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PDEA seizes P147-M illegal drugs in weeklong ops

Manila, April 22 -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said it has confiscated PHP147.25 million worth of illegal drugs in operations from April 11 to 18 nationwide. In a statement on Tues... Read More


Phivolcs logs increased seismicity in Bulusan Volcano

Manila, April 22 -- An increase in seismic activity was observed in Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon province, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Ninety-four volcanic ... Read More


Higher passenger service fee imposed in CAAP airports

Manila, April 22 -- A higher passenger service charge (PSC) has been imposed in all airports operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) starting April 21. "The increase, prima... Read More


New Napolcom head named

Manila, April 22 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has chosen National Police Commission (Napolcom) commissioner Rafael Calinisan as the body's new Vice Chairperson and Executive Officer (VCEO). E... Read More


PBBM declares April 22 day of nat'l mourning for Nora Aunor

Manila, April 22 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared April 22, 2025 (Tuesday) as a Day of National Mourning for the passing of National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor, or ... Read More


PH Army soldiers feted for efforts in Myanmar quake mission

Manila, April 22 -- The Philippine Army (PA) on Tuesday announced that 10 troops deployed as part of the Philippine Inter-Agency Humanitarian Contingent (PIAHC) were honored with the Meritorious Achie... Read More


Marcos: Port upgrades to boost regional economy, tourism

Manila, April 22 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday reaffirmed his administration's commitment to modernizing the country's ports to spur regional economic growth and tourism. Marcos mad... Read More


DMW to probe manning agency of released seafarers in Malaysia

Manila, April 22 -- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is set to conduct its own investigation on the licensed manning agency (LMA) and the shipowner that employed eight Filipino seafarers who we... Read More


150 rice processing centers built under PBBM, more in the offing

Manila, April 22 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday renewed his administration's push for agricultural modernization, announcing that 150 rice processing systems have already been built n... Read More


Islamic burial law promotes dignity, inclusivity, cultural sensitivity

Manila, April 22 -- Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Tuesday hailed the signing of Republic Act No. 12160, or the Philippine Islamic Burial Act, as a defining moment in the country's commitment t... Read More