The recent spike in oil prices is seen as an aberration and is unlikely to reverse softening inflation for the remainder of the year’s third quarter, according to an industry expert. Fernando Martinez, chair of the Independent Philippine Petroleum Com…
National Capital Region (NCR) was crowned overall champion anew of this year’s Palarong Pambansa, winning a total of 85 gold, 74 silver and 55 bronze medals. It marked the 16th straight overall title of NCR, the last in 2019 in Davao with an 86-71-56 …
The threat of famine, with people slowly starving to death, must be considered a red line for international peace and security, the UN Famine Prevention and Response Coordinator, Reena Ghelani, said on Thursday, warning that warring groups deliberatel…
The Marcos administration is fully committed to the Bangsamoro peace process, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) reiterated Saturday. ‘Unang-unang nagpapasalamat tayo sa ating Pangulong Ferdinand ‘Bongbo…
Mayor Samuel Co is expecting to boost potential investments in the city as it prepares to host the 32nd Mindanao Business Conference (Minbizcon) this month. During Saturday’s talk program, Co said the local government supports the Pagadian City Chambe…
Two track and field athletes from Western Visayas, both students of Romanito P. Maravilla Sr. National High School here, were among the most accomplished in the 2023 Palarong Pambansa which ended Saturday in Marikina City. Trackster Mico Villaran, a G…
A 33-year-old native from Mandaue City, Cebu province was among the eight young pilgrims who joined Pope Francis for lunch at the sidelines of the 2023 World Youth Day (WYD) in Lisbon, Portugal on Aug. 4. In a social media post, the Archdiocese of Ceb…
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday said it rescued all but one of 95 passengers from a partially capsized ferry boat off the coast of Sibuyan Island in Romblon province. The cause of the sinking is under investigation but it was reported tha…
The national government and its partners have so far distributed PHP275 million worth of assistance to families severely affected by two typhoons that also enhanced the southwest monsoon, bringing a significant amount of rainfall for over two weeks. D…
The Department of Health Center for Health Development in Ilocos Region (DOH-CHD-1) recorded 1,957 dengue cases from January 1 to July 22 this year, 24 percent lower than the 2,567 cases recorded in the same period last year. DOH-CHD-1 records release…