At least 33 dead as Myanmar junta bombs hospital in Rakhine

ISTANBUL – At least 33 people were killed when junta forces bombed a public hospital in Myanmar’s…

Japan, US defense chiefs affirm cooperation after China radar use

TOKYO – Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth agreed in their phone…

PhilHealth: Rollout of premium payments pre-validation starts Dec. 15

MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) recently said several accredited collecting agents (ACAs) are ready…

Sperm donor with rare cancer-causing gene fathered nearly 200 kids

ISTANBUL – A sperm donor who carries a rare genetic mutation that increases cancer risks, has fathered…

ADB extends USD400-M loan to improve ease of doing business in PH

By Joann Villanueva MANILA – The ease of doing business in the Philippines was boosted after the…

PH posts $273-M BOP surplus in Q3 2025

MANILA – The Philippines registered a USD273 million balance of payment surplus in the third quarter of…

Search on for 10 Outstanding Students in Bicol

By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY – The Commission on Higher Education in Bicol (CHED-5) encourages academic institutions…

PBBM lauds early reopening of San Juanico Bridge

TACLOBAN CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday led the reopening of the San Juanico…

Ilocos Norte town names 3 old tunnels as vital cultural properties

By Leilanie Adriano VINTAR, Ilocos Norte – Three century-old tunnels here have been recognized as important cultural…

PH, Denmark draft MOU advancing healthcare ties

The Philippines and Denmark are about to formalize a partnership that will promote long-term skills and…