C. Luzon cops seize 37 loose firearms in 5-day ops

Manila: The Police Regional Office (PRO) 3 (Central Luzon) on Monday said it has seized 37 loose firearms in five-day operations to ensure the safety of the public against the unauthorized use of firearms.

In a statement, PRO 3 chief Brig. Gen. Redri…

CPO Futures Close Higher Amid Middle East Tensions, Crude Oil Rally

KUALA LUMPUR, Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, bolstered by strength in the crude oil market amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, said palm oil trader David Ng.

He said concerns over potenti…

Paved road enhances connectivity in Iloilo’s remote villages

ILOILO CITY-The PHP4.89 million road concreting project implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) enhanced the connectivity of the far-flung barangays of Pungsod and Buayahon in Sta. Barbara, Iloilo.

‘This concrete road facil…

Defensor files reelection bid in Iloilo with ‘dynamic’ running mate

ILOILO CITY – Iloilo Governor Arthur R. Defensor Jr. filed his certificate of candidacy for his third and final term along with a ‘fresh face’ as running mate, Anilao Mayor Nathalie Ann Debuque on Monday.

Defensor and Debuque are running under the a…

12 School Reform Resolutions To Be Presented To Anwar For Consideration – Zambry

KEPALA BATAS, A total of 12 resolutions proposed by the Malaysian School Principals Council (MPSM) to improve the quality of the teaching system in schools will be submitted to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for consideration.

Higher Educat…

Bacolod City, NegOcc inflation slows further in September

BACOLOD CITY – Inflation rates for all income households in this highly-urbanized city and the province of Negros Occidental eased further in September due to lower prices of various commodities, including food and non-alcoholic beverages.

A summary…

Cebu Pacific buys AirSWIFT

Manila: Gokongwei-led airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) announced Monday it has signed a share purchase agreement with ALI Capital Corp. to buy 100 percent stake in boutique airline AirSWIFT.

The acquisition worth PHP1.75 billion was approved by ALI Capital…