MANILA – The People’s Republic of China has pledged funds worth 100 million renminbi (PHP800 million) for the Philippines in support of the national government's reconstruction efforts in areas devastated by Typhoon Odette.... Read full article
MANILA – The main equities index finished the week’s first trading day higher on hopes for continued deceleration of US inflation rate but the peso weakened against the US dollar.... Read full article
MANILA – A senatorial candidate appealed to public utility jeepney (PUJ) drivers not to shortchange passengers amid the unabated rise in fuel prices.... Read full article
MANILA – Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat on Monday welcomed the appointment of Liloan, Cebu Mayor Christina Frasco as the new chief of the Department of Tourism (DOT), noting that the agency is ready for a “smooth turnover” to the new admin... Read full article
Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said the easing of travel restrictions and health protocols had contributed to the high tourism revenues amounting to USD2.34 billion or PHP130.59 billion as of October 31.... Read full article
BAGUIO CITY – Animal welfare advocates in the city have lauded the city government for approving a resolution allowing its legal office to file charges against erring dog owners.... Read full article
MANILA – The chairperson of the House Committee on Labor and Employment is pushing for an increase in the wages of workers amid the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and rising prices of fuel products and other commodities.... Read full article
DAVAO CITY – Sara Duterte took her oath as the 15th Vice President of the Philippines before Supreme Court Associate Justice Ramon Paul Hernando at San Pedro Square here on Sunday.... Read full article
MANILA – To optimize Filipino teachers’ competence in securing quality education among learners from kindergarten to Grade 3 (K-3), the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Regional English Language Office Manila have started their six-week webina... Read full article
MANILA – Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday said the use of face shields in select areas will remain mandatory until the government's task force on the Covid-19 pandemic response will issue a finalized guideline on the matter.... Read full article