Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday said the country has logged 4,575 cases of leptospirosis from Jan. 1 to Sept. 7, eleven percent higher compared to the 4,112 cases recorded for the same period last year.

Some 393 deaths were logged …

Manila: The Climate Change Commission on Thursday cited the importance of the media in the collective response to climate change, thus the need to further equip them with the right knowledge and tools about the issues surrounding it.

‘Equipping our m…

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Police nabbed three individuals, including a police officer and a Philippine Coast Guard member, and seized PHP13.6 million worth of shabu in an anti-drug operation here, authorities said Thursday.

Col. Romeo Espero Jr., deputy regi…

BACOLOD CITY-The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) filed complaints for disobedience and direct assault against leaders and members of transport groups who held a rally without a permit and injured police officers along Lacson St. on Wednesday.

The …

Manila: Winning entries of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s (PAGCOR) 2024 Photography Competition are now on display at the MET Live Mall in Pasay City to give the public a chance to see and appreciate them.

The photo exhibit will ru…

BACOLOD CITY – Seven villages will vie for the grand prize of PHP1 million in the street and arena dance competition during the highlights of the 45th MassKara Festival slated from Oct. 11 to 27.

Bacolod Yuhum Foundation director for culture and art…

Manila: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has visited the Philippine pavilion at the 2024 Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) in Kuala Lumpur from Sep.17 to 20.

During the visit of Ibrahim in the pavilion on Tuesday, DTI Task Force Hal…

TACLOBAN CITY – Eastern Visayas recorded a 3.3 percent inflation rate (IR) in August 2024, lower than the 4.4 percent recorded the previous month, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Thursday.

The downtrend in inflation rate was ma…