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DMW intensifies aid to OFWs in Mideast; no mass repatriation yet

Manila, March 2 -- The Philippine government has not ordered mass repatriation yet for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by escalating unrest in the Gulf States and Israel, the Department of M... Read More


Senate OKs bill resetting 1st BARMM regular polls to Sept. 2026

Manila, March 2 -- Senators on Monday unanimously approved a bill resetting the first regular elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to September 2026. Sponsored by ... Read More


Senate concurs in PH-UK treaty on transfer of sentenced persons

Manila, March 2 -- The Senate on Monday concurred in the ratification of a treaty between the Philippines and the United Kingdom on the transfer of sentenced persons, allowing Filipinos imprisoned in ... Read More


DSWD ready to assist DMW in returning OFWs' needs amid Mideast tension

Manila, March 2 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has assured the public that it is ready to provide assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families in the M... Read More


PNP to deploy more women frontliners to respond to VAWC cases

Manila, March 2 -- More female police officers will be deployed to the frontlines to handle Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC) reports reaching the national emergency hotline. In a stat... Read More


House panel declares 2 impeach raps vs. VP Sara sufficient in form

Manila, March 2 -- The House Committee on Justice on Monday declared two remaining impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte sufficient in form, allowing the proceedings to move forwa... Read More


DSWD warns vs. fake ATM claims, illegal deductions in cash aid

Manila, March 2 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday reiterated the warning of the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) against false claims regarding ATM (aut... Read More


Malaysian yields P112-M worth of suspected shabu at NAIA

Manila, March 2 -- More than PHP112 million worth of illegal drugs were seized from a Malaysian at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 in Paranaque City over the weekend. The Bur... Read More


PCSO Chorale wins at Korea Int'l Choir Competition

Manila, March 2 -- The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chorale bested 47 choirs to win the Grand Prix at the Korea International Choir Competition (KICC) in South Korea. PCSO General Man... Read More


Defense official: EDCA sites under PH control, not American bases

Manila, March 2 -- The Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites in the Philippines pose no threat to any country, the spokesperson of the Department of National Defense (DND) said on Monday... Read More