MANILA, Philippines — The first batch of the more than 1 million barrels of diesel procured by the government is expected to arrive this week and would be enough to cover domestic demand for five days, according to Executive Secretary Ralph Recto. “[T]he oil diplomacy ably conducted by energy officials led by Secretary Sharon Garin
Read More »Explain corruption charges, lawmakers urge VP Sara Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega on Sunday warned Vice President Sara Duterte that her trust rating may decline further if she continues to refuse to address the corruption allegations against her. Ortega made the prediction after a Pulse Asia survey result, which showed that over half—or 51.5 percent—of those who distrusted her pointed
Read More »PH celebrates 32 years of internet connectivity
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Sunday vowed to further expand free internet access across the Philippines as it marked the 32nd year of its first connection to the internet on March 29, 1994. “Under the leadership of the DICT, efforts continue to expand free internet access to more
Read More »Rights group seeks probe of antiterror law abuses
MANILA, Philippines — Amnesty International Philippines has urged the government to conduct a “prompt, independent, impartial and transparent” investigation of alleged abuses in the implementation of the Anti-Terrorism Act after women and child rights activist Ma. Salome “Sally” Crisostomo-Ujano was cleared of rebellion charges. The rights group also called for a halt to any form
Read More »Confirmed: SABC to televise Bafana Bafana’s second match
Central American giants Panama are in town to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Bafana Bafana.
Read More »Pirates boss delivers strong message to supporters
Orlando Pirates delivered one of their most complete performances of the season, but for Abdeslam Ouaddou, the result was about more than just the scoreline.
Read More »Bafana Bafana: Ex-Pirates star backs Broos amid criticism
Hugo Broos’ Bafana Bafana squad for the Panama friendlies drew plenty of reaction, but former Orlando Pirates midfielder Clifford Ngobeni sees it differently.
Read More »Natasha Joubert shares newborn struggle, painful birth story
Former Miss South Africa and new mom Natasha Joubert has opened up about her delivery and being in the newborn trenches...
Read More »Pirates star tipped for Footballer of the Season
Relebohile Mofokeng’s season in an Orlando Pirates jersey in the Betway Premiership is quickly turning into something special.
Read More »P1.2B in Dole aid out after Holy Week
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) will roll out P1.2 billion after the Holy Week as assistance to “most vulnerable” workers, particularly those from the transport sector, affected by the fuel crisis. The agency’s spokesperson and Assistant Secretary Lennard Serrano said Dole is studying proposals to place it under the department’s
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