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
DUMAGUETE CITY – Professional divers and resort owners in Negros Oriental are apprehensive over the possible negative impacts of the proposed 174-hectare offshore reclamation project in this capital city on the diving and tourism industry.... Read full article
BACOLOD CITY – The mangrove island of Suyac in Sagay City, Negros Occidental is showcased in an international full-length film helmed by acclaimed Filipino director Anton Juan.... Read full article
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday night wished Filipino Muslims here and abroad "Ramadan Mubarak" or a blessed Ramadan, acknowledging the occasion as a reminder of Allah’s mercy and blessings.... Read full article
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday reported 21,962 new recoveries, raising the total of those who recuperated from coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) to 1,869,376.... Read full article
MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday said he wanted to personally visit evacuation centers in Batangas after Alert Level 3 was raised amid the unrest of the Taal Volcano.... Read full article
ISABELA CITY, Basilan – Vice President and presidential aspirant Leni Robredo called on residents here to help maintain the province's image as a haven for peace and an attractive tourist destination.... Read full article
MANILA – The Philippines has so far administered reformulated low-dosing Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to 26,363 children aged 5 to 11 years old, the National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 reported on Thursday.... Read full article
MANILA – Rising domestic coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections continue to have an impact on investors, resulting in the negative close of both the main stocks index and peso on Friday.... Read full article
MANILA – The United States government on Wednesday announced an additional USD19 million (approximately PHP950 million) in humanitarian aid to help communities affected by Typhoon Odette, bringing its total assistance to the Philippines to more than ... Read full article