Manila – The Philippines has pledged to prioritize seafarers’ welfare in the agenda of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council following its successful re-election. In the recent elections held on December 1 at the 33rd IMO Assembly in L…
Manila – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of innovative practices in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the country’s justice system. Speaking at the first National Jail Decongestion Summit held at the Diamond Hot…
Manila – Three local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines will receive a combined PHP13.27 million in humanitarian grants from Japan’s Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP) Scheme, as announced by the Japanese Embassy in Manila. The funds ar…
Surigao City – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has reported that a series of strong earthquakes in Surigao del Sur and neighboring provinces have affected a total of 132,615 families.
According to Philippines Ne…
Palawan – The Apostolic Vicar of Taytay, Palawan, Bishop Broderick Pabillo, expressed support on Wednesday for a “Christmas convoy” organized by a civilian organization to bring holiday cheer to Philippine-controlled areas in the West Philippine Sea (…
Manila – Vice President Sara Duterte continues her support and partnership with the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), despite differing opinions on the Philippines’ peace process with communist rebels. This affirma…
Manila – The House of Representatives Committee on Dangerous Drugs has decided to release former Mexico, Pampanga mayor Teddy Tumang from detention, citing the spirit of the Christmas season. The decision was made during a committee inquiry into a PHP…
Hamtic, Antique – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued a temporary suspension of 13 buses operated by Vallacar Transit Inc. following a tragic bus accident in Hamtic, Antique, which resulted in 17 fatalities. The…
