Da Nang, Lao localities boost cooperation

Secretary of the Party Committee of the central city of Da Nang Nguyen Van Quang on September 6 had a meeting with a delegation of the Lao National Assembly (NA) led by its Vice Chairman Sommad Pholsena. Previously, the Lao delegation paid visits to …

Vietnamese, Guinea-Bissau leaders hold talks and witness signing of cooperation

Party General Secretary and President To Lam and Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló held talks in Hanoi on September 6, right after an official welcome ceremony for the Guinea Bissau guests. Following the talks, they witnessed the signing o…

Another NPA arms cache unearthed in Samar

Tacloban: The military has unearthed an arms cache belonging to the New People’s Army (NPA) in the upland Canca-iyas village in Basey, Samar, as part of the government forces’ efforts to dwindle rebel forces in the region.

The Philippine Army’s 63rd …

OVP aids almost 600 flood-hit families in Antipolo, Taytay

Manila: The Office of the Vice President (OVP) provided relief aid to flood-affected families in Antipolo City and Taytay, Rizal on Friday following the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Enteng in the country.

‘Through the OVP’s Disaster Operations …

Electric coop proposes to pilot solar power project in Apo Island

Dumaguete: The Negros Oriental II Electric Cooperative (NORECO II) is proposing to pilot clean and renewable energy in Apo Island, Dauin town, and other parts of its coverage area in the province.

Mario Pascobello, Apo Island village chief, got a let…

Romualdez: Tough prison terms await smugglers, price manipulators

Manila: Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Friday issued a stern warning to agricultural cartels, vowing that those involved in price manipulation and the smuggling of essential goods — acts considered economic sabotage — will face not only ma…

87K Catholics join Pope for grand Mass in Jakarta

Jakarta: Pope Francis presided over a grand Mass at Gelora Karno (GBK) Stadium in Jakarta, late Thursday afternoon, where he was received by over 87,000 Catholics.

The Mass which was attended by Catholics from several regions across Indonesia, began …