Germany ready to work with PH to prevent crisis in SCS

MANILA: The German government is ready to work with Manila to prevent a crisis from breaking out in the South China Sea (SCS) by helping it promote international law while strengthening its maritime security, its top diplomat said Thursday after raisi…

DOJ exec: Gov’t amnesty program won’t affect anti-terror law

MANILA: The Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of 2020 can be implemented despite the government’s proclamation of an amnesty program for communist insurgents and other rebel groups, a justice official said Thursday.

“It is believed that the two are mutually e…

PSC assures funds for athletes seeking Paris Paralympics slots

MANILA: The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has given its all-out support to athletes seeking to qualify for this year’s Paris Paralympic Games.

Commissioner Walter Torres said the PSC has allocated funds for qualifying tournaments for the Paralym…

Agri chief: DA not setting SRP on rice, other farm products

MANILA: The Department of Agriculture (DA) is not considering the proposed imposition of suggested retail price (SRP) on farm products, particularly rice.

‘We’re not doing it. Prices of rice and other agricultural products in international markets li…

New CFO office in Quezon City more accessible to public

MANILA: The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has inaugurated Thursday its new and accessible office in Quezon City.

CFO chairperson Romulo Arugay said the transfer to Quezon Avenue from Paco, Manila would allow them to service Filipino migrants…

Senators: Personal agenda behind reported people’s initiative attempts

MANILA: Senators expressed their disgust on Thursday amid reports of buying out signatures in a bid to push for a people’s initiative for Charter change (Cha-cha).

Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva urged those behind the attempts to refrain from…

Vietnam seeks cooperation in India’s strengths

Vietnam wishes to foster cooperation with India and its Gujarat state in particular in the areas of the Indian side’s strengths and Vietnam’s priorities, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang affirmed while addressing the 10th Vibrant Gujar…