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Father, daughter die in La Union fire
Personnel from the Bureau of Fire recover the remains of the fire victims A 6-year-old girl was trapped inside their home after a fire broke out in Barangay Sta. Rita East in Aringay town, La Union on...
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No serious threats in the opening of classes—AFP
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assured that there are no serious threats in the opening of classes on Monday (June 3). AFP Spokesperson BGen. Edgardo Arevalo said they have lowered the...
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LGUs check stores amid recall of pork products due to African Swine Fever scare
Courtesy: Dr. Paul Tolentino Foronda MANILA, Philippines – Some local government units have begun inspecting grocery and retail stores in their areas for available pork and pork-based products amid...
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Opposition Bloc to possibly get stronger once Senate changes leadership – Poe
Senator Grace Poe via Facebook Several Senate members have signified their support to the leadership of Senate President Vicente Sotto III. This is amid reports that the entry of the Hugpong ng...
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LTFRB urged to set UV express loading, unloading zones
MANILA, Philippines – A transport group on Wednesday urged the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to designate loading and unloading zones for UV Express service units after...
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Task Force Bangon Marawi officials face raps due to delayed rehabilitation...
Several officials of the Task Force Bangon Marawi are facing raps before the office of the Ombudsman due to delayed rehabilitation projects in Marawi. The complaint was filed by Datu Meno Manabilang...
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Tara System in BOC still exists – Lacson
File photo Senator Panfilo Lacson revealed in his privilege speech the prevailing corruption in the Bureau of Customs (BOC). Lacson enumerated the illegal shipments that have entered the ports of...
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Davao City opens first farmers trading post
A food terminal project seeking to serve small-scale farmers was finally opened in Toril, Davao City on Tuesday. Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, who graced the grand opening of the Davao Food...
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CHED denies being anti-Filipino for not requiring Filipino, Panitikan in college
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) denies being anti-Filipino for not requiring Filipino and Pantikian as core subjects in college. In a press statement on Wednesday (May 29), CHED clarified...
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PAGASA: Rainy season may start next week
MANILA, Philippines – The public is advised to pack their umbrellas and rain gears, and to brace for the onset of the rainy season which may be declared next week, the Philippine Atmospheric,...
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Palace welcomes improved PH competitive economy ranking
Makati skyline MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Wednesday welcomed the Philippines’ improvement in ranking in the 2019 World Competitiveness Yearbook released by the International Institute for...
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Angat Dam’s water level drops to lowest in 10 years despite days of rain –...
Image of Angat Dam taken on May 2, 2019 MANILA, Philippines – Metro Manila and its neighboring provinces have been experiencing heavy downpour in recent days. Still, it didn’t help to increase water...
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PH starts loading trash shipment for return to Canada
Container ship MV Bavaria SUBIC BAY, Philippines – Container ship MV Bavaria has already docked at Subic Bay International Terminal port on Thursday (May 30). The ship will be the carrying vessel of...
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PH lifts 7-year-old ban on several fish species from Fukushima
Cherry Salmon | Courtesy: OpenCage / Wikimedia Commons TOKYO, Japan – Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol on Wednesday (May 29) announced that the Philippines officially lifted the ban imposed seven...
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Senate President Sotto still enjoys support of colleagues in 18th Congress
Senate President Vicente Sotto III With the opening of Congress on July 22, new faces in the Senate and the House of Representatives will have their mettle tested in the world of politics. Neophyte...
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Newly-elected Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, 3 others face vote-buying raps
MANILA, Philippines – Newly-elected Quezon City mayor Joy Belmonte, vice mayor Gian Sotto and two others are facing vote-buying complaints filed before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on...
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MMDA awaits SC decision on fate of provincial bus ban
File photo: MMDA personnel accost provincial buses traversing Edsa. (Photo courtesy of MMDA) The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Wednesday that it leaves the fate of the...
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Duterte issues EO easing rules on oil, gas exploration deals
MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte has issued an order which eases the rules on contracts entered into by the government for oil exploration and development. Duterte signed the Executive...
View ArticleRegional income disparities widened despite economic growth in 17 regions—NEDA
LOOK:Caraga, Cagayan Valley, and NCR recorded the lowest growth rates in 2018, with 3.2 percent, 3.3 percent, and 4.8 percent growth rates, respectively. pic.twitter.com/6wIFJsmi3B— NEDA (@NEDAhq) May...
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PNP forms task force to address bullying
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has formed a task force to address school bullying. According to PNP Spokesperson Pol. Col. Bernard Banac, from January 2017 to March 2019, there had been 22...
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