Government of Canada invests $7.5 million to further protect Quebec farm workers during COVID-19

The Government of Canada recognizes the critical role of the food supply chain and is committed to improving the safety of these workplaces. Today, the Honourable...

Canada to co-host United Nations Peacebuilding Fund Replenishment Conference

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada will co-host the UN Peacebuilding Fund (Fund) Replenishment Conference in January 2021. The conference...

US-PH ties to remain strong regardless of poll results: envoy

MANILA – The strong relationship between the Philippines and the United States will remain strong whoever wins in the 2020 US presidential elections, Embassy Chargé d’Affaires John...

NDRRMC warns public vs. bogus ‘Rolly’ donation drives

MANILA – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Wednesday warned the public not to fall for bogus solicitation drives for the victims of...

Typhoon-stricken gov’t workers may apply for emergency leave

MANILA – Government employees directly affected by the aftermath of Typhoons Quinta and Rolly may apply for a special five-day leave. This was announced by the Civil...

Palace backs use of NTF-ELCAC fund for typhoon victims

MANILA – Malacañang on Wednesday expressed support to a senator’s proposal to realign a portion of the PHP16.4-billion anti-insurgency fund to relief and rehabilitation efforts for communities...

‘Siony’ maintains strength; strong winds up in northern Luzon

MANILA – Tropical Storm (TS) “Siony” maintained its strength, and strong winds continue to prevail over parts of northern Luzon, the weather bureau said on Wednesday. In an...

PNP eyes transfer of IMEG under Internal Affairs Service

MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said it plans to make an adjustment in the organizational structure of its office in charge of the...

PH eyes P6-T borrowing to support economic recovery

Task force to prioritize COA, media reports in corruption probe

MANILA – The mega task force against corruption would prioritize audit reports from the Commission on Audit (COA) and past media reports before launching a government-wide investigation...