MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) on Oct. 8 began a probe into workplace safety and conditions aboard the M/V June Aster following the deadly fire off Coron, Palawan. Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino chaired the Lupong Pamagawa inquiry to determine possible compliance failures that may have contributed to the disaster. The vessel, operated

DAVAO CITY — Efforts at conservation of the critically endangered Philippine Eagle  (Pitechopaga jefferyi), the country’s national bird, suffered a setback in the past several days with two raptors having died from electrocution. The first, a female juvenile eagle, was found dead near an electric post in Barangay Guinalaban, Salay, Misamis Oriental on Oct. 1. The

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Heavy rains poured over this city on Thursday afternoon (October 8), flooding several low-lying roads. This situation prompted disaster officials to alert barangays prone to flooding and landslides. The sudden downpour came after a hot and humid morning, with floodwaters quickly rising in some areas as the rains intensified. In

The Trump administration is launching an investigation into nine US universities over alleged J-1 visa fraud, with officials raising concerns about Chinese scholars and the Chinese government. The J-1 programme covers exchange visitors including international researchers, scholars and students, who may receive temporary authorisation to work or conduct research in the US. At a Thursday press conference, Anthony D’Esposito, inspector general of the US Department of Labor, announced what he called...

An attorney says authorities overstepped legal bounds, and activists warn of discrimination ahead of Asia's largest Pride event.