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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


PH won't tolerate abusive foreigners, DILG chief warns

Manila, Jan. 23 -- Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla reiterated on Thursday that the government will not tolerate abusive behavior by foreigners visiting the country. This came following the arrest o... Read More


Female OFW caught with P43.4-M cocaine at NAIA

Manila, Jan. 23 -- A 30-year-old female overseas Filipino worker (OFW) was arrested Thursday night at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City after authorities found PHP... Read More


Fuel prices to hike up to P1.40/L next week

Manila, Jan. 23 -- Oil prices are projected to rise by as much as PHP1.40 per liter next week amid supply concerns. In a Friday advisory, Jetti Petroleum President Leo Bellas said diesel prices could... Read More


Police chiefs ordered to sustain crime rate drop

Manila, Jan. 23 -- Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Friday ordered all territorial police units down to city and municipal levels to sustain the gai... Read More


'Amihan' continues to bring light rains across PH

Manila, Jan. 23 -- Most parts of the country will continue to experience light rains due to the prevailing northeast monsoon or "amihan", the weather bureau said on Friday. Cagayan Valley, Bicol Regi... Read More


Vietnam Airlines to operate more than 1,300 night flights during Tet holiday

Hanoi, Jan. 23 -- The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines plans to operate more than 1,300 night flights from February 1 to March 3, offering nearly 300,000 seats to meet surging travel demand duri... Read More


14th National Party Congress: Vietnam builds strength for strategic autonomy after 40 years of renewal

Cairo, Jan. 23 -- Over the past 40 years, Vietnam has achieved tremendous, comprehensive, and historically significant progress, clearly proving the effectiveness of the Doi Moi (Renewal) policy, acco... Read More