5 Korean airlines to ban in-flight use of power banks

Manila, Jan. 23 -- Five Korean carriers under the Hanjin Group will prohibit the use of power banks on board starting Jan. 26 as part of enhanced flight safety measures. The ban covers Korean Air, As... Read More

Ejercito sees anti-dynasty bill as opening politics to new leaders

Manila, Jan. 23 -- Proposed anti-political dynasty legislation could help open Philippine politics to new leaders by giving qualified Filipinos outside established political families a fair chance to ... Read More

Cargo ship capsizes off Scarborough; 13 Filipino crew rescued

Manila, Jan. 23 -- A Singaporean-flagged cargo vessel carrying Filipino crew members capsized near the Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc). In a report on Friday, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said ... Read More

Ejercito denies neglect, cites procedural limits in ethics cases

Manila, Jan. 23 -- Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito on Friday denied allegations of neglect in acting on ethics complaints, saying the panel is procedurally barred from conducting hearings as it has not... Read More

DSWD enjoins Filipinos to support National Autism Consciousness Week

Manila, Jan. 23 -- As the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to push for inclusive development for persons with disabilities, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian enjoined the publ... Read More

PBBM pushes higher education reforms to expand access, improve quality

Manila, Jan. 23 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday advanced higher education reforms aimed at expanding access and improving quality through the rollout of major initiatives in Laoag City.... Read More

AFP reiterates commitment to fighting extremism at all fronts

Manila, Jan. 23 -- With the conviction of the Tacloban court of two militant activists for terrorism financing, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday reiterated its commitment to protect... Read More

PH eyes peacekeeping, defense collaboration with Germany

Manila, Jan. 23 -- The Philippines is exploring possible peacekeeping and defense industry cooperation with Germany as part of efforts to expand its security ties with friendly nations, the Department... Read More

Chiz calls for stronger protection for power line workers

Manila, Jan. 23 -- Senator Francis Escudero on Friday reiterated the need to strengthen insurance coverage and benefits for power line workers, citing the dangerous nature of their work in maintaining... Read More

36 nabbed; P103-M narcotics, smuggled cigarettes seized in 3-day ops

Manila, Jan. 23 -- Police arrested 36 suspects and confiscated PHP103 million worth of narcotics and smuggled cigarettes in three-day operations, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Friday. ... Read More

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