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DFA raises concern over China missile test; calls for restraint

Manila, July 8 -- The Philippines, through the Department of Foreign Affairs, on Wednesday raised concerns over China's ballistic missile test in the Pacific and called for restraint and transparency.... Read More


OCD units in 'heightened alert' for ST Inday

Manila, July 8 -- Office of Civil Defense (OCD) national and regional units, especially those in extreme Northern Luzon, have been on "blue alert" or "heightened monitoring" for the past few days in p... Read More


PBBM: Wage hike in regions under review; recommendations out by Sept

Manila, July 8 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said the Regional Tripartite Wage Boards are reviewing possible wage adjustments in their respective areas. Speaking to reporters duri... Read More


Tulfo files raps vs Baligod, Defensor, 4 others over 'maleta' claims

Manila, July 8 -- Senator Erwin Tulfo on Wednesday filed fresh criminal complaints against lawyer Levito Baligod, former congressman Mike Defensor, and four others over what he described as defamatory... Read More


Pag-IBIG new loan offers 'most affordable path' for mid-market housing

Manila, July 8 -- The Pag-IBIG Fund's raising of its maximum home loan ceiling to PHP10 million is now the "most affordable path" for middle-market ownership, Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC) said. ... Read More


PH seeks faster rollout of global climate fund in key meeting

Manila, July 8 -- The Philippines has called for faster operationalization of the Global Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) as it hosts the fund's board meeting slated from Wednesday to Fri... Read More


Marcos launches nationwide school feeding program

Manila, July 8 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday led the nationwide rollout of the expanded School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP), saying the government is removing hunger as a barrier t... Read More


Inday enters PAR; Signal No. 1 up in parts of Luzon

Manila, July 8 -- Super Typhoon Inday (international name Bavi) has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the weather bureau said on Wednesday. Inday was located 1,405 km. east of Nort... Read More


Chest pain gone, but Marcoleta still unfit to travel

Manila, July 8 -- Senator Rodante Marcoleta remained confined at the Philippine National Police (PNP) General Hospital where he will undergo a series of medical examinations, the PNP said Wednesday. ... Read More


PDEA destroys P1.91-B worth of illegal drugs

Manila, July 8 -- Reaffirming the government's commitment to ensuring that confiscated illegal drugs never find their way back into communities, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Wednes... Read More