NSC exec: Gov’t ‘in better position’ on exploratory talks with Reds

MANILA: The Philippine government is now in a better position to make demands once the peace talks with the remaining communist rebels and their allies formally start, a ranking official of the National Security Council (NSC) said Monday.

In a radio …

More e-gates, services expansion top BI’s modernization plans in 2024

MANILA: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is set to implement more projects to make international travel smooth and seamless.

In a statement Monday, Commissioner Norman Tansingco said they are readying more modernization projects for 2024, as campaigns …

NPA leader killed in clash with gov’t troops in Sorsogon

LEGAZPI: A high-ranking leader of the New People’s Army (NPA) died in a clash with government troops in Barangay Togawe, Gubat town in Sorsogon province over the weekend.

In an interview on Monday, Maj. Frank Roldan, 9th Infantry Division (9ID) spoke…

PM directs measures to improve citizens’ lives during Tet holiday

Hanoi: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a directive outlining measures to enhance the quality of life and ensure social security for citizens and labourers during the upcoming seven-day Lunar New Year holiday (Tet), lasting from February 8 to…

Romualdez to promote MIF at World Economic Forum

MANILA: The Philippine delegation will promote the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024 in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 15 to 19.

The Philippines would use the global forum as a platform to pitch the…

Bacolod City to develop 8.7-hectare tree, eco park in rural village

BACOLOD: This city government is set to bid out the development of the 8.7-hectare Bacolod Tree and Eco Park in Barangay Alangilan this January.

Loben Rafael Ceballos, officer-in-charge of the City Engineer’s Office, on Monday said the proposed impro…

Screener returns wallet with P60K left behind at Iloilo airport

MANILA: A security screening officer recently returned a wallet with PHP60,000 left behind by a passenger at the Iloilo International Airport, the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) reported on Monday.

OTS Spokesperson Kim Marquez told the Phil…