PH seeks int’l tribunal’s quick ruling on complaints vs China

MANILA – Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario said the Philippines is seeking for an immediate decision over the country’s complaints on the legality of China’s...

Solons support marijuana legalization bill

MANILA — Despite criticisms earlier raised by some legislators in Congress, the bill which will legalize medical use of marijuana gets a nod from six lawmakers....

Davao’s Mt. Hamiguitan gets World Heritage site nomination

MANILA — Mt. Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary in Davao City was once again, nominated for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco)’s World Heritage List. ...

Cayetano slams liquor firm for branding products with historical names

MANILA — Senator Pia Cayetano  criticized  a liquor firm for using names of historical figures and places in the country as brands for their liquor products....

Prices of rice, garlic, sugar likely to remain high for some weeks

MANILA, Philippines – Consumers are in for more bad news, as prices of rice, sugar, garlic and other commodities are likely to remain high, despite measures...

Government deploys rolling stores, keeps an eye on hoarders to stabilize prices of commodities

MANILA — In an effort to stabilize the prices of basic commodities, the government has deployed rolling stores to sell rice, garlic and ginger and is...

Couples for Christ eyes Guinness record for couples renewing marriage vows

MANILA — An international Catholic lay ecclesial movement will attempt on Saturday to break a Guinness World Record for the most number of married couples who...

Solon asks DFA to forge cooperation with Malaysia to fight human trafficking

  MANILA — Valenzuela City Rep. Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday asked the government to forge a cooperation pact with Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to fight...

PNP to police chiefs: Better shape up

MANILA — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Director General Alan Purisima, warned all police commanders to perform their job well in anti-crime operations, or risked being...

Act establishing Cordillera Autonomous Region filed