MANILA: A House leader on Tuesday filed a resolution seeking a congressional inquiry into the issuance of special resident visas and the delayed registration of births as possible avenues enabling the influx of Chinese nationals in the Philippines.

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MANILA: The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) should “lead the fight” against text scammers by being more proactive, Senator Grace Poe said on Tuesday.

In a statement, Poe urged the NTC to devise ‘effective mechanisms’ to address users’ co…

ILOILO CITY: The government’s sentineling program is raising the confidence of farmers to return to the swine industry after the African swine fever (ASF) infestation, a Department of Agriculture (DA) official said Tuesday.

‘This is the time when we …

MANILA: Senator Robinhood Padilla on Tuesday filed a resolution seeking to determine if there was a violation of human rights during the recent police operation at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound in Davao City.

Senate Resolution No. 1051 …

DAVAO CITY: With 111 cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) reported here this month, authorities advised Dabawenyos to again adhere to minimum health guidelines.

In a press briefing Tuesday, the City Health Office (CHO) reported an increase in…

MANILA: United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson condemned on Monday night China’s aggressive actions near the Ayungin Shoal that caused ‘bodily injury’ to a Filipino.

‘The US condemns the PRC’s (People’s Republic of China’s) aggre…

MANILA: The Philippines, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), on Monday night hailed the G7 leaders for opposing China’s ‘baseless and excessive claims’ in the South China Sea (SCS).

‘We highly appreciate the G7’s opposition to China’s ba…

MANILA: Suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo submitted to Malacañang a letter appealing for a fair investigation into allegations being hurled against her, including her supposed involvement in illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) a…