PTAA to stage 2026 travel expo February 6-8

MANILA – The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA), one of the country’s biggest travel groups, is holding…

Biliran’s Higatangan Island as future luxury cruise destination pushed

TACLOBAN CITY – The town of Naval, Biliran is eyeing the inclusion of its picturesque Higatangan Island…

Japan’s PM Takaichi vows to resign if ruling bloc loses February election

TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, also president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, said…

Winter storms claim over 30 lives in US

HOUSTON, Texas, USA – At least 34 people have died as millions of Americans braced for extreme…

Health sector gets P448-B in 2026 budget, near UHC funding goal

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday said the approved 2026 national budget will significantly…

Health experts warn vs. RSV amid cooler weather

MANILA – Health experts on Friday urged the public to remain vigilant against influenza-like illnesses (ILIs), particularly…

DOH says PH ready vs. Nipah, urges public vigilance

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday assured the public of the country’s preparedness against…

BIR launches taxpayer service for CREATE MORE Act-registered biz

MANILA – Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza on Tuesday underscored the importance of…

Spanish brandy partners with PH firm, penetrates local market

MANILA – Chalk up another victory for the local spirits scene as Spain-based brand Torres is officially entering the…

P2B in savings eyed from proposed submarine power cable project 

By Joann Villanueva MANILA – The government is expected to save around P2 billion annually from reduced…