Philippine News

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has assured its 7.8 million customers a continuous, reliable, and stable electricity service throughout the upcoming Holy Week break. Despite the closure of Meralco Business Centers from March 28 to 30 for the Easter Triduum observance, the power distributor said its personnel will be on standby …

The Department of Health and all hospitals will be on Code White Alert starting today (Sunday) until Easter Sunday (March 31, 2024) as part of preparations for the influx of individuals and families going to provinces, tourist spots, and places of worship during Holy Week. Under a Code White Alert, …

President Marcos on Palm Sunday, March 24, enjoined Filipinos to “illuminate the path for others through acts kindness and selflessness” as the nation marks the start of the observance of the Holy Week. Palm Fronds (Photo courtesy of Catholic Online) Marcos said that the Holy Week is a time for …

(Photo courtesy of PCG-Surigao) MANILA – A congressman is pushing for an inquiry to identify and hold accountable the officials behind the acceptance at least 36 Chinese nationals as members of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA). Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said in a news release …

Palawan cherry blossoms or balayong in BGC (Philstar.com / Kristofer Purnell)  MANILA, Philippines — It’s officially springtime in areas of the world that have four seasons, though the Philippines isn’t one to miss out on one of spring’s best-known highlights. Palawan cherry blossoms, also known as balayong, began blossoming in …

US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson  The Mutual Defense Treaty between the Philippines and the United States is a deterrent to conflicts in the South China Sea, US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson said. In an interview with GMA News, Carlson said the treaty has “great value” amid tensions in the …

NO MORE PLACE TO HIDE. A screengrab of a drone footage released by the National Bureau of Investigation shows former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. (in white shirt) as he was being arrested while playing golf in Dili, Timor Leste Thursday afternoon. Deportation process starts as DFA cancels passport …

A policeman inspects one of three stolen motorcycles found in the hideout in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte of the long wanted Razul Adza and Ali Mama. (Photo courtesy of Philstar.com / John Unson)  COTABATO CITY — A suspect in a series of motorcycle theft, multiple murder, extortion and …

Women soldiers ride a light tank during the 127th anniversary celebration of the Philippine Army at Camp O’Donnell in Capas, Tarlac yesterday./Krizjohn Rosales  MANILA, Philippines — Amid “emerging threats” to the country’s stability and sovereignty, President Marcos has called on the Philippine Army to bolster its cybersecurity capabilities and keep …

ZAMBOANGA CITY — Two individuals believed to be members of the Dawlah Islamiya-Macugar Group operating in Lanao del Sur yielded to authorities and turned over their firearms as a gesture of their sincerity to return to the folds of the law. Police Regional Office in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in …