MANILA: The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday confirmed that criminal charges have been filed against Sheila Guo, sister of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo, and Katherine Cassandra Li Ong, the authorized representative of the raided il…
MANILA: Senator Loren Legarda has underscored the importance of honoring Aug. 1 to recognize the sacrifices made for Philippine independence and inspire Filipinos to cherish and defend the nation.
In a news release, Legarda said the passage of Senate…
DUMAGUETE CITY: The last World War II veteran in Negros Oriental who passed recently will always be remembered for his brave and heroic deeds as he fought in the guerilla resistance to end the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.
The late 2Lt. Urb…
MANILA: A rapid diagnostic technology for autoimmune diseases being developed by Filipino and Chinese researchers is expected to be completed by December, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said Wednesday.
“This …
COTABATO CITY: The military in mainland Mindanao on Tuesday afternoon welcomed additional war matériel and equipment for the First Marine Brigade (1MBde) stationed in Maguindanao del Norte.
‘The equipment was part of the Armed Forces of the Philippin…
MANILA: Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday said additional AVAC live vaccines will be procured from Vietnam to prevent the further spread of African swine fever (ASF) in the country.
The agriculture chief made the statement a…
MANILA: Fourteen Australian investment funds and corporations will be in the country for a business mission next month, the Australian Embassy in Manila said.
According to the Embassy, the Australian Business Mission will be held in Makati City from …