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More senators condemn China’s ‘bullying’ vs. PH in WPS

MANILA: More senators on Wednesday expressed their ‘disgust’ over the recent aggression by the Chinese Coast Guard to Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva described the latest incident, as well a…

Visita Iglesia enhances appreciation of Iloilo heritage

ILOILO CITY: The religious tradition of visiting seven churches during Holy Thursday not only heightens one’s faith but is also an opportune time to raise awareness of pilgrims of the tangible and intangible heritage of Iloilo.

Gilbert Marin, head of…

DOJ charges 2 NPA members for financing terrorism

MANILA: The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday said it found compelling evidence to indict two members of the Communist Party of the Philippines/New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) responsible for collecting revolutionary funds and financing terrorism.

OVs applaud revisions to land, real estate-related laws

Hanoi: The regulations related to overseas Vietnamese (OVs) in the revised laws on land, housing, and real estate business were disseminated to expatriate at a hybrid conference on March 26.

The conference was held by the State Committee for OV Affai…

NegOcc disaster operations center heightens alert for Holy Week

BACOLOD CITY: The Negros Occidental Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (PDRRM) Operations Center went on blue alert on Wednesday to ensure preparedness and prompt response during the observance of the Holy Week.

In a memorandum, Govern…