Duterte meets Kuwait ambassador in Davao City
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte greets Ambassador of Kuwait to the Philippines Saleh Ahmad Althwaikh who met with the President at the Malacañan Palace on February 7, 2018. Also in the photo is Labor...
View ArticleGSIS opens scholarship opportunities to members’ kin
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has announced the opening of scholarship applications for children and relatives of its members who wish to enter college. The agency will grant...
View ArticleMalacañang to release detailed report on drug-related killings
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Malacañang is planning to disclose next week a detailed report on drug-related killings in legitimate operations held by the Philippine National Police (PNP)....
View ArticlePNP-IAS simplifies procedures to resolve administrative cases of errant cops
Members of the Philippine National Police The Philippine National Police Internal Affairs Service (PNP-IAS) has simplified the procedure in resolving administrative cases of errant policemen. The...
View ArticleAlcala, et.al face graft raps for garlic cartel scam
Former Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala MANILA, Philippines — Former Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala, 20 garlic traders and other agriculture officials are facing graft charges over...
View ArticleFilipino community preps for biggest PH Independence Day celebration in NY
File Photo: Philippine Independence Day parade in Manhattan New York NEW YORK, USA — Japanese Shigemasa Nakano and Ernest Lanetti have always seized the opportunity to take part in any celebration...
View ArticlePulse Asia: wage hike, rising inflation top concerns of majority of Filipinos
People walking on a crowded street MANILA, Philippines — Majority of Filipinos want the Duterte government to focus more on urgent national issues such as wage increase, price control on basic...
View ArticleSC wants Comelec, Marcos to comment on shading threshold
former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr. MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court, sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET) wants the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and...
View ArticlePHL’s possible ‘kick out’ from UNHRC alarms advocates
Former Human Rights Commissioner Etta Rosales MANILA, Philippines — Former Human Rights Commissioner Etta Rosales expressed concern over the recent resolution issued by the European Parliament which...
View ArticleSC: Ombudsman Morales is entitled to full 7-year term
Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales is entitled to a full seven-year term. Voting unanimously, the Court dismissed the...
View ArticleBI orders Aussie nun Patricia Fox to leave in 30 days
Australian missionary, Sister Patricia Fox MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has cancelled the missionary visa of Australian Nun Patricia Fox and ordered her to leave the...
View ArticleDOTr pushes for truck modernization program
MANILA, Philippines — Aside from the jeepney modernization program, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is also pushing for the truck modernization program. According to the DOTr, fatal road...
View ArticleKuwait expels Philippine ambassador amid diplomatic row
Philippine Embassy in Kuwait The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has confirmed that the Kuwaiti government has expelled Ambassador Renato Villa and has given him a week to return to Manila. The...
View ArticlePDEA launches ‘Balay Silangan’ for drug users seeking rehab
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), the lead anti-drug law enforcement agency in the Philippines MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) launched Wednesday their new...
View ArticleEXCLUSIVE: DAR conducts aerial inspection over Boracay; concludes all...
Boracay Island BORACAY, Philippines – Agrarian Reform Undersecretary John Castriciones conducted an aerial inspection on Boracay Island Wednesday together with members of UNTV News Team. The Department...
View ArticleSC urged to issue TRO on Boracay closure
Boracay, a resort island in Western Visayas MANILA, Philippines — Two island workers filed before the Supreme Court Wednesday a petition seeking to stop the impending closure of Boracay Island on April...
View ArticleFormer trade official suggests returning smuggled goods to country of origin
Former Trade Undersecretary Victorio Mario Dimagiba MANILA, Philippines – Former Trade Undersecretary Vic Dimagiba suggested returning all smuggled goods to its country of origin. His proposal to the...
View ArticleCivil Disturbance Management Competition tests police action
Participants showcase rapid response skills during simulated scenarios Police Regional Office (PRO) 1 executed real-life scenarios at the Civil Disturbance Management Competition, Wednesday. The...
View ArticleBoracay is officially closed for 6-month rehab
People are seen waiting in line for the opening of Caticlan Port to enter Boracay at 6am Thursday. This after the island was officially closed midnight of April 25 for the 6-month rehabilitation plan...
View Article“Fake” cop nabbed in Pasay City
Authorities nabbed a motorcycle rider disguised as police at a checkpoint along NAIA road in Pasay City Wednesday. The suspect, identified as Felix Verona, 35, is actually a tricycle driver and a...
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