Fauci testifies before US House on Covid-19 pandemic response

WASHINGTON: Dr. Anthony Fauci, the doctor who led the US response to the Covid-19 pandemic under two presidents, defended his record Monday, denying that he attempted to cover up the virus’ origins under grilling from Republican lawmakers.

Fauci, an …

Makati road rage suspect indicted for murder

MANILA: State prosecutors have indicted the Makati City road rage suspect for murder, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Tuesday.

In a press briefing in Camp Crame, Quezon City, PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said the Makati Prosecutor’s O…

EO on reduced tariffs to lower prices of rice, other commodities

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is set to issue an executive order (EO) to calibrate the current tariff rates until 2028 as the government moves to ensure access and affordability of rice and other essential commodities.

In a Palace press b…

Marcos appoints Imelda Papin to PCSO Board

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed singer-turned-politician Imelda Papin as acting member of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).

According to a Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Face…

World Bank expects further PH economic growth until 2026

MANILA: Philippine economic growth is expected to increase by an average of 5.9 percent between 2024 and 2026, driven by the strong domestic demand and pickup in global growth, the World Bank said.

In its Philippines Economic Update report released o…

PH, Netherlands seek to forge stronger defense ties

SINGAPORE: Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren have vowed to further step up their bilateral defense and security relations, notably in the areas of combatting cybercrimes and espionage.

Meetin…

US watching tensions in Korean Peninsula with ‘great concern’

WASHINGTON: The United States is watching growing tensions in the Korean Peninsula with “great concern,” a White House official said Monday, stressing ongoing efforts to ensure that America is “best-postured” to support South Korea.

National Security…