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DBM sees nearly P2B in additional budget for 2027 to fund one-year retirement extension of PNP, BJMP, BFP
Uniformed personnel in the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) backed pending…
Mel Go seeks clarity on Marcopper rehabilitation, compensation
Marinduque Governor Melecio “Mel” Go has called for clearer guidelines on the use of the $100-million Marcopper settlement, identifying Mogpog as a priority…
Subic Enerzone, SBMA renew power distribution in Subic
Makati City - The Aboitiz-owned electric distribution utility Subic EnerZone Corporation (SEZ) and the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) have renewed…
Court of Appeals upholds AirAsia pilots’ union registration
The Court of Appeals (CA) has dismissed Philippines AirAsia Inc.’s petition seeking to cancel the registration of the AirAsia Philippines Pilot Association…
Citicore Renewables gets P35B vote of confidence for 900 MWp Batangas solar projects
Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC) gets votes of confidence for the syndicated project financing for P35.014 billion from the Bank of the Philippine…
Jorrybell Agoto’s family appeals for medical aid as condition worsens
The “Filipiñana” star remains in critical condition at St. Luke’s Medical Center as her family struggles to cover mounting medical expenses.
AFP chief visits Cambodia–Thailand border observation site
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Antonio Nafarrete visited the Boeung Trakuon border crossing area in Banteay Meanchey Province,…
PNP steps up probe into alleged fake Filipino citizenship documents
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has intensified its monitoring and validation efforts against syndicates suspected of using falsified identity records to…
Gibo Teodoro warns of ‘act of war’ if China targets BRP Sierra Madre
Any threat against the BRP Sierra Madre will be taken seriously because it would constitute an act against a military vessel of the Republic of the…
Supreme Court institutionalizes support for public interest lawyers
Public interest lawyers gained the backing of the Supreme Court (SC) after it approved rules institutionalizing financial and other support for organizations…
DepEd completes 391 disaster-resilient school buildings
The Department of Education (DepEd) has finished 391 new prefabricated school buildings that go up in weeks rather than years.
Sariaya police arrest suspect on 2012 murder warrant
Police arrested a regional-level most wanted person in Sariaya, Quezon, on Thursday, 22 October, serving a murder warrant issued nearly 14 years ago.
Batangas police arrest most wanted person facing 13 falsification cases
Police arrested a provincial-level most wanted person facing 13 falsification cases in Balayan, Batangas, on Thursday, 22 October.
CoA questions House over deficient equipment receipts
The Commission on Audit (CoA) found lapses when it came to the accomplishment of 454 Property Acknowledgement Receipts (PARs) at the House of Representatives…
CoA audit flags unliquidated payroll advances of SC
The annual audit report of the Commission on Audit (CoA) for 2025 identified compliance issues when it came to the Supreme Court’s liquidation of…
25 arrested in Bulacan police's intensified manhunt operations; top MWPs among those apprehended
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — Twenty-five individuals, including several high-priority fugitives, have been arrested across Bulacan following synchronized warrant…
Senate leadership resists call to return House-approved budget, says bicam to address questionable allocations
Senate leadership on Friday pushed back against calls from Makabayan bloc lawmakers to recall the House-approved 2027 spending plan, warning of possible delays…
Cayetano retains Castro as Palace spokesperson after courtesy resignations
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Lino Cayetano confirmed that PCO officials, including Palace press officer Undersecretary Claire…
Swift police response leads to arrest of Antipolo security officer over wife’s killing
The Philippine National Police (PNP) commended the swift response of local police following the arrest of a provincial government security officer who…
QCPD arrests alleged Santos gang leader in Quezon City
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) reported the arrest of the alleged leader of the Santos Criminal Gang during a joint manhunt operation in Barangay…
Remolona: BSP not hiking rates to defend peso
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. maintained the central bank’s hands-off approach to the Philippine peso, saying it does not use…
PNP deploys 72,500 personnel for Undas 2026
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief P/Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said Friday that police presence is being strengthened nationwide as millions of…
‘Recall 2027 budget to the House, clean up mess’ – Tinio
The House of Representatives must recall its proposal for the 2027 budget to clean up issues that were observed in past budgets which were inserted in its…
DILG offers P50-million reward for Dela Rosa’s arrest
A P50-million reward now awaits anyone who can provide information that could lead to the arrest of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, Department of the Interior…
GCash marks birthday with food deals, free rides, prizes
GCash is celebrating its anniversary this October with food discounts, free train rides and prizes as part of its annual birthday promotion for users.
Matibag welcomes Pulong Duterte’s cyberlibel complaint
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag on Friday, 23 October, welcomed the cyberlibel complaint filed against him by Davao City 1st…
NBI launch manhunt vs. foreign scam hub operator
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has launched a manhunt against an at large foreigner who operates a scam hub that got raided in Subic, Olongapa City.
CAAP temporarily closes Basco Airport due to typhoon
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Friday announced the temporarily closure of Basco Airport due to Typhoon Rosal.
Pulong Duterte files libel raps vs. NBI chief, journalists
Davao 1st District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte filed criminal libel and cyberlibel complaints Friday against several individuals in connection with reports…
LTO deploys road safety teams in Ilocos for Undas
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) Region 1 has deployed road safety personnel across the Ilocos Region to assist motorists and commuters and enforce traffic…
Renee Co sees ‘same modus’ in 2027 budget as past unconstitutional funds
“In the 2027 budget, it is the same people, the same modus.”
Mariah Deborah makes Billboard history with ‘Na Para Bang’
Filipino singer Mariah Deborah has reached a major career milestone as her viral single “Na Para Bang” breaks into the international music scene, making…
Cainta LGU closes down eatery for dumping used oil into canal
An eatery in Cainta, Rizal was closed down by the local government for dumping used oil and food scraps into the canal and drainage.
P680-K shabu seized at Pasay cargo warehouse
Authorities intercepted an abandoned domestic parcel containing approximately 100 grams of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride, locally known as shabu,…
232 Vietnamese arrested for online scam in Subic Freeport
Some 232 Vietnamese nationals were arrested during a law enforcement operation against online financial scamming at the UPower Building 2, Subic Gateway Park,…
Sultan denies role in ₱3.5-B shabu shipment, says family hurt by allegations
Former Bangsamoro parliament member Sultan Edrieza Nasser Rimbang has denied allegations linking him to a foiled shipment of 512 kilograms of methamphetamine…
Abante asks NBI to probe viral social media posts against him
Manila 6th District Representative Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr. on Friday, 23 October, asked the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate recent…
PRC board orders revocation of physician’s license over immoral conduct
BAGUIO CITY — A physician faces the revocation of his medical license after the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Board of Medicine found him guilty of…
DivinaLaw to offer free legal consultations to OFWs in Japan
CHIBA, JAPAN — Philippine law firm DivinaLaw is bringing its flagship legal assistance program to Japan on Saturday, 24 October, offering free consultations to…
Typhoon Champi shuts down much of Taiwan
Much of Taiwan suspended operations Friday, as Typhoon Champi approached the island, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall that disrupted flights,…
DOF, JBIC renew energy, infrastructure partnership
The Department of Finance (DOF) and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) have renewed their strategic partnership to support energy and…
PNB nine-month profit rises 15% to P21.3 billion
Philippine National Bank (PNB) reported a 15 percent increase in net income to P21.3 billion in the first nine months of 2026, from P18.5 billion a year…
Pulong Duterte files libel complaints vs. Matibag, others
Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte files libel and cyberlibel complaints against NBI Director Melvin Matibag, former police officer Rodulfo…
P8.5-M illegal cigarettes seized in Negros Occidental
Authorities seized an estimated 8,875 reams and 418 packs of illegal cigarettes worth approximately P8.5 million in an anti-smuggling operation in Himamaylan…
Korean investor turns over AI-powered robot to Hermosa
Korean investor Best Global Center Inc. (BGC) turned over AI-powered robotic technology from Korea to the local government of Hermosa, Bataan on 20 October…
DHSUD reports housing gains during shelter month
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) reported housing milestones across several provinces during the 19 to 23 October observance…
Man allegedly kills wife over child support dispute
A woman died after being shot multiple times by her own husband, a member of the Rizal Provincial Government Security Group, in front of the Rizal Provincial…
Diesel prices climb anew, gasoline gets relief
Diesel users face another costly week at the pump, with prices poised to rise by up to P2.50 per liter as escalating attacks on oil infrastructure and…
200 Vietnamese detained in scam hub raid
A total of 200 Vietnamese were rounded up during a raid conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) against a scam hub discovered in Subic,…
P600k unregistered whitening soaps seized in Bulacan
Around P600,000.00-worth of unregistered and counterfeit whitening soap were seized during a raid at a warehouse in Grandmax Industrial Park in Guiguinto,…
Whose land, whose future? Farmers challenge Marcos policies, Pax Silica
Farmers and peasants’ rights advocates from different regions marched from the University of Santo Tomas to Mendiola on 21 October to commemorate National…
2,061 OFWs get aid after flight cancellations, delays
A total of 2,061 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Saudi Arabia have received assistance from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas…
NCRPO targets illegal fuel trade
National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Officer-in-Charge Police Brigadier General Christopher Abrahano has directed police units across Metro Manila to…
DMW, OWWA monitor fresh attack in Saudi Arabia
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has received initial reports regarding the death of a Filipino in an attack on an oil field facility in…
Ilocos Norte Rep. Barba receives leadership award
Ilocos Norte 2nd District Rep. Angelo Marcos Barba has been named the recipient of the Top Performing, Most Trusted District Representative in the Philippines…
DTI eyes mandatory safety certification for e-bikes
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is proposing mandatory safety certification for covered light electric vehicles (LEVs) and their batteries before…
DSWD prepares to expand Cordillera resilience programs
BAGUIO CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Cordillera is advancing preparations to expand its community development and…
BIR extends deadliens for new CWT invoicing rules
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has given businesses additional time to update their invoicing systems to comply with new rules requiring the separate…
Over P2M in dried marijuana seized in Benguet drug bust
BAGUIO CITY — Authorities seized approximately 20 kilograms of dried marijuana leaves valued at P2.4 million during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Poblacion,…
Greenfield City breaks ground on 5.5-km wellness corridor
Greenfield Development Corporation (GDC) is developing a 5.5-kilometer wellness corridor in its 400-hectare Greenfield City township in Sta. Rosa, Laguna,…
Pag-IBIG housing loans surge 20% to P111.29B
Pag-IBIG Fund released P111.29 billion in housing loans during the first nine months of 2026, up 20% from a year earlier, as financing for socialized housing…
Marinduque governor denies blocking ₱3.2B Marcopper payout
BOAC, Marinduque — The provincial government of Marinduque has denied that Governor Melecio Go obstructed the release of approximately ₱3.2 billion in…
Katrina Johnson gears up for Miss International 2026
A dream years in the making has finally become a reality for beauty queen Katrina Anne Johnson as she proudly embraces her role as Miss International…
RK Bagatsing reflects on Raymond's influence, love life
Actor RK Bagatsing has revealed that his older brother, Raymond Bagatsing, played a significant role in inspiring him to pursue a career in show business.
Ella V. looks back on her days as a caregiver
Behind the glamour and popularity she enjoyed as a member of the Viva Hot Babes, Ella V. has a personal story of hard work, sacrifice, and determination that…
‘Quezon’ sweeps nine awards at Gawad PASADO
Historical drama Quezon emerged as the biggest winner at the 28th Gawad PASADO Awards, collecting nine honors, including Best Picture, Best Director for…
Alitagtag residents get access to PSA services
Residents of Alitagtag, Batangas gained access to civil registry documents and National ID registration through a mobile service conducted by the Philippine…
Calabarzon police undergo uniform, grooming inspection
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna — Police Regional Office 4A checked its personnel’s uniforms and grooming during its monthly rank inspection for October 2026 at Camp…
Bontoc urges vigilance as ASF threat spreads
BONTOC, Mountain Province — The municipal government of Bontoc is urging residents to help contain and prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF) across…
25 Caraga LGUs declare state of calamity over El Niño
SURIGAO CITY — A total of 25 local government units (LGUs) in the Caraga region have been placed under a state of calamity due to severe dry conditions and…
MMSU, PhilRice unveil ASEAN-inspired rice art
The Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) and the Department of Agriculture–Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) Batac, Ilocos Norte unveiled…
Trump slams NBA's LeBron James for national anthem actions
US President Donald Trump lashed out at NBA superstar LeBron James on Thursday for what he called disrespectful behavior during the playing of the national…
Ilocos Norte named best tourism-oriented LGU at 2026 ATOP Pearl Awards
Ilocos Norte reclaimed the title of Best Tourism-Oriented Local Government Unit (LGU) in the country at the 2026 Association of Tourism Officers of the…
Two drug suspects arrested in Vigan warrant operation
Two suspected drug personalities identified as high-value targets were arrested during the implementation of a court-issued warrant in Barangay Ayusan Norte,…
DOT launches pilot Filipinization program in Nueva Vizcaya
The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 2 and the provincial government of Nueva Vizcaya have launched a pilot program encouraging tourism establishments to…
DOST launches Northern Luzon technology transfer and innovation summit in Batac
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) launched a two-day technology transfer and innovation summit on 22 October at Batac City, Ilocos Norte,…
NIA inspects four solar irrigation projects in Cagayan
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Region 2 has inspected four solar-powered irrigation projects in Santa Ana, Cagayan, identifying operational…
SAJ Leonen said Socratic method does not develop critical thinking
Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen stated that the Socratic method of teaching in law schools requires review because it often fosters subservience…
DAR, NIA inspect ongoing Paitan Dam construction
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) have inspected the ongoing construction of Paitan Dam to assess the…
SC suspends judge for humiliating questions to child witness
The Supreme Court (SC) has suspended a female family court judge in Laguna for one year without pay due to sexually graphic and humiliating questioning of a…
Grade 3 pupil caught with gun in school bag
A nine-year-old Grade 3 pupil was found carrying a firearm inside his school bag at a public school in Misamis Oriental, prompting a police investigation into…
Casualties reported after 7.0 quake strikes China's Tibet: state media
A strong 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck China's Tibet region late Thursday and casualties have been reported, state news agency Xinhua said, citing local…
SM City Tarlac welcomes the season with reindeer wanders and starlit pines Christmas
TARLAC CITY, Tarlac – The spirit of Christmas comes alive at Your Most Loved Mall, SM City Tarlac, with the unveiling of its charming Reindeer Wander and…
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