De Lima asks Muntinlupa court to junk remaining drug raps

MANILA: Former senator Leila de Lima’s lawyers have filed a demurrer to evidence before a Muntinlupa regional trial court (RTC), seeking the dismissal of the remaining drug charges against her alleged involvement in the illegal drug trade inside the N…

No security threat in northern Negros – police

BACOLOD CITY: The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) on Thursday declared there is no security threat in the northern part of the province, after reports of recruitment activity of Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) members in Cadi…

Vietnamese president resigns

ISTANBUL: Vietnam President Vo Van Thuong stepped down from his position on Wednesday, the ruling Communist Party said in a statement.

The party said Thuong, who served only for one year, was guilty of “violations and shortcomings.”

His resignation …

Gov’t kicks off construction of Samar Island Med Center

TACLOBAN CITY: The construction of Samar Island Medical Center in Calbayog City, Samar, has already started with an allocation of PHP477.68 million, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported on Thursday.

DPWH Eastern Visayas regiona…

House to continue legislative work during 5-week Lenten break

MANILA: The House of Representatives has authorized all standing and special committees to conduct necessary hearings during the five-week Lenten break.

The motion to authorize all committees to conduct meetings and/or public hearings, ‘if deemed nec…

Ticket sold in Quezon province wins P23-M Mega Lotto jackpot

MANILA: A bettor from Quezon Province bagged the PHP23 million jackpot of Wednesday night’s Mega Lotto 6/45 draw.

In an advisory Thursday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winning combination 08-07-16-17-11-37 carried a total…

PH vows to advance, safeguard rights of Filipino migrant women

MANILA: The Philippine government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the rights of Filipino women migrating from their town of origin, specifically to other countries.

At a 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) side e…