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Castro not interested in DOJ post

Manila, Nov. 4 -- Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Tuesday thanked Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima for recognizing her potential to lead the Department of Justice (DOJ) but clari... Read More


Gov't heeds public sentiment as more Filipinos feel poor

Manila, Nov. 4 -- Malacanang on Tuesday said the government continues to listen to the economic concerns of Filipinos, following a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showing that 50 percent of famil... Read More


16 show-cause orders issued vs. those behind high imported rice prices

Manila, Nov. 4 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said it has issued at least 16 show-cause orders against retailers selling imported rice at elevated prices, or beyond the maximum sugge... Read More


P1.66-B fund OK'd to strengthen rice seed program for farmers

Manila, Nov. 4 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of PHP1.66 billion to support the government's Rice Seed Program, aimed at boosting rice production and helping... Read More


NEA: 8 ECs in Visayas report total power loss due to Tino

Manila, Nov. 4 -- Eight electric cooperatives (ECs) in the Visayas declared loss of power Tuesday morning due to Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi), but the National Electrification Administraition (NEA) said cr... Read More


17K families affected, 1 reported death due to Tino - NDRRMC

Manila, Nov. 4 -- Over 17,000 families have been affected so far by Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) with one reported fatality, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Managem... Read More


Laity asks faithful to join 'Trillion Peso March' on Nov. 30

Manila, Nov. 4 -- The laity has asked the Catholic faithful to participate in the second "Trillion Peso March" set later this month to continue to hold accountable those behind the anomalous flood con... Read More


Lacson: Key witness to wrap up Senate probe on flood control mess

Manila, Nov. 4 -- The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee will invite a "very important witness" whose testimony could complete the chain of evidence and lead to possible prosecution and conviction in the on... Read More


PH's palay production may hit record-high 20.2-M MT

Manila, Nov. 4 -- The Philippines may post a record-high palay (unhusked rice) harvest of 20.2 million metric tons (MT) by the end of 2025, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Tuesday. In a Palac... Read More


PAF chopper on Tino mission crashes in Agusan del Sur

Manila, Nov. 4 -- A Philippine Air Force (PAF) helicopter deployed to conduct damage assessment following the onslaught of Typhoon Tino encountered an "air mishap" on Tuesday afternoon in Agusan del S... Read More