Category: General

2 nabbed for cops’ killing over Tagaytay ‘land dispute’

MANILA: Two suspects are facing double murder charges following a shootout that resulted in the deaths of two police officers and a lawyer on Sunday in Tagaytay City.

In a press briefing at Camp Crame, Quezon City on Monday, Philippine National Polic…

Forum in Conjunction with Royal Birthday Celebration

The Mosque Youth Group Nationwide Executive Committee and Mohamed Bolkiah Mosque Takmir Committee, Kampung Serusop in collaboration with the Mosque Affairs Department last night held a forum in conjunction with His Majesty’s 78th Birthday Celebration…

Leptospirosis cases 5% higher from Jan. 1 to Aug. 17

MANILA: A total of 3,785 leptospirosis cases were recorded nationwide from Jan. 1 to Aug. 17, five percent higher compared to the 3,605 cases reported in the same period last year.

The tally included the increase in leptospirosis cases following the …

SEC cuts penalties for ‘delinquent’ firms

MANILA: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a new memorandum circular (MC) that will allow firms with ‘delinquent’ status to restore their good standing.

In a statement Monday, SEC said it launched the Enhanced Compliance Incentive Pl…

Classes suspended, half-day work for capitol workers in Antique

All 18 municipalities in Antique suspended in-person classes, while the provincial government declared half-day work for capitol employees due to inclement weather on Monday.

Antique Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Broderic…