Borongan diocese urges action on environment 13 years after Yolanda
MANILA — A Catholic diocese in the central Philippines has urged communities to act on lessons from Super Typhoon Yolanda by protecting the...
Where does Philippine VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial stand?
MANILA — Lawyers for Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte have started their defense against allegations she accumulated unexplained wealth, entering a crucial stage in an...
Lawyers for Philippine VP Duterte open defense in high-stakes trial
Duterte has been top choice in opinion polls on next presidentDefense prepares 24 witnesses to rebut allegation of unexplained wealthDaughter of ex-President Rodrigo...
Gov’t urged to compensate businesses forced to close for ASEAN Summit
Calls are mounting for the government to compensate businesses in Pasay City that were forced to shut down for weeks as the city prepares...
Philippines imposes 60-day curb on pork imports
MANILA — The Philippines‘ agriculture ministry said on Monday it has imposed a 60-day restriction on pork imports to protect the local industry.Local producers had...
Cebu archbishop appeals for early preparation for El Niño
CEBU City — Archbishop Alberto Uy of Cebu has appealed for effective measures and early preparations to protect communities from a potentially severe...
Philippines third-quarter GDP up 2.1% on year, lower than expected
MANILA — The Philippine economy PHGDP=ECI grew 2.1% in the third quarter from a year earlier, the statistics agency said on Monday, lower than forecast.Economists...
Philippines Q2 GDP revised upwards to 2.4%
MANILA — Philippine economic growth in the second quarter has been revised upwards to 2.4% from the previously reported 2.3%, the statistics agency said on...
Cardinal orders prayers for rain as ‘Super El Niño’ threatens nation
MANILA — The Archdiocese of Manila has directed parishes to pray for rain during daily Masses starting Sunday amid forecasts of a very...
Philippines farm and fisheries output falls 5.0% on year in third quarter
MANILA — The Philippines‘ agricultural and fisheries output fell 5.0% year-on-year by value in the third quarter to P389.42 billion ($6.18 billion), the statistics agency...
















