‘Time is of the essence,’ says power sector pres over looming crisis

MANILA, Philippines – A looming electrical power shortage – expected to beset Luzon in the summer months of 2015 – has prompted Congress and the Department...

DOH poised to implement RH law

  MANILA, Philippines – In line with the implementation of the Reproductive Health (RH) law, the Department of Health (DOH) is poised to distribute free artificial...

PH partners with Germany for voc training project

MANILA — The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) signed a partnership with the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) in Germany to further...

Remembering Martial Law

MANILA — For Michael Morden, he still considers his ordeal in a military safe house during the martial law period a great ordeal. He said that,...

PH can solve traffic problems, says expert

We can’t afford to be complacent, says Albay gov

MANILA — Despite the decrease of activities from Mayon Volcano, Albay Gov. Joey Salceda said that the province cannot be complacent in the ongoing preparations. Since...

Mario leaves 10 dead, 7 injured

MANILA — Tropical Storm “Mario” (international name: Fung-Wong) left the Philippine area of responsibility on Sunday, leaving 10 people dead, 7 injured, and almost 200,000 people...

Cordillera also wants autonomy

MANILA — The proposed formation of the Bangsamoro entity in Muslim Mindanao has paved the way for other regions to consider autonomy, according to a representative...

Lawmaker refuses to submit claim for rights violation

MANILA — Lawmaker and Pampanga representative Oscar Rodriguez, who was detained and arrested for his involvement in the underground movement during the martial rule, won’t file...

Heroes welcome for PH peacekeepers

MANILA — A heroes’ welcome awaits the Filipino United Nations peacekeepers who will return home from Golan Heights. The homecoming tentatively scheduled on September 26 in...