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Philippine News

PDEA: 89% hike in drug-related cases filed under Duterte administration

MANILA—The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reported on Friday an 89 percent increase in the number of cases filed against …

Gov’t workers urged to check midyear bonuses: Should be tax-free

MANILA—A senator on Friday reminded government workers to check their midyear bonuses, particularly those that are PHP82,000 and below, as …

Update: 74,650 ‘live’ suspects nabbed so far in ongoing anti-drug campaign

MANILA—More than 74,000 drug suspects have been arrested so far by various law enforcement agencies (LEA) as part of the …

Solon on PHL’s rejection of EU grants: National dignity over aid

MANILA—A leader of the House of Representatives on Friday backed the Duterte administration’s decision to reject conditional grants worth millions …

House body OKs amnesty on unpaid loan interest of farmers, fisherfolk

MANILA—A House of Representatives’ panel has unanimously approved a bill seeking to condone the unpaid loan interests secured by farmers, …

Año to formally retire June 2

MANILA—Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Gen. Eduardo Año will retire on June 2 to pave the way for …

Pres. Duterte to visit Russia from May 23 to 26

MANILA—President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is slated to conduct an official visit to Russia from May 23 to 26, 2017 upon …

PNP-DEG to appeal DOJ decision on Marcelino drug case

MANILA—The Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group (PNP-DEG) will file A motion for reconsideration (MR) on the resolution of the …

Gov’t agencies get energy-efficient service vehicles

MANILA—Spearheading the drive towards energy efficiency, Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi and Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhide Ishikawa turned over …

Annual ‘Balikatan’ bolsters bond between PHL, US forces: AFP chief

MANILA—With the ever-changing security landscape brought about by terrorism and other threats, the annual “Balikatan” exercises offer both American and …

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