Philippines Star

The immigration bureau said the traveler also could not show that she had enough money to support her 14-day trip to Taiwan.

All departing OFWs are required to secure an OEC, which shall serve as exit clearance, and as exemption from payment of travel tax and airport terminal fee. 

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised on June 8 the status of Mayon Volcano in Albay to Alert Level 3 after it showed an “increased tendency towards a hazardous eruption.”

The lack of an in-depth study on the use of mother tongue-based education to improve learning outcomes, especially in linguistically diverse settings, has led Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian to describe the Philippines as the “de facto” experiment for the language program.

Aside from procuring state-of-the-art equipment, the government will continue to prioritize the retooling and retraining of the military to improve its readiness in the modern battlefield, President Marcos said.

Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said justice will be served for slain former Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo and nine other victims despite the move of 10 accused gunmen in the so-called Pamplona massacre to recant their statements naming suspended Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. as the mastermind of the March 4 attack.

The three-member Makabayan bloc is seeking an inquiry into the Department of Tourism (DOT)’s recent blunder in its “Love the Philippines” campaign.

The Water Resources Management Office yesterday directed all barangay officials to lead the water conservation drive in Metro Manila and nearby provinces as the water level of Angat Dam reached critical level.

President Marcos will meet with hog and poultry raisers’ groups today as flooding of imported and smuggled pork and chicken products has been plaguing the local industry.

National Irrigation Administration Administrator Eduardo Guillen over the weekend called on the public to stop wasting rice amid the possible shortage in supply as the El Niño phenomenon threatens the country’s palay production.

The Philippine Coast Guard and the Armed Forces of the Philippines will intensify patrols in Iroquois Reef after 48 Chinese militia vessels were sighted near the area in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Screening for breast and cervical cancer among Filipino women could be the lowest in the world with just one percent of eligible women getting themselves screened, the first step to cancer prevention.

The forced evacuation came after authorities received reports that some residents had not moved to safer areas. 

The Western Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines reported last week that 48 boats believed to be part of the Chinese maritime militia were found around Iroquois Reef, also known as Del Pilar Reef, on June 30. 

Three weather systems may bring rains over parts of the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David will once again lead the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines.

Residents of Manila can enjoy free tours with the Philippines Hop-on/Hop-off bus tour program.

The United States government recently donated nearly P7 million to help promote human rights in the country through the Philippines-United Nations Joint Program for Human Rights.

Senate minority leader Aquilino Pimentel III on July 7 expressed hope that the opposition is consolidating its forces one year into the second Marcos administration and ahead of the midterm elections.

House Speaker Martin Romualdez has expressed confidence that the newly signed Republic Act 11953 or the Agrarian Emancipation Act will serve as a catalyst for rural development.