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Emulate Virgin Mary's virtues, prelates urge faithful

Manila, Jan. 1 -- Catholic Church officials reminded the faithful to be inspired by the virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In separate New Year's messages, Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula ... Read More


PNP: Casualties reported but New Year celebrations generally peaceful

Manila, Jan. 1 -- New Year celebrations nationwide were generally peaceful, with no fatalities and no major crimes reported, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Thursday. However, the PNP recor... Read More


DA urges Congress to fast-track reforms, agri modernization

Manila, Jan. 1 -- Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has urged Congress to accelerate the passage of long-pending measures and overhaul outdated institutions to revive a farm sector weighe... Read More


DA vows to prioritize fair palay prices, P20 rice program, FMRs

Manila, Jan. 1 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) will focus on ensuring fair palay prices, expanding the PHP20-per-kilo rice program and fast-tracking farm-to-market roads (FMRs) construction as i... Read More


NTF-ELCAC says NPA no longer has legitimate mass support

Manila, Dec. 31 -- The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Wednesday refuted claims made by the New People's Army (NPA) that it still enjoys support from communiti... Read More


DOH orders tighter hospital security after newborn abduction cases

Manila, Dec. 31 -- The Department of Health (DOH) has ordered hospitals nationwide to tighten security measures following a series of newborn abduction incidents reported in Metro Manila during the ho... Read More


Enhanced prison management improves welfare of PDLs under PBBM's term

Manila, Dec. 31 -- Prison management in the country has made significant strides in the first three years of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) ... Read More


Palace: Marcos to review 2026 budget, spend New Year with family

Manila, Dec. 31 -- Malacanang on Wednesday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will remain in the Palace to continue reviewing the proposed 2026 national budget and will welcome the New Year with h... Read More


Over 4.5M workers benefit from wage hikes in 14 regions

Manila, Dec. 31 -- More than 4.5 million minimum wage earners in the private sector benefited from wage hikes in 14 regions in 2025. According to the data from the Department of Labor and Employment ... Read More


Public urged to coordinate with authorities on firecracker disposal

Manila, Dec. 31 -- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Wednesday urged residents to coordinate with local police stations or fire authorities for the proper disposal of unused firecra... Read More