Marikina, Philippines News

The Department of Public Works and Highways on Wednesday explained why Malacaang's master plan to solve massive and perennial flooding in Metro Manila will take about 22 years to complete.

President Aquino has already said no to Charter change but some congressmen still back moves to amend the restrictive economic provisions of the Constitution.

Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson blames clogged waterways for the floods that hit several parts of Metro Manila on Thursday.

MANILA A woman riding a bicycle died after she was hit by a speeding car in Marikina City early Thursday morning.

The Philippines' jobless rate soared to a three-year high in April even though the nation has the fastest-growing economy in Asia, official data showed Tuesday.

A total of 18 flights of various airlines originally bound to and from Davao City have been diverted to this city following the shutdown on Sunday night of the Davao International Airport due to a runway accident a Cebu Pacific aircraft.

MEMBERS of the House of Representatives support the appeal of Speaker Feleciano Belmonte Jr.

More than 100 congressional candidates of the ruling Liberal Party have defeated their opponents in the May 13 elections.