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US reiterates ‘deep’ commitment, interest in SEA region

MANILA -- With its continued counterterrorism partnership and military aid to Southeast Asian nations, the United States government reiterates its deep interest and commitment to the region, a senior State Department official...

LPA spotted off Eastern Samar

MANILA -- A low-pressure area (LPA) was spotted off east of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Monday. In its latest weather bulletin, PAGASA...

Fuel prices up anew; oil firms told to specify reasons for hike

MANILA -- Petroleum companies announced Monday another round of pump price increases that will take effect starting at midnight, or 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Gasoline prices are set to...

Gov’t plans to produce 1,700 kg of organic crop seeds in 2018

MANILA -- The Bureau of Plant Industry is planning to produce this year 1,725 kilograms (kg) of organic crop seeds for distribution to interested growers nationwide. This year's production target covers 500...

DOLE ready to assist OFWs affected by political unrest in Qatar

MANILA -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is ready to provide assistance to over 600 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the ongoing political turmoil faced by Qatar. Labor Secretary...

Mega Manila Subway set to start partial ops by 2022: Tugade

MANILA -- The Mega Manila Subway Project (MMSP) is set to start partial operations by the end of the term of the Duterte administration in 2022. Three stations of the proposed subway...

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