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Raising Mayon Volcano's alert status to Level 3 unlikely for now

Manila, Jan. 2 -- Raising Mayon Volcano's alert status to Level 3 is unlikely for now, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Friday. "As of today, we are not seeing c... Read More


4 cops face probe, dismissal over New Year celebratory gunfire

Manila, Jan. 2 -- Four police officers are under investigation and facing dismissal over alleged celebratory gunfire during New Year festivities. The officers include a police master sergeant in Suri... Read More


DENR cites forest gains, flood reforms amid extreme weather in 2025

Manila, Jan. 2 -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reported major gains in forest restoration, water management, and environmental governance in 2025, as the Philippines face... Read More


DOH: Firework-related injuries drop 42% during New Year celebrations

Manila, Jan. 1 -- Firework-related injuries recorded during the New Year celebrations declined this year, with the Department of Health (DOH) reporting 235 cases from Dec. 21, 2025, to 4 a.m. of Jan. ... Read More


Less red tape, faster aid: DMW caps 2025 with expanded OFW protection

Manila, Jan. 1 -- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) closed 2025 with an unprecedented reach in protecting and assisting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), combining digital innovation, crisis res... Read More


PNP vows smarter, faster, more responsive police ops in 2026

Manila, Jan. 1 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday committed to further enhancing its operations in 2026 to meet the needs of communities. "We also commit to Enhanced Managing Police ... Read More


PCG reports no stranded port passengers nationwide on New Year's Day

Manila, Jan. 1 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported zero stranded passengers in all ports nationwide on the first day of 2026, signaling smooth sea travel operations during the New Year holida... Read More


DOLE posts 98.07% labor case disposition rate in 2025

Manila, Jan. 1 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has resolved labor disputes early and fairly, keeping workplaces productive and peaceful. In a statement Thursday, it reported that lab... Read More


Anti-carnapping op leads to P1.1-B smuggled cigs haul in Batangas

Manila, Jan. 1 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) will conduct a thorough investigation into the PHP1.1 billion worth of smuggled cigarettes discovered during an anti-carnapping operation in Bata... Read More


No more truck congestion at San Juanico Bridge bypass ports - PPA

Manila, Jan. 1 -- The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) on Thursday reported a marked improvement in vehicle movement and logistics efficiency in ports near the San Juanico Bridge following interventio... Read More