Public advised to take precautionary measures as ‘Agaton’ weakens

MANILA – Even if “Agaton” (international name Megi) has weakened into a tropical depression on Monday morning, Malacañang reminded residents in affected areas to continue taking precautionary measures. “Muli...

Palace honors war veterans, modern heroes on Araw ng Kagitingan

MANILA – In observance of “Araw ng Kagitingan” (Valor Day) on Saturday, Malacañang hailed Filipino war veterans for their patriotism and gallantry to defend freedom. Acting Presidential...

Phivolcs lowers Taal Volcano’s alert status to Level 2

MANILA – Due to the decline in volcanic activity, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Saturday lowered Taal Volcano’s alert status from Level 3 (magmatic...

Expert backs WHO warning on case surge post-election

MANILA – Vaccine expert panel chairperson, Dr. Nina Gloriani, on Friday backed the World Health Organization warning of possible Covid-19 surge in the country after the May...

WHO lauds PH pandemic response

MANILA – The World Health Organization has commended the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. In an online media forum, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said WHO...

Absentee voting for almost 1.7-M overseas Pinoys begins April 10

MANILA – Close to 1.7 million Filipino voters overseas will start casting their votes for the May 2022 polls on April 10. Data from the Commission on...

US Senate confirms 1st African American woman for Supreme Court

WASHINGTON – The US Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court in a 53-47 vote on Thursday. Only three Republicans joined Democrats and independents...

Ukrainian refugees might not return home, even long after the war eventually ends

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused more than 4.2 million people to flee to the neighboring countries of Poland, Romania, Moldova and elsewhere. Russia’s violence against...

Gov’t firm on collecting Marcos heirs’ unpaid taxes: Dominguez

Duterte to spend Holy Week in Davao City

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte will be spending the Holy Week in his hometown, Davao City, Malacañang said on Wednesday. Acting Presidential Spokesperson and Communications Secretary Martin...