ROME: Italy is bracing for another wave of extreme heat as the Health Ministry issued a “red alert” for 22 cities across the country, marking the highest risk level due to soaring temperatures.

This warning, set to take effect on Wednesday, comes aft…

MANILA: Oil siphoning from one of eight tankers of the sunken MTKR Terranova began Wednesday following an oil removal test by the contracted salvor.

In a situation report, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Lt. Commander Michael John Encina said the salvor…

BAGUIO CITY: More than 500 farmers from Atok, Benguet will receive on Wednesday the PHP10,000 cash aid from the Office of the President (OP) intended for the agriculture and fisheries sector affected by El Niño.

‘The amount is part of the PHP29.74 mi…

MANILA: The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) has called for the introduction of a Just Transition Bill ensuring fair and equitable process for jeepney drivers and operators affected by the government’s transport modernization program.

In a new…

MANILA: The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Wednesday assured that there is no case of overstaying persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) under its jurisdiction.

‘There is no negligence on our part when it comes to the welfare of persons deprived of lib…

MANILA: Japan’s Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R and I) on Wednesday upgraded its credit rating for the Philippines to A- with stable outlook, citing the country’s macroeconomic stability, high economic growth path, and improvement in fiscal…

MANILA: Taking a whole-of-government approach is vital in meeting the government’s goal of achieving an ‘A’ investment grade rating, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said Wednesday.

In a statement, Pangandaman said a whole-of-government approach i…

LEGAZPI CITY: Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co has urged revisiting the government’s Medical Assistance for Indigent Patients Program (MAIPP) for possible amendments, as he called for prompt payment of doctors’ fees to improve the provision of me…