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DPWH to close vital bridge in Leyte for major rehab

Manila, May 2 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced on Friday the closure of a vital bridge in Palo, Leyte for its month-long rehabilitation beginning May 5. The 54-meter Be... Read More


160 seasonal workers get P4.3-M livelihood aid from DOLE

Manila, May 2 -- A total of 160 low income or seasonal workers from Ilocos Norte will get a chance to improve their earnings through a PHP4.3-million livelihood aid from the Department of Labor and Em... Read More


DSWD: Nearly P23-M aid extended to Bulusan-affected families

Manila, May 2 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has extended PHP22.9 million in assistance to families affected by the unrest of the Bulusan Volcano as of Friday. ... Read More


Comelec urges early voting for priority sectors in Antique on May 12

Manila, May 2 -- With preparations nearly complete for the May 12 National and Local Elections (NLE), the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is urging senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs),... Read More


Former MP Ronald Sapa Tlau laid to rest with full honours in Aizawl

Aizawl, May 2 -- Veteran Congress leader and former Rajya Sabha MP Ronald Sapa Tlau was laid to rest on Friday following a solemn and well-attended funeral service at his residence in Zonuam locality ... Read More


Any attempt to stop Indus waters by India will be met with bloodshed: Bilawal Bhutto

Karachi, May 2 -- In a tough guy posture against India, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the Indus River is Sindh's identity, and any attempts to divert or choke i... Read More


PRO-10 assures police voting rights amid alert status

Manila, May 2 -- The Police Regional Office in Northern Mindanao (PRO-10) reassured its personnel on Friday that their voting rights will be fully respected, even as the region remains under heightene... Read More


We will not interfere with Indonesia-West Papua matter: Fiji PM

Fiji, May 2 -- Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has indicated that Fiji will not interfere in the matter of Indonesian Sovereignty regarding West Papua. Rabuka last month made an official visit to Indo... Read More


Army exec calls for unity vs. NPA youth recruitment in urban areas

Manila, May 2 -- The top official of the Philippine Army's 302nd Infantry Brigade (IB) in Negros Island enjoined parents and those engaging the youth to support the campaign against the recruitment of... Read More


Israeli airstrike targets area near Syrian presidential palace

DAMASCUS, Syria, May 2 -- Israel carried out an airstrike early Friday near Syria's presidential palace, delivering what it called a "clear message" to Damascus after warning authorities not to advanc... Read More