The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday said several rescued human trafficking victims were recruited through social media advertisements. In a statement, the BI said the two Laos-bound victims were intercepted at the Clark International Airport in…
The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) on Thursday appealed to the public to conserve water as the country prepares for the El Niño phenomenon. During the Laging Handa public briefing, NWRB Executive Director Sevillo David Jr. said the water conser…
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) has expressed interest for energy tie-ups in the Philippines and the Marcos administration’s proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), Malacañang said Thursday. JBIC’s planned partnerships with Phili…
The local government of Lapu-Lapu on Wednesday said it will intensify its monitoring and surveillance systems to effectively detect and deter illegal fishing activities around the historical island city. Mayor Junard Chan made the warning against ille…
Weather disturbance Betty has weakened into a severe tropical storm but Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 remains hoisted over Batanes, the weather bureau said Thursday. In its latest Tropical Cyclone Bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geop…
