Laos, China discuss on economic cooperation

The Lao Front for National Development together with the Chinese city Pu’er have discussed the economic cooperation, trade and investments.The meeting was held in Vientiane on August 23 between the Head Office of the Lao Front for National Development…

PAGASA: Goring may intensify into typhoon by Saturday

Tropical Depression (TD) Goring could reach typhoon category by Saturday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Thursday. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the weather bureau said Goring may steadily …

BI ready for ‘ber’ months, to open green lane for OFWs

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday assured full preparation for the ‘ber’ months season. During the Laging Handa public briefing, BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval said an adequate number of immigration officers were deployed to cater to the bulk …

BuCor announces release of 880 PDLs nationwide

The Bureau of Corrections on Thursday said it has released 880 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) from its facilities nationwide from June 28 to August 24. According to prison officials, those released have either served their prison sentences, benefi…

Sept. 11 declared holiday in Ilocos Norte

Malacañang has declared Sept. 11 as a special non-working day in Ilocos Norte to mark the 106th birth anniversary of the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. The holiday announcement was contained in Proclamation 327 signed by Executive Secretary Lu…

CBCP one with Hawaii wildfire victims

The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines – Episcopal Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People (CBCP-ECMI) expressed solidarity with the victims of the wildfire in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. Bishop Ruperto Santos, vice chairman of the Commissi…