TACLOBAN CITY: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday assured the immediate repair of damaged sections of the primary highway in Samar province with the allocation of PHP1.4 billion this year.

Speaking to officials and residents of Samar Island …

MANILA: The Armed Forces of the Philippines (A.F.P) on Thursday said it has demanded PHP60 million from China as payment for the equipment damage and losses incurred from the China Coast Guard’s (CCG) harassment of Manila’s rotation and resupply missi…

MANILA: The local bourse continued to strengthen, returning to the 6,500 level, while the Philippine peso also gained against the US dollar on Thursday.

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) gained 0.89 percent closing at 6,507.49, with All Shar…

MANILA: The camp of former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. is expected to exhaust the 30-day period to appeal the decision of Timor-Leste’s court approving the Philippine government’s request for his extradition, the Department of Justice (DOJ)…

MANILA: US logistics company Federal Express Corp. (FedEx) confirmed its expansion in the Philippines by signing an agreement with Clark International Airport operator Luzon International Premiere Airport Development (LIPAD) on Thursday.

With the fre…

MANILA: Foreign students who are looking to study in the country can now apply for a special study permit (SSP) online.

In a news release Thursday, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that it has launched the online application for SSP.

Immigra…

BAGUIO CITY: The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) launched on Thursday its first sustainable green office building here that will serve the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).

In her speech, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said the P…

MANILA: Pope Francis has appointed two Cebuano priests to different offices in the Vatican.

In a radio interview Thursday, Archdiocese of Cebu spokesperson Msgr. Joseph Tan said Msgr. Jan Thomas Limchua was appointed as Counselor of the Apostolic Nun…