CAAP temporarily shuts down Tagaytay radar, reduces flights from March 6-11

MANILA—The Civil Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Monday said it will temporarily shut down the Tagaytay radar on March 6-11, and this will result to...

Surigao quake aftershocks can still trigger landslides

MANILA—Potentially deadly landslides are still possible from aftershocks of last week’s magnitude 6.7 earthquake off Surigao del Norte province. “Aftershocks that are strong enough can trigger...

DFA: Filipinos not among arrested by US immigration officials

MANILA—The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday said it has not received any information that there were Filipinos rounded up by immigration authorities in the...

4 rebels killed, 5 high-powered weapons seized in Masbate clash

MANILA—Four members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed and five high-powered firearms seized following an encounter with troopers from the 2nd Infantry Battalion in...

Filipinos in Germany are most generous long distance lovers

MANILA, Philippines—Filipinos in Germany may be far from home, but their loved ones are near to their hearts on Valentine’s Day. Money transfer company WorldRemit analyzed...

Palace welcomes NPA’s ceasefire in earthquake-ravaged areas

MANILA—Malacanang welcomed on Monday the New People’s Army (NPA) decision to declare unilateral ceasefire in earthquake-ravaged areas to allow government to deliver assistance to victims. “We...

DPWH installs temporary bridge replacing quake-hit Anao-aon Bridge in Surigao

MANILA—A temporary timber bridge is being installed to replace the Anao-aon Bridge that collapsed after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake that hit the province of Surigao del...

Congress urged to prioritize bills that save lives, hike salaries

MANILA—A Senator on Monday asked the Congress to prioritize bills that save lives or raise the minimum salary of government doctors. Sen. Francis Pangilinan made this...

DOJ orders probe on leak of memo on inmates’ perks at AFP detention facility

Surigao quake death toll now at 8 –NDRRMC

MANILA –The death toll in Friday’s magnitude 6.7 earthquake that severely hit Surigao City Friday has climbed to eight with 202 persons reported injured. order pregabalin...