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Major quake crushes buildings in Vanuatu capital, bodies seen

Agence France-Presse A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific nation of Vanuatu on Tuesday, smashing buildings in the capital Port Vila—including one housing the United States and other embassies—with a witness telling AFP...

Cavite bettor bags P55-M Grand Lotto jackpot

By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan | Philippine News Agency Christmas came early for a lone bettor from Cavite province who bagged the P55 million jackpot of Monday night's Grand Lotto 6/55 draw. In an...

DSWD to launch system vs. fake PWD IDs

By Brian Campued To combat the proliferation of fake identification cards (IDs) of persons with disabilities (PWDs), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to launch a unified ID...

Army recovers firearms in relentless fight vs. NPA in Northern Samar

By Sarwell Maniano | Philippine News Agency The Philippine Army has recovered two firearms in its continuing military operations against remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Northern Samar province. Troops from...

Caraga wage board OKs pay hike for private, domestic workers

By Ferdinand Patinio | Philippine News Agency Minimum wage earners in Caraga Region are set to receive a P50 daily wage increase starting next month, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)...

BOC-NAIA nabs consignee of P1.4-M illegal drugs in Pasay City

By Ferdinand Patinio | Philippine News Agency Government authorities arrested the consignee of a parcel containing kush, or high-grade marijuana, with an estimated street value of P1.4 million at the Central Mail...

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