DFA: Iran open to release rest of ST Nikolas crew once replaced

MANILA: Iran is allowing the release of all crew members of the seized ST Nikolas once their replacement to man the ship arrives, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday.

At least 17 of the 19 original crew members remain on the vessel …

Envoys tour historic homes within Malacañang

MANILA: First Lady Marie Louise ‘Liza’ Araneta-Marcos has given foreign ambassadors assigned to the Philippines a guided tour of the nation’s most historic homes in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to preserving Philippine heri…

PHLPost gets new Board chair, 3 members

MANILA: The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) on Thursday announced that four distinguished professionals — retired Justice Stephen C. Cruz, Patrick David R. De Leon, retired Commodore Raul B. Leyritana and Maura Baghari-Regis — have joined Am…

PBBM, presumptive Indonesian President Prabowo vow to strengthen ties

MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and presumptive Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday vowed to continue strengthening the alliance between the two countries.

The two leaders made the commitment during a phone call in …

PCSO aids victims of Bulacan church balcony collapse

MANILA: The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has provided various forms of assistance to parishioners affected by the recent collapse of the balcony of a church in San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan.

In a statement on Thursday, PCSO General…

DepEd, CHED top Octa’s trust, performance survey for Q4 2023

MANILA: The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Friday got the highest trust ratings among government agencies for the fourth quarter of 2023, based on Octa Research’s Tugon ng Masa (TNM) survey.

‘The Depa…

14 dead, 3 others hurt in Negros Oriental road mishap

DUMAGUETE: At least 14 people died and three others were injured as the truck they were riding lost its brakes and fell off a cliff at Sitio Tubod, Barangay Bulwang in Mabinay, Negros Oriental, Wednesday afternoon.

The passengers were all livestock b…