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Early detection, clear advisories key defenses vs. Nipah virus

Manila, Jan. 30 -- Senator Francis Escudero on Friday said early detection and clear public advisories are key defenses against the Nipah virus, urging health and border authorities to keep surveillan... Read More


Lotto jackpot prizes up starting February

Manila, Jan. 30 -- The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Friday said it will increase jackpot prizes across all major lotto games starting Feb. 1. Under the updated prize structure, the... Read More


Sotto supports charter reforms amid SC ruling on Sara impeachment

Manila, Jan. 30 -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Friday said he may now support moves to reform the Constitution following the Supreme Court ruling that declared the impeachment complaint agai... Read More


Legarda calls for shift to green, inclusive growth amid slower GDP

Manila, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Loren Legarda on Friday urged policymakers to pursue greener, more inclusive and value-driven growth following weaker-than-expected economic performance in 2025. Legarda said ... Read More


DA launches FMR Watch, targets 48-hr response time

Manila, Jan. 30 -- The real-time farm-to-market road (FMR) Watch portal is now accessible to the public as the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday launched the platform to ensure transparency in ... Read More


PNP to help review airport security protocols after Iloilo stabbing

Manila, Jan. 30 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) will conduct a comprehensive security audit of all airports nationwide following an incident at an Iloilo airport involving a knife-wielding pas... Read More


Customs execs under probe for alleged cigarette smuggling

Manila, Jan. 30 -- Some Bureau of Customs (BOC) officials are under investigation for their alleged involvement in the smuggling of cigarettes worth about PHP1.2 billion that were seized in Batangas C... Read More


Cavite bettor bags P32-M Lotto 6/42 jackpot

Manila, Jan. 30 -- A lone bettor from Cavite became an instant millionaire after bagging the PHP32-million jackpot in Thursday night's Lotto 6/42 draw. In an advisory on Friday, the PCSO said the win... Read More


Pending treaties prompt shift in Senate foreign relations leadership

Manila, Jan. 30 -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III clarified Friday the reassignment of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations followed institutional norms, noting that the panel was previously ... Read More


No Cabinet revamp but PBBM looking into records on DENR chief

Manila, Jan. 30 -- Malacanang on Friday said there is no ongoing reshuffle among Cabinet officials for now, but confirmed that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is reviewing records related to Departm... Read More