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Bomb joke lands plane passenger in jail
A FEMALE passenger ended up in jail after she made a bomb joke aboard an aircraft bound for Manila at the Dani…
CHR voices concern over NCR wage hike suspension
THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has raised concern about the continued suspension of the minimum wage hik…
Probe of cable theft that caused Tondo flood ordered
PUBLIC Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered an investigation into the theft of specialized cab…
SSS assets rise to P1.36T
THE Social Security System's (SSS) total assets have reached P1.36 trillion as of July this year, while postin…
Natl school safety drill set for Sept. 3
THE Department of Education (DepEd) announced that the National Simultaneous School Safety Drill is scheduled …
DepEd warns bullies face removal from school
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Tuesday it widened its crackdown on campus b…
Gale warning up in more areas in north Luzon
MANILA, Philippines — The gale warning was raised in more areas in north Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric, Ge…
Alex Eala has one career main-draw win at the US Open. She’s already a global star
Alex Eala has become the Philippines’ biggest sporting star since Manny Pacquiao. Now the 21-year-old’s travel…
Poa steps aside as defense spokesman, to testify as prosecution witness
MANILA, Philippines — Lawyer Michael Wesley Poa temporarily stepped aside as spokesman of Vice President Sara …
33 dead, 8.6M affected by storms, monsoon
RELENTLESS rains and floods caused by the combined effects of tropical storms Maymay, Luis, Neneng and the sou…
New, expanded economic zones to pull P9.7B investments
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently signed four proclamations that expanded two economic zones in Southern…
P3.7B wasted on projects in reclaimed areas in Taguig
SEN. Panfilo Lacson on Monday said at least P3.713 billion in public funds may have been wasted on projects al…
Obiena rules Istaf Berlin, bags 9th gold for the year
FILIPINO pole vault ace Ernest John “EJ” Obiena ruled the Istaf Berlin with a 5.82m clearance at the Olympiast…
‘Tax-allotment formula shortchanges coastal LGUs’
THE National Tax Allotment (NTA) sharing formula shortchanges coastal local government units (LGUs) by excludi…
Grid connectivity needed for offshore wind
THE Philippines must synchronize grid connectivity, port capabilities, and workforce upskilling across its mar…
Fuel prices drop
AFTER rising for two consecutive weeks, fuel prices were rolled back on Tuesday. Shell cut the price of diesel…
PH, Brunei chief justices agree to boost judicial training
THE Supreme Courts of the Philippines and Brunei Darussalam have signed a new partnership to strengthen judici…
Lawak port construction continues; China protests
THE Philippines continues to build a shelter port on Lawak Island in the West Philippine Sea despite China’s o…
Filipino cadet in Australia gets award
THE Philippine Embassy in Australia said a member of the Philippine Army received the Royal Military College-D…
Groups warn vs Chinese construction in WPS
FILIPINO youth and civic groups warned Monday against a repeat of China’s transformation of Panganiban Reef in…
QC warns builders: No cleanup, no project
QUEZON CITY is cracking down on developers and contractors who leave construction debris, damaged roads and ot…
'The Philippines is worth fighting for’
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said the country must continuously stand its ground in protecting its…
68th Ramon Magsaysay awardees named
SINGAPOREAN statesman Tommy Koh, Bangladeshi development worker Runa Khan and Myanmar human rights advocate Bo…
Canvassers proclaim Jenny Barzaga as winner
MANILA, Philippines — Canvassers proclaimed Dasmariñas Mayor Jennifer Barzaga on Sunday as the winner in the e…
US warns vs fraud amid immigration crackdown
THE US Embassy in the Philippines warned Filipino visa applicants against the use of fraudulent documents and …
AFP witnesses to shed light on VP’s funds use
TWO Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) officers are expected to take the witness stand on Tuesday, Sept. 1,…
Number of missing up to 2,400 in Nepal, China
NUWAKOT, Nepal — The number of people missing in Nepal and China surpassed 2,400 Friday, underscoring the scal…
Vietnam hails Asean success
VIETNAM Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng hailed Asean as one of the world’s most successful models of regional coop…
UK-PH ties ‘very strong’ after 80 years
BAGUIO CITY — A British Embassy official said that the relationship between the United Kingdom and the Philipp…
Go flags shortage of school counselors
SEN. Bong Go said the huge shortage of school counselors warrants congressional scrutiny, noting students’ acc…
Social media ban for children sought
BOHOL 3rd District Rep. Kristine Alexie Besas Tutor proposed on Friday a ban on social media accounts for chil…
Villanueva promotes legislated living wage
SEN. Joel Villanueva urged the government to support a shift toward a legislated living wage, amid the continu…
Group calls for passage of Cadena bill
ADVOCACY group IMK Leni criticized the government for what it described as a lack of support for the Cadena (C…
Teodoro backs AFP pension reform
DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of t…
LTFRB summons operators of run-down bus, PUV units
THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued show cause orders (SCOs) against 2…
Quezon city gets new police chief
QUEZON City Mayor Joy Belmonte has extended her appreciation to Brig. Gen. Randy Glenn Silvio for his service …
DOTr warns public of individuals posing as agency officials, agents
THE Department of Transportation (DOTr) has cautioned the public — especially its suppliers and other stakehol…
‘Reduced poverty beats insurgency’
PRESIDENTIAL Adviser on Poverty Alleviation Larry Gadon said the reduction of the poverty rate to a historic s…
2 AFP officers assigned to Duterte to testify on confidential fund misuse, says prosecution
MANILA, Philippines — Two officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) officers are expected to take …
Gabriela urges DILG review of VAWC settlement policy; Remulla vows action vs PNP personnel
MANILA, Philippines — Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Sarah Elago urged the Department of the Interior and Local G…