Category: General

Manila: The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has successfully reduced its fuel consumption and adjusted its fuel price costs. In a news release on Monday, Postmaster General Luis Carlos emphasized the agency’s commitment to good governance practices aimed at serving the mailing public effectively. According to Philippines News Agency, the state-run postal agency has historically relied heavily on fuel for its fleet of mail delivery vehicles and motorcycles across the nation. Recognizing the need for cost efficiency, Carlos undertook a review of existing contracts and directly negotiated with fuel providers to secure more favorable terms. As a result, the price per

Abu Dhabi: A total of 220 Filipinos detained in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were pardoned on the occasion of the Gulf State’s 53rd National Day, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, the UAE leadership traditionally grants pardons to celebrate its national day on Dec. 2. The pardon for Filipinos, which was announced on Dec. 26, 2024, was granted in view of the distinguished friendship between the two countries, the agency added. ‘It is the direct result of President Marcos’ meeting with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the

Manila: Al Tristan Licayan scored two wins in the elimination round Monday to assure himself of a semifinal berth in the President’s Cup Masters at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. He demolished Troan John David Vytiangco, 6-0, 6-0, and Rain Ninal, 6-1, 6-1, in Group B. According to Philippines News Agency, Gavin Kraut also advanced after prevailing over Ninal, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, and Vytiangco, 7-6 (5), 6-0. Licayan and Kraut will clash for the top spot on Tuesday. In Group A, Shaun Apoll Globosa beat Pete Rafael Bandala, 6-4, 5-7, 6-1, and Julio Ynigo Naredo, 6-3, 6-2. “I’m happy that

Manila: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday announced the arrest of a Japanese national, Yokota Tetsuya, 39, in Manila. Tetsuya is accused of involvement in phishing scams and is sought for prosecution in Japan. According to Philippines News Agency, Tetsuya was apprehended by operatives of the BI’s Fugitive Search Unit in Binondo on January 2. He is currently held at the BI detention facility in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City, while awaiting repatriation. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado stated, “He will be deported after our board of commissioners has issued the order for his summary deportation.” Viado further noted

Biliran: Barge service operation is expected to normalize the transport of essential products to Biliran Island amid the limited capacity of the bridge that links the province to the Leyte mainland. Governor Gerard Roger Espina, in a statement Monday, said the barge service operation started on Jan. 4, with the provincial government of Biliran shouldering the cost of monthly rental of the barge that will be used in carrying heavy vehicles from Leyte Island to Biliran. According to Philippines News Agency, the provincial government will cover monthly barge rental expenses through the calamity fund while fuel charges will be financed