Gov’t forces sustain clearing ops in north Negros clash site

BACOLOD: Troops of the Philippine Army continue to conduct clearing operations in the hinterlands of northern Negros Occidental on Monday as classes resumed and some of the displaced residents returned home after a series of armed encounters in Barang…

City gov’t involves construction, biz sector in water-saving measures

ILOILO: The city government here has engaged the business sector, including the construction industry, in its water conservation measures in anticipation of the effects of the El Niño phenomenon.

In a press conference on Monday, city architect Regina…

Profit-taking snaps PSEi’s 4-day rally, peso weak

MANILA: Both the local bourse and local currency finished Monday’s trading weak, with shares falling below the 6,900 mark and the peso closing at 56-level.

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) declined by 21.72 points to 6,891.49 points, puttin…

Estrada ready to adopt House version of minimum wage hike bill

MANILA: Senator Jinggoy Estrada, who sponsored the Senate version of the bill seeking a PHP100 minimum wage hike in the private sector, said Monday that he is looking forward to adopting the House of Representatives’ version of the measure.

This came…

PH Army eyes stronger reserve force via community defense hubs

MANILA: The Philippine Army (PA) on Monday said it is beefing up its reserve force through the formation of regional and community defense centers.

“Currently, meron tayong mga bagong inorganize na mga regional community defense groups and community …

New W. Visayas PNP head wants anti-illegal gambling ops intensified

ILOILO: The top official of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Western Visayas ordered city and provincial police directors to intensify their respective drive against illegal gambling.

In his first media interview on Monday after he assumed as …

Senate passes Maritime Zones Act for economic, environmental security

MANILA: Senate Bill No. 2492 or the Philippine Maritime Zones Act was unanimously approved in the plenary on Monday to serve as a cornerstone of the country’s maritime policy, protect sovereignty, promote sustainable development, and secure future pro…