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Comelec cancels BPE COC filing set January 2026

MANILA, Dec. 23 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has cancelled the filing of certificates of candidacy (COC) for the March 2026 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE), scheduled early next y... Read More


PH Navy ship gives gifts to Sarangani fishers during patrol mission

MANILA, Dec. 23 -- The crew of the Philippine Navy's (PN) offshore patrol vessel BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS-37) played Santa Claus and handed over gifts to fisherfolk they met while patrolling Eastern Mi... Read More


Chinese murder suspect nabbed in Taytay deported to China

MANILA, Dec. 23 -- Chinese kidnapping and murder suspect Shi Chunfang, who was arrested in Rizal last week, has been deported to China. Shi, who had been on the run for more than two years and earlie... Read More


IRR on updated socialized housing price ceiling out

MANILA, Dec. 23 -- The implementing rules and regulations institutionalizing the updated price ceiling for socialized housing projects in support of the expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4... Read More


PNP vows thorough forensic probe of 'Cabral files'

MANILA, Dec. 23 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) will work closely with the concerned investigating bodies to ensure the proper handling of the so-called "Cabral files" once they are turned ove... Read More


PBBM mobilizes team to review bicam-approved budget

MANILA, Dec. 23 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has mobilized his team to conduct an immediate review of the amounts and provisions agreed upon in the bicameral conference committee version of th... Read More


Holiday road crash injuries double amid increased travel, alcohol use

MANILA, Dec. 23 -- Road crash injuries doubled during the 2024-2025 holiday period, with 11,146 patients recorded, as more Filipinos traveled and alcohol-related incidents rose during Christmas and Ne... Read More


7 fireworks-related injuries logged as of Dec. 23

MANILA, Dec. 23 -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday reported seven fireworks-related injuries (FWRIs) in various regions, 75 percent lower compared to the same period last year. In an adviso... Read More


PNP calls on LGUs to designate firecracker zones

MANILA, Dec. 23 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday called on local government units (LGUs) to designate firecracker zones in their respective areas to ensure public safety during the h... Read More


Palace: Kian case highlights need for deeper drug war probe

MANILA, Dec. 23 -- Malacanang on Tuesday said it would review the Supreme Court decision affirming the murder conviction of police officers in the killing of teenager Kian delos Santos in 2017, noting... Read More