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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


AFP to remain professional amid calls for revolt - DND chief

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday assured the public that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will remain professional amid calls... Read More


Radyo Pilipinas World returns: Filipinos abroad to share their stories

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- Radyo Pilipinas World Service (RPWS), the Philippine government's international radio platform, is relaunching its shortwave broadcasts, marking a major step in reconnecting with Fi... Read More


Lanao Sur town declared DI-MG, NPA-free

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Nov. 20 -- The municipal council of Lumbaca Unayan in Lanao del Sur declared the area free from the influence of the terror Dawlah Islamiya-Maute Group (DI-MG) remnants and the communi... Read More


Region 8 bank deposits up by 10% in 1st half of 2025

TACLOBAN CITY, Nov. 20 -- Bank deposits in Eastern Visayas grew by 10 percent in the first half of 2025, mainly due to the improved economy, an official said on Thursday. Deposit liabilities in the r... Read More


Coast Guard resumes sea travel as White Sandbar opens

DUMAGUETE CITY, Nov. 20 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Negros Oriental has allowed the resumption of motorboat trips to and from the White Sandbar in Manjuyod town, an official said Thursday. ... Read More


Solar Spikers beat Highrisers to improve record

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- Import Oleksandra Bytsenko delivered 35 points in leading Capital1 to victory, 12-25, 29-27, 25-19, 25-18, over Galeries Tower in the PVL Reinforced Conference at the SM Mall of Asi... Read More


Power rate increases in Iloilo City this November

ILOILO CITY, Nov. 20 -- Iloilo City residents are advised of the increase in their electricity bill of around PHP0.77 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) this November. The residential rate this month is PHP11.8... Read More


Chua banners PH swimming team to Thailand SEA Games

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- The Philippine Aquatics, Inc. (PAI) is eyeing four gold medals in the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games scheduled to be held in Thailand from Dec. 9 to 22. Cambodia SEA Games gold m... Read More


Uwan's damage to agri in Pangasinan now at P1.3-B

MALASIQUI, Nov. 20 -- Partial damage to agriculture caused by Super Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong) in Pangasinan has breached the PHP1 billion mark, according to the latest report by the ... Read More