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Cops told to assess, update security prep for Yuletide season

MANILA, Nov. 12 -- Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Wednesday directed all local police offices to start reviewing and updating security preparation... Read More


PNP to deploy 16K cops for 3-day prayer rally in Manila, QC

MANILA, Nov. 12 -- A total of 16,433 police personnel will be deployed for the simultaneous prayer rallies organized by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) and the United People's Initiative (UPI) in Manila a... Read More


BOC probes staff over luxury car smuggling; eyes full digitalization

MANILA, Nov. 12 -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has begun investigating several of its personnel allegedly involved in "syndicate-style" operations that manipulated shipment inspections, Commissioner A... Read More


Army working 24-7 to clear typhoon-hit roads

MANILA, Nov. 12 -- Philippine Army (PA) units are working nonstop to restore access to isolated communities in typhoon-hit areas in Aurora and Cebu provinces. In a statement on Wednesday, PA spokespe... Read More


Comelec to focus on preps for Nov. 2026 BSKE amid SC ruling

MANILA, Nov. 12 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday said preparations for the November 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are now a priority after the Supreme Co... Read More


BOC moves auction of 7 Discaya luxury cars to Nov. 20

MANILA, Nov. 12 -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has moved the public auction proceedings of the seven luxury vehicles seized from the Discaya family to Nov. 20. "The public auction is rescheduled to N... Read More


DA vows faster construction of cost-efficient FMRs starting 2026

MANILA, Nov. 12 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) is planning to accelerate the construction of farm-to-market roads (FMRs) at significantly lower costs starting next year. In a statement on Wedn... Read More


DPWH, other gov't agencies to implement Cebu flood control masterplan

MANILA, Nov. 12 -- Government agencies will be working together for the implementation of a flood mitigation program in the province of Cebu which experienced massive flooding due to Typhoon Tino (int... Read More


Estrada seeks Senate commendation for PH team in Asian Youth Games

MANILA, Nov. 12 -- Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday filed a resolution commending the 141-strong Philippine delegation at the recently concluded Asian Youth Games (AYG) 2025 in Bahrain for deliver... Read More


DOE eyes to restore power in Uwan-affected areas within a month

Manila, Nov. 11 -- Full restoration of power in areas affected by Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong) is eyed within a month but priority will be given to critical infrastructure such as hospitals, command... Read More