Seoul: An appellate court on Friday sentenced former Supreme Court Chief Justice Yang Sung-tae to six months in prison, suspended for one year, for abusing his power through wrongful interference in trials. The Seoul High Court handed down the sentenc…
Manila: The Philippines and China have recommenced a bilateral political dialogue after experiencing a hiatus exceeding one year, according to the Chinese Embassy in Manila. The dialogue occurred ahead of important negotiations concerning a Code of Co…
Albay: The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has extended humanitarian assistance to families displaced by the continuing unrest of Mayon Volcano in Albay province. In a phone interview on Thursday, NGCP government relations and regi…
Bacolod city: The Land Transportation Office-Negros Island Region (LTO-NIR) has launched an administrative inquiry into a modernized jeepney unit in Bacolod City due to allegations of overloading.
According to Philippines News Agency, a show-cause o…
Lanao del sur: Government troops have seized a high-powered firearm and personal effects after a clash Thursday with members of the Dawlah Islamiya-Maute Group in Lanao del Sur. Maj. Gen. Yegor Rey Barroquillo Jr., commander of the Army’s 1st Infantry…
