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Catapang unperturbed by fake exit reports

Manila, Feb. 26 -- Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. on Thursday said his office will remain focused on implementing reforms despite false reports about hi... Read More


PNP op vs. illegal firearms nets 2 foreigners in Pasay

Manila, Feb. 26 -- Two foreign nationals were arrested Wednesday night for the alleged illegal sale of firearms in Pasay City. According to the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday, the two -... Read More


AFP monitoring Scarborough Shoal for reclamation activities

Manila, Feb. 26 -- A ranking naval official said the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is using all means possible to monitor Scarborough Shoal (also known as Bajo de Masinloc) in the West Philipp... Read More


Complete annual report by March 1, BI reminds foreigners

Manila, Feb. 26 -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday reminded all registered foreign nationals in the Philippines to complete their 2026 Annual Report by March 1. In a news release, BI Commi... Read More


DSWD to showcase Filipino culture in ASEAN ASCC meeting

Manila, Feb. 26 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is ready to host the 2026 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) council meetings sch... Read More


'One vision, one ocean': PH unveils ASEAN 2026 anthem

Manila, Feb. 26 -- The Philippines on Thursday unveiled the official anthem and music video for its 2026 hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), conveying its vision of charting... Read More


Ship, cargo traffic growth boosts PPA revenue to record P31B

Manila, Feb. 26 -- The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) generated a record PHP30.9 billion revenue in 2025 driven by sustained growth in vessel traffic and cargo throughput. In a message to reporters... Read More


Embassy to bring China-PH ties back on track after Jing-Tulfo meeting

Manila, Feb. 26 -- The Chinese Embassy in Manila said it will double efforts to bring the bilateral relations between China and the Philippines "back on track" under Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan on th... Read More


House fast tracks nat'l wage bill, eyes reg'l wage boards abolition

Manila, Feb. 26 -- House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III has ordered the fast tracking of a sweeping overhaul of the country's wage system, consolidating key bills that would establish a single nation... Read More


Survey names MCIA among 'Best Airport in Asia Pacific'

Manila, Feb. 26 -- The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has been named among the 'best airport in Asia Pacific' in the 5-15 million passengers category of the 2025 Airport Service Quality (ASQ... Read More