DoH posts 870 new COVID infections, 144 more deaths
THE PHILIPPINES posted 870 coronavirus infections on Sunday, bringing the total to 3.67 million.
Military chief visits Thitu Island in disputed waterway
THE HEAD of the Philippine military checked state facilities and tried to boost the morale of troops on Thitu Island in the South China Sea on Friday, according to the Armed Forces.
VP Robredo supports Philippine condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
VICE PRESIDENT Maria Leonor “Leni” G. Robredo on Sunday condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, saying countries have the moral obligation to stand against foreign aggression.
Ka Leody plans to push for law on students’ rights, academic freedom
LABOR LEADER and presidential candidate Leodegario "Ka Leody" de Guzman said on Sunday that if he is elected in May, he would push for the passage of a law that will institutionalize students’ rights and academic freedom.
Hong Kong gov’t assures penalties vs employers who illegally dismissed COVID-infected workers
THE HONG KONG Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Saturday said it will take actions against employers who illegally terminated their foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) after testing positive for coronavirus.
Iloilo City reports P400-M surplus in 2021 from taxes, operating savings
ILOILO CITY posted a P400.7-million surplus from its 2021 accounts, which the local government said will be spent for projects that were not included in the original expenditure program for this year.
Extremist group Dawlah Islamiya-Maute lose support in another LDS town, says military
SUPPORTERS of the Dawlah Islamiya-Maute in Piagapo town have cut ties with the Islamic State-affiliated group following last week’s government operations in another town where at least seven members of the extremist organization were killed, according to the military.
Comelec asked to decide on Marcos
Martial law victims have asked the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to resolve a a lawsuit that seeks to bar the son and namesake of...
COVID cases fewer than 1,000 for 3rd day
The Philippines posted 853 infections on Friday — the third straight day the tally fell below 1,000 — bringing the total to 3.67 million.
The...
Pacquiao promises free housing
Senator and boxing champion Emmanuel “Manny” D. Pacquiao on Friday said he would give the poor free housing if he becomes president.
“I want each...
Three cops in drug war face murder charges
Government prosecutors have endorsed the indictment of three policemen for the killing of a Spanish national in a buy-bust operation.
In a statement on Friday,...
China says it won’t exploit Russia-Ukraine war
THE CHINESE Embassy in the Philippines on Wednesday called “crazy and absurd” speculations that China would take advantage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to advance its militarization of the South China Sea.