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BuCor: P6-B allocated for 'Supermax' facility in Mindoro

Manila, Jan. 2 -- Major infrastructure upgrades to the country's correctional system are expected to start in 2026, including the planned construction of a "Supermax" facility in Occidental Mindoro fo... Read More


US Navy rescues 3 Filipino fishers adrift in South China Sea

Manila, Jan. 2 -- Three Filipino fisherfolk were safely rescued by the crew of the USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) after their vessel was found adrift in the South China Sea on Jan. 1, the United States ... Read More


CAAP: No untoward incident in PH airports during holidays

Manila, Jan. 2 -- No untoward incident was reported in any of the 44 commercial airports operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) during the holidays. CAAP airports serviced... Read More


DFA: No reported casualties among Filipinos in Iran amid protests

Manila, Jan. 2 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday it is closely monitoring the situation and welfare of an estimated 800 Filipinos in Iran following recent protests in the host cou... Read More


Developers welcome updated price ceiling for socialized housing

Manila, Jan. 2 -- Private developers on Friday expressed their approval of the new price ceiling for socialized housing jointly issued by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHS... Read More


Raising Mayon Volcano's alert status to Level 3 unlikely for now

Manila, Jan. 2 -- Raising Mayon Volcano's alert status to Level 3 is unlikely for now, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Friday. "As of today, we are not seeing c... Read More


4 cops face probe, dismissal over New Year celebratory gunfire

Manila, Jan. 2 -- Four police officers are under investigation and facing dismissal over alleged celebratory gunfire during New Year festivities. The officers include a police master sergeant in Suri... Read More


DENR cites forest gains, flood reforms amid extreme weather in 2025

Manila, Jan. 2 -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reported major gains in forest restoration, water management, and environmental governance in 2025, as the Philippines face... Read More


DOH: Firework-related injuries drop 42% during New Year celebrations

Manila, Jan. 1 -- Firework-related injuries recorded during the New Year celebrations declined this year, with the Department of Health (DOH) reporting 235 cases from Dec. 21, 2025, to 4 a.m. of Jan. ... Read More


Less red tape, faster aid: DMW caps 2025 with expanded OFW protection

Manila, Jan. 1 -- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) closed 2025 with an unprecedented reach in protecting and assisting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), combining digital innovation, crisis res... Read More