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COC filing for 2026 BSKE set Sept. 8 to Oct. 5

Manila, Jan. 29 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has set the filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) from Sept. 28 to Oct. 5.... Read More


BOC raids illegal cigarette factory in Pampanga

Manila, Jan. 29 -- Bureau of Customs (BOC) operatives on Wednesday raided a warehouse in Mexico, Pampanga, which was found to be engaged in the unauthorized local production of cigarettes. The operat... Read More


Former Comelec spokesperson dies

Manila, Jan. 28 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday announced the passing of its former spokesperson, James Arthur Jimenez. He was 52. In a statement, Comelec said Jimenez "served t... Read More


Comelec postpones BARMM parliamentary polls

Manila, Jan. 28 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has deferred the holding of the Bangsamoro Parliamentary Election (BPE) on March 30, 2026. In a media interview on Wednesday, Comelec Chairper... Read More


DPWH vows completion of 4.55-km segment of Cebu expressway in 6 months

Manila, Jan. 28 -- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Monday promised to complete the unfinished infrastructure projects, including the ongoing segment and collaps... Read More


Chinese involved in airplane 'salisi gang' nabbed

Manila, Jan. 27 -- A Chinese suspected to be a member of a notorious "salisi" gang involved in thefts aboard commercial airlines was nabbed at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1, the Bureau... Read More


DPWH begins assessment of damaged Pampanga dike

Manila, Jan. 26 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) began its technical assessment of the collapsed flood control project in Arayat, Pampanga. In a statement, DPWH Secretary Vince D... Read More


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