The Department of the Interior and Local Government and Department of Education are expected to formalize an agreement on deploying “visible patrols” inside public schools following a series of shooting incidents. The proposed security personnel may include barangay tanods, particularly women, and
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The Philippines is developing options to address the reported ramming of the unarmed BFAR vessel BRP Datu Magat Salamat by a China Coast Guard
The Philippines and the European Union have essentially concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement, with the deal expected to be formally signed next
The Zambales provincial government has released a certified Namria map expected to help clarify the legal status and ownership of disputed coastal land in
Sen. Rodante Marcoleta said he is no longer inclined to participate in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, citing concerns over the designation of Sen. Francis Escudero as presiding officer and the Senate’s proposed
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Five proposed rainwater impounding facilities in Metro Manila could store up to
The House prosecution panel has described Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte’s disclosure
Valenzuela City Mayor Wes Gatchalian said PLDT and Converge have provided refunds
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the filing of certificates of candidacy
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Fresh Carabao mangoes from the Philippines have entered the Canadian market through the country’s first commercial shipment of one metric ton, consisting of 250
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is considering accelerating the Mindoro-Panay interconnection project amid recurring grid alerts and power supply deficits in
The Philippines’ current account deficit widened by 51.7 percent to $15.44 billion in the first half of the year as higher import payments outpaced
The Philippines’ chicken meat imports are expected to rise by 14.7 percent to 780,000 metric tons in 2027, driven by higher demand from the
Gilas Pilipinas Women’s 3×3 opened its Asian Games campaign with back-to-back victories, defeating Mongolia, 17-12, before routing Macau-China, 21-4, in Pool C. Quinn dela Rosa led the win over Mongolia with 10 points, while
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The Philippine men’s and women’s chess teams suffered defeats in the fifth
Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial scored a third-round knockout victory over Omar Ulises
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Filipino-American NBA star Jordan Clarkson said he wants to play for Gilas
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Lawyer Ruy Rondain on Wednesday dismissed as false claims by Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla that former party-list representative Zaldy Co amassed billions of pesos in bitcoin abroad and stored cash in multiple basement levels at his Forbes Park
A total of 108 persons deprived of liberty were released from the Mandaue City Jail–Male Dormitory three days before Christmas after qualifying for early release under the Good Conduct Time Allowance program. Jail Superintendent Jessie James Gingoyon said
Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said findings from an extensive investigation indicate that the death of former public works undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral was a suicide, citing autopsy results, crime scene evidence, and dashcam footage showing
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and former PhilHealth president Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. are facing plunder charges before the Office of the Ombudsman over the transfer of P60 billion in “excess” PhilHealth funds to the national treasury. The complaint, filed
Lopez-owned Rockwell Land Corp. has acquired a 74.8-percent controlling stake in the 17.5-hectare Alabang Town Center from Francisco Bayot Jr. and other shareholders for P21.6 billion. The acquisition follows Ayala Land Inc.’s exit from the mall and positions
Veteran comedian Roderick Paulate hinted at a possible movie collaboration with Vice Ganda, following a recent interview on “Direkwentuhan with Ronald Carballo.” A Carlos Palanca award-winning writer has already prepared film material for the project, though its timing
LA Tenorio made history as the seventh playing-coach in PBA history while leading Magnolia, activated due to injuries to Jerom Lastimosa and Paul Lee. Tenorio is expected to continue in this dual role for the Philippine Cup playoffs,
The Philippine Navy’s BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS35) conducted a maritime patrol off Zambales last week, during which it test-fired its 76mm Italian-made Oto Melara gun to ensure weapon operability and crew proficiency. The patrol, led by Commodore Joseph
Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon on Monday assured that government infrastructure projects in 2026 will be implemented at the right price without compromising quality or speed. He said the Department of Public Works and Highways will