PHL to see increase in Russian tourist arrivals

MANILA—More Russian tourists are expected to visit the Philippines after the successful participation of Philippine’s Department of Tourism (DOT) in a travel and tourism fair in...

Special session sought to tackle impeach rap vs Robredo

MANILA—Lawyer Oliver Lozano has asked the House leadership to call for a special session of Congress in April to tackle the impeachment case he filed against...

Effective communication helps promote ASEAN identity, vision

BACOLOD CITY—An effective communication strategy can help gain public support and commitment to the initiatives of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Presidential Communications Operations...

Philippines seeks China’s clarification on shoal plans

  MANILA, Philippines –The Philippines says it has asked China to clarify its reported plans to build an environmental monitoring station on a disputed shoal. Acting...

Precautionary measures now in place to ensure security after Maute group supporter’s arrest—PNP

Philippines, Thailand renew deal on tourism cooperation

MANILA–Tourism officials of the Philippines and Thailand have renewed a 23-year-old tourism cooperation agreement during the official visit of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte to Bangkok this week....

DFA wants Coast Guard to patrol Bajo de Masinloc

MANILA–The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it is better to use Philippine Coast Guard ships instead of the Navy in patrolling the vicinity of Bajo...

Travel agencies welcome DFA decision allowing them to process passports

MANILA–Philippine travel agencies on Wednesday welcomed the decision of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to allow the sector to process passports and not just passport...

Thailand, PHL vow to boost military cooperation to address security issues

BANGKOK—Thailand and the Philippines pledged here Tuesday to boost military cooperation between the two countries to address security issues like terrorism and illegal drugs. The pledge...

PAGASA: LPA to bring rains over Aurora, nearby provinces Wednesday

MANILA—The low pressure area (LPA) will cause rains over Aurora and nearby provinces, state weather agency Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Wednesday....