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LPA likely to develop into cyclone

Manila, Oct. 22 -- The low pressure area (LPA) last spotted 370 kilometers north northeast of Itbayat, Batanes is likely to develop into a tropical cyclone in the next 24 hours, the weather bureau sai... Read More


PBBM vows to boost mining sector, enforce laws vs. illegal operations

Manila, Oct. 22 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday pledged to strengthen the mining sector and step up the crackdown on illegal operations. During the opening of the Mining Philippines... Read More


Ombudsman backs decision to livestream bicam proceedings

Manila, Oct. 22 -- The Office of the Ombudsman on Wednesday voiced its support for the decision to livestream the bicameral conference committee proceedings on the 2026 national budget. "The Office o... Read More


PH coordinating with US over Filipino seafarers denied entry in ports

Manila, Oct. 22 -- The Philippine Embassy in Washington is coordinating with United States authorities over the reported denial of entry to Filipinos in some US ports of entry. The embassy said it is... Read More


Maharlika slams 'false, damaging' report linking it to 1MDB fraudster

Manila, Oct. 22 -- The Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) on Wednesday hit back at what it called "false and misleading" reports linking the country's sovereign wealth fund to a convicted financie... Read More


AFP chief lauds Australia for advancing regional peace, stability

Manila, Oct. 22 -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. has expressed the military's gratitude to Australia for its efforts in promoting regional peace and stability, as ... Read More


Families affected by Davao quakes now 362.7K; reported deaths at 10

Manila, Oct. 22 -- The number of families affected by the Oct. 10 twin earthquakes that rocked Manay, Davao Oriental has reached 362,789, with 10 fatalities being validated, according to the latest go... Read More


12 LGUs receive patient transport vehicles from PAGCOR

Manila, Oct. 22 -- Twelve local government units (LGUs) have received brand new patient transport vehicles (PTVs) from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). PAGCOR, in a news rele... Read More


LPA now TD Salome; Signal no. 1 up in parts of N. Luzon

Manila, Oct. 22 -- The low pressure area (LPA) east of Taiwan has developed into tropical depression and was named Salome, the weather bureau said in a bulletin posted 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The cyclo... Read More


DA to issue show-cause orders vs. rice price manipulators

Manila, Oct. 22 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday warned that it would issue show-cause orders against those behind the spiking rice retail prices amid a stable supply. This came as ... Read More