Phnom Penh: The Cambodian Government on January 1 declared December 29 as ‘Peace Day’, an official national holiday in this country.

A sub-decree signed by Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet said the move aims to respond to the sacred desire o…

ILOILO CITY: In response to clamors from taxpayers and ‘in the best interest of the public,’ the city government here reduced to 60 percent the real property tax (RPT) on land for 2024 and 2025.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas said taxes are the lifeb…

MANILA: The Bureau of Corrections (Bucor) is optimistic that its long-awaited projects to update the country’s penal facilities will be realized after its budget for 2024 rose to PHP7.4 billion.

Speaking at the New Year’s call of BuCor officials held…

LEGAZPI: The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) on Tuesday reported 61 firecracker-related incidents with one fatality during the New Year celebration.

In an interview, Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, PRO5 spokesperson, also said a total of 706 illegal…

MANILA: A lone winner from Albay who bagged the PHP571-M jackpot prize of the Ultra Lotto 6/58 drawn last Friday, claimed the winnings on Tuesday.

The winner who correctly guessed the winning combination 19-35-25-42-58-05, later declared that PCSO ga…