Philippines

Duterte to announce new PhilHealth chief today

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte will announce the new head of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation today, Senator Bong Go…

September 1, 2020

House grants 3rd telco player DITO 25-year franchise

METRO MANILA - The House of Representatives has approved the 25-year franchise bid of DITO Telecommunity Corp, the third and…

August 29, 2020

Locsin to ‘strongly’ recommend ending contract with Chinese firms in SCS build-up

METRO MANILA - Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro "Teddy Boy" Locsin, Jr. that he will be endorsing the termination of government…

August 29, 2020

ERC hits Meralco with P19-M over lockdown ‘bill shock’

METRO MANILA - The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has issued a P19 million fine against Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) on…

August 28, 2020

Despite China’s warning, Philippine continues to patrol the Spratlys

METRO MANILA - Defying China's call to stop 'illegal provocative activities' in the area,  The Philippines continues to patrol the…

August 28, 2020

Philippines: China’s right over South China Sea, ‘only in their imagination’

MANILA - China’s “nine-dash line” claim by China in the South China Sea is nothing but there imagination, Defense Secretary…

August 27, 2020

President Duterte accepts Morales’ resignation, says Palace

MANILA - Malacañang confirmed on Thursday that President Duterte has accepted Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) president Ricardo Morales' resignation.…

August 27, 2020

Airlines offers competitive fares to boost travel

METRO MANILA - Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) and AirAsia are offering low rates for local flight in a bid…

August 26, 2020

DepEd: 440 private school to suspend operations this school year

METRO MANILA - Around 440 private elementary and high schools nationwide are expected to be suspending operations this school year…

August 26, 2020

ADB grants another $125 million loan for outbreak response

METRO MANILA - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has granted the Philippines another $125-million loan for the country's coronavirus pandemic…

August 25, 2020

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