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FILIPINO workers in Sudan are worried for their safety as air bombings and explosions that began Saturday—when warring military factions tried to wrestle power over the African state —continue. Glen Lampa, a barista based in Sudan’s capital of Khartoum, said that they are now restricted inside their accommodation because of…

Many key biodiversity areas in the Philippines remain unprotected, and measures that seek to protect these, including natural resources in the disputed West Philippine Sea (WPS), are imperative. This was stressed by Dr. Ma. Carmen Ablan-Lagman, a professor at the Department of Biology, De La Salle University, Manila, who spoke about the…

The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday reported a total of 2,386 new Covid-19 cases from April 10 to April 16. The average daily case is 341, higher by 23 percent as compared to the previous week. Meanwhile, the top five regions with the most number of new cases in…

Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala ended his two-day visit to the Philippines by laying a wreath to honor national hero Dr. Jose Rizal at the Luneta Park in Manila.

DFA assures welfare, safety of OFWs in Taiwan

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Thousands of sugar farmers in southern Negros have expressed their dismay and disgust over the failure of government to act on their

Government released P14-billion first quarter pensions for 137,649 veterans. The “entitlements are the least we can do to show gratitude and respect,” it said.

The head of the Bukidnon police has been relieved from his post.

Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos said that while he respects Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr., the public deserves to know the truth after the Philippine National Police chief denied a cover-up in the arrest of dismissed police M/Sgt. Rodolfo Mayo in connection with the 990 kilos of shabu valued at P6.7 billion seized in October last year.

Many people have allowed themselves to be distracted by press releases, press conferences and the alleged spat between Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Benhur Abalos and Chief of the Philippine National Police Rodolfo Azurin.