Top legislator extends Tet greetings to Hanoi Party Organisation, administration, people

Hanoi: Politburo member and National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue extended his Tet greetings to the Party Organisation, administration and people of Hanoi during his visit to the locality on February 7, as the Lunar New Year (Tet) – the count…

Vietnam’s longevity wishes, gift to reach former Lao leader on 100th birthday

Vientiane: Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung on February 7 handed Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone letters of best wishes from Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and President Vo Van Thuong to former Chairman of the Lao People’s …

Over 900 families lose homes in Puerto Princesa City fire

PUERTO PRINCESA: Hundreds of homes in two densely populated coastal barangays in this city were engulfed in a massive structural fire that broke out early Wednesday morning.

Based on the assessment of the Puerto Princesa City Fire Station, about 920 …

Assistance eyed as dry spell brings more losses to Negros rice farmers

BACOLOD: Negros Occidental’s provincial government plans to provide aid to rice farmers from seven local governments affected by the dry spell, with crop damage and losses rising to about PHP12.8 million as of this week.

Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson,…

DTI imposes stricter rules on selling mystery boxes

MANILA: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has intensified its scrutiny of online sellers, particularly those offering mystery boxes or parcels, to ensure consumer protection and uphold fair trade practices.

In an interview with Bagong Pilipi…

Comelec eyes return of voter’s ID issuance

MANILA: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to issue voter’s identification (ID) cards again.

Comelec chairperson George Garcia said Wednesday they have begun discussions on the possible return of issuing the cards this year.

“In the ca…

PNP won’t enforce any ICC arrest warrant vs. ex-president Duterte

MANILA: The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said it would not enforce any arrest warrant that would be issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against former president Rodrigo Duterte amid its investigation into the drug war of …