Resign from church duties, prelate tells lay leaders running in polls

Manila: The Archdiocese of Capiz has asked lay leaders and those who are serving in ministries in parishes who are running in next year’s polls to resign from their church duties.

‘It has been also our practice in the Archdiocese that lay leaders and…

Parliiament : Govt Backbenchers Allowed More Questions For Oral Answers

KUALA LUMPUR, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul today allowed more questions to be asked by government backbenchers in the top 10 positions for the oral question and answer session.

He said this followed a request by the Government Backbenche…

PH inks protocol to amend ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement

Manila: Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Acting Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque identified that one of the highlights of the recently concluded Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Vientiane, Laos is the signing of the document …

Public Need To Be Vigilant On situation In Flood-hit States – DPM Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, The public is advised to remain vigilant and stay updated on the current flood situation affecting several states.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urged the people to follow the instructions of authorities to ensu…

SC: Job order, contract of service workers not covered by CSC law

Manila: The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that contract of services (COS) or job order (JO) workers hired by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) are not considered government employees under Civil Service Commission (CSC) jurisdict…

Pasar Besar Kuala Krai Catches Fire, No Casualties Reported

KOTA BHARU, Pasar Besar Kuala Krai caught fire early this morning, destroying the entire upper section of the market.

However, no casualties were reported.

Kuala Krai Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) chief, Nik Ahmad Afsham Nik Pa said they received an…

CIDG seizes P4-M illegal LPG tanks in Batangas

Manila: Members of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) have arrested four persons and seized PHP4 million worth of illegal liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder tanks in the province of Batangas.

In a statement Monday, CIDG chief B…