Philippine News

DOLE forms task groups to fast-track movement of OFWs

MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has formed two task groups to help expedite the movement of overseas …

2 Chinese nabbed for running ‘Covid-19 clinic’ in Makati

MANILA – Authorities arrested two Chinese doctors for illegally operating a medical facility for their compatriots who are suspected of being …

Filipino seafarers from Germany return to PH

Final decision on GCQ in Metro Manila up to PRRD: Año

MANILA – Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Wednesday welcomed the recommendation of the Metro Manila Council (MMC) to place the metropolis …

Bulk of P100-B for 2nd SAP aid to be given via e-transfer

MANILA – The largest bulk of the PHP100-billion budget for the second tranche of emergency subsidies under the national government’s Social …

Palace says PH schools have to adapt to changing times

MANILA – From utilizing community radio and TV stations, to internet-based learning, public and private schools in the Philippines have to …

NCR likely under GCQ by June: Palace

MANILA – Despite the threat posed by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) outbreak in the country, Malacañang on Wednesday floated the …

Palace sees need to extend Duterte’s emergency powers

MANILA – Malacañang said Wednesday it is “necessary” to extend the special temporary powers granted to President Rodrigo Duterte to manage …

Ex-PDEA chief Aquino is new Clark Int’l Airport head: Palace

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the nomination of former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) director general Aaron Aquino as …

PRRD names Villanueva as new PDEA chief

MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte has named Wilkins Villanueva as the new director-general of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). Villanueva …