Palace warns Church vs Holy Week gatherings
MALACAÑANG on Wednesday stood pat on the government’s decision not to allow religious gatherings during the Holy Week and warned that it would use its “police powers” and have the … Read More
‘Elevated’ unrest at Taal Volcano raises possibility of eruption — Phivolcs
AN “elevated” unrest at Taal Volcano in Batangas province has been observed as 259 volcanic earthquakes, including 236 tremors, were recorded in the past 24 hours, increasing the possibility of … Read More
8 rebels killed in Negros Oriental clash
EIGHT communist rebels were killed in a three-hour clash with soldiers and police on Tuesday afternoon in Negros Oriental, the military said on Wednesday. Authorities recovered the unidentified bodies and … Read More
PH logs 6,666 new Covid cases
THE Philippines has recorded 6,666 new cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) on Wednesday, pushing the total to 684, 311 infections since the pandemic started last year. The active … Read More
Turkey migrant deal great example of EU-NATO cooperation: Stoltenberg
The EU-Turkey migrant deal signed in 2016 is a great example of EU-NATO collaboration, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday. Speaking at a joint hearing of the European Parliament’s security … Read More
Turkey marks 33rd anniversary of Halabja Massacre
Turkish officials and diplomatic missions on Tuesday commemorated the 33rd anniversary of the Halabja Massacre. On March 16, 1988, thousands of Kurds in northeastern Iraq were killed and injured in … Read More
Carpio says Pacquiao lacks competence to be president, cites absenteeism
VICTORY IN UNITY Former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, retired Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales, and former Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario (in background pictures) lead the new political … Read More
Carpio: Chinese ships in West PH Sea reef could be a ‘prelude’ to occupation
Around 220 Chinese militia vessels were spotted moored at Julian Felipe Reef in the West Philippine Sea last March 7, 2021. (NTF WPS) MANILA, Philippines — The presence of Chinese … Read More
10 fast-food chain workers test positive for COVID-19 in Zambales
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales –– A fast-food chain in the capital town of Iba in Zambales was temporarily closed after 10 of its employees tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), … Read More
We cannot accept anyone within Duterte ‘political dynasty’, says Carpio
FILE Retired Senior Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Antonio Carpio. —EDWIN BACASMAS MANILA, Philippines — Retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio of the unity coalition 1Sambayan … Read More