Oil firms to slash pump prices

MANILA: Oil companies will implement price cuts on fuel products on Tuesday after big-time hikes last week.

Starting 12:01 a.m., Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, Seaoil, Shell, and Unioil will slash gasoline prices by PHP0.70 per liter and diese…

Laoag City, Honolulu County renew sisterhood ties

LAOAG: The city government of Laoag renewed its sisterhood agreement with Honolulu County in Hawaii on Monday, targeted to further promote bilateral relations and allow Hawaiian-Ilocanos to rediscover their roots.

Fifteen delegates from the Honolulu …

SC affirms reclusion perpetua, P2-M fine for child pornographer

MANILA: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday said it has affirmed the sentence of reclusion perpetua (up to 40 years imprisonment) and the PHP2 million fine on a woman guilty of child pornography.

In a ruling written by Associate Justice Mario Lopez, the…

Puerto Princesa woos Japanese investors for planetarium project

PUERTO: Japanese investors are currently in this city to assess the viability of a project that aims to help cultivate local youths’ interest in science while creating another tourist attraction.

Representatives of GoTo Corporation will engage in dis…

Senate passes Maritime Zones Act for economic, environmental security

MANILA: Senate Bill No. 2492 or the Philippine Maritime Zones Act was unanimously approved in the plenary on Monday to serve as a cornerstone of the country’s maritime policy, protect sovereignty, promote sustainable development, and secure future pro…

Profit-taking snaps PSEi’s 4-day rally, peso weak

MANILA: Both the local bourse and local currency finished Monday’s trading weak, with shares falling below the 6,900 mark and the peso closing at 56-level.

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) declined by 21.72 points to 6,891.49 points, puttin…

DOH-7 partners with PAF to ensure seamless blood service program

CEBU CITY: The Department of Health (DOH) in Central Visayas has partnered with the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to strengthen the blood service program to ensure that blood supply is available anytime in the region.

In a statement, the DOH said the pa…