New drug improves survival in biliary tract cancer: study

MANILA: A new drug is expected to improve the life expectancy of patients afflicted by biliary tract cancer (BTC), one of the world’s most aggressive form of cancers characterized by its low survival rates.

In a forum on Thursday, AstraZeneca present…

Ilocos Norte to hire tourism ambassadors anew

LAOAG CITY: The Ilocos Norte government on Thursday announced the resumption of hiring for its tourism livelihood continuity program, which is open even to retirees and out-of-school youth.

‘We are looking for dedicated individuals to fill key roles …

NPA rebel surrenders in Camarines Sur

LEGAZPI CITY: A member of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) surrendered to the Philippine National Police and the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) personnel in Basud, Camarines Sur province on Thursday….

No threats against Quiboloy – PNP

MANILA: The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday denied the claims of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy that it was allegedly conniving with the United States government to eliminate him through rendition.

Rendition…

DepEd, CHED top Octa’s trust, performance survey for Q4 2023

MANILA: The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Friday got the highest trust ratings among government agencies for the fourth quarter of 2023, based on Octa Research’s Tugon ng Masa (TNM) survey.

‘The Depa…

Envoys tour historic homes within Malacañang

MANILA: First Lady Marie Louise ‘Liza’ Araneta-Marcos has given foreign ambassadors assigned to the Philippines a guided tour of the nation’s most historic homes in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to preserving Philippine heri…

VP Sara condoles with family of fallen troops in NorMin

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: Vice President Sara Duterte visited Northern Mindanao on Thursday to pay respects to the soldiers who died and those who survived a recent encounter with Dawlah Islamiya – Maute Group (DI-MG) extremists.

Duterte visited the berea…