3 Malaysian KOJC members denied entry to PH, blacklisted

MANILA: Three Malaysian nationals who claimed to be members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) religious group, headed by Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, were recently barred from entering the country at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the B…

Cotabato’s 110th year: Respect, unity among tribes

Unity and respect among tribes largely contribute to the continuous progress of Cotabato province, which is celebrating its 110th founding anniversary.

At the culmination activity Kalivugan Festival here on Sunday, Governor Emmylou TaliƱo-Mendoza ur…

Alcantara, Thai doubles runner-up at Zhangjiagang Challenger

MANILA: Japan’s Kaichi Uchida and Takeru Yuzuki beat Filipino Francis Casey Alcantara and Thai Pruchaya Isaro, 6-1, 7-5, in the men’s doubles final of the Zhangjiagang International Challenger in China on Saturday.

Alcantara and Isaro defeated Hsiou …

Quadcom warns ex-PCSO chief against snubbing hearing

MANILA: Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on Sunday issued a stern warning against former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Royina Garma to attend the Sept. 3 hearing of the Quad Committee or face contem…

LPG prices up for 3rd straight month

MANILA: Consumers were greeted with higher prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in September.

In separate advisories, Petron and Solane-branded LPG products increased prices by PHP0.55 per kilogram starting Sunday.

‘This reflects the internationa…

Bicol disaster offices on red alert for TD Enteng

The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) in Bicol has placed all disaster response offices on red alert to prepare for the possible effects of Tropical Depression (TD) Enteng.

In a memorandum issued on Sunday, Claudio Yuc…

PBBM OKs 2 eco zones, franchise of Romblon electric coop

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. granted Romblon Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Romelco) a 25-year franchise to establish power supply in three island municipalities of the province.

Marcos signed Republic Act 12020 on Aug. 29, granting Romelco…