Fire leaves P9.2-M damage to Iloilo public market

ILOILO: The fire that partially burned the public market of the municipality of San Rafael in Iloilo province early Tuesday morning left an estimated PHP9.24 million worth of damage, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection.

Initial information sho…

EV group seeks stronger ties with Chinese producers

MANILA: The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) recently visited China as part of its efforts to build stronger ties with EV manufacturers.

EVAP met with executives of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Industry…

NCRPO ups security in Metro Manila trains vs. crimes

MANILA: The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will heighten police visibility in train stations in Metro Manila where 80 crime cases were reported since last year.

NCRPO chief Maj. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. made the remark after Sen…

Cebu Pacific expands Davao ops; to fly Don Mueang, 3 new local routes

MANILA: Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) announced on Tuesday the expansion of its operations via Davao by resuming international flights and adding three new domestic routes beginning October.

Three weekly flights will operate between the Davao I…

PH calls for ‘peaceful, orderly’ power transition in Bangladesh

MANILA: The Philippine government on Tuesday called for a ‘peaceful and orderly’ transition of power in Bangladesh, following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after weeks of protests that spiraled into violence.

‘The Philippines convey…

PH Navy monitoring China ‘monster ship’ in Sabina Shoal

MANILA: The Philippines is keeping a close watch on the China Coast Guard (CCG) ‘monster ship” which has been spotted in Sabina (Escoda) Shoal, a ranking official said Tuesday.

In a press briefing, Philippine Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine…

Rebel killed, firearms seized in Iloilo town clash

ILOILO: A member of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) was killed in a 15-minute clash with government troopers in Barangay Aglonok, Calinog town on Monday.

The Philippine Army’s 12th Infantry Battalion identified the …