PH Navy: 3 Chinese research ships spotted off Ayungin Shoal

MANILA: Three Chinese research vessels were detected within the vicinity of the Ayungin Shoal, a ranking Philippine Navy (PN) official said Tuesday.

In a press briefing, PN spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad said …

PNP sees no risk in integration of ex-MILF, MNLF rebels into ranks

MANILA: The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it does not see any security risk arising from the integration of former members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) into the police force.

Antique eyes inclusion in PH food heritage map

Antique: The rich food preparations in Antique could be the ticket for its inclusion in the country’s food heritage map.

‘Antique has not only an intact ecology, with pristine water and environment, but the food preparation is also rich,’ said Nation…

IMF: PH one of sources of repeated growth surprise

MANILA: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday said the Philippines is one of the resilient economies in the region, with growth mostly supported by domestic demand.

“India and the Philippines have been the source of repeated positive growth…

DepEd OKs more classroom time, specific ancillary tasks for teachers

MANILA: Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte has approved a more streamlined and classroom-based work, as well as specific ancillary tasks for all public school teachers nationwide.

“Vice President and Secretary of DepEd Sara Duterte s…

8 E. Visayas towns commit to implement adoption law

TACLOBAN: The National Authority for Child Care (NACC) has signed an agreement with eight local government units (LGUs) in Eastern Visayas to carry out the foster care program.

The LGUs are Basey in Samar; Dulag, Abuyog, Barugo, and Merida in Leyte; …

12K C. Visayas athletic meet delegates’ safety assured amid heat index

CEBU: Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia on Tuesday assured the 12,000 delegates for the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVRAA) 2024 of their health and safety amid the intensifying heat brought by the El Niño phenomenon.

Garcia said the …