Finally, an oil price rollback Monday

MANILA — After weeks of nearly unabated increases, Filipino motorists will get a respite when local oil companies roll back pump prices effective 6 a.m., Oct. 15....

BRP Tarlac starts historic SoKor port visitc

MANILA — Strategic sealift vessel BRP Tarlac has started its South Korea port visit after arriving at Jeju Island on Friday night. “From a just-concluded goodwill visit...

Number of rebels declining: AFP chief

PNP to provide 2 security personnel to qualified 2019 poll bets

MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will provide two security personnel to qualified candidates for next year’s mid-term elections. PNP spokesperson, Chief Supt. Benigno Durana...

PNP welcomes UN remark on illegal drugs as global concern

MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) welcomed the statement of the United Nations (UN) recognizing illegal drugs as a global concern. “With the United Nations’ recognition,...

EU to partner with PH, other nations on managing plastic use

MANILA — The European Union (EU) will launch a regional program in 2019 to strengthen cooperation with the Philippines, and select countries in east and southeast Asia...

Malacañang hails PH reelection to UN rights body

MANILA – Malacañang on Saturday welcomed a report that the Philippines was granted another three-year term in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC),calling it a proof...

JV Ejercito may be disqualified if he uses ‘Estrada’ surname: Comelec

MANILA — Reelectionist Senator JV Ejercito might be “inviting” anyone to file a nuisance case against him in case he pushes through with his plan to use...

DOT warns non-accredited Boracay hotels accepting bookings

MANILA— Non-compliant and non-accredited establishments that are still accepting bookings in Boracay will be dealt with the “full force of the law,” the Department of Tourism...

Undocumented Pinoys in UAE have until Oct. 31 to avail of amnesty

MANILA— The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday reminded undocumented Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to avail of the amnesty program by Oct....