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DepEd to tap LGUs in classroom construction to address backlog

Manila, Sept. 3 -- Education Secretary Sonny Angara is pushing for a new policy that would allow local government units (LGUs) to directly handle classroom construction, a move aimed at accelerating p... Read More


Reso seeking to cut age requirement for president, VP, senators filed

Manila, Sept. 3 -- A proposal seeking to amend the 1987 Constitution to open the doors of Malacanang and the Senate to younger leaders was filed Wednesday at the House of Representatives by a bloc of ... Read More


BuCor touts 'zero human rights violations' record

Manila, Sept. 3 -- The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Wednesday said it has no record of human rights violations, citing the Human Rights Situation on Persons Deprived of Liberty 2023 report. Appea... Read More


PPA eyes termination of Zambo Port contract over project delays

Manila, Sept. 3 -- The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is "carefully evaluating" the termination of the contract for the Zamboanga Port project amid the construction delays and "operational concerns.... Read More


DFA: No Filipino casualties in deadly Afghanistan quake

Manila, Sept. 3 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed Wednesday that no Filipinos were reported dead or injured in the powerful magnitude 6 earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on... Read More


Public warned vs. 'accommodation,' 'vishing' scams during 'ber' months

Manila, Sept. 3 -- With the start of the "ber" months, the Philippine National Police - Anti Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) has reiterated its warning to the public against online scams. In a chance inte... Read More


BOC foils attempted smuggling of P476-M shabu in 'balikbayan' boxes

Manila, Sept. 3 -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday foiled an attempt to smuggle some 70 kilograms (kg) of shabu worth close to PHP500 million concealed in three balikbayan boxes in a warehous... Read More


262 nabbed in 24-hour anti-crime op in Metro Manila

Manila, Sept. 3 -- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Wednesday said 262 individuals were arrested in a 24-hour anti-crime operation across Metro Manila. In a statement, NCRPO chief... Read More


3 individuals charged for get-rich quick scheme in Antique

Manila, Sept. 3 -- The National Bureau of Investigation-Antique District Office (NBI-ANDO) has apprehended three individuals, including one school teacher, operating a get-rich scheme firm preying on ... Read More


Consider travel to Indonesia 'carefully,' Filipinos told amid protests

Manila, Sept. 3 -- There is no travel advisory in Indonesia but Filipinos planning to visit the country are encouraged to consider their trip carefully as protests in the country continue, the Departm... Read More