LAOAG: The city government of Laoag renewed its sisterhood agreement with Honolulu County in Hawaii on Monday, targeted to further promote bilateral relations and allow Hawaiian-Ilocanos to rediscover their roots.
Fifteen delegates from the Honolulu …
MANILA: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday said it has affirmed the sentence of reclusion perpetua (up to 40 years imprisonment) and the PHP2 million fine on a woman guilty of child pornography.
In a ruling written by Associate Justice
PUERTO: Japanese investors are currently in this city to assess the viability of a project that aims to help cultivate local youths’ interest in science while creating another tourist attraction.
Representatives of GoTo Corporation will engage in dis…
MANILA: Senate Bill No. 2492 or the Philippine Maritime Zones Act was unanimously approved in the plenary on Monday to serve as a cornerstone of the country’s maritime policy, protect sovereignty, promote sustainable development, and secure future pro…
MANILA: Both the local bourse and local currency finished Monday’s trading weak, with shares falling below the 6,900 mark and the peso closing at 56-level.
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) declined by 21.72 points to 6,891.49 points, puttin…
CEBU CITY: The Department of Health (DOH) in Central Visayas has partnered with the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to strengthen the blood service program to ensure that blood supply is available anytime in the region.
In a statement, the DOH
CALAMBA: An alleged child rapist who was tagged by the Police Regional Office-Calabarzon (PRO4A) as among the ‘Most Wanted Persons’ in the five-province region was finally handcuffed.
Col. Gauvin Mel Unos, acting director of the Laguna Provincial Pol…
ANTIPOLO CITY: Pope Francis has conferred upon the International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in this city the gift of the Golden Rose in solemn ceremonies held Monday morning.
The Golden Rose or Rosa d’Oro was
