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PH, Japan reaffirm robust defense ties in high-level meet

Manila, Dec. 19 -- The growing security ties between the Philippines and Japan were highlighted in a high-level virtual meeting between ranking military leaders of the two nations last Dec. 17. In a ... Read More


DMW cites record OFW remittances, vows wider reintegration support

Manila, Dec. 19 -- Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac lauded overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) for their growing economic contribution as he touted the government's intensified push for ex... Read More


DPWH mourns death of former exec Cabral

Manila, Dec. 19 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has expressed its condolences to the family in mourning the death of former Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral. "Undersecretary... Read More


Rains to continue across PH on Friday

Manila, Dec. 19 -- A huge part of the country will continue to experience rains due to three prevailing weather systems, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administratio... Read More


PBBM to AFP: Stay vigilant amid 'unfounded' terror hub claims

Manila, Dec. 19 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to remain vigilant in the face of "unfounded" claims portraying the country as a trai... Read More


Rollback in gasoline, diesel prices seen next week

Manila, Dec. 19 -- Oil prices are projected to decline by as much as PHP1.20 per liter next week on forecast oversupply at least in the first quarter of 2026. In an advisory, Jetti Petroleum presiden... Read More


52 ex-rebels get safe conduct passes under gov't amnesty program

TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 19 -- At least 52 former New People's Army members received safe conduct passes Friday through the government's amnesty program. Tacloban City Mayor and Local Amnesty Board Chair ... Read More


2 NPA rebels killed in clash with Army in N. Samar

TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 19 -- Two New People's Army (NPA) combatants were killed in a clash with government troops Friday morning in Northern Samar, the military reported. The Philippine Army's 8th Infan... Read More


Nearly 9K public school teachers in Cordillera promoted

BAGUIO CITY, Dec. 19 -- A total of 8,811 employees of the Department of Education (DepEd) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) have been promoted to higher ranks following the reclassificatio... Read More


Comelec urges Filipino youth to register as SK voters

Manila, Dec. 19 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has urged young Filipinos to register as voters for the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) polls in November next year. In a news release on Friday, Co... Read More