Visa violators face severe penalties in Japan

PCG calls for solution to ‘complex problem’ of maritime threats

MANILA – The “complex problem” of security risks in the Philippine waters will not cease unless the government can address its “roots and causes,” according to the...

DOH to support total ban on e-cigarettes

MANILA — Should there be a measure filed in Congress calling for a total ban on the use of electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes in the country, the...

Waze’s review of Manila’s traffic condition ‘a waste’: Palace

MANILA — It was a “waste” for traffic navigation application Waze to assess Metro Manila as the world’s “worst city” for motorists, Malacañang said on Wednesday. In...

Canada’s Biggest Lottery Losers

Every year there are huge sums of unclaimed lottery wins published in different parts of the world. For instance, Americans lose in the vicinity of $...

False info leads to evacuation in 3 Zambo villages

ZAMBOANGA CITY — The spread of “fake news” coupled with fear and phobia led to the evacuation of hundreds of residents in three barangays of this city...

Deploy more social welfare attaches for OFWs: solon

MANILA – A senator on Thursday called on the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to deploy more social welfare attaches to provide assistance to distressed...

Sotto wants Dep’t of Public Safety in every LGU

MANILA – Senate President Vicente Sotto III has proposed the institutionalization of a Department of Public Safety (DPS) in every province, city and municipality to provide fully...

Raise level of preparedness: Phivolcs

MANILA — With the series of strong quakes that struck parts of Mindanao in a span of two weeks this month, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and...

Smart brings free Wi-Fi in cemeteries, transport hubs this Undas

MANILA – Days before Filipinos flock to the country’s cemeteries to observe Undas, Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) on Tuesday announced the rollout of free Wi-Fi in major...