Russian Embassy denies VFA talk with AFP chief
The Russian Embassy in Manila has vehemently denied that the courtesy call and meeting of Russian Ambassador Igor Khovaev with newly installed Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff…
Catholic Church sets measures vs COVID-19 this Lent
With the onset of the Lenten season on Feb. 26, Ash Wednesday, the Catholic Church will observe precautionary measures against the threat of the corona virus disease (COVID)-19. Catholic Bishops’…
No need for law legalizing medical marijuana – Sotto
Senate President Vicente Sotto III maintained on Tuesday that there is no need for Congress to pass a law legalizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Sotto reiterated his…
Criminology student dies in frat hazing in Sorsogon
By NIÑO N. LUCES SORSOGON CITY – A criminology student in Sorsogon town died while a fellow neophyte suffered injuries during fraternity initiation rites here on Sunday, police…
Kidapawan village councilor slain
KIDAPAWAN CITY – A suspected gun-for-hire shot dead a village councilor here past 11 a.m. on Monday, police official said. Lt. Col. Ramel Hojilla, city police director here, identified…
Duterte slated for island-hopping amid COVID scare
President Duterte will travel around the country to boost the tourism industry amid concerns over the threat of the novel coronavirus in the Philippines. Duterte had said in a video…
SC fires lady MTCC judge
A lady judge of the Municipal Trial Court in Cities has been dismissed by the Supreme Court for not inhibiting herself and, instead, proceeded to resolve the cases involving a…
Ex-Philhealth chief to DoH; Domingo is new FDA head
President Duterte has appointed a new batch of government officials. Among them were former Philippine Health Insurance Corp. acting president Roy Ferrer as Health Assistant Secretary and Undersecretary Rolando Enrique…
8.2-M int’l tourists visit PH in 2019
International arrivals in the Philippines last year exceeded the 8.2-million visitor goal set by the government, the Department of Tourism said yesterday. A total of 8.26 million international tourists visited…
Senate OKs Good Manners and Right Conduct bill
The Senate has approved the bill making Good Manners and Right Conduct a core subject under the K-to-12 curriculum and be taught to all public and private elementary and high…
US evacuates from Japan virus ship as death toll climbs
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AFP) – The US flew home its citizens from a coronavirus-infected cruise ship in Japan yesterday, with other nations preparing to follow suit as global concerns grow over…
Virus infects 27 Pinoys in ship
By ROY MABASA The number of Filipinos onboard cruise ship MV Diamond Princess who have tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 is now 27, the Department of Foreign Affairs said…
Duterte signs EO regulating drug prices
A price cap will be imposed on more than 100 drugs and medicines to improve public access to healthcare based on a new order of President Duterte. Under Executive Order…
Palace: Trillanes disgraced solon dishing out nonsense
Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV is a discredited and disgraced lawmaker dishing out nonsense, Malacañang said yesterday, following the filing of sedition raps against him. Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo brushed…
DepEd denies epidemic of illiteracy in Bicol
By GENALYN KABILING Education Secretary Leonor Briones yesterday denied any reported epidemic of illiteracy in the Bicol region, saying having difficulty reading does not mean a student is illiterate. Briones…
