Construction of P1-B Antique gov’t center to go full swing

BUENAVISTA: The construction of the PHP1 billion Antique Government Center will now go full swing after the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) 6 (Western Visayas) junked the request of this town’s local government to issue a cease-and-desist order (C…

NU bounces back in UAAP men’s volleyball; Adamson squads beat UP

MANILA: Defending champion National University (NU) barged into the win column at the expense of Ateneo de Manila University, 25-22, 25-15, 25-17, in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Saturday.

Ange…

NPA rebel killed in Agusan Norte encounter

BUTUAN: A communist New People’s Army (NPA) insurgent was killed in a clash between 10 rebels and the combined forces of the 29th and 30th Infantry Battalions (IB) in Barangay Concepcion, Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte on Friday afternoon.

In a st…

Diocese of Pasig pushes for beatification of ‘Ka Luring’

MANILA: The Diocese of Pasig has launched the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of catechist Laureana ‘Ka Luring’ Franco.

In a Circular, Bishop Mylo Hubert Vergara appealed to the Catholic faithful to participate and provide information to her …

China opposes proposed US arms sale to Taiwan

ANKARA: Beijing has opposed a USD75 million ‘potential’ US arms sale to Taiwan, terming it a move that would undermine China’s sovereignty and security interests.

“The US arms sales to China’s Taiwan region seriously violate the one-China principle a…

Julio Neo Mendoza: Albay’s theater icon

MANILA: The easterlies will bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over the Bicol Region, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and Samar, the weather bureau said Saturday.

Flash floods or landslides may occur in these areas due to…

Japan welcomes PH efforts to improve investment, business climate

MANILA: Japan welcomed the Philippines’ ongoing efforts to improve its investment and business environment.

During the Japan National Day reception in Taguig on Friday night, outgoing Japanese Ambassador Kazuhiko Koshikawa expressed optimism that thi…