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SC postpones BARMM parliamentary polls to 2026

Manila, Oct. 1 -- The Supreme Court (SC) en banc, voting 11-3 with one abstention, has directed the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to hold the parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous R... Read More


DMW assures help for kids of OFW on death row in Kuwait

Manila, Oct. 1 -- Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac has assured full support for the family of an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Kuwait who was meted out a death penalty over the demise of ... Read More


PCG deploys medical, search and rescue teams to Cebu

Manila, Oct. 1 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday deployed BRP Teresa Magbanua, carrying medical personnel and equipment, as well as search and rescue (SAR) personnel, to earthquake-affe... Read More


DOJ eyes charging up to 200 persons over anomalous infra projects

Manila, Oct. 1 -- Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said up to 200 individuals from all over the country may be indicted in connection with anomalous flood control projects. In a press briefing... Read More


US visa services to continue 'as situation permits' - embassy

Manila, Oct. 1 -- The United States Embassy in Manila on Wednesday said scheduled passport and visa services will continue "as situation permits" amid the federal government shutdown. "At this time, ... Read More


Phivolcs: Aftershocks may last for weeks

Manila, Oct. 1 -- People in areas affected by the magnitude 6.9 offshore Cebu earthquake are advised to check the structural integrity of their houses and buildings as aftershocks could last for a few... Read More


Comelec: No law to implement after SC rule on BAA 58, 77

Manila, Oct. 1 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday said there is no law to enforce after the Supreme Court (SC) declared the Bangsamoro Autonomy Act (BAA) No. 58 and BAA No. 77 as bo... Read More


NTF-ELCAC seeks extension of insurgent amnesty program to 2028

Manila, Oct. 1 -- The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) Executive Committee (ExeCom) is looking to extend the insurgent amnesty program for another two years from t... Read More


Cacdac: 12 Filipino crew of MV Minervagracht safe, due to be home soon

Manila, Oct. 1 -- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed that all 12 FIlipino crew members of Dutch-flagged cargo vessel MV Minervagracht that was reportedly attacked on Monday while naviga... Read More


DSWD assures immediate, sustained relief aid for Cebu quake victims

Manila, Oct. 1 -- Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday assured to provide Cebuanos greatly affected by the 6.9 magnitude earthquake with food and w... Read More