MANILA – About 53 percent of the country's tourism workers have been vaccinated against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), raising hopes for the safe resumption of tourism activities under the new normal.... Read full article
MANILA – Outgoing President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s strong support for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has enabled the military to effectively respond to threats and the pandemic in the past six years.... Read full article
MANILA – The United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) on Friday lauded the Philippines’ passing of a law criminalizing child marriage, noting its importance as “another layer of protection” for children.... Read full article
MANILA – The commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Adm. George Ursabia Jr., will retire on Wednesday after almost 38 years in service, with four candidates named as his possible replacement.... Read full article
MANILA – The Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF), through the Philippine Preparedness Partnership (PhilPrep), launched Monday two new digital tools to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME)... Read full article
MANILA – A global leader in customer experience solutions and technology has partnered with the Quezon City local government unit (LGU) to launch a community urban farm showcasing modern agriculture technologies and methods... Read full article
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has begun the inspection of trains purchased for the Philippine National Railways (PNR) Clark Phase 1 project in Valenzuela City on Wednesday.... Read full article
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Monday reported the seizure of fake luxury brand items and unregistered health products amounting to close to PHP300 million in Las Piñas and Manila.... Read full article
MANILA – Malacañang on Sunday urged residents near the vicinity of Taal Volcano to remain vigilant after its latest activity triggered Alert Level 3 status.... Read full article
MANILA – Newly appointed acting Secretary Bernie Ferrer Cruz on Monday took the helm of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) from outgoing Agrarian Reform Secretary John Castriciones in a simple turnover ceremony at the DAR covered court.... Read full article