Combatting ASF
The Department of Agriculture begins its vaccination rollout against African Swine Fever (ASF) in L…
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Preparing for the midterm polls
Commission on Election chairman George Garcia (right, standing) oversees the delivery of 8,640 Auto…
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Interpol notice to undergo local judicial process-DOJ
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Saturday said subjects of Interpol red notices will not be autom…
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Indigent seniors can now receive social pension on monthly or quarterly basis
Indigent senior citizens can now receive their social pension on a monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterl…
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Sit, bank and relax
East West Bank officially introduces its new East West Easy Way App, a mobile banking platform desi…
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More to get P10k DepEd allowance
Not only public school teachers but also several other school personn, both academic and non-academ…
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ANIM movement: A David vs. Goliath battle for the Philippines’ future
“ANIM plans to file a petition with the Supreme Court, asking it to compel Congress to pass the lon…
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Continuing mandamus for environmental cases only
“A petition for continuing mandamus can be filed only when ‘there is no other plain, speedy and ade…
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CHR intercedes for missing environmentalist
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Wednesday raised alarm over the reported disappearance of a…
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Ramon Magsaysay awardees to be announced on Aug. 31
Winners of this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Awards will be announced this coming Aug. 31 on the occasion…
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Mayor cites Calamba achievements
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna–Despite the rain, over a thousand people gathered to hear about the city’s eco…
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President’s ratings rise, VP’s drop in Q2 survey—OCTA
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. welcomed the improved performance and trust ratings he received fro…
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Mayors endorse Chavit for Senate bid
Mayors across the country have collectively endorsed Luis “Chavit” Singson as their candidate for S…
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Roque’s call to oust Marcos ‘treasonous, says solon’
A House leader has denounced the call of former presidential spokesperson, Harry Roque, for “peopl…
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DOTr suspends implementation of RFID ruling to October 1
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has deferred until October 1 the implementation of the revi…
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Higher growth a boon to power sector
The Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance Inc. (PE2) is pushing for a “scaled up energy efficiency …
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Next generation won’t inherit today’s problems, says Recto
The government will exhaust its power to ensure that future generations of Filipinos do not inherit…
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The high-stakes legal battle surrounding Mayor Baldo
“This case unravels a complex web of ambition, murder, and political intrigue that has shaken the n…
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Australia gives millions of workers ‘right to disconnect’
“Deciding factors may include the reason for the contact, the nature of the employee’s role, and th…
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Chaos in Davao: KOJC protesters block roads going to Davao Airport
Tensions escalated in Davao City on Sunday evening as members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC)…
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Credit literacy
The Credit Card Association of the Philippines (CCAP) joins forces with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilip…
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Modern Day Hero
Senator Joel Villanueva receives an a trophy for outstanding public service during Asia’s Modern He…
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Gibo: Heroism can be found in kindness, justice
Heroism can also be found in daily acts of kindness, commitment to justice, Department of National …
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Solon hails release of P3.68b for rollout of free gov’t WiFi program nationwide
Rep. Tobias Tiangco has welcomed the release of the P3.68 billion budget but urges DICT to enhance …
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Climate change blamed for typhoons
“Rising sea levels, higher temperatures, and increased frequency of typhoons and extreme weather ev…
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Did Alice Guo really vanish?
“One thing is clear: when it comes to notarization in the Philippines, the line between law and mag…
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Bench of luminaries and applause lines during the Democratic Nat’l Convention
“Biden’s final bow marked at long last the passing of the torch for a politician who has been in th…
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LDF bill nears Congress okay—DENR
Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga announced Friday that Congress is close to passing…
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Gatchalian urges schools to implement safety measures amid mpox
Senate Basic Education committee chair Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday urged schools to impl…
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Care packages for sick cops
Mary Rose Marbil, (left) national adviser of the Philippine National Police OLC Foundation Inc. and…
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New minimum wage for BARMM ‘kasambahay’ lauded
THE Bangsamoro Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (BTWPB) issued Wage Order No. BARMM-DW-01 on…
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Lawmaker: Dispose plastic properly during La Niña
Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr. on Wednesday called for the proper disposal of wastes, e…
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‘Explain untested poll machines’
Rep. Dino Tanjuatco of Rizal on Monday demanded the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to explain is…
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Med groups to hold protest at PGH to Philhealth funds transfer
Medical groups opposed to the transfer of Philhealth’s unused funds will hold a protest rally today…
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Marcos confident ‘A-‘ credit rating can drive more investments into the Philippines
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is optimistic that the Philippines’ “A-” investment grade rating …
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More Filipinos reject proposed divorce law—OCTA survey
More than half of the Filipino adult population are not in favor of legalizing divorce in the Phili…
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PDRF, Aussie gov’t give radio gear to 3 provinces
The Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF), with the support of the Australian government…
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PH committed to Interpol, not to ICC—Remulla
Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla clarified on Wednesday that while the P…
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Iloilo declares war on Dengue as province hits outbreak status
The Iloilo provincial government has declared a dengue outbreak with Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. …
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PAF contingent to Pitch Black 2024 honored
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) held a welcome and recognition ceremony on August 13 at T…
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MMDC and Globe Prepaid collaborate to empower working students to step up in their careers, lives, and finances
Mapúa Malayan Digital College (MMDC) and Globe Prepaid partner up for Step Up Sessions, an incredib…
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foodpanda launches ‘meal for one’ for solo eaters
New app feature offers affordable curated set menus with a P15 delivery fee Online food and grocery…
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DHSUD says more housing in Mindanao
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has launched more housing project…
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DepEd reports 89.79% student enrollment for school year 2024-2025
The Department of Education (DepEd) reported that it has reached its 89.79% target for enrollees fo…
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Rodriguez says transfer of P89.9b Philhealth funds violates country’s Universal Health Care Act
Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez is asking the House of Representatives to look into the tr…
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Late push by Pagdanganan, Ardina falls short
PARIS (Via PLDT Home) – Bianca Pagdanganan let it all hang out in the final round as she swung into…
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Congress committees issue 37 contempt cases, says solon
Several committees of the House of Representatives in the 19th Congress have issued a total of 37 c…
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Leptospirosis outbreak
Doctors and nurses attend to leptospirosis patients at a gym converted into a makeshift ward of the…
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LTO warns car dealers on release of all vehicle’s license plates
LAND Transportation Office (LTO) chief Vigor Mendoza II on Thursday called on motor vehicle dealers…
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Cops rescue Vietnamese tourist in Parañaque City
A 23-year-old Vietnamese tourist was rescued by police after being kidnapped in Parañaque City. Th…
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Watching closely
MANY are keeping an eye on the announced bill to be filed this week by Senator Raffy Tulfo, chair o…
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Shaping a healthier future
THE Philippine government faces major challenges in its health sector which experts say impede its …
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Ayuda pay-out
Senator Lito Lapid presides at the distribution of cash aids and food packs to some 600 vendors and…
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Marcos confident more Filipinos can win gold medals after Yulo’s success
President Marcos congratulated Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo for clinching the gold medal in the men…
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Conspiracy, oil smuggling eyed in case of 3 sunken vessels
The Department of Justice said it was looking at “interconnected” red flags that point to a possibl…
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30k POGO workers set for deportation
SOME 30,000 foreign workers employed in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) are set for de…
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Solon eyes evacuation centers at municipal level to spare schools
A SENIOR legislator on Friday called for the construction of evacuation centers at the municipal le…
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Insurance role
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto challenges the life insurance industry to become a key poverty-fighti…
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