Manila: Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has urged Congress to accelerate the passage of long-pending measures and overhaul outdated institutions to revive a farm sector weighed down by years of sluggish performance. In a press release o…
Indonesia: Indonesia has been recognized as one of the world’s safer nations in Gallup’s 2025 Global Safety Report, ranking 19th in the Law and Order Index and 25th globally for the share of citizens who feel safe walking alone at night. National Poli…
Baguio: Two cities in the Cordillera Administrative Region recorded firecracker-related incidents around the New Year despite intensified information campaigns on the dangers of fireworks and pyrotechnics. In Baguio City, two men were treated at the B…
Sagay city: The peace and order situation in Negros Oriental during the holidays remained generally peaceful, with only minor incidents that did not disrupt celebrations or pose serious public threats, an official said Thursday. Col. Criscente Tiguelo…
Batangas city: The Philippine National Police (PNP) will conduct a thorough investigation into the PHP1.1 billion worth of smuggled cigarettes discovered during an anti-carnapping operation in Batangas City on New Year’s Eve. “We need to identify and …
