DOH tells Bicolanos to stay safe, healthy during Lent observance

LEGAZPI CITY: The Department of Health – Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) 5 (Bicol) has reminded the public to be cautious of their health and safety during the “Semana Santa” (Holy Week) observance and to reflect on what is good and beneficial…

NU, UST triumph in PNVF U18 Championship opener

MANILA: The National University (NU) and University of Santo Tomas (UST) scored contrasting wins at the start of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) U18 Championship women’s tournament at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila on Frida…

US Justice Department launches historic anti-trust suit against Apple

WASHINGTON: The US Justice Department announced Thursday a historic anti-trust lawsuit against Apple, alleging the tech company “relies on exclusionary anti-competitive conduct” to unlawfully maintain its smartphone market dominance.

Attorney General…

SSS collects P129.28M from delinquent employers in Bicol

LEGAZPI CITY: The Social Security System (SSS) Bicol reported on Friday that it collected a total of PHP129.28 million in unpaid contributions from delinquent employers in 2023.

In a phone interview, Jeanette Mapa, SSS-Bicol spokesperson, said the ei…

DOJ assures Teves’ safety as it seeks ex-lawmaker’s return

MANILA: The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday assured the safety of former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr., even as it seeks the latter’s return to Manila in the coming days either by deportation or extradition.

‘Ang pinaka-priority po ni …

PSEi succumbs to profit taking, peso weak

MANILA: The local index succumbed to profit taking as it neared the 7,000 resistance level, while the Philippine peso lost its strength to end the week.

The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped 1.17 percent to 6,881.97, with the b…

Legarda cites Cecile Licad’s talent as PH’s gift to classical music

MANILA: Senate Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Friday expressed her admiration to the artistic brilliance and musical mastery of renowned Filipina pianist Cecile Licad, citing her as a Filipina asset to the world of classical music.

“Cecile Licad is an …