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Senate bill calls for mandatory seat belts for school buses

Manila, March 7 -- A senator has filed a bill for mandatory seat belts in all school buses to safeguard students during their daily commute, citing the rising number of road accidents in the country. ... Read More


BJMP intensifies measures to protect PDL amid rising heat index

Manila, March 7 -- The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has intensified efforts to safeguard persons deprived of liberty (PDL) and ensure smooth operation of jail facilities nationwide am... Read More


BI chief fires officers involved in escape of S. Korean suspect

Manila, March 7 -- Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Joel Viado on Friday ordered the immediate dismissal of officers implicated in the escape of a high-profile South Korean fugitive while atten... Read More


Binay wants better weather forecasting to aid farmers

Manila, March 7 -- Senatorial aspirant Abby Binay on Friday stressed the need to strengthen weather forecasting in order to help farmers adapt to extreme climate conditions. Speaking at a press confe... Read More


OSG asks SC to junk petition vs. 2025 budget

Manila, March 7 -- The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) has formally asked the Supreme Court (SC) to junk the petition challenging the constitutionality of the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GA... Read More


BOC seizes P5.54-M shabu hidden in toys at Port of Clark

Manila, March 7 -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has intercepted shabu worth PHP5.54 million hidden in toys at the Port of Clark. The shipment containing 816 grams of shabu was discovered by Customs of... Read More


7-day R-10 rehab starts March 8; alternate routes ready

Manila, March 7 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) - North Manila District Engineering Office will conduct week-long road concreting works along the northbound lane of Radial Road 1... Read More


77% of Filipinos favor more PH joint patrols with allies in WPS

Manila, March 7 -- A recent survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) revealed that at least 77 out of 100 Filipinos are in favor of the Philippines holding joint sails and patrols with foreign stat... Read More


PBBM wants 'inclusive' progress: Romualdez

Manila, March 7 -- House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Friday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. wants to ensure that economic progress is inclusive, benefitting Filipinos, including those in remote... Read More


Ex-POGO guard nabbed for selling rogue cell towers

Manila, March 7 -- A former security guard of a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) firm was arrested for selling International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) catchers, the Philippine Nation... Read More