China Ready To Deepen Ties With Malaysia For People’s Benefit – President Xi

China is ready to work closely with Malaysia, further synergise development strategies, and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation.

President Xi Jinping has stated that this is aimed at enhancing the benefits for both nations.

‘China and Malaysia …

Maritime enforcers seize over P3-M worth of illegal gear, catch

Manila: Authorities seized more than PHP3 million worth of fishing gear and boats in a joint operation at Lamon Bay near Balesin Island, Polillo, Quezon on Thursday.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said four unmarked fishing boats (buli-buli) were s…

Over P1.3-M shabu seized in Negros Oriental buy-bust

Police operatives arrested a ‘high-profile’ suspect and seized close to PHP 1.4 million worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Sibulan, Negros Oriental early Friday.

Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Pr…

Over 200K Bicol families receive food aid from DSWD

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Bicol has distributed more than 200,000 food packs to families affected by weather disturbances as of Friday.

In an interview, Carl James Cabarles, DSWD disaster risk reduction management d…

Sandigan affirms malversation raps vs. Baguio village treasurer

Manila: The Sandiganbayan has denied the appeal filed by a barangay treasurer and affirmed the Baguio regional trial court (RTC) in finding him guilty of four counts of malversation of public funds in connection to the cash prizes of a 2011 Sangguinan…

PH conquers S. Africa in 8th round of Chess Olympiad

Manila: Grandmasters Julio Catalino Sadorra and John Paul Gomez beat their opponents to carry the Philippines to a 3-1 win over South Africa in the eighth round of the 45th Chess Olympiad at the BOK Sports Hall in Budapest, Hungary.

Sadorra prevailed…

Rest area to rise soon in tourist-ready Sulu

Manila: A rest area for leisure travelers will soon rise in Patikul, Sulu, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced Friday, citing the province’s ‘readiness for tourism.’

The tourist rest area (TRA) is a flagship program of the DOT, providing major …