Headlines

PRRD warns mining firms vs. violating explosives laws, aiding Reds

MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has directed the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to revoke the licenses of mining companies found violating explosive handling rules, Malacañang said Tuesday. Presidential...

Trial of ‘Morong 43’ case begins

MANILA -- The Sandiganbayan began Tuesday the trial of the case against military and police officials accused of detaining and torturing 43 health workers arrested in Morong, Rizal in 2010 on...

Minors need travel clearance : DSWD

MANILA -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday reiterated its guidelines for parents to secure from the agency a travel clearance for their children 17 years old...

PCOO, DILG tie up to ‘localize’ FOI efforts

MANILA — The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday published a draft Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) on localizing the Freedom of...

Oman halts visa issuance for foreign workers in 10 sectors

MANILA -- The Sultanate of Oman has suspended for six months the issuance of visas to foreign workers in 10 employment sectors covering 87 skills and professions, the Philippine Overseas Employment...

Divorce bill gets mixed reactions from Senate

MANILA – Several senators on Tuesday offered differing positions, ranging from non-committal to outright rejection, on the divorce bill that the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading. Voting 134-57...

Popular