MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is looking into the possibility of increasing Boracay Island's carrying capacity so more people can visit this world-famous tourist destination.... Read full article
MANILA – A lawmaker at the House of Representatives on Monday lauded the signing into law of a measure that raises the minimum age of sexual consent from 12 to 16, describing it as "a major step forward" toward justice and equality.... Read full article
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is set to issue an advisory on paid isolation and quarantine leave benefits for workers who will be in isolation due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).... Read full article
GENEVA – The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that after months of decline, global Covid-19 case and death numbers had risen slightly week-on-week, with more than 2.9 million infections and over 49,000 fatalities.... Read full article
MANILA – Hospitals nationwide admitted only a few patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) over the holiday season, a health official said Tuesday.... Read full article
MANILA – The Philippines aims to secure Japan's assistance on safely disposing hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) from various industries nationwide.... Read full article
DAVAO CITY – A former New People’s Army (NPA) infiltrated village in Davao del Norte town has benefited from a solar lighting project extended by the government and a partner stakeholder.... Read full article
MANILA – The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) under the Duterte administration has contributed PHP25.01 billion to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the highest made by a single administration.... Read full article
MANILA – The fourth Bayanihan Bakunahan national vaccination drive has surpassed its vaccination targets for the first and second doses, an official of the Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday.... Read full article
MANILA – The Philippines got five nominations at the prestigious 28th World Travel Awards, signaling a continued recognition of its top-tier destinations despite the pandemic.... Read full article
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