Killing of IP employee in N. Cotabato condemned

MAKILALA: The local government has condemned the ambush-slay of an Indigenous People’s (IP) affairs desk officer here on Thursday afternoon.

“We strongly condemn the killing of a true servant of the people. Surely, we cannot achieve peace and fairnes…

Hoi An, HCM City trending destinations: TripAdvisor

The world’s largest travel site TripAdvisor has revealed that its Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2023 honours Hoi An ancient city and Ho Chi Minh city in its ‘Trending Destinations’ category. Accordingly, the UNESCO heritage site of Hoi An ancien…

Worker killed, 2 hurt in Laguna landslide

MANILA: A construction worker was killed while two others were injured in a landslide in the province of Laguna, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Friday.

In a report, PNP Area Police Command-Southern Luzon chief Lt. Gen. Rhoderick Armamen…

Boracay provides haven for endangered turtles

ILOILO: The island of Boracay in Aklan’s Malay town is now a safe refuge for endangered turtle species.

‘Boracay is rich in biodiversity, serving as a habitat for marine turtles and other marine wildlife,’ Joanette Opeda of the Community Environment …

Canada allots P627-M grant for health, reforestation in PH

MANILA: Canada is augmenting its official development assistance (ODA) to the Philippines as it fully implements its Indo-Pacific Strategy, its visiting development minister bared Thursday night.

During his official visit to the Philippines, Canada’s…

DMW assists 452 OFWs in New Zealand affected by company closure

MANILA: The Department of Migrant Workers is now assisting 452 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in New Zealand affected by the recent closure of the company they are working in.

DMW officer-in-charge Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the department…

Shear line to bring scattered rains over Bicol Region, E. Visayas

MANILA: The shear line is forecast to bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over the Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, and Quezon, the weather bureau said Friday.

Meanwhile, Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Kalinga, and Aurora will hav…