African Swine Flu cases in Metro Manila’s ‘roasted pig capital’ isolated, says agriculture official
The Department of Health (DOH) assured the public that the disease cannot be passed on to humans.
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Ex-mayor Alice Guo gets life term over qualified trafficking in Philippine offshore gaming-linked case
The entire Baofu compound, which hosted an offshore gaming operator hub, is also forfeited in favor of the government, Deputy State Prosecutor Olivia Torrevillas said.
Artistic bonds: Philippine art in Madrid
Among the numerous cultural offerings in the Spanish capital, Filipino art and heritage are represented or accessible in the city through a variety of contexts, styles, and places.
No compelling reason to impeach President Marcos yet, but probe him too: Philippine minority lawmakers
All investigations into anomalous government projects, they added, must extend to all levels of government even if it reaches Malacanang.
Philippine military suspects foreign groups could have funded EDSA rally
The Armed Forces of the Philippines said the protest action led by military retirees could be foreign-funded, an accusation which the organizers objected to. Acting AFP…
New US tariff exemption to spare $1-billion worth of Philippine goods
This came after US President Donald Trump issued a Nov. 14 executive order granting reciprocal tariff exemptions for goods that cannot be produced in large quantities stateside,…
Widening graft probe pushes Philippines to ‘high political risk’ status
The Philippines now joins a troubling cluster of high-risk countries, namely Pakistan, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, India, Afghanistan, and Cambodia.
Workers’ safety comes first: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The country’s information technology and business process management industry is a major component of the economy. However, the industry’s big economic contribution is not…
Filipino detainees describe life-threatening neglect in ICE facilities
These findings—including dozens of credible reports of medical neglect, unsafe food and water, and dangerous living conditions—echo long-standing alarms raised by Filipino and…
Chinese army issues warning to Philippines over ‘joint patrols’ in South China Sea
The official added that the theater command forces continuously remain on high alert and will firmly safeguard China's national sovereignty and security, as well as maintain peace…