Philippines

UnionBank among ‘most helpful banks in Asia-Pacific’ during the coronavirus crisisUnionBank among ‘most helpful banks in Asia-Pacific’ during the coronavirus crisis

UnionBank among ‘most helpful banks in Asia-Pacific’ during the coronavirus crisis

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has been named the second most helpful bank in Asia-Pacific during the coronavirus crisis…

June 9, 2020
PH can seize China’s assets for West PH damaged reefs, says Ex-DFAPH can seize China’s assets for West PH damaged reefs, says Ex-DFA

PH can seize China’s assets for West PH damaged reefs, says Ex-DFA

MANILA - Former foreign affairs secretary Albert del Rosario said on Monday that the government can seize China's assets and…

June 9, 2020
Meralco to reduce rates in JuneMeralco to reduce rates in June

Meralco to reduce rates in June

MANILA - The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) on Monday announced that customers can expect a lower electricity in June, amid…

June 8, 2020
DOJ cybercrime office to investigate dummy FB accountsDOJ cybercrime office to investigate dummy FB accounts

DOJ cybercrime office to investigate dummy FB accounts

MANILA - The Department of Justice (DOJ) will look into the emergence of dummy or fake accounts in the popular…

June 8, 2020
‘Draconian’ anti-terrorism bill passes Lower house‘Draconian’ anti-terrorism bill passes Lower house

‘Draconian’ anti-terrorism bill passes Lower house

MANILA - The House of Representatives of the Philippines on Wednesday has approved the controversial new anti-terrorism bill and is…

June 6, 2020
DepEd: Almost 6 million students register for 2020-21 school yearDepEd: Almost 6 million students register for 2020-21 school year

DepEd: Almost 6 million students register for 2020-21 school year

MANILA - The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Friday, June 5, that almost six million students enrolled in public…

June 6, 2020
ABS-CBN’s Gabby Lopez attends franchise hearing, defends citizenshipABS-CBN’s Gabby Lopez attends franchise hearing, defends citizenship

ABS-CBN’s Gabby Lopez attends franchise hearing, defends citizenship

MANILA - ABS-CBN Corp. chairman emeritus Eugenio "Gabby" Lopez III on Wednesday attended the congressional hearing of the House of…

June 4, 2020
VFA suspends withdrawal from VFA for nowVFA suspends withdrawal from VFA for now

VFA suspends withdrawal from VFA for now

Metro Manila - The Philippines has announced yesterday that it has suspended its plan to terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement…

June 4, 2020
Student’s enrollment: Parents will have the final say, says DepEdStudent’s enrollment: Parents will have the final say, says DepEd

Student’s enrollment: Parents will have the final say, says DepEd

MANILA - The Department of Education (DepEd) will let the parents decide and respect those who are against enrolling their…

June 3, 2020
Lacson, Sotto defended proposed Anti-terrorism billLacson, Sotto defended proposed Anti-terrorism bill

Lacson, Sotto defended proposed Anti-terrorism bill

MANILA - Senate President Vicente Sotto III and Senator Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday defended the proposed Senate Bill No. 1083,…

June 3, 2020