OVP aids almost 600 flood-hit families in Antipolo, Taytay

Manila: The Office of the Vice President (OVP) provided relief aid to flood-affected families in Antipolo City and Taytay, Rizal on Friday following the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Enteng in the country.

‘Through the OVP’s Disaster Operations …

Another NPA arms cache unearthed in Samar

Tacloban: The military has unearthed an arms cache belonging to the New People’s Army (NPA) in the upland Canca-iyas village in Basey, Samar, as part of the government forces’ efforts to dwindle rebel forces in the region.

The Philippine Army’s 63rd …

PBBM checks on storm-hit Rizal; flood control dam planned

Manila: The national government is preparing for the construction of three dams in the upper portion of the Upper Wawa Dam in Rodriguez town to help mitigate flooding in Rizal province, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Friday.

No prisoner swap for Guo release: PBBM

Manila: No exchange of prisoners was made with the Indonesian government for the release of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Friday.

Guo was flown back to Manila Friday morning after her arrest in Jakar…

NACC cries foul over film’s foster care portrayal

Manila: The National Authority for Child Care (NACC) expressed concern on Friday over a film’s “misleading and unlawful depiction of adoption and foster care”.

In a statement, NACC said the film Dear Satan promotes misconceptions, such as not taking …