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BOC eyes to deliver abandoned 'balikbayan' boxes in 60 days

Manila, Jan. 24 -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is looking to deliver thousands of "balikbayan" boxes abandoned in a Manila port to the families of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in two months. "Hop... Read More


Russian vlogger negative for HIV - BI

Manila, Jan. 24 -- Russian vlogger Nikita Chekhov has tested negative for HIV or the human immunodeficiency virus, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Friday. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said ... Read More


Inspection of flood control projects nationwide completed by Q1 2026

Manila, Jan. 24 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is looking to complete the inspection and audit of the more than 400 flood control projects nationwide by the first quarter of 202... Read More


DA targets 15M household beneficiaries of 'Benteng Bigas' this year

Manila, Jan. 24 -- Some 15 million households are targeted to benefit from the "Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na!" project this year, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Saturday. "On the DA's effort... Read More


BI eyes mobile phone ban inside Taguig, Muntinlupa facilities

Manila, Jan. 24 -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is mulling a ban on mobile phone use in its holding facilities in Taguig and Muntinlupa. Instead, it will resort to the use of landlines and video ca... Read More


Comelec suspends voter registration in Antipolo for special polls

Manila, Jan. 23 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has suspended the voter registration activities in the second district of Antipolo City as it prepares for the special elections for the replac... Read More


Comelec backs resetting of Bangsamoro polls to Sept.

Manila, Jan. 23 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) expressed support for the proposal in Congress to move the holding of the first-ever Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE) to September. "A... Read More


Russian vlogger arrested by BI for spreading HIV scare

Manila, Jan. 22 -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested a 21-year-old Russian vlogger who went viral on social media for threatening to deliberately spread HIV while in the Philippines. In a state... Read More


Drainage works along Araneta Ave. to be completed next month -DPWH

Manila, Jan. 22 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Thursday said the expansion project of a drainage system along G. Araneta Avenue in Quezon City is set to be completed next mon... Read More


Wage board OKs P800 pay hike for kasambahays in NCR

Manila, Jan. 22 -- Domestic workers (kasambahay) in Metro Manila are set to receive an additional PHP800 in their salaries early next month. This, after the Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity ... Read More