Civilian ship, chased by China vessel, returns to Palawan
Organizers said the M/V Kapitan Felix Oca started to be shadowed by a CCG vessel south of Kayumanggi Bank.
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148 caregivers, mostly Filipino immigrants, recover $5.5 million in stolen wages
The settlement is the largest wage theft case involving a residential care facility in California, according to lawyers representing the workers.
French envoy ‘seriously concerned’ with China’s use of water cannon
The European Union’s envoy to the Philippines underscored the importance of the United Nation Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in settling international territorial…
Philippine unemployment rate down to 4.2% in Oct
However, more people sought additional working hours to augment their income, an indication that job quality declined during the month.
Philippine Coast Guard says Chinese-flagged cargo ship rammed Philippine boat in WPS
A Coast Guard Station commander said the incident occurred between the waters of Occidental Mindoro and Palawan, which is a “nautical highway".
More Thai tourists to arrive in the Philippines after campaign: Envoy
Thailand ambassador to the Philippines Tull Traisorat said direct flights between the two countries will also help tourists from other countries to strengthen the tourism of…
LA-based Filipino convicted of setting up 300 fake marriages for ‘green card’
Engilbert Ulan, 42, was convicted of conspiracy to commit marriage fraud and immigration document fraud, the US attorney’s office said in a statement.
House OKs bill to hike car taxes on 2nd reading
The tax will gradually increase, and then the raise will be at five percent every year starting in 2027.
Surigao del Sur placed under a state of calamity after earthquake
Surigao del Sur’s Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said more than 30 percent of the province’s population was affected by the earthquake.
Marcos calls for streamlined, digitalized makeover of PH jail services
President Marcos’ speech was delivered at the National Decongestion Summit in Manila by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin while the President was in isolation due to COVID-19.