SC rules gov’t can take over private oil firms during emergency

MANILA: The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the validity of a law enacted in 1998 allowing the government to take control of private entities engaged in the oil industry during emergencies, as directed by the President.

In its 37-page decision publis…

Filipino health workers vital care providers in UK – envoy

BAGUIO: Filipino medical professionals, especially nurses, are known for being compassionate and caring, thus considered important parts of United Kingdom’s health service.

Iain Cox, political counsellor of the British Embassy in Manila, said British…

DOLE-Central Visayas beefs up livelihood aid to eliminate child labor

CEBU: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has intensified efforts to eliminate child labor in Central Visayas by initiating livelihood programs for parents of profiled child workers.

Lilia Estillore, DOLE-7 regional director, said the move …

CHR condemns series of attacks against village officials

MANILA: The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Tuesday denounced the series of attacks against village officials since last month.

In a statement, the CHR noted that seven ambushes have killed 10.

On Feb. 8 in San Antonio, Nueva Ecija, Roberto Carp…

BFP logs 88 fire incidents in Antique, urges public to be vigilant

BUENAVISTA: The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) called on the public to be vigilant as 88 fire incidents transpired in Antique during the first two months of 2024, with damage amounting to PHP46.78 million.

BFP-Antique Provincial Fire Safety Enforcem…

QC police camp turns ‘green’ to back environmental conservation push

MANILA: Camp Karingal, the headquarters of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD), has been named as the first “green camp” of the police force.

In a press briefing on Tuesday, QCPD director Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan said the “Project Green Camp Kar…

Security plans drawn up for Bangsamoro referendum

Maguindanao: Police and military authorities in Central Mindanao on Tuesday laid down security plans to ensure a peaceful conduct of the April 13 plebiscite for the creation of eight towns in North Cotabato that are now part of the Bangsamoro Autonomo…