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PNP to review custody protocol after Crame stabbing incident

Manila, Jan. 14 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) will review its protocol in handling police officers under restrictive custody following the stabbing incident involving two cops assigned to th... Read More


Ride-hailing firm suspends driver accused of sexual harassment

Manila, Jan. 14 -- Ride-hailing taxi company Green and Smart Mobility, Inc. (Green GSM) has suspended a driver accused of sexual harassment by a passenger following an investigation launched by the La... Read More


BSP reports USD6.2-B FDIs in end-October 2025

Manila, Jan. 13 -- The Philippines posted lower foreign direct investments (FDIs) in end-October 2025 at USD6.2 billion, which an economist traced to overseas trade policies, weather disruptions, and ... Read More


Cable theft crisis

Manila, Jan. 13 -- Two recent incidents of wire theft have once again put the spotlight on the dangers to public safety and the inconvenience to communities caused by such illegal actions. Just four ... Read More


DAR eyes distribution of 700K hectares of land by 2027

Manila, Jan. 13 -- The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) aims to distribute 500,000 hectares of land under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program in 2026, with an additional 200,000 hectares slat... Read More


Dinagyang gun ban takes effect on Jan. 15

Manila, Jan. 13 -- The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) will strictly enforce the 10-day gun ban effective Jan. 15, in line with the 2026 Dinagyang Festival. The Permit to Carry Firearms Outside of R... Read More


Marcos in UAE for working visit, sustainability talks

Manila, Jan. 13 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived in the United Arab Emirates late Monday (early Tuesday, Manila time) for a one-day working visit upon the invitation of UAE President His H... Read More


Senator renews push to scrap travel tax for economy class passengers

Manila, Jan. 13 -- Senator Raffy Tulfo has renewed his call for the removal of travel tax on Filipinos flying economy class, saying the levy adds an "undue financial burden" to ordinary travelers alre... Read More


DSWD continues ECT payouts for Uwan-hit families in Cagayan Valley

Manila, Jan. 13 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) handed over financial aid under its Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) program to 2,625 families affected by Typhoon Uwan in the C... Read More


Strengthening MSMEs key to sustained job creation

Manila, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Joel Villanueva on Tuesday said strengthening micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) remains key to generating sustained employment, as he urged the government to refocus ... Read More