MANILA The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday urged Filipinos to remember the lessons of the Marawi siege and work together against the threat of terrorism and extremism.One year ago, we showed t…
MANILAMalacaAang on Wednesday released the appointment papers of three Cabinet officials, including new Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teodoro Lopez Locsin Jr.President Rodrigo Duterte signed the appointment papers of Locsin and Departme…
MANILA The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) approved on Wednesday a PHP2 fare increase for public utility jeepneys.In its decision, the LTFRB said it has granted a petition filed by various transport groups seeking for a pe…
MANILA Rains are expected over Palawan, Visayas and Mindanao on Wednesday due to the inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ).In its 4 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said V…
MANILASenator Loren Legarda has called on the global community for more aggressive local actions to accelerate the adaptation of vulnerable communities to threats brought about by climate change.Legarda’s call was made during the launch of the Global C…
MANILALumad leaders from Mindanao on Wednesday denied allegations that they are members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA)The indigenous peoples (IP) leaders’ refuted these reports during a courtesy call on Philippine…
MANILAMinimum wage earners in Northern Mindanao will receive an increase in their daily wages ranging from PHP27 to PHP35 effective November, the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) said.The salary adjustments were based on Wage Order No….
