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PH posts $706-M BOP surplus in October

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- U.S. dollar inflows to the Philippines improved, resulting in a USD706 million surplus in the country's balance of payments (BOP) in October 2025, up from USD82 million in the previ... Read More


60 falls in weeklong law enforcement ops in Caraga

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- The Police Regional Office (PRO) 13 (Caraga) has reported the arrest of 60 individuals during the series of law enforcement operations conducted from Nov. 11 to 18 in the area. Of ... Read More


3 weather systems to bring rain across PH Thursday

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- Three weather systems will bring rain in most parts of the country on Thursday, as the weather bureau issues a heavy rainfall outlook in Apayao and Cagayan provinces. In its bullet... Read More


Marcos says every OFW should be treated a hero

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday reaffirmed his administration's commitment to strengthening protections, modernizing services and expanding government support for over... Read More


Proposed 2026 NIA budget to boost irrigation network, crop yield

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- The proposed PHP54.79-billion budget of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) for 2026 is designed to strengthen the country's irrigation network and ensure reliable water su... Read More


Power rate increases in Iloilo City this November

ILOILO CITY, Nov. 20 -- Iloilo City residents are advised of the increase in their electricity bill of around PHP0.77 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) this November. The residential rate this month is PHP11.8... Read More


Chua banners PH swimming team to Thailand SEA Games

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- The Philippine Aquatics, Inc. (PAI) is eyeing four gold medals in the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games scheduled to be held in Thailand from Dec. 9 to 22. Cambodia SEA Games gold m... Read More


Uwan's damage to agri in Pangasinan now at P1.3-B

MALASIQUI, Nov. 20 -- Partial damage to agriculture caused by Super Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong) in Pangasinan has breached the PHP1 billion mark, according to the latest report by the ... Read More


LGUs ordered to adopt new hazard mapping apps to boost disaster preps

LA TRINIDAD, Nov. 20 -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Benguet has ordered all local governments in the province to incorporate three national risk-assessment applicatio... Read More


Lacson rejects claims of defending PBBM in insertion issue

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Thursday denied suggestions that he is rushing to defend President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in the alleged PHP100 billion budget insert... Read More