Destroy NPA, Duterte tells troops

MANILA — Don’t just fight, but destroy communist rebels, President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Saturday told the military as he reiterated his refusal to subscribe to their...

PRRD thanks soldiers for sacrifices ahead of Christmas

MANILA — President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Saturday night greeted his troops and their families ahead of Christmas, assuring them that the government will continue to pursue...

Palace condemns slay of Ako Bicol Rep. Rodel Batocabe

MANILA — Malacañang condemned the killing of Ako Bicol Rep. Rodel Batocabe and his police escort, SPO1 Orlando Diaz, in Albay on Saturday afternoon. buy aricept online...

Rep. Batocabe, police escort shot dead in Albay

MANILA — Ako Bicol Rep. Rodel Batocabe was shot dead during a gift-giving event in Barangay Burgos, Daraga, Albay on Saturday afternoon. His police escort, identified as...

OWWA to provide employment aid to distressed OFWs

MANILA — The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is ready to provide employment assistance to over 100 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were recently repatriated from the...

Protect child’s privacy in bullying incidents, CHR tells public

MANILA — Amid the recent bullying incident at the Ateneo Junior High School that drew intense negative reaction in the social media, the Commission on Human Rights...

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Partial government shutdown likely to extend past Christmas

WASHINGTON — The federal government was expected to remain partially shut down past Christmas as the standoff deepened Saturday over President Donald Trump’s demand for funds...

Japan emperor marks last birthday on throne, prays for peace

TOKYO — Japan’s Emperor Akihito, marking his 85th birthday — his last before his upcoming abdication — said he feels relieved that his reign is coming...

Cuban assembly approves draft of new constitution

HAVANA — Cuba’s National Assembly on Saturday approved an update of the country’s constitution, the final step before a national referendum expected to approve the new...