Philippine News

BRP Antonio Luna out to sea for weapons, sensors trial: PH Navy

MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) on Monday said the country’s second missile frigate, BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151), has departed Hyundai …

5.56-caliber firearm used in Laguna mayor’s slay: PNP

MANILA – A caliber 5.56 mm weapon was used in the killing of Los Baños, Laguna Mayor Caesar Perez, a police …

ARTA pushes implementation of anti-red tape committee

MANILA – In line with President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive to cut red tape, the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is pushing for …

Coco levy trust fund bill gets final House nod

Gov’t expects huge bulk of Covid vaccines by 3rd quarter of 2021

MANILA – The government is eyeing to acquire huge volume of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) vaccines on the third quarter of 2021, …

House OKs bill extending validity of 2020 budget

MANILA – The House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading a measure seeking to extend the availability …

DOLE, DOT expand coverage of cash aid for tourism workers

MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) have expanded the coverage of the …

DFA logs 35 new Covid-19 recoveries among overseas Filipinos

MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday reported 35 new recoveries from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) among …

Palace allays fears on China’s ‘vaccine diplomacy’

MANILA – Malacañang on Monday allayed fears that China could put pressure on developing countries such as the Philippines to support …

Stronger intel ops needed to prevent repeat of Datu Piang attack

MANILA – An intensified intelligence gathering and well-coordinated response efforts are needed to prevent a repeat of the attack by members …