DOLE head urges public to report foreigners in jobs locals can do

MANILA – Labor secretary Silvestre Bello III on Monday urged Filipinos to report foreign nationals doing jobs that can be done by locals since...

Pinoy sailors remit P27.8B in Jan. 2019, says ACTS-OFW

MANILA – A total of $533 million or P27.8 billion have been sent by overseas Filipino sailors to the Philippines in January 2019 alone,...

DOE, industry players to deploy measures for power sufficiency

MANILA – The Department of Energy (DOE) on Monday assured the public that measures are being jointly undertaken with power industry players to ensure...
Photo for representation only. Airline passengers gather at the departure area at the Terminal 1 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila. Photo is dated April 10, 2019. ABS-CBN NEWS

MIAA inspects NAIA terminals ahead of Holy Week exodus

MANILA – Officials of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) on Monday inspected the terminals of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in preparation...

NFA moves to ensure continued work for personnel affected by Rice Tariffication

MANILA – The National Food Authority (NFA) is currently conducting a restructuring process to ensure continued employment for personnel whose work may be affected...

Swedish firms keen on PH infra program

MANILA – Swedish companies have taken an interest in various infrastructure endeavors and other industries that are picking up momentum in the Philippines, noting...

DoubleDragon finishes all 41 floors of Jollibee Tower

MANILA – DoubleDragon Properties Corp on Monday held the top off ceremony for its Jollibee Tower in Ortigas after completing the construction of all...

Flood control systems constructed in central Iloilo towns

ILOILO City – Three flood control structures were completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Iloilo 2nd District Engineering Office in...

Foreigners can’t work in jobs fit for Filipinos, says labor chief

MANILA – Foreign nationals doing jobs that can be done by Filipinos should be deported and blacklisted, Labor secretary Silvestre Bello III said Monday,...

Asia shares at 7-month peak as China talks stimulus

SYDNEY – Asian shares inched up to seven-month highs on Monday as investors cheered a rebound in US payrolls and hints of more stimulus...