Category: General

Senate urged not to stall Teen Pregnancy Prevention bill

Manila: The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) called on the members of the Senate to immediately act on the anti-teen pregnancy measure that would address the alarming issue.

At a media conference in Quezon City on Thursday, CPD Acting D…

Scientists found hidden physics inside Van Gogh’s Starry Night

BAKU – Scientists recently analyzed Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night to see how well its famous swirls matched up with known atmospheric physics, according to popular mechanics.

After analysis, they found that not only did the shapes match up with ou…

3 gov’t workers from Iloilo, Antique are PH exemplary employees

ILOILO CITY – Three nominees from Iloilo and Antique were named by the Civil Service Commission as 2024 Outstanding Government Workers during the awarding rites at the ceremonial hall in Malacañang on Wednesday.

Social Worker Ann Rapunzel Ganzon of …

Bacolod police files raps against violent rallyists

BACOLOD CITY-The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) filed complaints for disobedience and direct assault against leaders and members of transport groups who held a rally without a permit and injured police officers along Lacson St. on Wednesday.

The …

BOC seizes P20-M unmarked fuel in Navotas

Manila: Customs authorities impounded two fuel tankers for their supposed involvement in a “paihi” or oil smuggling scheme.

In a news release Thursday, Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio said the vessels — MT Tritrust and MT Mega Ensoleilee — we…

PH, Malaysia navies commit to upholding regional stability

Manila: The Philippine Navy (PN) and the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) both committed to promote regional stability and uphold maritime safety.

The two navies made the pledge during the 26th PN-RMN Navy-to-Navy Talks (N2NT) at the Manila Peninsula Hotel…