LEGAZPI: In Barangay Bakal, Paracale, Camarines Norte, Melody Portugal, a 60-year-old member of the Manide tribe, stands as a symbol of perseverance and hope. She recently received Christmas gifts including school supplies, essential for her ongoing j…
MANILA: The foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have expressed concern over escalating tensions in the South China Sea. A statement released Saturday night by the ASEAN diplomats highlighted the threat these develop…
MANILA: From January to November, the Philippine government disbursed PHP153 billion in subsidies to various government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs). The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) released data indicating that the Philippine Health Ins…
MANILA: In a tragic incident, a four-year-old boy from Central Luzon lost all five fingers on his right hand and suffered neck burns after a “dart bomb” exploded, as reported by the Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday. This case was among eight firew…
MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has urged Filipinos to maintain the spirit of solidarity and contribute to national development as the country welcomes the new year. In his New Year’s message, President Marcos emphasized the importance of re…
MANILA: The Director of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD), Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, emphasized on Sunday the importance of abstaining from indiscriminate firing during the New Year celebrations. He issued a stern warning to police officers, st…
MANILA: The Philippines has successfully expanded its international trade network by securing two new free trade agreements (FTAs) in 2023. These include the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and a bilateral trade pact with South Kore…