672 new officers graduate at PCG Academy in Bataan
672 new officers completed the Coast Guard Officers’ Course (CGOC) Class 31-2025 "Bravo" and CGOC Class 34-2026 "Alpha" at the Philippine Coast Guard Academy…
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Baguio integrates circular economy to major events
BAGUIO CITY — The city government is integrating its "Pansa-nopen Tayo" circular economy program into major public celebrations, including the Ibag-iw Creative…
Lacson sees possible PNP 'loyalists' withholding info on Bato's whereabouts, vouches for Nartatez
Senator Ping Lacson on Wednesday rejected speculation that the Philippine National Police (PNP) is deliberately resisting the arrest of its former chief,…
SC urges Congress to review discriminatory adultery, concubinage laws
The Supreme Court has urged Congress to revisit laws penalizing adultery and concubinage, citing their unequal treatment of men and women, while declaring…
SC allows child witnesses to testify remotely under revised rules
The Supreme Court has approved revised rules allowing children to testify remotely and use recorded interviews in court proceedings to minimize the trauma of…
Ombudsman suspends 8 DPWH officials over Surigao project anomalies
Eight officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have been placed under preventive suspension over alleged irregularities involving…
Tinio on potential budget delay if House recalls bill: ‘So what?’
House Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio said a delay in passing the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 would…
Baguio integrated terminal construction set for second quarter of 2027
BAGUIO CITY — Construction of the P1.186-billion Baguio City Integrated Terminal (BCIT) along Marcos Highway is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2027…
Philippines awaits US response on Pax Silica deal, Palace says
Malacañang on Wednesday said the Philippines is awaiting a response from its United States counterpart on the proposed Pax Silica framework agreement, with…
Palace rejects claims Romualdez secretly leaves QC jail
Malacañang on Wednesday dismissed allegations that former House Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez has been secretly leaving the Quezon City Jail in…
Marcos to name new chief justice this week, Palace says
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to announce the country's next chief justice this week as Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo prepares to…
Philippines, China agree to ease tensions ahead of ASEAN Summit
The Philippines and China have agreed to resolve existing disputes diplomatically and avoid inflammatory rhetoric that further deepens their strained…
Teodoro to China: Philippines has been more than responsible
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday challenged China to demonstrate the same restraint exercised by the Philippines amid renewed diplomatic…
OSG urges SC to junk petition vs Sara impeachment voting threshold
The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss the petition filed by Senators Robin Padilla and Christopher Lawrence “Bong”…
Student leaders oppose bill on minor’s social media ban
Student representatives from various universities and secondary schools gathered Wednesday to express opposition to a proposed social media ban for individuals…
Sandiganbayan summons jail officials over Romualdez exit allegations
The Sandiganbayan Third Division has summoned two Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) officials to a hearing Thursday, 5 November, following…
Flu-like illnesses jump 31% in two weeks, DOH reports
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, 4 November, reported a 31 percent increase in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases nationwide, with more than 15,000…
2 former cops among 5 killed in Bacoor shootouts
Five suspected robbers, including two former police officers, were killed in a series of shootouts with police in Bacoor City, Cavite, on Tuesday afternoon,…
Belgium strengthens water security, maritime ties with Cebu
Belgium is expanding its cooperation with Cebu on water security, climate resilience and maritime development as the Philippines and the European nation mark…
The Medical City tops Philippines cardiology, oncology rankings
The Medical City (TMC) has secured three distinctions in international hospital rankings by Newsweek and Statista as it marks its 59th anniversary and prepares…
SC dismisses Romualdez petition challenging Ombudsman probe
The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the petition filed by former House Speaker and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez challenging the Office of the…
PhilSA engineers complete rocket training in Korea
Ten engineers of Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) have completed rocket training in South Korea last month, ahead of the country's planned demonstration launch…
Youngest chief justice nominee banks on decades of judicial experience
Supreme Court Associate Justice Jose Midas Marquez, the youngest of five candidates shortlisted for chief justice, is banking on more than three decades of…
Converge secures ISO certification for information security
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has secured ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for its information security management system (ISMS), strengthening its cybersecurity…
Mother arrested for alleged online sexual exploitation of daughter
A mother was arrested in General Santos City for allegedly selling child sexual abuse materials involving her minor daughter to foreign buyers, the National…
Sara impeachment not political persecution, Barbers insists
House impeachment trial spokesperson Robert Ace Barbers on Wednesday rejected claims that the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte was politically…
Digital MySSS Card, member services coming to eGovPH app
The Social Security System (SSS) will soon make its digital MySSS Card and selected member services available through the eGovPH superapp as part of the…
DA: Erring farm-to-market road projects came from NEP, not HGAB
The Department of Agriculture (DA) clarified on Wednesday that the farm-to-market road (FMR) projects that were flagged by civil society organizations did not…
Manila Archdiocese orders immediate safety checks of churches, schools
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila (RCAM) has ordered immediate safety inspections of churches, schools and other facilities to protect clergy,…
DepEd eyes school gardens, farm schools as food buffer vs. El Niño
The Department of Education (DepEd) is looking to school gardens and agricultural learning programs to help sustain food production amid the threat of…
DepEd adopts unified framework to assess school safety
The Department of Education (DepEd) is rolling out a nationwide assessment framework that will evaluate school safety beyond physical security, covering…
Philippines joins ASEAN push against cross-border crime
The Philippines has joined a regional initiative to strengthen cooperation among prosecutors in combating human trafficking, cybercrime, money laundering and…
PEZA eyes wider ecozone expansion after beating 2026 target
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is looking to expand economic zones nationwide and attract more high-value investments after surpassing its…
PMA cadet wins Korean speaking contest in South Korea
A Philippine Military Academy (PMA) cadet emerged as champion of the 2026 National Defense Language Institute Korean Speaking Contest held in South Korea, the…
Sotto eyes Senate rules on prolonged unauthorized absences, mulls possible sanction vs peers
Senate President Pro Tempore Tito Sotto has proposed amending Senate rules to establish clear measures and possible sanctions for prolonged, unauthorized…
PNP probes local links of foreign-led scam hub in Pasay
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has expanded its investigation into a foreign-led scam hub dismantled in Pasay City, focusing on possible local…
172K laptops not enough, teachers' groups tell DepEd
Teachers' groups says the Department of Education's planned distribution of 172,654 laptops would still leave most public school teachers without…
Barbers: Sara defense faces uphill battle over financial records
The legal team of Vice President Sara Duterte faces an uphill battle in challenging financial records presented during her impeachment trial, particularly…
PAL sinks to $159M loss on fuel price surge
Philippine Airlines (PAL) swung to a $159-million net loss in the first nine months of the year, reversing its $158.7-million profit a year earlier, as a sharp…
NLRC assigns 10 labor arbiters to handle OFW cases
The National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) has formed a 10-member team of labor arbiters dedicated to handling cases involving overseas Filipino workers…
AFP honors outgoing Navy chief Ezpeleta
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday commended Philippine Navy chief Vice Adm. Jose Ma. Ambrosio Q. Ezpeleta for his leadership and…
Anti-nuclear group seeks ban on proposed Pangasinan power plant
PANGASINAN — An environmental coalition is pushing for an ordinance declaring Labrador town a nuclear-free zone to block a proposed 1,000-megawatt nuclear…
Automated safeguards eyed for FMR records
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is looking to strengthen automation and data validation procedures to prevent errors in farm-to-market road (FMR) project…
From commitments to action: Taiwan and the world creating climate solutions together
Mobilizing action globally to accelerate implementation of climate commitments
DOJ backs stronger regional cooperation ahead of ASEAN summit
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional legal cooperation, combating transnational crime and promoting the rule…
BJMP denies special treatment for Romualdez at QC jail
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) on Wednesday denied allegations that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez has been receiving special…
El Niño's farm impact to peak in early 2027 — DA
The Department of Agriculture (DA) warned that El Niño could inflict its heaviest blow on local agriculture in the first half of 2027, potentially pushing rice…
P1.36-B shabu shipment from Laos seized at Manila port
Joint operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Bureau of Customs (BOC) and Philippine National Police (PNP) seized approximately 200…
No personal ties will shield Bato from arrest, PNP vows
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday assured the public that personal ties and former positions would not influence its efforts to arrest Sen.…
Marinduque governor files graft raps over P1.5-B legal fee deal
Marinduque governor, VACC officials file criminal and administrative complaints over alleged irregularities in SedaLaw contract
Shipping groups back Bernabe as permanent Marina chief
Shipping industry stakeholders have expressed support for the appointment of retired Rear Adm. Loumer Bernabe as permanent administrator of the Maritime…
Cagayan de Oro braces for El Niño, eyes two rivers as water sources
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The city government is preparing contingency measures against a possible severe El Niño episode, while the Cagayan de Oro City Water…
Man shot in head while eating at Rizal eatery
Motorcycle-riding suspects flee after attack; police recover .45-caliber evidence
DOJ, BuCor back merger of jail, prison systems
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) have thrown their support behind a legislative proposal to merge the country's jail and…
Security guard shoots armed intruder in Laguna factory
Suspect wounded in face after allegedly threatening guard with firearm; accomplice escapes
Man gunned down while watching reels in Antipolo
Victim shot in head at close range; police hunt motorcycle\-riding gunman
Baguio Christmas Market takes a break this holiday season
BAGUIO CITY — Baguio City's annual Christmas Market will not take place this holiday season due to ongoing rehabilitation work at its designated location in…
Fil-Am Bobby Scott wins 18th term in Congress
Filipino-American Democratic Rep. Robert “Bobby” Scott has won reelection to represent Virginia’s 3rd Congressional District in the United States House of…
Swift Foods halts Palawan poultry operations amid losses
Swift Foods Inc. is suspending its poultry-growing operations in Palawan after months of financial losses, as the company tries to contain losses amid economic…
PBB’s Jeo and Gehlee inspire Zack Tabudlo’s new song
Zack Tabudlo draws inspiration from the unexpected chemistry of 'Pinoy Big Brother Collab 3.0' housemates Jeo Ong and Gehlee, turning their connection into a…
Los Baños strengthens smoke-free drive through Baguio benchmarking
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna — The Municipal Government of Los Baños has strengthened its efforts to promote a healthier and safer community by learning from Baguio…
SM City Laoag revives Christmas toy-giving campaign
SM City Laoag has brought back its “Besties of Joy” campaign this Christmas season, allowing shoppers to share the joy of gift-giving with children from…
DPWH backs Senate plan to cut P8.84B in unsupported projects
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Wednesday, 4 November, welcomed the Senate's plan to remove P8.84 billion worth of infrastructure…
OKADA PLAY posts 50% growth in October
OKADA PLAY, the online gaming platform powered by PhilWeb Corp., generated more than P100 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in October and surpassed…
FILRT declares P0.06 quarterly dividend for shareholders
Filinvest REIT Corp. (FILRT) has approved a quarterly cash dividend of P0.06 per outstanding common share, bringing its total declared dividends for 2026 to…
San Pablo Seminary priest appointed as PNP MIMAROPA regional pastoral officer
Rev. Fr. Jayrom D. Ramirez brings his priestly ministry to the men and women of the police force
166 foreign nationals rescued in Pasay parcel scam hub raid
Around 166 foreign nationals allegedly involved in an international parcel fraud network were rescued during the dismantling of a “parcel scam hub” inside KE…
Defense objections to Sara Duterte evidence part of legal process — UP law expert
The formal objections raised by the defense team regarding the prosecution's evidence in the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte are a…
Police identify suspect in fatal convenience store robbery in Rizal
Two witnesses reportedly identify alleged gunman in robbery-homicide that claimed the life of a 29-year-old security guard in Morong
Ilocano inabel takes center stage in Region 1 creative tour
Traditional Ilocano weaving and local craftsmanship were highlighted during the Raniag: Region 1 Creative Tour, where participants explored how the province's…
DA helps Ilocos farmer groups meet regulatory requirements
The Department of Agriculture's Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture (DA-AMIA) Ilocos has conducted an orientation to help farmer organizations…
Ate Gay’s family announces wake, tribute and burial schedule
The family of the late comedian and performer Ate Gay, whose real name was Gil Aducal Morales, has released the official schedule of his wake, memorial tribute…
Five suspected robbers killed in police encounter in Bacoor, Cavite
Police operation against alleged organized robbery group turns deadly as authorities confirm five fatalities following exchange of gunfire.
Laguna provides reclining chairs to ease patients’ wait at provincial hospital
New hospital amenities form part of broader efforts to improve healthcare facilities and patient comfort
Indian national dies after being struck by train in Laguna
20-year-old victim declared dead on arrival following a railway accident in San Pablo City
DA distributes 75,000 coffee, cacao seedlings to coconut farmers
CALABARZON initiative also supports rehabilitation of 400,000 coffee and cacao trees
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