PH verifying report of Filipinos trapped in HK housing estate blaze

MANILA, Nov. 27 -- The Philippines is in touch with Hong Kong authorities over reports of Filipinos trapped in the burning residential complex in Tai Po District. The Department of Foreign Affairs (D... Read More

DOT partners with Visa for tourism data-sharing, promos

MANILA, Nov. 27 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) and global payments firm Visa announced on Thursday a strategic collaboration that pushes tourism promotions and data-sharing. This came as Tourism ... Read More

DOT to get private sector's support in P1-B promo spending

MANILA, Nov. 26 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Wednesday said that industry insights from the private sector will largely guide how it spends the PHP1-billion promotions budget approved by the ... Read More

No confirmation yet of Harry Roque's arrest - DILG

MANILA, Nov. 25 -- There is no official communication yet confirming the reported arrest of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque in the Netherlands, the Department of the Interior and Local Go... Read More

Timor-Leste keen on Filipino, ASEAN role in oil, gas project

MANILA, Nov. 25 -- Timor-Leste is eager to see investments and workers from the Philippines and other Southeast Asian nations as it seeks to develop the multibillion dollar Greater Sunrise gas fields ... Read More

DFA awaits court order to cancel Co's passport

MANILA, Nov. 22 -- No court order has yet been issued directing the cancellation of resigned lawmaker Zaldy Co's passport, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a message on Friday night, ... Read More

DOH pushes for total vape ban, warns public of severe health risks

MANILA, Nov. 22 -- The Department of Health (DOH) has called for a nationwide total ban on vape products as it criticized advertisements misleadingly portraying vaping as a safer alternative to tradit... Read More

No Filipino among casualties in Bangladesh quake -DFA

MANILA, Nov. 21 -- No Filipino was among the reported fatalities in the powerful magnitude 5.7 earthquake that killed three in Bangladesh, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday. The Phi... Read More

Energy, agri Fulbright scholarships eyed for Mindanao

MANILA, Nov. 21 -- Energy and agriculture-focused Fulbright scholarships customized for individuals from conflict-affected communities in Mindanao will be developed by the Philippine-American Educatio... Read More

EU, Canada see gov't action: Corruption mess not affecting FTA talks

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- The Canadian and European Union (EU) governments do not expect the massive flood control corruption scandal to derail ongoing discussions for potential free trade agreements (FTA) w... Read More

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