Less than P1/liter oil price hike set Sept. 3

MANILA: Motorists and consumers are in for higher oil prices starting Sept. 3.

In separate advisories, Cleanfuel, Caltex, Jetti, Petro Gazz, Seaoil, and Shell said they will increase prices of gasoline by PHP0.50 per liter and PHP0.30 per liter for k…

Manila archdiocese designates 24 ‘Jubilee Churches’

MANILA: The Archdiocese of Manila has designated 24 churches as “Jubilee Churches” in connection with the celebration of ‘Ordinary Jubilee of the Year 2025″ declared by Pope Francis.

According to Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula, these churc…

IS no longer threat to Iraq, says Prime Minister

The Islamic State (IS) militant group no longer poses a threat to Iraq, according to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Sunday.

Despite this, the dialogue to end the US-led international coalition to fight the IS group continues, he add…

PH Paralympians get solid backing from Filipino community

Team Philippines got a timely confidence boost in the 17th Paralympic Games with Philippine Ambassador to France Junever Mahilum-West urging the strong backing of the Filipino community here in the nation’s quest for medals.

Four more Filipino Paral…

Leptospirosis cases 5% higher from Jan. 1 to Aug. 17

MANILA: A total of 3,785 leptospirosis cases were recorded nationwide from Jan. 1 to Aug. 17, five percent higher compared to the 3,605 cases reported in the same period last year.

The tally included the increase in leptospirosis cases following the …