DOJ orders NBI to look into circumstances of Zulueta’s death

MANILA: An investigation has been ordered by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on the circumstances surrounding the death of former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Deputy Security Officer Ricardo Zulueta.

Tagged as among the brains behind the Oct. 3, 202…

DBM chief calls for collaborative effort to champion women empowerment

MANILA: Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Wednesday urged the government agencies to continue working together in pursuit of gender equality and women empowerment.

During the inaugural gender and development (G…

1 NPA dead, firearms seized in Northern Samar clash

TACLOBAN CITY: A series of clashes between soldiers and the New People’s Army (NPA) ensued Tuesday in the upland village of Bagacay, Palapag, Northern Samar, killing a rebel and also led to the recovery of three high-powered firearms.

The Philippine …

SEC, Antique biz group team up for investor’s education, advocacies

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Antique Chapter signed an agreement Wednesday to strengthen their collaboration on the conduct of investor’s education and …

Next round of EU-PH FTA eyed in Q3 2024

MANILA: After the announcement of the Philippines and the European Union (EU) to resume negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement, a senior government official said on Wednesday they are eyeing to resume the formal discussions by the third qua…

MCIA transitions to ‘silent airport’ for serene but enjoyable travel

CEBU CITY: The Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is now transitioning into a ‘silent airport’ that would provide a serene atmosphere among travelers using the Central Visayas’ airport.

Athanasios Titonis, MCIA’s chief executive officer, said t…

First BOI-registered shipyard in Leyte to fully operate mid-2024

MANILA: The Board of Investments (BOI) said Wednesday that the full operations of IMP Shipyard and Port Services, Inc. in Albuera, Leyte will start in the middle of this year.

IMP is the first BOI-registered shipyard project in Leyte, which qualifies…