8K kg of waste collected during coastal cleanup in Bicol

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Bicol (DENR-5) said Monday a total of 1,395 sacks of solid waste weighing 8,180 kilograms were collected by 6,223 volunteers across the six provinces in the region during the International Coasta…

Gasoline, diesel prices up on Tuesday

Manila: After three consecutive weeks of price rollbacks, oil companies will implement an increase in pump prices starting Tuesday.

In separate advisories on Monday, Seaoil, Petro Gazz, Cleanfuel, Shell, Jetti, and PTT Philippines said they will incr…

Dozens killed in coal mine explosion in northeastern Iran

At least 51 workers were killed in a coal mine explosion in northeastern Iran, the local media said Sunday.

The explosion was caused by a rapid release of methane and carbon monoxide Saturday night in two blocks in the mine in Tabas in Khorasan prov…

City gov’t employees told: Spend time with your families

The city government here will observe a shortened work hour to allow employees to spend time with their families on Monday.

‘We encouraged all Iloilo City government employees to take this opportunity to reconnect, recharge, and cherish this special…

PH affirms UN ‘pact’ to boost global governance

Manila: Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said the Philippines welcomes the United Nation’s (UN) comprehensive pact aiming to strengthen global governance and tackle key challenges of humanity.

The UN General Assembly has adopted the Pact for …