WASHINGTON: The deadly self-immolation of a US airman outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington over the weekend was “very tragic,” the Pentagon said Monday.

“It certainly is a tragic event. We do extend our condolences to the airman’s family,” Penta…

MANILA: The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) on Tuesday announced that it secured a 400-megawatt interim power supply requirement following a successful Competitive Selective Process (CSP).

Meralco awarded the 400-MW Interim Power Supply Agreement (…

ILOILO CITY: The city government here has intensified its crackdown on boarding houses without permits to ensure they comply with building regulations and ensure the safety of tenants.

Mayor Jerry Treñas, in a memorandum on Tuesday, reminded barangay…

BUTUAN: Despite returning home from evacuation centers, flood-affected residents in Las Nieves town, Agusan del Norte province continue to receive government aid.

On Tuesday, the Office of Civil Defense in the Caraga Region (OCD-13) sent 172 family p…

WASHINGTON: The head of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) on Monday expressed concern over food security in the Gaza Strip.

“A severe food insecurity is looming in Gaza. The risk of hunger is increasing daily…

WASHINGTON: The head of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) on Monday expressed concern over food security in the Gaza Strip.

“A severe food insecurity is looming in Gaza. The risk of hunger is increasing daily…

SANTOS: Bulacan police conducted a series of intensified operations resulting in the arrest of a most wanted person (MWP) and several drug dealers, and confiscation of illegal drugs amounting to PHP157,000 from Monday to Tuesday morning.

In a stateme…

LEGAZPI CITY: Albay province is all set to host the 96th National Assembly of the League of Vice Governors of the Philippines from Feb. 28 to March 2.

In an interview on Tuesday, Vice Governor Glenda Bongao said the gatherings of all the deputy gover…