Israel on alert after Iranian threat

PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES (AFP) - Israel was on alert Thursday after its arch-foe Iran threatened reprisals over a strike in Syria this month that killed two Iranian generals, and as the war against Hamas ground on in Gaza.

CHED Chairman De Vera leads Outstanding Bayambang citizens

Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairman J. Prospero 'Popoy' de Vera III led seven honorees given the \"Matalunggaring Awards 2024\" from Bayambang town in his home province of Pangasinan.

Chiz sorry for kin's busway abuse

Sen. Francis \"Chiz\" Escudero apologized and said yesterday that a \"driver of a family member\" was at the wheel of a luxury sport utility vehicle bearing a \"7\" protocol plate that violated the EDSA bus lane on Thursday.

China unfazed by Phl-US Mutual Defense Treaty

The Mutual Defense Treaty between the Philippines and the United States will not affect China's position on the South China Sea issue, the Chinese embassy in Manila said in a statement yesterday.

Retail landscape flourishes in first ever Rockwell Community in Bacolod

Bacolod City, dubbed as the City of Smiles, is well-known for its rich culture and heritage. From the smilingmasked faces and bright costumes of the MassKara Festival to the sugary sweet delicacies the city has to offer, Bacolod presents itself with a bright and colorful tapestry of community living for both residents and tourists.

Marcos hopes Congress passes nuclear investments bill

President Marcos leads the Philippine delegation, including Speaker Martin Romualdez and several members of the Cabinet, in a meeting with officials of the Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. led by its founder and CEO Francesco Venneri last Thursday at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Washington to discuss the status of USNC’s investment  plans in the Philippines.

Partnership forged for dev't of Luzon Economic Corridor

WASHINGTON – The Philippines, the US and Japan vowed to cooperate on an “economic corridor” in Luzon during their first-ever trilateral summit here, which also saw them committing to develop critical and emerging technologies and to work together on clean energy supply chains.

As economic driver, tourism gives hope - Cebu gov

Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia took center stage as the keynote speaker during The Freeman Business Forum 2024 held yesterday at Bai Hotel in Mandaue City, shedding light on the tourism initiatives of the provincial government.

Rody on deal with China: As is, where is

After President Marcos said he was “horrified” by a secret deal on the West Philippine Sea (WPS), former president Rodrigo Duterte has broken his silence on the issue – and tossed in insults directed at his successor.

3 Phl universities make global rankings based on subjects

Three higher educational institutions (HEIs) in the country made it to the global rankings of think tank Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

Phl, US, Japan hit sea, economic coercion

WASHINGTON – The Philippines, Japan and the US yesterday displayed solidarity against China’s “aggressive,” “dangerous” and “destabilizing” behavior in the South China Sea following a historic trilateral summit seen as the start of a deeper cooperation among the three Indo-Pacific maritime countries.

Quiboloy hiding in Davao - Rody

Fugitive pastor Apollo Quiboloy is hiding in his vast compound in Tamayong, Davao City, according to former president Rodrigo Duterte.

DepEd orders distance learning on April 15, 16

The Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered the implementation of distance learning or asynchronous classes for all 47,678 public schools nationwide on April 15 and 16.

New Mandaue city hall gets P3-B DBP financing

State-run Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has extended a P3billion loan financing to the local government of Mandaue in Cebu for the construction of a center that would boost delivery of services.

ADB cuts Phl growth outlook to 6% in 2024

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has trimmed its growth forecast for the Philippines for this year, citing risks posed by extreme weather events that can drive up inflation and the slower growth in advanced economies.

SMC to raise P20 B from bond issuance

Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) intends to raise P20 billion from the offering of the remaining tranche of its bond program.

Jobless rate eases to 3.5% in February

The country's unemployment rate declined in February as more employment opportunities were created in the wholesale and retail trade and agriculture sectors, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Huge US, Japan investments coming

At least 100 billion in investments from the US and Japan may come to the Philippines in five to 10 years as a result of the historic trilateral summit here that aims to deepen the three countries’ economic and defense ties, an envoy said yesterday.

Another comeback triumph for Harmie

Harmie Constantino once again showed her knack for dramatic comebacks, repulsing Pauline del Rosario for s the ICTSI Caliraya Springs Championship crown here yesterday.

KINGS HOPEFUL OF TURNAROUND

Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone will be the first to admit that the Gin Kings haven't been their usual deadly selves in the PBA Philippine Cup.

US, Japan vow new security collaboration

US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday unveiled plans for military cooperation and projects ranging from missiles to moon landings, strengthening their alliance with an eye on countering China and Russia.

Go aids displaced workers in Bataan

Sen. Bong Go inspected the construction of a Super Health Center in Hermosa, Bataan the other day before he provided assistance to displaced workers in the town.

DOH secures 3 M vaccines vs pertussis

The Department of Health DOH) has secured around three million doses of vaccines against pertussis.

BI deports Pokwang's ex-partner

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has deported comedian Pokwang's former partner, American actor William Lee O'Brian, for illegally working in the country.

SUV with '7” plate caught in busway; driver escapes

A luxury sport utility vehicle SUV) bearing the 7” protocol plate, usually reserved for senators, was among those whose driver was accosted for illegally using the exclusive EDSA bus lane yesterday.

Lawmaker calls for speedy passage of cyber attack bills

In light of increased cyber attacks, a lawmaker called on his colleagues in the House of Representatives to hasten the approval of measures that will protect the country's digital infrastructure and penalize hackers.

5,844 schools suspend onsite classes due to extreme heat

MARCELO Of 47,678 public schools nationwide, 5,844 suspended onsite classes yesterday due to extreme heat aggravated by the El Niño phenomenon.

PUJ groups announce strikes beginning April 15

Jeepney drivers are gearing up for another transport strike on Monday to express their dismay over President Marcos' pronouncement that there will be no further extension of the franchise consolidation deadline on April 30.B

BBM bans 'wang-wang' use by gov't officials

Rules tightened on protocol plate issuance

US: No reason for China to overreact to drills

There is no reason for China to overreact to the joint maritime patrol conducted by Manila, Washington, Tokyo, and Canberra in the South China Sea as the activity is in line with freedom of navigation and international law, a White House official said yesterday.