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DOH to start 'ligtas tigdas' vaccination in January

Manila, Dec. 20 -- The Department of Health (DOH) will begin its intensified vaccination campaign against measles (tigdas) and rubella (tigdas hangin) in January 2026 through the Ligtas-Tigdas Vaccina... Read More


N. Ecija anti-drug operation nets P1.8-M worth of 'shabu'

CAMP OLIVAS, Dec. 20 -- A high-value drug suspect was arrested and more than PHP1.8 million worth of suspected shabu was confiscated during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Calipahan, Talavera, Nueva ... Read More


Davao Norte, Davao Oro can now connect to new power supplier

DAVAO CITY, Dec. 20 -- The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has granted provisional approval for the Davao Light and Power Co. (DLPC) to operate in Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro. In a statement ... Read More


Mindanao organization rejects 'terror' tag

DAVAO CITY, Dec. 20 -- The Mindanao Alliance for Progress (MAP) said Saturday there is no evidence linking the Bondi Beach shooting suspects' stay in Mindanao to any form of militant activity or milit... Read More


Water services restored in Marikina barangay in time for Christmas

Manila, Dec. 20 -- Water services in Barangay Tumana, Marikina City were finally restored on Saturday after Mayor Maan Teodoro settled PHP15 million in initial payment to Manila Water. Mayor Teodoro,... Read More


Expanded zero balance billing for health workers eyed

Manila, Dec. 20 -- The Department of Health (DOH) is studying the possibility of expanding the zero balance billing coverage to semi-private rooms for barangay health workers (BHW). The plan, announc... Read More


DPWH clears 9.4K cubic meters of drainage, waterway in MM

Manila, Dec. 20 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported that about 9,489 cubic meters of drainage and waterways in Metro Manila have been cleared through declogging and desiltin... Read More


DOLE assists 359 workers, MSMEs in Soccsksargen in 2025

Manila, Dec. 20 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 12 (Soccsksargen) has provided assistance to 359 workers and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the region in 2025 thr... Read More


Experts deem Duterte 'fit' to participate in ICC proceedings

Manila, Dec. 20 -- A panel of medical experts unanimously" believed former President Rodrigo R. Duterte "fit to participate" in the International Criminal Court's (ICC) pre-trial proceedings, includin... Read More


Over 500 OFWs get aid as crises overlap in Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand

Manila, Dec. 19 -- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said more than 500 overseas Filipino workers in Myanmar, Cambodia, and Thailand are currently receiving government assistance after they were... Read More