MANILA -- As the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) seeks to expand its language research pool, the agency will accept applications from college graduates interested to work as contractual language researchers until Jan. 31, 2018.Successful applicants will work on several projects of KWF's Sangay ng... Read More
MANILA -- Makati Mayor Abby Binay has called on residents to take part in the multi-service Lingkod Bayan Caravan and Ugnayan sa Barangay dialogue held at least twice a month in a selected barangay on prescheduled dates, which resumed on Sunday at Barangay East Rembo.The mayor said the twin programs... Read More
MANILA -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said that it is the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) which was delusional in claiming that they could win and establish a communist government in the country.The CPP issued this statement in wake of military... Read More
MANILA -- The Office of Solicitor General (OSG) asked the Supreme Court (SC) to dismiss the last three petitions assailing the constitutionality of the full-year extension of martial law in Mindanao.This, after the high court has consolidated all four petitions seeking to declare as unconstitutional... Read More
MANILA -- Digital technology experts said the Philippines is the most attacked country in cyberspace in Southeast Asia and the 10th in the entire globe.They said Filipinos are, however, "quite not prepared" for cyber security threats, as the country ranks 37th out of 193 countries in the recent... Read More
MANILA -- The country will continue to experience scattered rains due to various weather systems affecting it, state weather agency Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Sunday morning.The tail-end of a cold front affecting the eastern part of... Read More
MANILA -- Marine biologists have raised the urgency to improve global marine conservation and protection, citing possible food insecurity due to overfishing, environmental decay, and climate change.“The world’s fish catch is declining,” internationally renownedfisheries scientist... Read More
MANILA-- Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Saturday reiterated that President Rodrigo Duterte is firm on his stand to reject any role in a transitory government as the administration pushes for federalism."The president has said that he wishes to finish his term, he wants to cut short his... Read More
MANILA — The Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) has released the se-tenant (joined together) block of four stamps to mark the series of apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima to the three shepherd-children in Fatima, Portugal.Our Lady of Fatima is celebrating her centenary this year.A total of... Read More
MANILA -- Malacañang on Saturday welcomed the country’s climb in the latest Henley and Partners Passport Index, which ranks all of the world's passports according to the number of countries their holders can travel to visa-free.The Philippines rose three notches higher to 72nd place in... Read More
MANILA-- Echoing the Department of Foreign Affairs' (DFA) explanation regarding the reported approval of a Chinese-conducted research in Benham Rise, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Saturday said all nations expressing interest to study the area faces "same rules.""Because we have sovereign... Read More
MANILA —The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has re-opened to light vehicles the typhoon-damaged Caraycaray Bridge along Biliran-Naval Circumferential Road in the province of Biliran after inplementing backfiling and embankment works that serve as temporary passage for the... Read More
MANILA -- Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Thursday said the partnership between the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino – Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) and the Communist Party of China (CPC) does not necessarily mean that the country’s ruling party would adopt the... Read More
MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has announced that the Philippines and China are seeking to meet for the second bilateral consultation mechanism (BCM) in February — a blueprint which tackles issues on the South China Sea dispute.DFA Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano told... Read More
MANILA -- The Philippines has joined the international community in mourning the death of Peter Sutherland, former United Nations Secretary General Special Representative on International Migration and Development.The 71-year old UN official died on Sunday, Jan. 7 in a hospital in Dublin,... Read More
MANILA -- In the wake of the approval of the increase in the base pay of all military and uniformed personnel, Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa said Friday police personnel found to be engaging in illegal activities face immediate dismissal from office."Kahit... Read More
MANILA -- The Inter-Agency Council for Traffic (I-ACT) has apprehended 800 public utility vehicles since its “Tanggal Bulok, Tanggal Usok” campaign to flag down road-unworthy public transport vehicles was launched last Jan. 8, in compliance with the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization... Read More
MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) said Friday the petitions seeking to nullify the full-year extension of martial law and the suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in Mindanao will be included in the oral arguments set on January 16-17.This was confirmed by the Supreme Court Public... Read More
MANILA -- Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said Friday a fact-finding committee has been formed to look into the monument honoring Philippine "comfort women" during World War II, and whether the installation of the statue underwent proper processes."Pag (If it is)... Read More
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