Pope Francis urges dialogues among Middle East leaders

VATICAN — Pope Francis has expressed concern over the conflict situation in the Middle East and called for dialogue and diplomacy among leaders…

Parents urged to have kids vaccinated amidst pertusis outbreak

House of Representatives Deputy Majority Leader Janette Garin has urged parents to have their children properly vaccinated as cases of pertussis in…

PH co-hosts Indo-Pacific business forum next month

The Philippines will co-host the 6th Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF) with the United States next month. The forum is…

BOI hits nearly 50% of 2023 pledges in Q1 of 2024

The Board of Investments (BOI) has registered P607.22 billion worth of investment projects from January to April 17 this year.…

PH first to sign rapid response to crisis pact with WB

MANILA – The Philippines recently signed the Rapid Response Option (RRO) agreement with the World Bank Group…

PEZA registers P15-B projects in April

MANILA – The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has registered 23 new projects worth PHP15 billion in…

NEDA seeks higher budget for Innovation Fund for 2025

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon told media they hope to double their Innovation Fund…

PH honors soldier who lost his life while saving 2 kids from drowning

TACLOBAN CITY — The Philippine Army has honored and awarded a bronze cross medal to a soldier who died…

Albay showcases food, talents in ‘Hapag ng Pamana’ food festival

LEGAZPI CITY – Famous delicacies of Albay province were showcased at the “Hapag ng Pamana” Food Festival…

PH-US Balikatan 2024 opens, now in progress

The three-week annual “Balikatan” military exercise between Filipino and American troops officially opened on Monday, with 16,000 soldiers…