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86 missing, 5 dead as ferry catches fire off Palawan - PCG

Manila, Sept. 10 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is searching for 86 individuals still missing after a fire broke out on a passenger Ro-Ro (roll-on/roll-off) cargo vessel MV June Aster off the wat... Read More


BFP seeks P3.1-B to keep fire trucks, stations running

Manila, Sept. 10 -- The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is seeking about PHP3.1 billion under the proposed 2027 budget to maintain fire trucks, facilities, and fire stations, after senators raised con... Read More


No need for Cayetano to notify Senate for personal trip - Gatchalian

Manila, Sept. 10 -- Senate President Win Gatchalian on Thursday said Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano is not required to notify the Senate leadership if his reported trip abroad was personal... Read More


DILG vows faster response, safer communities with higher budget

Manila, Sept. 10 -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday vowed faster emergency response, safer communities and stronger local governance services under its proposed ... Read More


NCR crime rate drops by 51% in 2 weeks under new leadership

Manila, Sept. 10 -- National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) acting chief Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano on Thursday said the crime rate in Metro Manila dropped by 51.47 percent from Aug. 23 to ... Read More


Aid to families affected by weather disturbance at P2.3-B

Manila, Sept. 10 -- Assistance provided to families affected by the combined effects of tropical cyclones and the southwest monsoon ("habagat") has reached around PHP2.3 billion, the National Disaster... Read More


DepEd to sustain basic education reforms after strongest PISA gains

Manila, Sept. 10 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday said it will sustain its momentum to further advance gains in basic education following the country's strongest performance in the P... Read More


PSAC renews push for Water Resources Department amid floods, dry spell

Manila, Sept. 10 -- The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) has renewed its call for the creation of a Department of Water Resources (DWR) to unify the government's response to flooding, drought an... Read More


DENR taps WRMO to lead water projects, NWRB to identify priority sites

Manila, Sept. 10 -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has placed its Water Resources Management Office (WRMO) in charge of water supply-related projects, while the National Wa... Read More


NCRPO to deploy over 15K cops for Sept. 21 rallies

Manila, Sept. 10 -- Around 15,000 police personnel are set to be deployed to provide security for the scheduled Sept. 21 rallies in Metro Manila, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said... Read More