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PNP arrests over 4K, seizes P470-M drugs in June anti-drug drive

Manila, June 24 -- More than 4,000 individuals were arrested and PHP469.8 million worth of illegal drugs were confiscated during nationwide anti-drug operations conducted from June 1 to 20, police sai... Read More


PH pre-need industry sustains financial strength in Q1 2026

Manila, June 24 -- The Philippine pre-need industry remained resilient despite the decline in income in the first quarter of the year, the Insurance Commission (IC) said Wednesday. The IC said the in... Read More


Meralco launches bidding for 900-MW power supply starting 2028

Manila, June 24 -- Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) on Wednesday announced the start of a competitive selection process (CSP) to secure 300 megawatts (MW) of power supply by February 2... Read More


Energy security key to economic resilience, sustainable growth - DOE

Manila, June 24 -- The Marcos administration's decision to place energy security at the center of its development agenda will help ensure long-term economic resilience and support the transition to a ... Read More


Visayas grid still on yellow alert status

Manila, June 24 -- The continued forced outage of generating units of two major coal-fired power plants remains the main factor for the yellow alert status in the Visayas grid from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. We... Read More


Preventing another school shooting: AI, security, Project Stigma

Manila, June 24 -- On June 22, a school shooting occurred at the San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Leyte. Three students died, and 20 others were injured. Before this incident, there had... Read More


Bicol responders to aid 358K families in Mindanao quake zones

LEGAZPI CITY, June 24 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has deployed 16 personnel to Region 12 (SOCCSKSARGEN) to augment disaster response operations in areas affec... Read More


13 teams compete in nat'l water search and rescue Olympics in Masbate

LEGAZPI CITY, June 24 -- Thirteen water search and rescue (WASAR) teams from across the country converged in Cataingan, Masbate, as the National WASAR Olympics 2026 came to its final day as part of th... Read More


12 Antique LGUs suspend classes due to heavy rains

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, June 24 -- Twelve local government units (LGUs) in Antique suspended classes as of noon on Wednesday due to southwest monsoon enhanced by Typhoon Francisco. Antique Provincial... Read More


Lanao Norte police intensify security in schools

ZAMBOANGA CITY, June 24 -- Police authorities in Lanao del Norte have intensified security measures in schools throughout the province to ensure a safe, secure and conducive learning environment. In ... Read More