The Philippine National Police (PNP) has vowed anew to advance the cause of human rights especially in the conduct of its operations, with its top official saying that the commitment to human rights is not merely a legal obligation but a moral imperative. PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr....
Factory gate prices posted an annual decrease of 0.3 percent in October this year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported Wednesday, Nov. 29. This was a reversal of the 7.3 percent of the producer price index (PPI) growth recorded in the same month a year earlier and slightly faster...
The Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC) on Wednesday, Nov. 29 expressed its deep sorrow over the ongoing conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas, and urged the evangelical community and all people of good will to continue to pray for an end to the conflict. Photo from PCEC PCEC...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) urged civilians participating in a Christmas convoy to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) next month to prepare for bad weather, ensure the seaworthiness of the boats that they will use, and be on the lookout for Chinese maritime vessels that are likely to follow them....
PAL, the country’s premier flag carrier, and major American carriers are exploring possible code sharing arrangement to further boost direct air travel between the Philippines and the US. PAL President and Chief Operating Officer Capt. Stanley Ng said in a chance interview with Manila...
Saving money is a smart way to achieve goals and secure the future. But without the right mindsets, it can be very challenging. “ Your beliefs become your thoughts Your thoughts become your words Your words become your actions Your actions become your habits Your habits become your values...
Ronald Robbins, Rep. Aniela Tolentino, Giro Tan and Aldrin Quinto led the winners of the first Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Golf Cup held on Monday, Nov. 27, for the benefit of the National Athletes’ Trust Fund at the Luisita Golf and Country in Tarlac. Some of the participants of the...
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced that it will mount more flights and routes out of Cebu in the coming months to create convenient connections that will boost tourism, drive business and progressively expand its inter-island network from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport. ...
The local stock market opened the shorter trading week on a positive note as month’s end window dressing started while oil prices weakened. The main index rose by 40.07 points or 0.64 percent to close at 6,309.57 as the Property sector surged to lead the advance while the Industrial and...
Royal Malaysian Navy offshore patrol vessel KD Kedah (FF171) (Photo by Philippine Navy) A Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) warship anchored in Zambales on Monday, Nov. 27, for a four-day goodwill visit. The Philippine Navy (PN) welcomed delegates from the RMN led by Vice Adm. Dato’ Pahlawan Hj Muhammad...
(Courtesy of Philippine Army) Philippine Army (PA) marksmen brought home a total of 25 medals and ranked third place in the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Armies Rifle Meet (AARM) in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand last week. Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, PA commanding general,...
Two Chinese fighter aircraft appear as small, black dots while they orbit above the flight route of a PAF Super Tucano A-29B aircraft during an aerial patrol over the West Philippine Sea on Nov. 26, 2023. (Courtesy of Armed Forces of the Philippines) The Philippine government is expected to lodge...
