MANILA, Philippines — Residents of Candaba, Pampanga on Friday asked the National Bureau of Investigation to investigate alleged irregularities involving P1.4 billion in flood control projects in their town, including contracts reportedly awarded to firms linked to Mayor Rene Mag...
MANILA, Philippines — Former House speaker Martin Romualdez will be transferred to the Philippine General Hospital on Saturday, September 12, for an independent medical assessment as the Sandiganbayan weighs his request to remain under hospital confinement.
MANILA, Philippines — Rep. Martin Romualdez (Leyte) asked the Sandiganbayan to allow him to remain under custody at Cardinal Santos Medical Center until doctors clear him for transfer to a detention facility.
SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — Filipino surgeons based in Pampanga and Cotabato City recently made history after successfully performing remote robotic surgeries on patients located 1,380 kilometers away.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the Philippines' sovereign rights and jurisdiction over Panganiban (Mischief) Reef and Zamora (Subi) Reef in the West Philippine Sea, and called on China to "cease its illegal occupation and activities" on both fe...
MANILA, Philippines — Sens. Alan Peter Cayetano and Pia Cayetano are set to return to the Philippines from Singapore this coming weekend, according to National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag.
Last week, Sept. 2, the Philippine Semiconductor and Electronics Industry Roadmap (PSEIR) was launched and the Semiconductor and Electronics Industry Advisory Council (SEIAC) was created, headed by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto. Other members of the council are the secretaries ...
MANILA, Philippines — The number of leptospirosis cases in Manila has exceeded the epidemiologic threshold, the city health department announced yesterday.?
MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila's wage board approved a new P60 daily minimum wage increase in an attempt to deliver the first tranche of a P85 hike tied up in court since July.
MANILA, Philippines — Dedicated X-ray lanes for overseas Filipino workers will be opened at key international airports, as part of efforts to provide faster and more convenient organized customs processing for returning and departing OFWs, the Bureau of Customs said.
MANILA, Philippines — MUFG Bank Ltd.’s Manila branch began operating as a universal bank on Sept. 1 following an upgrade of its banking license approved by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
NEW YORK — Elena Rybakina rallied from a set down to beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday and book a US Open championship showdown with two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.
MANILA, Philippines — The chances of arresting Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa are getting bigger, according to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, stressing law enforcement authorities would soon smoke the fugitive senator out of his hideout.
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte called on President Marcos to resign, branding him the “problem of the nation” as she accused his administration of corruption, abuse and political harassment amid the cases filed against her and members of her family.
MANILA, Philippines — A unit of listed mining firm Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) has completed the acquisition of a 20-percent stake in a Kazakhstani copper mine, as it broadens its mining portfolio amid the all-time high price for the mineral.
MANILA, Philippines — Angelo Que was tested from the opening stretch, pressured by a blistering early charge from Aidric Chan and a spirited mid-round assault from Justin Quiban. But through it all, the veteran campaigner never blinked.
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang released on Friday a list of regular holidays and special non-working days for 2027.
MANILA, Philippines — Whether it's pursuing better career opportunities, reuniting with family or giving their children a brighter future, permanent migration is one of the biggest life decisions many Filipinos will make.