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Adiong: Anti-dynasty bill fulfills Congress' constitutional mandate

Manila, March 17 -- Lanao del Sur 1st District Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong on Tuesday pushed for the passage of a bill banning political dynasties, saying Congress can no longer afford to ignore a clear co... Read More


Fuel surcharge spikes to Level 8 on April 1-15

Manila, March 17 -- Fuel surcharge jumps to Level 8 on April 1-15 2026 as a result of the continued volatility of fuel prices, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) posted on its website on Tuesday. Fuel... Read More


DSWD to open 4th Pag-abot Program processing center in Cavite

Manila, March 17 -- More vulnerable families and individuals in street situations (FISS) will be protected from hazardous and untoward incidents as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DS... Read More


Unified 911 blocks AI, prank calls to protect real emergency calls

Manila, March 17 -- The country's modernized Unified 911 system can now detect and filter AI-generated and automated prank calls, a Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) official said... Read More


House reviews gov't readiness vs. Gulf crisis impact on agri sector

Manila, March 17 -- The House of Representatives on Tuesday held a briefing with the Department of Agriculture (DA), including its line bureaus and attached agencies, to review government measures aim... Read More


Private firms may implement flexible work schemes - DOLE

Manila, March 17 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday reminded the private sector of available flexible work arrangements -- such as a four-day/compressed workweek or work-from-... Read More


FDA destroys recalled milk to block reentry into market

Manila, March 17 -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has supervised the destruction of recalled batches of NAN OPTIPRO and NANKID OPTIPRO milk products to ensure they will no longer reenter the ... Read More


Nearly 77K residents looking to register in BARMM

Manila, March 17 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Tuesday that nearly 77,000 applicants are looking to become registered voters in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BAR... Read More


CHR lauds gov't help for 'Malaya Lolas,' pushes for full reparation

Manila, March 17 -- The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is calling for full reparation, official recognition, and a formal apology for the "Malaya Lolas," the Filipina survivors of wartime sexual sla... Read More


1990 letter on Scarborough Shoal 'not binding' - DND chief

Manila, March 17 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday described as "not binding" the letter presented by China alleging that Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Mas... Read More