MANILA: Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday urged National Food Authority (NFA) officials being investigated over the alleged improper sale of NFA buffer stock rice at a subsidized price to take a voluntary leave of absence (LOA)….

MANILA: Joshua Pacio reclaimed the ONE strawweight title controversially as American fighter Jarred Brooks was disqualified just 56 seconds into their championship rematch at ONE 166 at the Lusail Sports Arena in Qatar on Friday night.

Brooks thought…

MANILA: The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Saturday that the national government will provide credit and insurance assistance to farmers and fishers affected by the El Niño phenomenon.

DA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel De Mesa said at le…

MANILA: The Intramuros Administration (IA) is waiving the entrance fee to all its sites for women and girls on March 8 to mark the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD).

On top of the popular Fort Santiago, visitors will have free access to Casa Manil…

DAVAO: Mayor Sebastian Duterte has called on Dabawenyos to stay united despite all the challenges they face in their lives as he officially opened the month-long celebration of Araw ng Dabaw.

Duterte, who led the opening ceremony Friday night, urged …

MANILA: The Philippine government reiterated its commitment to sustaining its route development efforts as Clark International Airport (CRK) bagged a 2024 Routes Asia award.

CRK was named as the Routes Asia 2024 winner under the 5 Million Passengers …

MANILA: An informant received a PHP420,00 cash reward from the Philippine National Police (PNP) for providing information that led to the arrest of Bicol Region’s most wanted person.

PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr personally handed over the reward…

LONDON: UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron on Friday called for an urgent investigation into the Israeli killing of civilians awaiting aid in Gaza.

“The deaths of people in Gaza waiting for an aid convoy yesterday were horrific. There must be an urge…