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27-M learners to benefit from record P1.38-T education budget

MANILA, Nov. 27 -- Senator Bam Aquino on Thursday said more than 27 million learners across K-12 and tertiary levels stand to benefit from the proposed PHP1.38-trillion education budget for 2026, the ... Read More


Japanese destroyer, crew on 4-day goodwill visit in Zambales

MANILA, Nov. 27 -- A Japanese guided missile destroyer and its crew are in the Philippines for a four-day goodwill visit, further boosting the growing navy-to-navy ties between the two Asian nations. ... Read More


Lacson files bill strengthening Anti-Money Laundering Council

MANILA, Nov. 27 -- Senator Panfilo Lacson has filed a bill further strengthening the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) amid complex financial crimes exposed in the investigation into the anomalous ... Read More


Weeklong PDEA drug campaign nets P180-M illegal drugs, 109 suspects

MANILA, Nov. 27 -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said on Thursday it has seized PHP180 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 109 individuals, including nine drug den owners, duri... Read More


Stroke cases seen to rise as holiday festivities begin

TAGAYTAY CITY, Nov. 27 -- A health specialist on Thursday warned of a possible increase in stroke cases as the holiday season approaches, noting a yearly trend of patients being rushed to the hospital... Read More


Ticket sold in Metro Manila wins P84-M Megalotto jackpot

MANILA, Nov. 27 -- A lone bettor from Metro Manila hit the PHP84 million jackpot of Wednesday night's Megalotto 6/45 draw. In an advisory on Thursday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)... Read More


Comelec clears Escudero, donor in poll contribution probe

MANILA, Nov. 26 -- The Political Finance and Affairs Department (PFAD) of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday cleared Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero and a campaign donor of any violation of... Read More


DPWH exec in Mindoro flood control mess nabbed at NAIA

MANILA, Nov. 26 -- An engineer of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), who was among the accused in alleged anomalous flood control project in Oriental Mindoro, has been arrested at the... Read More


Gatchalian wants BIR audits stopped to protect taxpayers

MANILA, Nov. 26 -- Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday said the Bureau of Internal Revenue's (BIR) halt on issuing Letters of Authority (LOAs) is necessary to protect businesses from harassment and r... Read More


ICI recommends raps vs. 8 'cong-tractors' tagged in flood control mess

MANILA, Nov. 26 -- The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Wednesday formally asked the Office of the Ombudsman to file criminal and administrative proceedings against eight former and ... Read More