MMDA to intensify clearing ops around churches during Holy Week

MANILA: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has dispatched traffic personnel around churches in the metropolis in a bid to deter obstructions caused by improper parking and vendors.

In an interview over Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon on Wed…

UK: Bangsamoro one of world’s few successful peace processes

MANILA: The United Kingdom has hailed the creation of the Bangsamoro region as one of the world’s few successful peace processes as it joined the Philippines in celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Comprehensive Agreement of the Bangsamoro (CAB).

Holy Week explorers banned from Taal Island amid restive volcano

BATANGAS CITY: The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) here has declared Taal Island off limits to Holy Week vacationers in view of the volcano’s continued restiveness.

In an interview on Thursday, Dr. Amor Banuelos-Cala…

Uphold PNP’s core values, Acorda tells new police unit chiefs

MANILA: Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. has urged ranking police officials to uphold the core values of unity, cooperation, and unwavering commitment to duty in fulfilling their mission.

He made the remark during Wedne…

Female saints in procession: Recognition of roles in ministry

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA: The Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) or the Philippine Independent Church Cathedral in the Municipality of Sibalom features mostly female saints in their religious procession this Lent in recognition of their strong commitm…

Digital, green projects to improve life quality, lure investments

TAIPEI: South Korea’s capital Seoul is determined to push for digital and green projects to improve the people’s quality of life, attract investments and foster further collaboration with the international community in turning these visions into reali…

BI bars 4 alien sex offenders from entering PH

MANILA: Immigration authorities have turned back four sex offenders and prevented them from entering the country in international airports during the Holy Week travel season.

In a statement Thursday, Commissioner Norman Tansingco said these include t…