MANILA – Japan and the Philippines on Thursday signed the 253.3-billion-yen (PHP112.1 billion) loan agreement for the Metro Manila Subway Project Phase 1.... Read full article
CEBU CITY – The city government will embark on a people-driven solid waste management action plan to address the 30-year garbage problem in this capital city, Mayor Michael Rama on Wednesday said.... Read full article
MANILA – The Chinese government has donated medical supplies, including oxygen concentrators and oxygen cylinders, to support Ilocos Norte's battle against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).... Read full article
CEBU CITY – Seven individuals were rescued and more are being hoped to be found alive after the old Loay-Clarin Bridge over Loboc River in the town of Loay, Bohol province collapsed Wednesday afternoon.... Read full article
MANILA – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has signed an executive order (EO) updating and supplementing the rules on non-mobile advertising signs and billboards.... Read full article
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Zamboanga Peninsula (Region 9) has so far registered 38,356 recovered cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), the Department of Health – 9 reported Friday.... Read full article
MANILA – The Alert Level 3 (magmatic unrest) still prevails over Taal Volcano after the phreatomagmatic eruption of the main crater on Saturday morning and subsequent twin phreatomagmatic events early Sunday morning.... Read full article
MANILA – The number of areas across the country placed under granular lockdown due to the continued surge in coronavirus infections has climbed to 844, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Thursday.... Read full article
MANILA – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday signed into law a measure amending the Public Service Act (PSA), allowing up to 100 percent foreign ownership of public services in the country.... Read full article