Category: General

PH Army holds 1st ‘Katihan’ patrol in Bulacan

Manila: The Philippine Army (PA) is holding a six-day inaugural edition of the “Katihan” Patrol that aims to boost the operational capabilities of its participants.

In a statement Thursday, PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said the send-off ceremo…

Barbers cites need to revive death penalty to deter crimes

Manila: House of Representatives Quad Committee (Quadcom) overall chairperson, Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on Friday pushed for the passage of key legislative reforms aimed at dismantling criminal syndicates, holding corrupt officials accountable and rest…

PH tourism to benefit from VAT refund bill – Gatchalian

Manila: Senator Win Gatchalian on Friday said he is optimistic that the Philippines will generate more tourist arrivals ahead of the seasonal peak during Christmas and New Year festivities as the enactment of Value-Added Tax (VAT) refund for tourism d…

PH named 1 of fastest 10-year risers in Global Innovation Index

Manila: The Philippines has leapfrogged 47 places over the past decade in the Global Innovation Index (GII) published by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO).

The country ranked 53rd this year from 100th place in the 2014 edition of the repo…

PH named 1 of fastest 10-year risers in Global Innovation Index

Manila: The Philippines has leapfrogged 47 places over the past decade in the Global Innovation Index (GII) published by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO).

The country ranked 53rd this year from 100th place in the 2014 edition of the repo…

Fast handling time seen with new US visa application hub

Manila: Applicants processing their US visas would only take less than 10 minutes to finish the first two steps in their application once the new US Embassy Visa Application Center (VAC) opens on Saturday.

The VAC at the Parqal Building in Parañaque …