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Family of slain NPA rebel rejects 'hero' narrative -group

Manila, Jan. 8 -- One of the partner organizations of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Thursday said the family of the slain female New People's Army (NPA) ... Read More


Mayon unrest heightens but alert status remains at Level 3

Manila, Jan. 8 -- The Mayon Volcano hazard is increasing, but raising its alert status to Level 4 is still unlikely, at least for now, the head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismolog... Read More


BOC exec under probe for alleged smuggling activities

Manila, Jan. 8 -- Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno has ordered an investigation into the allegations of smuggling activities in the Port of Manila. In a statement, Nepomuceno sai... Read More


Lead with humility, integrity, Brawner tells newly-promoted officers

Manila, Jan. 8 -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. called on all newly promoted military officials to lead with humility and integrity. He made this call to the 37 n... Read More


Unprogrammed funds in 2026 GAA 'constitutional, clearly defined' - DBM

Manila, Jan. 8 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Thursday said the unprogrammed appropriations (UA) in the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) are "constitutional [and] clearly def... Read More


Zero balance billing removes need for political 'GLs' - DOH

Manila, Jan. 7 -- The implementation of zero balance billing (ZBB) program in government hospitals has eliminated the need for patients to seek guarantee letters (GLs) from politicians, Health Secreta... Read More


312 OFWs welcomed home, receive packages from PCSO, OWWA

Manila, Jan. 7 -- A total of 312 overseas Filipino workers received assistance packages from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) upo... Read More


'Old data': DOH shrugs off COA report on P405-M idle medical gear

Manila, Jan. 7 -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said a Commission on Audit (COA) report flagging PHP405 million worth of idle medical equipment was based on 2024 data and does not reflec... Read More


DOH not alarmed by 'super flu' but cautions Filipinos traveling abroad

Manila, Jan. 7 -- The Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday it is not alarmed by reports of a "super flu" circulating abroad but advised Filipinos traveling to temperate countries to take extra pr... Read More


Herbosa denies PBBM seeking his replacement

Manila, Jan. 7 -- Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Wednesday dismissed reports that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is preparing to replace him, following earlier online reports claiming the Chie... Read More