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PDL visitors surge during Xmas, New Year holidays - NBP

Manila, Jan. 7 -- The long Christmas and New Year holidays saw a surge in visits to persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) ... Read More


Kanlaon Volcano emits ash anew

Manila, Jan. 7 -- Kanlaon Volcano emitted ash again on Wednesday afternoon. The ash emission started at 2:58 p.m. and is ongoing as of writing, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology an... Read More


PH Navy hosts outgoing, incoming Australian defense attaches

Manila, Jan. 7 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) on Wednesday announced it had hosted the outgoing and incoming Australian defense attaches during their joint courtesy call last Jan. 6, highlighting the str... Read More


PH ASEAN special envoy holds talks with Myanmar leaders

Manila, Jan. 7 -- Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro has met with Myanmar's top military leaders as she assumes her role as special envoy of the 2026 Association of South... Read More


DSWD chief orders add'l 100K food packs for Mayon-affected families

Manila, Jan. 7 -- Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has ordered the release of an additional 100,000 family food packs (FFPs) to the Bicol Region for Albay r... Read More


PH Navy ready for possible Chinese incursions in 2026

Manila, Jan. 7 -- A ranking naval official said the Philippine Navy (PN) is ready for the possibility that Chinese maritime forces might carry out more incursions in the country's waters, especially t... Read More


Strong trust for allies in WPS shows Filipinos' raised awareness

Manila, Jan. 7 -- A ranking naval official said the Stratbase-commissioned Pulse Asia survey that had Filipinos overwhelmingly trust the country's allies in the ongoing West Philippine Sea (WPS) row w... Read More


DBM issues 2027 budget call; stresses discipline, transparency

Manila, Jan. 7 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has formally issued the 2027 national budget call, urging government agencies to focus on discipline, performance, and transparency as t... Read More


Marcos to military: Be among guardians of public coffers

Manila, Jan. 7 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to serve not only as defenders of the nation but also as faithful guardians of publ... Read More


Rainy, cooler weather to affect most of PH on Wednesday

Manila, Jan. 7 -- Multiple weather systems will keep most of the country wet, while the northeast monsoon or "amihan," brings cooler weather, a forecaster said Wednesday. Cloudy skies with scattered ... Read More