The Philippine National Police (PNP) is now coordinating with its foreign counterparts to run after the sender of a bogus bomb threat sent to some government agencies in the country. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said the bomb threat supposedly came from a Japanese lawyer who claimed to have...
MV Kapitan Felix Oca arrives in El Nido, Palawan on Dec. 9, 2023 ahead of a three-day, civilian-led Chrirstmas convoy in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). (Photo by Akbayan / Atin Ito Coalition) Over 140 civilians are set to begin an unprecedented three-day voyage in the West Philippine Sea (WPS)...
China has urged the Philippines to stop hyping up the conflict over the West Philippine Sea after Beijing criticized the resolution adopted by the House of Representatives that condemned its actions in the waters. Wang Wenbin, spokesman of China's Foreign Ministry, said in his regular...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that the country's energy consumption registered a slight increase last year, with non-renewable sources contributing to almost half of the total energy supply. Data from the PSA indicated that the overall final energy consumption in the country...
Members of the G7 have stressed that China's expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea have no legal basis and expressed serious concern over the current situation in the waters. In their joint statement, the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the European Union also...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri lauded Thursday, Dec. 7, the Senate's ratification of the bicameral committee reports on four measures he considers as products of meticulous and thorough formulation. “I am confident that these measures will provide convenience, much-need...
Local share prices fell as investors preferred to hold on to cash over the long weekend. The main index lost 71.08 points or 1.13 percent to close at 6,234.77 as Banks led all sectors in the retreat. Volume eased to 270 million shares worth P3.67 billion as gainers edged out losers 83 to 82 with 49...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives has adopted on Wednesday night, Dec. 6 a resolution condemning China's "illegal actions" in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Adopted during plenary session...
The Philippines is set to reopen an embassy in Finland to pave the way for more cooperation between the two countries, a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official announced Wednesday night. During the celebration of Finnish Independence Day in Manila, DFA Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro...
The country had fewer unemployed persons in October this year at 4.2 percent or 2.9 million individuals, according to a report by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This was significantly lower than the 4.5 percent recorded in the same month last year, and 4.8 percent in July this year. It...
PRC Chairman and CEO, Dick Gordon (fifth from left) and Secretary-General Dr. Gwen Pang (seventh from let) receive the donated medicines from Jameson Dy, Dyna Drug Corp. Vice President (sixth from left), and Gary Lee, Managing Director (fourth from left). To honor the legacy of the late Dr. James...
Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago urged on Thursday, Dec. 7, all port passengers to continue wearing a face mask when travelling amid the confirmation of cases of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, or the walking pneumonia. Santiago said that while the wearing of...
