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PH Navy ready for possible Chinese incursions in 2026

Manila, Jan. 7 -- A ranking naval official said the Philippine Navy (PN) is ready for the possibility that Chinese maritime forces might carry out more incursions in the country's waters, especially t... Read More


Strong trust for allies in WPS shows Filipinos' raised awareness

Manila, Jan. 7 -- A ranking naval official said the Stratbase-commissioned Pulse Asia survey that had Filipinos overwhelmingly trust the country's allies in the ongoing West Philippine Sea (WPS) row w... Read More


DBM issues 2027 budget call; stresses discipline, transparency

Manila, Jan. 7 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has formally issued the 2027 national budget call, urging government agencies to focus on discipline, performance, and transparency as t... Read More


Marcos to military: Be among guardians of public coffers

Manila, Jan. 7 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to serve not only as defenders of the nation but also as faithful guardians of publ... Read More


Rainy, cooler weather to affect most of PH on Wednesday

Manila, Jan. 7 -- Multiple weather systems will keep most of the country wet, while the northeast monsoon or "amihan," brings cooler weather, a forecaster said Wednesday. Cloudy skies with scattered ... Read More


Palace: PBBM confident 2026 nat'l budget can withstand legal scrutiny

Manila, Jan. 6 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is confident that the "clean and well-prepared" 2026 national budget can withstand constitutionality concerns that may be raised before the Supreme ... Read More


AFP upholds Constitution amid call to reject corruption

Manila, Jan. 6 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday maintained that it respects the Constitution and stressed that civilian authority remains paramount even as former Ilocos Sur governor ... Read More


2K Reds, allies neutralized in 2025

Manila, Jan. 6 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said its units have successfully neutralized 2,018 New People's Army (NPA) and its supporters from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2025. In a... Read More


Davao City acquires vacuum jetting truck to boost flood response

Davao City, Jan. 6 -- The city government here has strengthened its flood mitigation efforts by acquiring a heavy-duty vacuum jetting truck to clear clogged drainage systems and reduce street flooding... Read More


Pag-IBIG: 3% loan rate amid higher socialized housing price caps

Manila, Jan. 6 -- The government approved higher price ceilings for socialized subdivision and condominium projects, while the Pag-IBIG Fund continues to offer subsidized housing loan rates under the ... Read More