Malacañang ‘outraged’ over death of ex-Batangas congressman

MANILA — Malacañang expressed outrage over the killing of two persons, allegedly former Batangas 2nd District Rep. Edgar Mendoza and his aide, in Tiaong town, Quezon on...

PH repatriation committee closely monitoring US-Iran situation

MANILA — The Inter-Agency Committee, tasked to oversee the repatriation of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East, will constantly monitor the situation between the United...

No more mandatory repatriation for OFWs in Iran, Lebanon

MANILA — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Thursday said overseas Filipinos workers (OFWs) in Iran and Lebanon may no longer be covered by the...

Defense chief to lead panel to evacuate OFWs in Mideast

Palace on alleged water deal collusion: Let law take its course

MANILA — Malacañang on Thursday said it will let legal process run its course following allegations that state regulator Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) allegedly colluded...

Tagle urges Nazareno devotees to pray for peace in Middle East

MANILA — Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle on Thursday urged the faithful to pray for peace amid the continuing tensions in the Middle East. In his...

MMFF summer edition to be held in April

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) will have a summer edition to be held in April, after wrapping up a successful film festival last December. The...

Duterte gives go-signal to release new water deal

MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday he has ordered the government’s lawyers to transmit the new water concession contracts to two water concessionaires Manila Water...

Body of maltreated OFW arrives PH

MANILA — The remains of Jeanelyn Villavende, the overseas Filipino worker who was allegedly beaten to death by her employer, arrived in Manila on Wednesday afternoon. Foreign Affairs...

Canada announces P7.25-M grant for 11 PH groups

MANILA— Canada has earmarked 185,000 Canadian dollars (around PHP7.25 million) to fund projects in the Philippines focused on advancing inclusive governance and human rights. The Canadian...