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PH, Vietnam push beyond $10-B trade target, boost agri ties

MANILA, June 1 -- The Philippines and Vietnam on Monday expressed readiness to expand bilateral trade beyond their USD10-billion target while strengthening cooperation in agriculture, manufacturing, a... Read More


PH, Vietnam tie up vs. cybercrimes, ink digital transformation pacts

MANILA, June 1 -- The Philippines and Vietnam are stepping up cooperation against cyber-enabled crimes, internet fraud, human trafficking, and illegal online operations as both countries deepen their ... Read More


Typhoon Domeng slightly weakens, about to exit PAR

MANILA, June 1 -- Typhoon Domeng slightly weakened and is forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at noon on Monday, the weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysi... Read More


PH, Vietnam explore more direct flights, sign tourism deal

MANILA, June 1 -- The Philippines and Vietnam have agreed to strengthen tourism cooperation and improve air connectivity following the signing of a Tourism Cooperation Program covering 2026 to 2029. ... Read More


PNP mobilizes 55K personnel for safe opening of classes

MANILA, June 1 -- More than 55,000 police officers and force multipliers will be deployed nationwide to help ensure the safe return of millions of students to their classrooms this June, the Philippin... Read More


'Catch-up plan' for dev't of MILF camps in the works - OPAPRU chief

MANILA, June 1 -- Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento said the agency will be creating a "catch-up" plan for Moro Islamic Liber... Read More


Crime rate down 25.77% under 'Safer Cities' drive

MANILA, June 1 -- The nationwide crime rate dropped by 25.77 percent in May compared with the same period in 2025, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Narta... Read More


OCTA: 74% of adult Filipinos agree to impeachment trial vs. VP Duterte

MANILA, June 1 -- An OCTA Research survey conducted from April 20 to 24, 2026 found that 74 percent of adult Filipinos support proceeding with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, up ... Read More


Remote voting push may trigger another Senate 'clash' - Tulfo

MANILA, June 1 -- The Senate could face another confrontation if the majority bloc moves to force a vote on the proposed rule allowing senators to participate and vote remotely without following prope... Read More


Over P8.2B in cash relief aid disbursed to 1.6M drivers nationwide

MANILA, June 1 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has disbursed a total of PHP8.21 billion in cash relief assistance so far to 1,642,837 public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers na... Read More