DFA still working with DOJ on cancellation of Guo’s passport

MANILA: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is still working with relevant agencies on Malacañang’s order to cancel the passport of dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said Friday.

The Office of the Presiden…

Apple announces more app changes amid EU rules

ISTANBUL: Apple announced on Thursday more app changes for users in Europe amid the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulations.

Users in the EU will be able to make changes in their browser choice screen, default apps, and app deletion fo…

DOH allocates P2-M contraceptives for Negros Oriental

DUMAGUETE CITY: The Department of Health in Region 7 (DOH-7) or Central Visayas has allocated some PHP2 million worth of family planning commodities for Negros Oriental.

Dr. Chona Salang, Family Health Medical Coordinator of DOH-7, told the Philippin…

30 villages in Albay town get social healthcare services

LEGAZPI CITY: Residents from 30 villages in Bacacay, Albay on Friday received various government social, medical, and livelihood services during the one-day medical-dental mission called “Tarabangan Caravan” in Barangay 13.

Doctors from the Bureau of…

129 Filipinos in Laos seek help amid cyber scam crackdown

MANILA: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday said 129 Filipinos have sought government assistance following the crackdown on a suspected scam hub in Laos.

In a statement, Foreign Affairs spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza said the DFA has se…

Duque, Kobayashi triumph in 16-18 category at JPGT Luisita

MANILA: Lia Duque and Mark Kobayashi ruled their respective divisions in the premier 16-18 category of the ICTSI Junior PGT Luzon Series 5 at the Luisita Golf and Country Club in Tarlac on Friday.

Duque carded a 79, highlighted by a two-birdie fronts…

BOC seizes P5.5-B fake items, illicit cigarettes in Bulacan

MANILA: Authorities have seized smuggled cigarettes and counterfeit items worth PHP5.5 billion in a raid of 19 warehouses in Bulacan province, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported on Friday.

In a news release, Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio sa…