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'Unsatisfactory' DPWH Las Pinas-Muntinlupa official sacked

Manila, Aug. 30 -- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon has relieved the maintenance department head of the Las Pinas-Muntinlupa District Engineering Office for "unsati... Read More


5 officials get new posts in latest PNP revamp

Manila, Aug. 30 -- Five senior police officials were reassigned in the latest Philippine National Police (PNP) reorganization that took effect Aug. 29. Former Highway Patrol Group (HPG) Director Brig... Read More


PDEA hails life terms for 2 Chinese nationals in 2020 drug sting

Manila, Aug. 30 -- Two Chinese nationals were sentenced to life imprisonment by a Pasay City court over a 2020 drug trafficking attempt, a major legal victory welcomed by the Philippine Drug Enforceme... Read More


'Habagat' to continue drenching Luzon, Visayas

Manila, Aug. 29 -- The southwest monsoon or "habagat" and a low pressure area (LPA) northeast of Batanes will continue to drench Luzon and the Visayas, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m.... Read More


DSWD on red alert due to prolonged effects of 'habagat'

Manila, Aug. 29 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is on red alert as it monitors the prolonged effects of the southwest monsoon or "habagat" in parts of Luzon and the Visayas.... Read More


A week of action: Disaster response, health, agri top PBBM's agenda

Manila, Aug. 29 -- As the country continues to grapple with pressing challenges, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. concentrated on providing swift aid to Filipinos, particularly disaster victims, whil... Read More


Phivolcs warns of lahar flows from Pinatubo, Taal volcanoes

Manila, Aug. 29 -- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Saturday warned of lahar flows from Pinatubo and Taal volcanoes amid heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoo... Read More


Comelec may extend voting hours for Cavite polls due to bad weather

Manila, Aug. 29 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking at the possibility of extending the voting hours in the ongoing special polls for the 4th Legislative District of Cavite. Comelec C... Read More


PAGASA warns low-lying areas as La Mesa Dam exceeds overflow level

Manila, Aug. 29 -- The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday warned low-lying areas in Metro Manila as the water level of the La Mesa Dam in... Read More


Liability of contractor of collapsed Angeles City building upheld

Manila, Aug. 29 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has upheld the PHP11.49 million liability of the contractor of the nine-story building that collapsed in Angeles City, Pampanga in May.... Read More