Pope names Pinoy prelate archbishop of Guam diocese
MANILA, Philippines — Pope Francis has appointed Filipino Bishop Ryan Jimenez as archbishop of the diocese of Hagatña (formerly Agana) in Guam.
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Philippines-US civil nuclear agreement enters into force
MANILA, Philippines — A landmark agreement that lays the legal framework for potential Philippine nuclear power projects with US providers has entered into force, the US State Department said yesterday.
DA to launch large-scale “P29” project trial on July 5 in Metro Manila, Bulacan
The Department of Agriculture will launch on July 5 a large-scale trial of “Program 29”, an initiative spearheaded by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. aimed at providing high-quality rice at P29 per kilo to as many as 6.9 million vulnerable households, representing around 35 million Filipinos.
BARMM cop hurt in clash with drug peddlers cited for gallantry
COTABATO CITY — A policeman on Sunday received a special citation and cash assistance from his superiors for his gallantry in a clash with a notorious drug ring in Barangay Poblacion in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi last Friday.
Why the Philippine-Japan defence pact matters
MANILA: More than 70 years after Japan's invasion and occupation of the Philippines during World War II, the countries on Monday signed a defence pact that allows them to deploy troops on each other's soil. The agreement was finalised during high-level defence talks in Manila and comes as China increases military and diplomatic pressure in the Asia-Pacific region.
NBI: Beauty queen, Israeli fiancé bore 2 gunshots each
MANILA, Philippines — The bodies of Pampanga beauty queen Geneva Lopez and her Israeli fiancé Yitshak Cohen each bore two gunshot wounds, according to National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Jaime Santiago.
Innovative ‘Agraryo Merkado sa Kampo’ Project Elevates Farmers’ Earnings in Camarines Sur
NAGA CITY – Agrarian reform beneficiaries in Camarines Sur are enjoying significant financial gains, thanks to the "Agraryo Merkado sa Kampo" project.
No Marcos order to revise history, says Angara
MANILA, Philippines — There was no order from President Marcos to revise history in the education curriculum, including the teaching of martial law in schools, according to incoming education secretary Sonny Angara.