MANILA: The nation watched pole vaulter Ernest John ‘EJ’ Obiena came tantalizingly close to an Olympic medal on the wee hours of Tuesday.

He ended up fourth after losing in the countback for at least a bronze due to his three failed attempts to clear…

MANILA: The Philippines is keeping a close watch on the China Coast Guard (CCG) ‘monster ship” which has been spotted in Sabina (Escoda) Shoal, a ranking official said Tuesday.

In a press briefing, Philippine Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine…

ILOILO: The fire that partially burned the public market of the municipality of San Rafael in Iloilo province early Tuesday morning left an estimated PHP9.24 million worth of damage, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection.

Initial information sho…

MANILA: The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) recently visited China as part of its efforts to build stronger ties with EV manufacturers.

EVAP met with executives of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Industry…

MANILA: The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will heighten police visibility in train stations in Metro Manila where 80 crime cases were reported since last year.

NCRPO chief Maj. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. made the remark after Sen…

MANILA: Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) announced on Tuesday the expansion of its operations via Davao by resuming international flights and adding three new domestic routes beginning October.

Three weekly flights will operate between the Davao I…

MANILA: The Philippine government on Tuesday called for a ‘peaceful and orderly’ transition of power in Bangladesh, following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after weeks of protests that spiraled into violence.

‘The Philippines convey…

ILOILO: A member of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) was killed in a 15-minute clash with government troopers in Barangay Aglonok, Calinog town on Monday.

The Philippine Army’s 12th Infantry Battalion identified the …