DFA and EU Commit to Advancing Free Trade Agreement Talks

Makati City: The Philippines and the European Union are committed to advancing talks on a free trade agreement (FTA), Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo stated on Monday. In a joint press conference with visiting EU High Representative for Forei…

Lab-Confirmed Mpox Cases Rise to Four in Iloilo City

Iloilo City: The City Health Office (CHO) on Monday reported three more laboratory-confirmed mpox (formerly monkeypox) cases in this city, increasing the number of confirmed infections to four. At a media conference, CHO head Dr. Mary Ann Diaz said th…

Groups Protest Coastal Road Project in Dumaguete City

Dumaguete City: Residents of Barangay Bantayan here, joined by various groups, are calling for the halting of a coastal road expansion in this capital city of Negros Oriental, citing possible negative impacts on the marine environment, the fishing com…

NUNS Starts Strong with Twin Wins in Shakey’s Volleyball League

Mandaluyong City: Newly crowned Palarong Pambansa champion National University Nazareth School (NUNS) launched its title campaign in the 2025 Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (SGVIL) Rising Stars Cup Division 1 by securing twin victories …