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 Philippine peso is expected to remain under pressure in the near term as weak domestic growth and a large current account deficit leave the currency vulnerable to external shocks, according to
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government and Department of Education are expected to formalize an agreement on deploying “visible patrols” inside public
The Marcos administration is holding off on raising public transport fares as fuel prices continue to surge, with the government considering targeted subsidies and
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
The Philippine peso is expected to remain under pressure in the near term as weak domestic growth and a large current account deficit leave
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
The Ladies Philippine Golf Tour’s top players will face a strong Taiwan
Filipino-American NBA star Jordan Clarkson said he wants to play for Gilas
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South Korean actor Byeon Woo Seok’s agency, VARO Entertainment, has warned fans against invading his privacy after reports of individuals waiting for him on
Julia Barretto and Bianca Umali expressed interest in working together again if the right project comes along following their first feature collaboration in “Always
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A bill seeking to institutionalize the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) has been endorsed by Senate committees for plenary approval despite criticism that it functions as a healthcare pork barrel. Senate Bill No. 1593,
A private contractor, Sally Santos, turned over P15 million to the Department of Justice as part of her restitution for involvement in the flood control scam, following her provisional admission to the Witness Protection Program. DOJ spokesman Raphael
Sen. Imee Marcos has filed a resolution calling for a Senate investigation into the alleged large-scale issuance of fraudulent 9G working visas to foreign nationals using fake Alien Employment Permits (AEPs). The resolution cites past incidents, including thousands
The Senate on Monday approved an extension of its session until December 29, 2025, to allow lawmakers more time to review and ratify the proposed ₱6.793-trillion national budget for 2026. Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III emphasized that
Sen. Bong Go visited Barangay Pleasant Hills in Mandaluyong City on December 18 to assist 515 families displaced by a fire. He assessed the situation on-site and met with evacuees at the Evangelista Sports Arena, where temporary relief
Bulacan provincial officials, led by Gov. Daniel Fernando and Vice Gov. Alexis Castro, conducted inspections of fireworks stalls in Turo, Bocaue, on Monday to ensure a safe and peaceful holiday season. The inspection, supported by PNP chief LtGen.
A civil society group, E-Net Philippines, urged Congress to protect and fully approve the Department of Education’s ₱961.3-billion budget for 2026 without cuts or reallocations. The DepEd budget is part of the proposed ₱6.7-trillion national budget, which Congress
Antipolo Rep. Romeo Acop, 78, passed away yesterday from a heart attack at Assumption Specialty Hospital and Medical Center. A former two-star general in the Philippine National Police, Acop later entered politics and reclaimed the Antipolo congressional seat
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) plans to build a P5-billion dedicated cruise ship terminal on Manila Bay before the end of the Marcos administration to boost tourism and attract high-spending visitors. The agency is currently identifying a suitable