MANILA: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday said it has summoned officials of the Chinese Embassy to express the Philippines’ “strong protest” over the “aggressive actions” by the Chinese Coast Guard and its maritime militia against the …

BACOLOD CITY: The Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC)-Western Visayas (Region 6) approved the declaration of a state of stable internal peace and security (SIPS) in Negros Occidental during its first quarter meeting in Bago City, just south of Bac…

MANILA: Philippine economic growth is projected to accelerate in the first quarter of the year, mainly driven by the government’s infrastructure spending, a report released by the First Metro Investment Corporation (FMIC) and the University of Asia an…

DUMAGUETE CITY: A two-year-old girl survived while her parents and seven-year-old brother died after a traffic accident in Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental over the weekend.

The survivor is recuperating at a hospital in Bayawan City, according to Lt. S…

MANILA: The Sandiganbayan has turned down the request of former SPO4 Ma. Linda Padojinog, asking the court to reconsider its earlier ruling not to dismiss the graft case against her, despite the prior dismissal of the administrative charges against he…

MANILA: The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is bullish that more investors from the European Union (EU) will be keen on exploring opportunities in export zones in the country with the revival of the negotiations of the Philippines-EU free tr…

DUMAGUETE CITY: The Dumaguete-Sibulan airport in Negros Oriental is planning to put in more restrooms to meet the needs of the influx of travelers during the holidays.

Allan Punay, local CAAP chief and airport manager, said a long-term plan is needed…

MANILA: The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled to allow United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression Irene Khan to file a pleading as an ‘amicus curiae’ or “friend of the court” in the cyberlibel case of online publisher Maria Ressa.

The Cour…