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LRT-1 extends operating hours starting March 26

Manila, March 25 -- The Light Rail Transit 1 (LRT-1) is extending its weekday operating hours starting March 26. The rail line's last train will leave Dr. Santos station in Paranaque City at 10:30 p.... Read More


Hegseth visit highlights strong PH-US defense ties - AFP

Manila, March 25 -- The scheduled visit of US Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary Pete Hegseth to the country on March 28 highlights the strong military ties between the Philippines and the United S... Read More


House panel to Senate: Compel VP Sara to respond to impeachment raps

Manila, March 25 -- The House of Representatives' prosecution panel on Tuesday filed a motion before the Senate, acting as an impeachment court, to compel Vice President Sara Duterte to respond to the... Read More


VAT refund for foreign tourists seen to boost countryside growth

Manila, March 25 -- The launch of the value-added tax (VAT) refund mechanism for foreign tourists is a crucial step in positioning the Philippines as a premier travel destination in the region, Senato... Read More


CALAX completion to help lower food prices, Palace says

Manila, March 25 -- The completion of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) is expected to help reduce food prices by improving transportation efficiency. Palace Press Officer and Presidential Communi... Read More


'Slightly affected' PBBM seeks PCO help to counter fake news

Manila, March 25 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. wants an intensified campaign against misinformation and disinformation, as he is "slightly affected" by the alarming surge in fake news on social... Read More


Palace: PCG taking action on Chinese barriers in Panatag

Manila, March 25 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is addressing the presence of floating barriers installed by the Chinese maritime militia in Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, Malacanang said Tuesday. ... Read More


'Remittance stoppage' won't just affect gov't, Palace warns

Manila, March 25 -- Malacanang on Tuesday warned that the planned "zero remittance week" by certain groups of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) supporting detained former president Rodrigo Duterte coul... Read More


Senate to 'shield' public vs. misinformation with new Viber channel

Manila, March 25 -- The Philippine Senate's official Viber channel will serve as "shield" against misinformation as the Chamber seeks to strengthen public access to verified and timely legislative upd... Read More


PBBM OKs possible VFA with France, other countries

Manila, March 25 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has greenlighted negotiations for possible visiting forces agreements (VFAs) with France and other countries, Malacanang said on Tuesday. Preside... Read More