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BOC, PDEA seize 2 parcels containing P100-M ketamine from Europe

Manila, Nov. 4 -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Clark, in collaboration with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), has seized two shipments containing 19.89 kilos of ketamine worth clos... Read More


Undas travelers at NAIA down by 11.55% this year

Manila, Nov. 4 -- The number of travelers for Undas at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) from Oct. 27 to Nov. 2 this year dropped by 11.55 percent to 1,003,714 passengers. Undas is a Phil... Read More


Finance chief Go eyes improvements to PERA program

Manila, Nov. 3 -- Finance Secretary Frederick Go is looking at improvements to the Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) program to encourage more Filipinos to save for retirement. The Depart... Read More


PCW: Women's empowerment goes beyond financial independence

Manila, Nov. 3 -- Women's empowerment should include freedom of choice, dignity and protection from abuse, not just financial independence, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) said as it called f... Read More


Frontline agencies on heightened alert for Undas 2026

Manila, Nov. 3 -- Frontline government agencies have been placed under "Blue Alert" status as Filipinos travel to their home provinces and visit cemeteries to remember their departed loved ones for Un... Read More


Foreigner arrested at NAIA with P17-M high-grade marijuana

Manila, Nov. 3 -- An American passenger was arrested after authorities, led by the Bureau of Customs, (BOC) found approximately PHP17.46 million worth of kush (high-grade marijuana) in his luggage at ... Read More


DOLE: No work, no pay on Nov. 1, 2

Manila, Nov. 3 -- The "no work, no pay" policy shall apply on Nov. 1 (All Saints' Day) and Nov. 2 (All Souls' Day), which are special non-working days. The advisory signed by Labor Secretary Francis ... Read More


PCG records 114k port passengers traveling for 'Undas' nationwide

Manila, Nov. 3 -- The PCG has deployed a total of 6,221 frontline personnel from 17 PCG Districts to facilitate safe and efficient travel and has so far conducted inspections on 540 vessels and 806 mo... Read More


DOE: Souvenir maker for ASEAN energy event already paid

Manila, Nov. 3 -- The Department of Energy (DOE) on Friday night said it has delivered earlier in the day the check to AmiananPH, the provider of the artisan gifts presented to delegates, guests and p... Read More


DOLE, mall operators, gas retailers meet to protect delivery riders from extreme heat

Manila, Nov. 3 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Friday met with gasoline station operators and mall operators to provide accessible welfare facilities for platform-based workers, pa... Read More