MANILA, Philippines — Fifty delisted party-list groups seeking to join the 2028 elections must prove their track records and qualifications to regain accreditation with the Commission on Elections (Comelec), Comelec…
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) logged significant gains in its anti-criminality campaign, seizing nearly P2 million worth of illegal drugs, arresting 14 individuals, and securing 17 firearms…
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has called for the outsourcing of visa processing to a third-party service provider, questioning the Department of Foreign Affairs" (DFA) capacity to screen foreigners seeking entry into…
MANILA, Philippines — Have you ever observed that everyday consumer products marketed toward a specific gender are frequently more expensive than identical items targeted at another, despite being practically the same?…
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) in Western Visayas has approved P40 to P45 daily minimum wage increase for private-sector workers, which is…
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Saturday that the government will retain ownership of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) and the authority to set fares under its proposed privatization plan.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is not moving fast enough to strengthen its defenses, Defense Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. warned on Saturday. Teodoro said ambitious national security plans should have been laid out…
COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — A majority coalition in the Bangsamoro Parliament has secured the backing of all five provincial governors in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and Moro…
The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) on Saturday cautioned against declaring Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata, warning that the move could prompt reciprocal…
MANILA, Philippines—No player bagged the Grand Lotto 6/55 and Lotto 6/42 jackpot prize on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Grand Lotto 6/55 draw result: 22-39-14-17-54-10…
TACLOBAN CITY — The expanded Daniel Z. Romualdez (DZR) Airport in this city is targeted for completion by February 2027, ahead of the Holy Week travel season, as the national government seeks to improve passenger…
The House prosecution panel on Saturday confirmed that it had filed its formal offer of evidence in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, days before the October 23 deadline.
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Hog raisers in Soccsksargen or Region 12 on Thursday called on the Department of Agriculture (DA) to stop pork importation, as they are already reeling from low farmgate prices and high…
TACLOBAN CITY — The El Niño-induced dry spell has caused an estimated P300 million in agricultural losses in Eastern Visayas, affecting more than 6,400 farmers and nearly 8,000 hectares of farmland, mostly planted with…
As of Saturday afternoon, October 24, no new low pressure areas or potential tropical cyclones are being monitored inside or outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Police arrested three drug suspects and seized nearly P120,000 worth of suspected “shabu” or crystal meth alongside an unlicensed firearm during separate entrapment operations across the…
COTABATO CITY — The Army’s 6th Infantry Division (6ID) facilitated on Saturday, Oct. 24, the surrender of a soldier suspected of killing two village officials in Kabacan, Cotabato, on Oct. 21, the military said. Brig…
Senators from the minority bloc on Saturday urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and concerned agencies to negotiate with the legal team of Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa for a “peaceful resolution” amid…
QUEZON, Bukidnon — A heated argument between live-in partners ended in tragedy after a 25-year-old man allegedly shot his 24-year-old partner in the head inside their residence in Barangay Butong here early Saturday…
MANILA, Philippines—Palace press officer Claire Castro on Saturday said there would have been no need for a P50-million bounty for the capture of Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa if no one helped him leave the Senate…
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security also says 'laws protecting reputation must never be used to harass journalists, suppress legitimate criticism, or obstruct the public’s access to information'
MANILA, Philippines — The National Press Club (NPC) on Saturday condemned the arrest of veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. and urged authorities to provide a clear explanation on the circumstances of the charge…
MANILA, Philippines — Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) Secretary and Director General Jose Francisco Benitez on Saturday said he did not authorize anyone to make a P5-million allocation fund…
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Saturday it is seeking the return of a 40% tariff on imported pork and a two-month import holiday to give local hog raisers time to recover from falling farmgate prices.
MANILA, Philippines—The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Saturday warned taxi operators and drivers against overcharging, refusing passengers and other violations as millions of travelers…
MANILA, Philippines – Manila Water Foundation, the social development arm of Manila Water Company, inaugurated a Water Asset Installation and Rehabilitation project on October 15, Global Handwashing Day in Mandaluyong…
The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) said Saturday it has already issued up to 2.9 million legitimate identification cards for persons with disability (PWD), but the number is dwarfed by fake ones currently…
MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of birds have found a feeding and resting ground at Canarem Lake Bird Sanctuary in Victoria, Tarlac, where a recent bird-watching activity recorded 3,907 birds, highlighting the wetland’s…
MANILA, Philippines — The investigation into the Philippine Air Force (PAF) aircraft crash that killed four pilots in Batangas will examine flight planning, pilot training, maintenance and command leadership, Defense…
The warrant of arrest is issued by Branch 10 of the Davao City Regional Trial Court, Meanwhile, Lustre says he does not know who the complainant is.
ILOILO CITY — Some 41,868 people from 13,441 families have been affected by Super Typhoon Rosal in Northern Luzon and the Bicol region, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). In its…
MANILA, Philippines—Members of the Senate minority on Saturday urged authorities to hold a dialogue with Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, following the announcement of a P50-million bounty for his capture. In a statement…
As the public began traveling to their hometowns for Undas, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board warned taxi drivers of penalties for overcharging fares, snubbing, and disrespecting passengers during…
MANILA, Philippines — A critically endangered kingfisher and several threatened and endemic wildlife species were recorded in Bicol Natural Park during biodiversity monitoring conducted in the second semester of 2026…
TACLOBAN CITY — A 15-year-old student died after he was reportedly struck by lightning while hiking with companions at Mt. Sayao in Barangay Villa Consuelo, Naval, Biliran, on Friday afternoon. The victim, identified…
Veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. was arrested during a Quezon City media forum over a Davao cyber libel case that his lawyer said he hadn't known about.
MANILA, Philippines — Veteran ournalist Philip Lustre Jr. was arrested in Quezon City on Saturday morning by virtue of a warrant of arrest for cyberlibel issued by a Davao court. Police arrested Lustre in a restaurant…
KORONADAL CITY — The police arrested three drug suspects and seized and estimated P439,892 worth of shabu in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Kenram, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, on Friday. The Philippine Drug Enforcement…
The Land Transportation Office on Saturday said that there was still a normal flow of people at two major bus terminals in Metro Manila one week before the commemoration of Undas.
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— Police arrested a 33-year-old businessman in a drug buy-bust operation in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, on Thursday. In a report on Friday, the Sarrat Municipal Police Station seized five heat-sealed…
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