PM inspects key infrastructure projects in Bac Ninh

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 22 inspected the implementation of some infrastructure projects in the northern province of Bac Ninh.

At the Belt Road No. 4 – Capital Region project that runs through Bac Ninh, the leader asked the provin…

Phividec probes firm with alleged links to POGO

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Philippine Veterans Investment Development Corporation Industrial Authority (Phividec-IA) confirmed that it has on its list of locators the firm identified with links to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) during a …

Renewable energy tops committed power projects in Visayas

BACOLOD CITY – Majority of the 25 committed power projects in the Visayas, with a total potential capacity of 1,982 megawatts, are generating renewable energy (RE).

Among the committed projects, which are targeted to operate starting 2024 and 2025, …

Free rides available during 2-day transport strike

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy vehicles to provide rides to commuters who may be affected by the two-day strike of transport groups Manibela and Piston beginning Monday.

In a radio interview Sunday, PNP spokesperson Col. Jea…

Owners, crew of 2 vessels involved in oil smuggling sued

Manila: The Bureau of Customs formally filed multiple complaints against the owners and crew of MT Tritrust and MT Mega Ensoleillee after their illegal transfer of unmarked fuel (paihi) at the Navotas Fish Port recently.

The total value of the fuel a…

PEZA eyes more Singaporean investments in ecozones

Manila: The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) aims to attract more Singaporean investors, given the country’s generous incentives and lower industrial power rates in some of its zones.

In a news release Sunday, PEZA said Director General Tere…

Cops warned vs. politicking as COC filing starts Oct. 1

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) issued a stern warning to its officers against engaging in partisan politics as it starts beefing up security measures for the 2025 elections.

The PNP is tasked with protecting the democratic process, not …

2 Korean fugitives nabbed in Las Piñas, Pampanga

Manila: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Sunday reported the arrest of two South Korean fugitives in Las Piñas City and Pampanga province.

Nam Sundong, 37, was arrested at his residence in Manuyo Dos, Las Piñas City on Sept. 20 by the BI Fugitive Se…