurance
A SOLON has filed a resolution seeking to investigate an increase in insurance premium rates for catastrophes like earthquakes, floods, and typhoons that will...
China likely to just snub PHL senators’ tirade on sea incident
By Alyssa Nicole O. Tan, Reporter
CHINA could not be expected to change its stance and course of action in disputed parts of the South...
PHL partners with two EU countries on defense
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has sought support from the Czech Republic and the Netherlands to enhance the technological capacity of the Philippines’ defense...