France saw a night of violence on Thursday when protests against the government’s controversial pension reform got off course. It marked the ninth day of planned mobilization since January, with thousands of workers protesting and walking out in vario…

Authorities have arrested six people and seized suspected shabu with an estimated street value of PHP1.5 million in separate anti-drug operations in this southern port city, officials said Saturday. The biggest drug haul involved the confiscation of P…

The local government unit here is finalizing security plans and traffic schemes to ensure a peaceful and orderly observance of the Holy Week by pilgrims to the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Rosary of Manaoag. In an interview on Monday, Manaoag Mayor J…

Winning the long jump event at the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships has boosted the morale of Janry Ubas as he prepares for the Cambodia Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in May. He registered 7.84 meters to beat Mapua University’s Algin Gomez (7.4…

The Climate Change Commission on Saturday sought the revival of the Bicycle Act, citing the harmful impact of mechanized modes of travel on both the environment and public health. Climate Change Commissioner Albert Dela Cruz Sr. pointed out that motor…

The City of Manila is planning to convert some sidewalks into parking spaces to address the continuing increase in vehicles that cause obstructions. Dennis Viaje, Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) adviser, said the authority to designate parkin…