Elementary, HS classes suspended in NCR

MANILA –Malacañang has suspended classes for elementary and high school levels in the National Capital Region (NCR) due to the scheduled nationwide transport strike on Monday....

AFP verifying ASG beheading

MANILA –The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday announced it is still verifying reports that the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) had carried out its...

People power at LoveYourself’s launch of TestMNL at Cherry Poppin’ Party Underpinning the HIV advocacy

MANILA, Feb. 26 (PNA) –People from various walks of life donated an overwhelming support at the LoveYourself’s launch of TestMNL Campaign at the Cherry Poppin’- The...

Pres. Duterte declares Jan. 25 as day of national remembrance for SAF 44

MANILA –President Rodrigo Duterte has signed Proclamation No. 164 declaring January 25 of every year as a day of national remembrance for the heroic sacrifice of...

Review of local government code pushed in Senate

MANILA –To further strengthen local government units (LGUs), Senator Juan Edgardo Angara recently called for meeting among key stakeholders and experts to conduct a comprehensive review...

NTC asked to order telcos to adopt mobile number portability

MANILA –Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III on Sunday urged the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to direct the country’s telecommunication companies (telcos) to adopt a Mobile Number...

Spirit of EDSA rallies held peacefully

MANILA –Democracy is vibrant and alive under the Duterte administration as Filipinos relive the spirit of EDSA with simultaneous rallies held in the People Power Monument,...

Philippine offensive continues amid threat to behead German

MANILA, Philippines—Philippine troops will not get distracted by a threat from Abu Sayyaf militants to behead a German hostage if a ransom was not paid by...

DPWH to start construction of UP Diliman Road Network Improvement

MANILA –The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced the start of the construction of the UP Diliman Road Network Improvement. In a statement, DPWH...

Coalition of labor groups ready to meet President Duterte on Monday