Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Marcos, Amazon Web Services execs tackle possible $5-B investment

Manila, July 8 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with executives of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Inc. on Wednesday to discuss the company's proposed investment in the Philippines, including plans ... Read More


Prosecutor rejects diversion in VP Sara impeachment

Manila, July 8 -- The defense cannot use unrelated controversies involving the House of Representatives to cast doubt on the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, the House prosecution... Read More


No injuries reported in Saudia-PAL aircraft incident at NAIA

Manila, July 8 -- The New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) on Wednesday said no injuries were reported and airport operations were not significantly affected when a taxiing Saudia aircraft struck the tail sect... Read More


Senate bill backs protection of students' religious freedom in schools

Manila, July 8 -- A senator on Wednesday urged the immediate passage of a bill that seeks to strengthen the protection of students' religious beliefs and prevent discrimination in educational institut... Read More


Impeachment court issues subpoena vs Zuleika Lopez

Manila, July 8 -- The Senate impeachment court has ordered the issuance of a subpoena to lawyer Zuleika Lopez, a longtime aide of Vice President Sara Duterte, as the House prosecution panel prepares t... Read More


Prosecution focused on airtight case, not vote counting - spox

Manila, July 8 -- House prosecution legal spokesperson lawyer Jay Tolosa said Wednesday the prosecution is not focused on vote counting or on making the 16-vote conviction threshold its immediate prio... Read More


DOLE eyes more quality jobs as underemployment eases in May

Manila, July 8 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday said it will intensify programs to create more quality jobs after the latest labor data showed improved employment and lowe... Read More


Inday rainfall helpful for agriculture amid El Nino - DA

Manila, July 8 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said rainfall will be beneficial for agricultural fields and major dams in watershed areas amid the El Nino phenomenon. The DA made t... Read More


Police-AFP presence key to preventing escalation of tribal war in CAR

BAGUIO CITY, July 8 -- The presence of law enforcement agencies, not clan members, in disputed areas between two tribes in Kalinga and Mountain Province can deter the escalation of a hibernating triba... Read More


Egypt coach says 'marketing support' kept Argentina in World Cup

ISTANBUL, July 8 -- Egypt coach Hossam Hassan on Tuesday claimed his side suffered an "unjust defeat" to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 because of "marketing support" intended to keep the... Read More