AFP chief assures identity of slain ASG sub leader ‘Abu Rami’

MANILA—The military is very positive that Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) sub-leader Muamar Askali alias “Abu Rami” was among the six bandits killed during clash with government...

Catholic faithful urged not to be afraid to confess sins

DOE pushes for speedy rehab of quake-damaged power plants

MANILA—The Department of Energy (DOE) is pushing for the speedy repair of major power plants that were damaged following a swarm of earthquakes that hit Batangas...

SC orders Marcos to pay PHP66.2-M over poll protest vs VP Robredo

https://www.facebook.com/BongbongMarcos/photos/a.1247679978618833.1073742147.109924549061054/1247679995285498/?type=3&theater MANILA—The Supreme Court sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal ordered former Senator Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ to pay a total of PHP66.2-million for his election protest filed...

BOC junks Mighty Corp appeal on suspension of import accreditation

MANILA—The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has denied the petition filed by cigarette maker Mighty Corporation (MC) seeking to lift the suspension order on its accreditation. In...

DOF facing tough task of cutting income taxes, raising more funds for inclusive growth agenda

MANILA—The Department of Finance (DOF) is facing what seems like an “impossible” job of slashing personal and corporate income taxes to make the country’s rates more...

Ex-FG Mike Arroyo asks Sandiganbayan to allow him to travel to Europe

MANILA—Former First Gentleman Atty. Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo has asked the Sandiganbayan to allow him to travel for one month to seven countries in Europe in...

Javier is new BI Associate Commissioner

MANILA—The Department of Justice (DOJ) named Tobias Javier as new Associate Commissioner of Bureau of Immigration, replacing Al Argosino who has been tagged in the bribery...

PHL condemns terror attack in Egypt

MANILA—The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday said the Philippines strongly condemned the terrorist attacks on Palm Sunday (April 9) in Egypt. The first blast...

Philippine President meets king of Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—President Rodrigo Roa Duterte led Philippine officials in a courtesy call on King Salman Abdulaziz Al Saud at His Majesty’s private residence....