MANILA: The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday assured the safety of former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr., even as it seeks the latter’s return to Manila in the coming days either by deportation or extradition.

‘Ang pinaka-priority po ni …

MANILA: The local index succumbed to profit taking as it neared the 7,000 resistance level, while the Philippine peso lost its strength to end the week.

The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped 1.17 percent to 6,881.97, with the b…

MANILA: Senate Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Friday expressed her admiration to the artistic brilliance and musical mastery of renowned Filipina pianist Cecile Licad, citing her as a Filipina asset to the world of classical music.

“Cecile Licad is an …

MANILA: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday detained 17 of 28 inspected vessels involved in dredging activities in Zambales.

In a statement, PCG Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Armando Balilo, said these 17 vessels are all bareboat charters registe…

MANILA: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Friday reminded BSP-Supervised Financial Institutions (BSFIs) offering PESONet and InstaPay services to ensure the availability of customer services during holidays and non-working days consistent with …

MANILA: Around 500 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) from the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa were transferred this week to Davao Prison and Penal Farm (DPPF) in Davao Del Norte as part of the continuing master decongestion plan of the Bureau …