Manila: The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Monday said no commuter was seen stranded so far at the start of the two-day transport strike by transport groups Piston and Manibela.

In a Palace press briefing, LTFRB chair…

Manila: The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) on Monday said the new PHP44.7 million farm-to-market roads (FMRs) in Palawan are expected to help spur agricultural activities in the province.

In a news release, the DAR said the newly completed roads…

Manila: After three consecutive weeks of price rollbacks, oil companies will implement an increase in pump prices starting Tuesday.

In separate advisories on Monday, Seaoil, Petro Gazz, Cleanfuel, Shell, Jetti, and PTT Philippines said they will incr…

Manila: Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday filed a petition before the Supreme Court, questioning the arrest order issued by the House of Representatives’ quad committee (Quadcom) against him.

‘The actions of the respondents (refe…

At least 51 workers were killed in a coal mine explosion in northeastern Iran, the local media said Sunday.

The explosion was caused by a rapid release of methane and carbon monoxide Saturday night in two blocks in the

The city government here will observe a shortened work hour to allow employees to spend time with their families on Monday.

‘We encouraged all Iloilo City government employees to take this opportunity to reconnect, recharge, and cherish this special…

Manila: Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said the Philippines welcomes the United Nation’s (UN) comprehensive pact aiming to strengthen global governance and tackle key challenges of humanity.

The UN General Assembly has adopted the Pact for …

A delegation of the State Audit Office of Vietnam (SAV) led by Deputy Auditor General Bui Quoc Dung attended the 60th meeting of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) Governing Board in the 2021-2024 in New Delhi,

A member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) has called for the postponement of the first-ever regional parliamentary elections next year.

BARMM parliament member Michael Midtimbang said Monday postponing the polls would allow time to amend…

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam delivered a policy speech at the Columbia University on September 23 (local time) in New York as part of his trip to the US to attend the High-level Week of the

Manila: The multi-purpose loan (MPL) program of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) disbursed PHP208.17 billion to 790,514 government employees in its first year.

Launched in September 2023, the MPL Flex (Flexible) financial solution has a…

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam met with experts and scholars on Vietnam on September 23 (local time) in New York as part of his trip to the US to attend the High-level Week of the 79th