Ombudsman Remulla: DFA should not have authority over passports
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Saturday renewed his criticism of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), saying passport issuance should not be under the agency's authority.
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Anwar: Some quarters exploit racial issues to divert attention from corruption
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has criticised certain groups for exploiting racial issues to divert public attention from fraud and corruption.
Suspect nabbed in Zamboanga drug bust; P680K worth of ‘shabu’ seized
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur—Anti-narcotics operatives arrested a 27-year-old man and seized approximately 100 grams of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) worth P680,000. The apprehension happened during a buy-bust operation in Zamboanga City on Thursday night, Nov. 12. Philipp
Parliament dissolution, other options up to Anwar, says Khaled
KOTA TINGGI: Any decision on the strained relationship between Umno and DAP, including whether to dissolve Parliament, is up to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
ASEAN’s ‘talk shop’ reputation meets Filipinos’ price worries in Manila
Southeast Asian leaders meet in Manila on Sunday, November 15, to cap the Philippines' ASEAN year that's been knocked off course by the US-Israeli war with Iran, a conflict that drove up fuel prices globally and made the resulting price squeeze a top issue for the bloc.
PCG lifts travel suspension for small vessels in 3 Palawan towns
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has lifted the suspension of travel for small vessels in Roxas, Dumaran and Araceli in Palawan following the improved weather. In Sea Travel Advisory No. 1126-002 issued on Saturday (Nov. 14), the Coast Guard Stati
ASEAN raises 2026 growth forecast to 4.7%
The ASEAN has raised its economic growth forecast for this year to 4.7% from 4.5%, although rising food and energy prices and tensions in the Middle East continue to threaten the region's outlook.
Philippines, Canada conclude free trade deal talks, eye 2027 signing
The Philippines and Canada have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), with both countries eyeing its signing in 2027, Malacañang said Saturday, November 14.
PAL monitors US flight situation after nationwide ground stop
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines is monitoring its flights to and from the United States after the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted a nationwide ground stop that disrupted air travel for several hours on Friday.
Almost 400 special bus permits granted ahead of ASEAN long-weekend rush
Buses with routes all over Luzon and Western Visayas were granted special permits to ensure sufficient supply during the holiday.
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