MANILA – Apex hospitals would soon be established in every region across the country to strengthen the Philippine health delivery system as a bill proposing such hurdled second reading at the House of Representatives.... Read full article
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A shipment of PHP596,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes was again confiscated in Zamboanga del Norte on Friday, bringing to PHP3.9 million the worth of contraband seized by authorities this week.... Read full article
MANILA – As the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) becomes more aggressive in the regulation of fishery resources, a Central Luzon town passed an ordinance which the agency recognized as a model for other fishing municipalities.... Read full article
MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana expressed hope that the contracts for the additional 32 Polish-made S-70i "Black Hawk" combat utility helicopters and six offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) will be finalized and si... Read full article
MANILA – A bettor who bought his ticket in Makati City bagged the PHP49.5-million jackpot prize in Sunday night's Ultra Lotto 6/58 draw.... Read full article
MANILA – Philippine destinations such as Boracay, Palawan, Cebu and Bohol continue to capture the interest of the foreign market even after two years of closure to international travelers.... Read full article
MANILA – While it assures there will be no water supply cut in Metro Manila, the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) on Monday urged again the public to conserve water as the Angat Dam’s water level is now at 190.75 meters.... Read full article
MANILA – The city government of Manila will launch its drive-through vaccination site specifically for booster shots against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) at the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta on Thursday.... Read full article
MANILA – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has approved the promotion of nine Captains of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to the rank of Commodore.... Read full article