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PBBM eyes monthly job fairs across PH to further cut unemployment rate

Manila, Jan. 29 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday expressed plans to hold monthly job fairs across the country in a bid to further bring down unemployment rate. Speaking at the Jobstr... Read More


PH, US Air Forces agree to bolster interoperability

Manila, Jan. 29 -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Wednesday announced that it is sees more high-level interactions with the US Pacific Air Force (PACAF). This came as PACAF commander Gen. Kevin Sc... Read More


Marcos certifies as urgent bill postponing BARMM polls

Manila, Jan. 29 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has certified as urgent the proposed measure postponing the parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).... Read More


PH, New Zealand start negotiations on visiting forces deal

Manila, Jan. 29 -- The Philippines and New Zealand have officially started negotiations for the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA), the Department of National Defense (DND) announced Wednesda... Read More


Gatchalian seeks to scrap CSE, retain RH educ

Manila, Jan. 29 -- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called for the removal of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in schools, and advocated instead for the retention of the reproductive health e... Read More


Marbil wants PNP to be 'civilian-centric'

Manila, Jan. 29 -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil on Wednesday said he is pushing for the police force to be more "civilian-centric." In a statement, Marbil propo... Read More


P6.1-M marijuana plants uprooted, torched in Benguet

Manila, Jan. 29 -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) uprooted PHP6.16 million worth of marijuana plants in two sites in Barangay Tacadang, Kibungan town, Benguet province earlier this week... Read More


New Zealand scholarships open to Filipino applicants this Feb

Manila, Jan. 29 -- The New Zealand government will open applications for its Manaaki scholarships starting Feb. 1, the New Zealand Embassy in Manila announced Wednesday. The prestigious Manaaki New Z... Read More


NZ funds UNDP project to empower Mindanao indigenous women, girls

Manila, Jan. 29 -- The New Zealand government is providing PHP247 million (USD4.5 million) to fund a four-year project in Mindanao to help provide leadership skills and economic opportunities to indig... Read More


Resolution honoring Gloria Romero filed in Senate

Manila, Jan. 29 -- A resolution has been filed in the Senate honoring the late movie icon Gloria Romero, who passed away on Jan. 25, 2025 at the age of 91. In filing Senate Resolution No. 1290, Senat... Read More