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DPWH completes P12-M new steel bridge in Northern Samar

Manila, April 2 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways has completed the construction of a new steel bridge worth PHP12 million in Gamay, Northern Samar. In a news release Wednesday, DPWH Eas... Read More


2nd batch of PH rescuers on its way to Myanmar

Manila, April 2 -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) announced that the second batch of rescuers under the Philippine Inter-Agency Humanitarian Contingent (PIAHC) has left for quake-devastated Myanmar ab... Read More


PH not targeting any particular nationals, Palace assures China

Manila, April 2 -- Malacanang on Wednesday assured China that none of the foreign nationals visiting the Philippines are being harassed. "Tandaan po natin, lahat po dito ay welcome, except po of cour... Read More


Palace allays fears on 'Taiwan invasion,' but says contingencies ready

Manila, April 2 -- Malacanang on Wednesday sought to allay public concerns over a potential invasion of Taiwan by China, but assured that the government is ready for any eventuality. This follows the... Read More


Deterrence not limited to weapon systems - PH Navy official

Manila, April 2 -- A ranking Philippine Navy (PN) official on Wednesday said that deterrence consists not only of weapon systems, but also includes the will of the people and many other factors. PN s... Read More


BI apprehends overstaying Pakistani in Makati

Manila, April 2 -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) recently apprehended an undocumented and overstaying foreigner in Makati City. In a news release on Wednesday, Intelligence Division chief Fortunato ... Read More


Comelec: Overseas voting in Myanmar, Thailand starts April 13

Manila, April 2 -- The overseas absentee voting (OAV) in Myanmar and Thailand, both jolted by a massive earthquake, will push through as scheduled on April 13, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) sa... Read More


LGUs urged to step up preparedness after Myanmar, Thailand tremors

Manila, April 2 -- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday urged local goverment units (LGUs) to bolster their disaster preparedness efforts, warning that the recent earthquake that struck Myanmar and... Read More


DPWH: Many of 21K assessed public buildings need retrofitting

Manila, April 2 -- Many of the country's public buildings assessed by the government must undergo retrofitting, in preparation for the "Big One" or a massive earthquake, the Department of Public Works... Read More


Poll gun ban violators reach 2,105 - PNP

Manila, April 2 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said violators of the gun ban for the May 12 midterm elections have reached 2,105 as of April 1. The PNP data showed that 2,007 of... Read More